We have stayed in apartments on the Giudecca several times over the past few years. They were all lovely, but I must say that Valentino's place is the winner! It is located on the 2nd floor (with a lift) of a modern apartment on the corner of a canal that links the Giudecca canal with the lagoon, and overlooks the boatyard where boats of all shapes and sizes are moored and stored. It was fascinating to watch them come and go from the apartment's large glazed balcony. In the evenings the sky lights up pink as the sun sets - it's is gorgeous. Loved the big TV. The arrival check in and check out communications were really well organised and easy.
The apartment is the perfect base for exploring Venice, with easy access via the vaporetto to St Mark's Square and other places. There are lots of restaurants along the front, and our favourite one, Altanella (owned by the same family for 5 generations), which is only 4 minutes walk away.
We will definitely stay here when we are next visiting Venice.