We very much enjoyed our stay at Giovanni's apartment. It was located in a nice area close to tourist spots, yet far enough away to truly enjoy a quiet neighborhood with good dining options. Giovanni met us at the water taxi and walked us to the apartment. We had no problems transferring from the airport and part of our group came from the train station. I don't think we would have enjoyed Venice nearly as much if we had stayed in the tourist area with all the crowds. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a convenient quiet location to explore the beautiful side streets of Venice.