It was a pleasure to stay in Giovanna’s apartment. What a beautiful , large home which captures the Venetian style perfectly. The furnishings are authentic (although it was a little surprising to find coverings on coaches and chairs in living room and a plastic cover on the table) but it did feel like the best way to protect them. The kitchen is dated but you have everything you need (including a panini maker). There is only 1 Ac for the whole apartment so some rooms felt cooler than others. Giovanna lives upstairs in the building so was very responsive and accessible. We enjoyed staying here much more than a small hotel room in Venice