Visiting Venice in the middle of summer, during the biennale isn’t it going to be too crowdy and too hot? We were a little bit worried it might be. But it wasn’t. Of course it was hot and yes, there were lots of tourists but in Francesca’s studio that wasn’t a problem. It has air conditioning and a terrace where you can have breakfast in the shade and spend long summer evenings overlooking one of Venice’s many canals thinking you are the only tourist in town. The flat is tastefully decorated and we felt at home instantly. Dorsoduro is a perfect spot to stay, close to everything Venice has to offer and yet peaceful and lively at the same time. Francesca was helpful and punctual. We wouldn’t hesitate a second to stay here again next time we visit Venice.