Giovanni's apartment is an oasis of calm and tranquillity in the frenetic and dazzling world of Venice. It suited my friends and I perfectly for a 3 night stay. The location - a residential neighbourhood virtually mid-way between St. Mark's Square and the Biennale - cannot really be bettered, particularly if you are looking for peace and quiet at night. The rooms were clean, comfortable and well-organized, and Giovanni is a kind and caring host. He has put so much thought and attention to detail into the guests handbook, which he takes you through on arrival. This includes helpful things like local restaurants and shops, and more prosaic things like the rubbish bins, which apparently are quite a big issue in Venice. We slipped up slightly when we couldn't quite remember which bin was for what, so some labelling on the actual bins would have been helpful.
If you're looking for a fabulous foodie dinner - that is great value for the quality - don't miss Local Restaurant, which is less than 10 minutes walk from the apartment.