You might not think of staying in Giudecca to visit Venice, but you should. First you'll save a whole lot of money, even though you will HAVE to buy a waterbus pass, for example, 40 Euros for 3 days. You will also save on meals. Dinng on Giudecca is much cheaper, there are less tourists, and the view on Venice is spectacular. Unless you go in November like we did, you'll be able to have breakfast right on the water, then spend the day in Venice, come back and have dinner literaly inches from the canal, with a beautifu view of Venice. That being said, Serena's appartment is quite big, very well decorated, equipement is perfect, with washer, dryer, espresso machine, everything you need to cook. There a tv in the living room, one in the bedroom. The apartment is right on a canal, so you have a wonderful view. It can easily accomodate 4 persons. It is an easy walk from the apartment to either Palanca or Redentore waterbus stations. Serena had some juice, coffee, pastries and even water and beer in the fridge for us when we arrived. We strongly recommend.