We stayed three nights in Venice and loved it there! Our host Antonella was very informative and helped us by giving us detailed directions as well as excellent suggestions on where to eat. Her home is very clean and neat. I only wish we had known about the staircase leading from the bedrooms to the bathroom downstairs. Other than that we had a very pleasant stay and look forward to booking with Antonella for our future stays in Venice! I highly recommend staying here!

We had a lovely stay in Venice and the apartment was very comfortable. Antonella was a very gracious host, she met us at the nearest water bus stop to take us to the apartment. She was also very helpful to explain how the transportation systems worked. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Antonella is very nice, she waited us at the ferry stop which was out of my expected and was very surprised. communication was not a problem. The house is very big for 2 of us, it is close to restaurants and there's a supermarket nearby. Highly recommend!

Antonella's place is great if you're a family traveling and staying in Venice. Antonella's husband met us at the vaporetto stop and showed us to the house and spent some time telling us how to get around and where things are, so that was great. The only issue we had was that we had a late checkout but Antonella mixed up and time and showed up at the house when I just got out of bed.. otherwise everything was fine.

The location - on Guidecca - was amazing - quiet, residential, great restaurant, and right beside the water taxi - perfect! Antonella was wonderful - met us at the boat, very helpful with ideas regarding sites, restaurants. The place itself was beautiful, including real air conditioning! Everything worked, and beautifully furnished Only issue is the winding staircase from the bedrooms to the downstairs/ bathrooms...could be an issue.

Antonella was great!! Very response, everything we needed.

Overall the house was good except for the heating system

Perfect location. Quiet and roomy apartment. Friendly host. Be ready to pay 1.50/person for so called registration on top of your rent. And wash your dishes before leaving, it's 50 euro penalty if you don't.

We were late getting to the meeting point due to having just taken the train from Florence, taking a bus, and a water taxi. We felt horrible making our hosts father wait for us, thankfully he did! We were only in the apartment for a short time but it was cute. Not good for people who have trouble with stairs but it was enough room for 3-4 people. The little window has a good view of the main part of Venice.

Nice, quiet stay at Chiara's apartment. Her father met us at the ferry stop which was almost directly in front of the apartment. Only a few stops to the main part of Venice which was convenient. There was a grocery store just down the street. The WiFi in the apartment wasn't that great. Only seemed to work in the kitchen area. The apartment itself felt damp, but I'm sure that's because of its location. If you have asthma or other lung issues this probably isn't the best choice. It could use a thorough cleaning. There were a few cobwebs in the corners of the ceilings and the vents were caked with dust. Otherwise we had a smooth stay and check out.

Communication was easy and everything that was needed was provided. The place was as pictured and in a convenient location.

We were made extremely welcome by Michela who met us at the vaporetto wharf. She explained the workings of the apartment really well. Everything was spotlessly clean and fresh. There was food for breakfasts in the cupboard, bottled water and fruit juice in the fridge and lots of tea and coffee.

Lovely apartment in a great location. The flat was exactly as described and the pictures show the interior well. The view from the skylight was phenomenal and other people in the building seemed genuine and friendly. The place itself is only a 2 minute work from the vaporetto stop and an even quicker walk to the supermarket. Had a slight problem with the wifi which was solved within 24 hours and contact and response time was very quick Would highly reccomend this place.

The apartment we were taken to wasn't the one we booked, but the apartment we stayed in was of a similar high standard. Location was a short river taxi ride from the main island in Venice and had a more local feel to the area

the room was awesome!! we have the three level apartment on our own, which is incredible. however, i never met the host which i am really disappointed, i wish to have more communication. more disappointment is that, she asked his father to pick us up at the waterbus station while his father cannot speak english at all.

We really enjoyed staying on the quiet island of Giudecca. We found peaceful views, good food and gelato right there. Be aware that you will need to purchase a day pass (or longer) for transportation, because the water bus service is 7.50 euro each way. The apartment building is so convenient to the water bus stop Redentore, and the apartment was clean with a comfortable bed. The apartment we stayed in was different--two-levels and smaller--than the three-level apartment pictured. Two of our party of four slept on a pull out couch.

