We arrived at Francesca's on a Monday afternoon, and were immediately happy we had chosen to stay at her place on the Giudecca. The sunny room overlooking the canal was the perfect spot to unwind after our long train ride to Venice, and the garden patio made for a nice place to enjoy Francesca's delicious breakfast (homemade yogurt!) and to share a bottle of local wine when we wanted a quiet evening (beware mosquitos!). The location is convenient (by water bus, no transfers needed) to the train station, the central sights of Venice, and our main destination of the Biennale, but is tucked away on the lightly traveled Giudecca away from the crowds. To top it off, a trio of kittens makes for good company on the patio - altogether adding up to a fantastic stay in Venice.