It was the best accommodation I've ever had on a trip! It was like staying in a 5-star hotel with 5-star facilities - clothes and dish washers, kitchen, air-conditioner, hotel-like bathroom and a big screen tv! Giovanni wasn't there to meet us but his friends, Almino (shop owner) and Luca (restaurant owner), helped us a lot with our stay at his place. It is also only 5 minutes walk from the main attractions in Venice, such as the San Marco Square and Rialto Bridge. My friends and I really enjoyed our stay at Giovanni's place, and I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants a great place to stay in Venice!