Gianna is a very friendly lady that is welcoming, responsive and happy to provide you with directions and advise. We arrived late because our flight was delayed and Gianna just waited a bit extra. She rents out a cozy room but only comes into the house to walk her dog, so plenty of room and an affordable place to stay in expensive Venice.

Gianna is awesome, she welcomed us so warmly we didn't want to leave Venice. She's an excellent host so do not hesitate!

Nice Place to stay in Venise…Gianna was so friendly and all things went very easy. Thanks a lot Christiane

Gianna is such a sweet and caring host! I stayed 5 nights at her flat with a friend and honestly it made our trip to Venice so much better. We felt at home at the flat, her dog, Mina, is so lovely. Also Gianna meet us when we got off the waterbus, gave us so many good recommendations on places to visit (Art Biennale is a must see) and eat as well as an overview of transportation with maps and all. Being on Giudecca was so easy to get to, only a stop away from the main island of Venice, and is such a relaxing break from the craziness of summer tourist who pack into Venice. All in all it was great trip! Highly recommend her place and Venice. The city is beautiful, the flat was clean and relaxing, and Gianna and Mina made us feel like we were coming home every night :) Grazie for everything and I'll be sure to visit again!!

For an Italian Gianna is v. calm cool and collected - a gracious and accommodating relaxed host who is there if the moment demands it. Gianna's apartment is ground floor, so direct access to the small communal terrace court which is nice. Its an immaculately maintained and cherished haven and has all you need including a dear old dog that sleeps and sleeps and sleeps. You certainly feel like you are sharing in being there, as you take Gianna's bedroom and she takes the pull out couch - but its all painless simple and rather nicely done. I have always liked Guidecca and Palanca in particular as the local caffe scene is perfecto and the vaporetto well in view and easy + it breathes air and has few people. Great local stuff. Do it.

Gianna's place is a good base in a quiet part of Guidecca. Everything is easy to get to and from Venice with the water taxi's. There's good restaurants close by, and its nice to be out of the busy tourist hussle in Venice. Gianna is a warm, funny, friendly host.

It was very nice to stay at Giannas lovely home. Gianna and her boyfriend are very friendly and welcomed us very well! It was my second stay at Giannas home and i want to come back again! Best greetings and wishes from me to you Gianna :) Peggy

My daugther and I have spent four nights at Giannas place around new years eve. Gianna was a very good host even though she was a little bit sick during this time. She picked us up from the boat station near by her flat, made us some tea and helped me with quite some useful information. I can definitely recommend everyone to stay with her when visiting Venice.

i think this is one of the most valuable place in Venice. living in giudecca is just much more quiet and enjoyable and pleasant. everything was great. highly recommended!

Giuliano was helpful and friendly on arrival, we were unaware of the city tax but Giuliano was happy to explain it. The room was impeccable, very nice and has a great view of the canal. 10/10, would stay again.

Giuliano's flat is great. We loved the location. Couldn't ask for a better view. We loved being away from the crowd. Great restaurants and necessities all near by. Fillipe was very nice and helpful. He made it very easy to check in and out. Also able to hold our luggage if needed. We never met Giuliano, he was on vacation too. The room was nice and spacious with windows that opened to the water. I would definitely choose this place again.

When we were at Giuliano's we had the pleasure of dealing with Philippo. He was amazing to communicate with and provided us very accurate instructions on how to get to Giuliano's from the airport. He also offered us great suggestions on what to see while we were in Venice and where the best spots to eat were. As for the place, it is very clean and the rooms are quite large. The view from the apartment is amazing, since you are across the water you can see saint Marcos square! They were also the only airbnb that had a proper coffee machine during our stay in Europe! Also the water taxi is close by so it was easy to get to the main island. I highly recommend this place if you're going to Venice!

