Pietro's place is perfectly located on a tiny courtyard (which rates a mention in the Blue Guide) in the Dorsoduro, my new favourite neighbourhood in Venice. The lively Camp S Margarita (with supermarket) is across a bridge, and one of the best pasticcerie in Venice is 100 m away. The Rialto and the Accademia are about 10 minutes walk away, but the neighborhood is peaceful and un-touristy. The apartment itself is very comfortable, with tasteful furnishings and new designer bathrooms. It is reachable by a 10 walk from the train/bus station, or by vaporetto or water taxi (a splurge but a great way to arrive in Vemice from the airport). I would love to come back.