We very much enjoyed our 3 nights at Ca' Falcao. Nicolo was an excellent host. He provided clear directions to a nearby landmark, the Guglie bridge, where he was waiting for us and escorted us the rest of the way to his apartment. Also provided a thorough orientation to the apartment, appliances, heat, television and internet. Before leaving us to fend for ourselves he made sure we knew how to get to the neighborhood grocery store, the nearest dumpster, and provided a few recommendations for places to get a bite to eat. We also appreciated the little extra's like a copy of the Lonely Planet Travel Guide to Venice, a spare umbrella (very important the weekend we stayed), two towels per guest, and a welcome cup of coffee/tea.
The house is located on a quiet side street in a residential neighborhood. After a long day of sight-seeing, our 13 year old especially liked coming home to the complete set of Harry Potter movies in the collection of dvds Nicolo invited us to use and the sleeping loft above the main bedroom. Though not very spacious, the apartment was clean and comfortable. Hot water supply and water pressure were good. Beds were very comfortable. Street noise was virtually nonexistent. Though off the beaten track, it never took us more than half an hour to meander our way to St Marks square.