A great location in Giardini, a residential area with a warm community feel in the nearby main street full of shops and restaurants. My wife and son even had their hair done just around the corner. On arrival we took vaporetto number 1 from the train station the length of the Grand Canal to get to Giardini, a wonderful introduction to Venice. We walked along the waterside to San Marco each morning, enjoying the panoramic views. And it's just a 10-minute walk to Arsenale, from where we took the boat to the airport on our last day. The cosy apartment is beautifully decorated and was very comfortable for our young family of four. It also has a useful information folder, a guide book and leaflets. It was a joy dealing with Anna by email and with her son Luigi, who met us at Giardini, showed us around the apartment and made sure we had everything we needed. We particularly appreciated the fact Luigi met us five hours later than agreed because our train broke down on the Austro-Italian border. Complimentary biscuits, pasta and basic pantry supplies added to the pleasure of staying. Thanks, Anna and Luigi!