We were thrilled with our choice to stay in Giorgio's apartment! We had read the description and seen the photos and were expecting a great place and it really was one. The apartment has been very tastefully renovated - kitchen and bathrooms have modern fixtures, nice wood floor, etc. However the renovation has not taken away the historic flair of the place - for instance, the ceiling in one of the bathrooms has orginal fresco. Two tiny balconies look out onto the canal. The area is quiet as it is just far enough away from the stifling San Marco square. Supermarket 1 minute up the road.