My boyfriend and I stayed at Cristian's place for 4 nights and had a wonderful time exploring Venice.
Cristian was a great host and gave us restaurant recommendations (Osteria da Alberto - yum!) and places to site-see.
We got a little lost on the way to Cristian's place, but that is just Venice! Google maps was our best friend for navigating the small streets and canals, and Cristian met us outside of his gate to help us check in.
Cristian's place is in a great location... away from the crazy crowds and touristy piazzas but still within walking distance of the sites. We definitely felt like we were "living like locals". Overall, we had a wonderful stay!