It was extremely cool being able to stay in a true Venetian home. The apartment was very spacious and hearing the gondoliers whistle outside the window was awesome! The apartment was close to a busy street but not directly off of it so it was always quiet at night. Giovanna was helpful by recommending several restaurants. Her directions were a little difficult to understand but the map she provided was very helpful. There are a lot of stairs, so if you bring a lot of luggage that could be difficult. It was a fantastic experience and we hope to come back soon! We highly recommend staying at Giovanna's place!