Unfortunately we never got to meet Ala, but we met Luca who let us in to the Airbnb and showed us around. He even gave us great recommendations for dinner and drinks. The apartment is situated in the less crowded version of town, but only a 20-30 minute walk or 15 minute waterbus ride to San Marco square and the main center of town. It was nice to stay away from the tourists a bit and not feel so crowded. The apartment itself is nice and clean, it was just what we needed for our two nights in Venice!