Giovanna's apartment was the perfect place as a base to explore Venice from! So close to all the hot spots but so quiet! Check in was so easy as Giovanna (who is so lovely!) met with us and showed us the way and then it was very easy to find again and a few short minutes walk to St Marks sq and all the other hot spots. There is a separate bedroom in the apartment and then an open plan bed/kitchen/seating area with a screen across the bedroom area which was a good set up for us as a couple but equally would work for a family. The apartment has a little terrace with lots of plants which was lovely to sit out on a morning/evening and have a drink. Air con worked lovely and kept us nice and cool. We didn't do any cooking in the apartment aside from using the fridge/freezer which was a good size and using the kettle but Giovanna did tell us that the built in microwave was broken and also I think she said the oven wasn't working either. It didn't bother us at all as wasn't planning to cook whilst away but worth asking about that if you were planning to cook. I'm sure like most people you don't come away to Venice to cook for yourself as there are so many nice restaurants to enjoy! 😁 So yes all in all a fantastic trip and we wouldn't hesitate to book into Giovanna's place again! Thank you!