We enjoyed our stay at Stefano's immensely. It is a compact but luxurious apartment and Stefano has thought of all the details. You are right at water level on the Grand Canal and the location couldn't be any better. We arrived via a water taxi that Stefano booked for us and used the water door which was a great way to start our stay. The rear entrance has a garden and backs onto a busy street with plenty of restaurants, a super market and easy access to all of the sights.
We opened the windows and listened to the gondolas and other boats go buy as their is a small side canal that runs down one side of the apartment. You can watch the produce and fish market across the Grand Canal being set up early in the morning, and it's easy to take the Traghetto across as it's a few steps from the apartment. Thanks for a great stay Stefano!