If you're visiting venice I'd try my best to find somewhere on the actual island. The residence isn't far from a bust stop but it's definitely an effort to take the journey in an out of the venice island.
The place was nice enough, although it really felt as though you were a guest in someone's house as you're greeted by his grandmother in the mornings.
It was clean. It was exactly as stated on the description.
He speaks no english, and needed a friend who had learnt english phrases to converse. Dont bother asking questions unless you have a Google translate app.