We had an excellent stay at nicolo's, it is a small self contained appartment in an excellent quiet location, we loved the local bars and restaurants, which are very local and not touristy, so much nicer than many others in venice! on our last night of stay we ate at Osteria Al Bacco, about 20 yards from the flat, and had the best meal we had in venice, and great value and atmosphere too! an article in the Guardian newspaper about the local area and restaurants: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/aug/29/venice-that-tourists-miss-cannaregio - we never got to meet nicolo, but he made sure his friend Alvise met us and took us to the appartment when we arrived and was very friendly, and nicolo was great at emailing and staying in contact. The flat is about 10 mins walk from the bus station, but next to the Jewish ghetto, which is an interesting area. There is a good supermarket very close by to the flat. I have stayed in venice before in more central locations, but this was the best location for me so far, as it is so nice to get away from the crowds! and it is a short walk through to the vaparetto/water taxis which will take you down to St Marks or wherever. the flat itself was clean and tidy and had a comfy bed, and was very secure and homely. There was also wifi. Thanks Nicolo for our stay! Hopefully we will come back again!