Neil's apartment on Giudecca is modern, stylish, and a quiet haven when one is needing to escape the crowds, yet just a minute or two on a vaporetto and you're across the canal ready to enjoy all the best of Venice. The apartment was sparkling clean, the kitchen well-equipped, the bed very comfortable, and a washer-dryer was a welcome plus. In my opinion the area is the best place to stay when visiting Venice. There's a convenient supermarket nearby, a couple of little cafes just a few steps away, plus many restaurants, bars and shops along the waterfront. The gracious Catarina is there to welcome you and help you settle in, and is available to answer any questions you might have. I would defnitely stay here again on my next visit.