Giovanni was very helpful and gave us instructions on how to get from the airport to the boat stop that is by his apartment. He then met us at our boat stop. He walked us to his apartment and helped us up to his place. His place is beautiful and very clean!!! His apartment is close enough to St. Mark's Square but far enough away that you don't feel crowded by tourists. Giovanni showed us around his apartment, how to work different appliances in his apartment, and then gave us a booklet which he had made that tells about the neighborhood and restaurants and places to visit. He was very kind and helpful.