My friend and I stayed in Venice for three night at Federica's, and it was the perfect base for our first time in the city. Federica was a brilliant host who gave us clear instructions a week before our visit on how to get there from the main station - it is only a 15/20 minute walk. The rooms were lovely and clean, they also appear to be like a private apartment which is nice and private. The place was the perfect walking distance to main attractions such as San Marco square - 20/25 minutes. The Cannaregio district is also perfect for restaurants and bars - although because it is a residential part of Venice it was quiet and made it the perfect refuge from the heaving crowds elsewhere. Would happily stay here again and can't wait to visit Venice again!