This is our second stay at Giorgio’s beautiful home. We wanted a special place to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, and once again, Giorgio does not disappoint. Yes, the apartment is sparkling clean, close to the vaporetto stop and great restaurants. Yes, communication and check in with Giorgio was easy. All of this has been mentioned by previous reviewers. What really makes Giorgio's home special is its very strong sense of place and the escape from the ordinary that it affords. The apartment is elegant and old world, but comfortable and not stuffy. The view and from the balcony onto the Giudecca Canal was a constant source of wonder. We started every morning there with our coffee, and finished every evening in the same spot with a glass of wine. Sunsets and moonlit night views onto the canal were magic. Speaking of wine, Giorgio is a sommelier, and conducted a private tasting for us with wines from Friuli and the Veneto. Oh, and he also provided four different ways to make coffee. More wonder!
Tourists come to Venice for many reasons—the art, the history, the beauty. However, because of the sheer volume of visitors, its true beauty and its authenticity can be elusive. For us, Giorgio’s home is not just a place to stay in Venice. It is authentic Venice. We’ll be back.