The house: looks better than in the pictures; high ceilings make it feel spacious. Despite a relative lack of sunshine in the apartment, it feels very cosy and warm. The gadgets I used were very clean and useful (espresso pot and hair dryer). The house is very clean, decoration is very elegant and authentic. I don't know about others' taste but I slept like a baby in the comfy bed. For you info, there is no formal sitting room, but the kitchen is a very good substitute for that. Overall, very practical house and very peaceful.

The Location: Very close to Accademia, at most 20 minutes walk to San Marco (in case there is no congestion). There is a handy vaporetto stop in Accademia, although I think it's a good idea to walk in the streets. The neighborhood is very homely, really feels like like a local and very safe and quiet. Excellent restaurants and bakeries in very close proximity (see previous comments). Nice bars and cafes towards Guggenheim and Campo San Barnaba (very near)

The Hosts: The communication was very easy; Paolo directed me so I took the Blu line to Zattere to meet him. We walked to the house, he explained the surroundings and also marked the places on the map, I was very easy with the neighborhood after that. Paolo and Laura live almost next door, which made me feel especially safe. They even made a reservation for me at Osteria Ai 4 Feri which was awesome. I ate great seafood thanks to my dear hosts.

Overall a great experience, I would definitely stay here when I go to Venice.