Great place - strategically located close enough to the Doge's Palace, yet also easily accessible from the train station. Room had a rustic charm to it, and the view from the window is picturesque. Host was attentive and amenities were adequate - perfect for a short stay. Overall, a great place to consider staying in for a nice stay in Venice.

Great place to stay in Venice! The room was very big, very clean, with a huge bed and nice old furniture and an amazing view over Canale della Giudecca and San Marco's campanile!

We were late with requesting, but got very warm welcomed and had a wonderful evening and night. Great shower; great view and nice style of interior! Thanks.

The apartment is just wonderful, spotless, spacious, charming, with a great view... you basically just walk 2 minutes from the water taxi station to the apartment. Restaurants, bars, supermarket, basically all you will need is no more then in 2 minute walking distance. You open the window and you are welcomed by a beautiful view of the Guidecca Canal facing the main Venice Island. You can enjoy both, the touristic and local side of Venice. We instantly felt home and welcome. I loved every minute of our stay. The hosts were incredibly nice, helpful, respectful and easy to chat with. The communication with them was perfect to any time. I would recommend Giuliano's place to everyone to anytime.

Great place with a beautiful view. The instructions to find the place were very clear and the host responded to our questions very quickly. A nearby supermarket made all the difference. A great place to appreciate Venitian culture.

The view is wonderful, being a bit out of the croud of the center is great, the appartement is confortable.

The large view from the apartement is really great and makes the stay very pleasant ; the fact that it is not located on the main "island" could be considerd as "time consuming " if you have a very short stay ; for us it was a positive experience for our second stay ; The assistant of the local employee of the owner has been very helpfull and took time to discuss about our plans ;

Well what can I say? Communication with Abaca was fantastic and the pickup of the keys went smoothly. Be prepared to figure out how to navigate the streets of Venice using a map to get to the apartment, probably better to go back to the bus station and catch the Vaporetta to Guidecca rather than trying to walk with suitcases... The apartment is stunning and the views are postcard perfect! We loved staying on Guidecca away from the tourists, it has a real community feel and was a perfect place to come back to and relax after long days exploring Venice. The beds were great for our group (we had 2 older children 17 & 19) although as mentioned previously the main bed is a small double, no problem though - I just made hubby sleep in another bed and got some great nights sleeps!! Abaca has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable, a very thorough info manual and great check in/out system. Thank you Abaca and Mick we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Venice!

The flat is spacious and the view on the channel great! Locationwise the flat is also well located ca. 5 min from the Vaporetto station. Giudecca is a lovely neighbourhood and by far less touristic as the rest of Venice. The check-in procedure is also pretty neat! We really enjoyed our stay in the flat and would definitely come again.

The listing was accurate and the location was great. Actually I felt the picture for the view did not do it justice. This is my fourth time in Venice and being in this location made a huge difference in my perception. The walk from the vaporetto to the place is beautiful and the area was quiet and peaceful. The apartment was comfortable, the bathroom is being and the kitchen nice.

This apartment is very convenient location in Venice, plenty of space. Well equipped and easy to use all appliances and services. Host very helpful and obtaining keys out of hours quite easy. Apartment is 10 mins walk to Palanca waterbus stop and means you arrive on main islands within 15 to 20 minutes. When you are walking and touring Venice a quiet and relaxing place to stay is a must and this apartment provides this. Giudecca is quiet however has good restaurant within 10 mins walk, a surprisingly large supermarket 5 mins walk away.

