Piero's place is lovely. It's outside of the main tourist area, about a 20-minute walk along the water to San Marco--or you can take a little longer and wander through the canals. It's in a very quiet neighborhood, yet it's a short walk to Via Garibaldi, which has many restaurants and cafes and a supermarket. The place itself has tons of character and looks exactly like the pictures. The terrace is nice place to have your morning coffee. Others complained about the shower running hot and cold, but it worked perfectly for me, as did everything else in the apartment. Piero was a perfect host, giving great instructions and tips. If you don't want to be in the middle of all the tourists, then this is a great place to stay in Venice.