Giacomo's place is very modern and fully equipped with electrical appliances. It has a washing machine and a clothes dryer. The air conditioner works flawlessly and provides relief from the hot and humid weather even in early June. The flat's location is a very short walk from Venice's San Stae station for water bus. Being located on the other side of the Grand Canal, opposite to the tourist inundated Piazza of the Basilica San Marco, it's much quieter, less crowded and so pleasant to walk around to explore the neighborhood; yet it's close to the Rialto Bridge if one wants to visit the San Marco Basilica square. I especially enjoyed wandering around at night even after midnight the San Croce neighborhood where the apartment is located. Quite a few cafés and restaurants close to the flat; these eateries provide an authentic local feel for the patrons to enjoy a morning espresso or to dine in a relaxed and laid back ambiance.
I can go on and on to describe the advantages I have enjoyed while staying at Giacomo's apartment but one has to actually stay there to appreciate them. I will not hesitate to stay there again on my next visit to Venice.