We had such a wonderful experience at Casa Maddalena! We were a group of 5 graduate students travelling to Venice for Carnival. Giovanna and her family were very welcoming and met us at the train station to guide us to the property which was extremely helpful. On the way to the property, we received nearby restaurant recommendations which we definitely used (great pizza place nearby!) When we arrived, we were blown away by the accommodations - Giovanni is an interior designer as well and the place was completely remolded, restored, and wonderfully decorated. It was truly a luxurious place, way better than any hotel we could have found. I would highly recommend this place and if you have time, check out the family restaurant in the suburbs Trattoria Al Corso.... great food!