Francesca was so warm and inviting from the beginning of our communication with her. She was so helpful in providing information and tips on arriving at her place. Her historic home is beautiful and comfortable. The island of Giudecca is a stones throw from Piazza San Marco across the canal, and the water bus system is easy to use, especially with the useful tips from Francesca. The room is spacious and comfortable, especially with the wide windows opening out onto the canal. The bathroom is shared but we rarely saw any other guests, and it was so luxurious compared to the tiny Italian bathrooms we had been experiencing throughout our trip. We will definitely come back to Francesca’s home next time we visit Venice!