The strengths of Nicola’s place are its location (a stone’s throw from San Marco square yet in a quiet alley), its completeness (more or less everything was there for a comfortable stay). its outside terrace, and its Venetian style (furnished with some antiques and ditto art on the wall). However, the communication with the owner was not easy. We didn’t have an address, and I only was informed at the last moment, despite several messages, that he would pick us up from the Vaporetto stop. That task was then delegated to someone else, who didn’t contact us and whom I couldn’t reach initially and who kept us waiting for 20 minutes after we had arrived (although I had kept her informed about the progress of our trip). The apartment was not super clean: the cleaning had been a rushed job. A pure joy is the small bar at the end of the alley; not larger than your living room, with excellent tramezinni, brioches and capuccino for breakfast, while the lady who works there puts a smile in your heart. We became regulars. So, in the end it all worked out, and if you want a stylish stay in the heart of Venice, Nicola’s place is a good choice.