Nicolo was not in when we arrived but his brother Barnaba made us feel very welcome by walking us to the apartment and explaining all of the amenities. During the walk he pointed out how to get to prime attractions. We met Nicolo a few days later when getting information on the ferry to the airport and he was more than helpful. He also printed out our boarding passes for us.
The flat was right on the Rio del Vin and we could hear and see the gondoliers singing and playing the accordion to their customers. What a great treat. The flat was very clean and open feeling and surpassed our expectations from the pictures. The location couldn't have been better. We were just a few minutes walk from the vaporetto stop, St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace. Everything else was also easy to reach including the Rialto and Academia Bridges and all the spots near them. We will definitely stay here again.
Be sure to walk to Dal Moro's for some pasta in a box. We did this our last night and wish we would have found it earlier. Be aware they shut up tight at 8:30. Also, use the Bancomats for cash. Much less expensive than the money trade shops on the street.