Giovanni's apartment was absolutely perfect--clean, comfortable, and best of all, in a quiet residential neighborhood away from the throngs of tourists, yet only 10 minutes beautiful walk through charming plazzas and streets and across beautiful canals to reach any and all tourist attractions we wanted to see. Giovanni was an exceptional host--clearly putting his heart into helping visitors have a good experience of Venice. He put together a wonderful book of information, gave us a detailed map, recommended excellent local restaurants, was a great comunicator, and even met us at the boat stop when we first arrived to walk us to the apartment. I can't say enough good things about him and his apartment!! If I could give him 6 stars, I would. And, although an odd thing to appreciate, the sou or panes modern windows were so good at keeping out the sound of the streets that even with a saints day party at the church below the apartment, we heard nothing inside and slept like babies. Fabuloso Guovanni--gratzi mille!! HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.