We had a lovely stay in Giovanna's charming apartment in Venice. The flat is perfectly situated for walking to all the major attractions. However, it is off the beaten path just enough to make you feel like you are living like a true Venetian. Our hostess emailed us before the trip and while we were travelling so that we could easily manoeuvre the windy streets and find the flat with ease. Any time I had a question, Giovanna would kindly reply and help out in any way. Although we spent little time in the apartment, it had all the essentials and was very quaint. It made our amazing trip to Italy that much better...if possible!