Giovanna was a welcoming and gracious host and we loved our apartment. We would happily recommend it to anyone. Venice is a major tourist destination and the crowds can be tiring. Maddalena is a lovely, elegantly decorated apartment in a quiet oasis, but an easy walk to all the main sights. We really appreciated the value of this. For our family of six adults it was also very conveniently located within a short walk of the main railway station. As well, we truly appreciated the welcoming touches from Giovanna. This apartment lives up to its promise in every way.