My daughter and I recently spent three days in Venice, with our base in Catherine’s house. It has a very "homely" and welcoming feel to it and is situated in a really nice neighbourhood, in the outskirts of the more hectic areas of the city. Staying in Catherine’s home gives you a small sense of what it feels like to live in Venice.
The room has a nice atmosphere with everything you need to sleep comfortable and perhaps prepare a small meal. It is a room, you feel like spending time in, while having a break from walks in the city. I can warmly recommend Catherine’s house as a wonderful vantage point from where to explore Venice.