We did not meet our host as the arrival was coordinated through an agency. This initial pickup of the keys (and drop-off) is very inconvenient and way too complicated for first time visitors to Venice. It was described as a 5 minute walk but I would have had to run to make it in that. As an older (but fit) person it took 15 minutes to find my way and then the keys were NOT in the box and the shop was closed. I had made sure that our arrival time was known and had received an email with details to say that check in time was at 2PM (I have the email copy). I was there at 2PM but the shop did not reopen until 2:30, leaving my waiting partner stranded at the station while I waited. When the shop keeper came to open he insisted the check in time was at 2:30 and was most insistent that I was the one in the wrong (subsequent checking of my emails, as I had thought, proved HIM to be in the wrong). So, not only is this the most inconvenient way to get to the keys (and on departure) it was not a good reception at all. When I made comment on this the agent flippantly said oh but you can arrange for a different arrival for the keys - I checked again and found NO reference to any alternative arrangement for arrival or departure. So if it exists at all, it is not made clear. As a Tour Operator booking clients into Venice all the time (and increasingly into apartments), this inconvenience alone would stop me recommending this apartment to my clients. This is a shame really as the apartment itself was as described, very quiet, clean and warm. On the negative side, the "double" bed was very small to the point of us choosing to sleep in separate beds and while it was clearly stated that there was only a hand-held shower over the bath, for Australian travellers especially, this is a horrible facility and, one would have thought, an easy fix to make into a proper stand up shower. But complaints about the apartment itself are minimal and we loved our stay, however, for the owner, I would seriously reconsider the arrangements for picking up and dropping keys. I would simply NOT take this apartment again for this reason and would not recommend for this reason alone. The current agent you have is not representing you well.

Manuela's apartment was perfect for our stay in Venice. It's on the lovely island of Giudecca right by two vaparetto stops to easy to get around from. The apartment is very new and well finished and clean inside! We were greeted at the train station and taken to the apartment as well which was a nice welcome to Venice! Thanks!

My girlfriend and stayed at the Venetian Mood Petit and our experience was really good. Proper communication with the owner from the beginning, they went to pick us up to the train station so we wouldn't get lost, and even helped us with a problem we had in a previous hotel in Italy. The apartment was clean, spacious, quiet new, with windows to a wide and quiet yard. At a 3 minutes walk from the vaporetto stations. Close to restaurants, supermarkets and laundry. In short, highly advisable if you want to enjoy Venezia and sleep in a nice and quiet neighborhood.

We loved staying in Manuela's apartment! It was immaculate and offered us everything we needed for a weekend in Venice. Chiara's advice about transportation and restaurants was terrific and greatly appreciated. We really enjoyed staying in Giudecca and hope to return soon!

A beautiful apartment in the perfect location

The apartment is really cosy and clean, and very close to the ships stations, so the connection to the inner island of Venice is really great and available at all hours! Even though we didn't actually see Manuela, we always were in connection with Chiara, her friend and co-worker picked us up at the train station and helped us a lot with the Vaporetto Tickets and even gave us a very good introduction of Venice, with all kinds of things to do and a list with the best local restaurants!! So all in all, the communication was satisfiying and the stay was perfect. Would definitely advise it and come back again!

What a charming place. On a canal, away from the hustle and bustle in a neighbourhood that people actually live in. Getting around is so easy as it is between 2 ferry stops. There are 3-4 amazing local eateries within a 5 minute walk. Manuela's friend Chiara met us at the train, escorted us back to the apartment and gave us loads of helpful info on how to do Venice like a local. Unreal.

Great location :)

Staying at Manuela’s apartment in Venice was a great experience. It’s off the beaten track, so you can enjoy cosy local atmosphere. However it’s really easy to get to the centre by vaporetto. Cafes and restaurants in the neighbourhood offer wide selection of delicious italian dishes. All the information provided by Manuela was really helpful. Nice welcome was organised, so we didn’t get lost and could enjoy our stay in Venice. Thank you very much!

Everything was perfect! The apartment was as wonderful as our hostess Daniela. She gave us plenty of insider-information about Venice and told us how to use the Vaporetto to get to the main attractions. Getting anywhere or buying groceries was no problem at all. We even had the opportunity to cook fresh fish in the apartment. The kitchen is really well equipped! This last-minute trip couldn't have been any better for us. We will definitely be back :)

Where do we start? Daniela is a fantastic host. She could not have been more helpful. