Gian's apartment is a snug, modern place on a very quiet courtyard not far from the train station. It is very easy to walk into the center from his place, and it is also easy to get to from the station -- only 2 bridges to cross. He provides all the basic supplies you need for cooking, salt, pepper, vinegar, etc plus cookies and fruit juice. There are both a clothes and a dish washer. We were there in early spring so did not get much use out of the patio, but it would be a great place to sit when the weather gets warmer. We appreciated the fact that the apartment was close to the main thoroughfare it was also out of the way, so it was very quiet. A very convenient, pleasant place to stay in Venice.