I stayed with Franco and Anna for 2 and half months whilst attending university classes at Ca’Foscari in Dorsoduro and I cannot recommend them and their house enough! The location of their house is convenient to everywhere in Venice, which in itself is a very walkable place, with the Rialto bridge and San Marco 5/10 Mins away. It is also less that 5 minutes away from a supermarket, a nice bar and very near the best of Venice’s public libraries (my favourite being Querini). You’ll have you’re own key and you’re free to come and go as you please- although a word of warning- their house is the top floor of a building with no lift so whilst there is no aqua Alta risk be prepared for 80stairs!
The house itself is spotlessly clean. The room is comfortable and offers plenty of storage. Anna changes bedding and towels every weekend and the upstairs bathroom is for your (and sometimes one other guests) exclusive use and again is immaculate. You are free to use the kitchen as you please and it is well stocked with pots, pans and all the appliances you would expect (including an oven) and there’s cupboard and fridge space for you.
Anna and Franco are also very pleasant hosts to stay with. Franco speaks English very well and Anna too up to a point. Franco was kind enough to meet me and see me back to the airport boat stop and help with my luggage and is always available if you have any questions. Anna too is very lovely and, especially if you can speak or want to learn italian, is great for market, site seeing and cooking advice.
Overall a very comfortable stay in Venice!