We stayed at Giovanni's flat again recently for six nights as we were visiting Venice for the Biennale again. It's a perfect location for us and has everything we need. An easy walk from where the airport bus arrives. Near the big supermarket and San Basilio boat stop. Dosoduro is full of affordable restaurants and bars. The area the flat is in is amazingly quiet and in the morning you can wake up to views of the Guidecca. Wonderful!