Nicola was a fantastic host. He communicated promptly and when our gps failed and we got lost on the way to his place, he gladly came to rescue us. The home is very centrally located and easy to find once you get the hang of the maze that is Venice! The apartment is spacious, clean, and well appointed. While it is technically listed as a private room, Nicola has a separate living space so we felt it was very private. The apartment has a pedestrian street on one side and a gondola-route canal on the other, so it can get a bit noisy, but that is normal for the city center, and Nicola was kind enough to provide ear plugs. This was the perfect home base from which to explore this amazing city and I'd happily stay at Nicola's place again. Highly recommended!