It was a pleasure staying at Andrea's apartment. We came during Carnevale and it was a perfect place for me and four other friends. The place was clean and nicely decorated. Both the bathroom and the kitchen were new and very spacious, especially considering European standards. We really enjoyed the location. It was about a 15 minute walk to the train station and 25 minutes to Piazza San Marco. The area had many cool local bars and restaurants and seemed less touristy than other areas. Communication with Andrea was easy and he responded quickly to emails. We didn't actually meet him, but his friend Simone met us on time to exchange keys and was helpful in offering suggestions on things to do. Overall, would definitely recommend Andrea's place for anyone staying in Venice.