Giovanna's flat is an amazing space from which to base a visit to Venice. It's close to everything needed to tour the city - the Accademmia bridge over to San Marco and the Vaporetto stops at the next block. The incredible Accademmia gallery is a two-minute walk away and the Peggy Guggenheim collection is right next door. And best of all, the flat is right beside the Grand Canal: boats pass the windows every second and gondolas converge nearby so that gondoliers can sing to their waterborne audiences. Giovanna is always available by phone and nothing is too much of a problem for her -- she certainly went the extra mile for us.