I enjoyed my stay at Giovanni's. There were several things I particularly appreciated: the apartment is very spacious, with a wonderful kitchen, fully supplied with what a person would need to do general cooking. Also, I was surprised that it was quiet at night, and really appreciated this. It's also very reasonably prices (particularly for such a large space). I love this neighborhood - lots of people around, but not crowded. I always felt comfortable and safe coming home at night, often at a late hour. Giovanni was a great host, and quickly responded to my inquiries.
A few things worked less well for me - the apartment doesn't have much natural light (although there are plenty of lamps and overhead lights). Also, there's no table in the apartment, so I didn't have a place to do the work that I brought, and as well, ate on the couch (which wasn't a big deal, but might have been less comfortable with more people staying there).