Giorgio's enormous family apartment is a dream come true. In fact, it was better than a dream! The ambiance of the huge apartment makes you feel that you are part of the glorious history of Venice. The art on the all the walls, the beautiful carpets, the furniture and sculptures are all real, a part of Giogio's family history, not from Ikea. (Nothing against Ikea.)
My family loves to cook so we went to the Rialto Market and bought food for a great Venetian fish feast! A nearby super market (Conad) made daily grocery shopping easy. Giorgio had kindly left many things in the pantry for us, including coffee, sugar, olive oil, salt and pepper. A chilled bottle of Proseco and juice were also waiting in the fridge for us when we arrived. The kitchens are very well stocked--yes there are two! You'll want for nothing!
Besides the beauty of the apartment--inside and out-- there is a huge library of books on Venice (in many languages) so don't bother spending money on guidebooks.
We were a group of 8, but it never felt crowded. Everyone had privacy but could also come together for meals or quiet reading time in the sumptuous living and dining room.
Everyone in our group loved this apartment. There is something for everyone.
Giorgio is also the perfect host. He was prompt with all correspondence and he or his friend were at our service at all hours.