Oh wow!
That's what you would say if you saw Giovanna's apartment. We were a family of 2 adults and 2 young kids and this place was more than what we expected. 4 super luxurious bedrooms and an attic that is so special. I must add that the place was super clean. The beds were the best. Absolutely high quality furnishing and perhaps better than 5 star hotels. The sheets were soooo luxurious and smell fresh and clean. Look out every window and what a view. Purely authentic Venice. Want a canal view? You've got it. Want a view looking at a church tower? Yup. Courtyard. Yes.

Giovanna really has taste. She was so accommodating and kind. We had enough food in the pantry to make a dinner on the first day we arrive and had fruits, chips, chocolate and champagne. What luxury. Oh her kitchen is great! Giovanna really goes all the way out to make her guests feel welcome and I must add with a personal touch too. Her friend Alessandra met us and took us out for a short drink nearby because we were early while cleaned up from the guest before us. It was really nice to chat with her and find out a bit more about Venice.

This apartment wins hands down best apartment of all the apartments I've ever stayed. Period. The location is actually pretty great as it isn't touristy and yet you can catch a vaporatto to the touristic areas if you wish (I'd like to visit them all but doesn't mean I need to stay in a touristy area). In fact it was nice to see locals walking dogs, kids, older folks that seems to keep themselves pretty busy with life. It is near the train station so if you are looking for loads of touristic stuff, you can find those too. In fact we left for Rome by train and it was perfect that we could walk to the train station without having to take a Vaporatto. The restaurants nearby were great and authentic. Loved sitting by the canal and dining. Perfect. Oh There's a great Pizza place just outside her place.

Giovanna, Thank you for creating Maddalena. What a gem.