Everyone said the Dorsoduro neighborhood was the best to stay in and once you've spent a couple of days exploring the rest of the city, you can see why! The apartment is close to lively bars, vaporetto stops and supermarkets, but not in the thick of the rammed tourist bits. You get a bit more of a feel for every day life around here and the apartment itself is comfortable, quiet and has everything you need to cook yourself a meal, etc. Giovanna was an excellent host, provided us with maps and tips and was super friendly.