Nicola and Silvia's place is wonderful. It's in a quiet but interesting neighborhood that is a little outside of the crazy tourist area of Venice, so you can easily get to San Marco by foot to see the sights, and then get away from the crowds when you're done. Their home feels very much like it is someone's home, rather than a place that was fully refurbished just as a rental. Silvia met us at check-in, and she was so friendly and helpful, taking some time to recommend some of her favorite restaurants in the area and give us some tips about Venice. She even checked up on us the next day to make sure we slept well. We sure did, because there were some excellent roll-down shutters on every window that can make the bedroom completely dark when needed. I also want to point out that there is a washing machine in the bathroom if you need it, because there is no photo of it in the listing. Thanks again to Nicola and Silvia for a great stay!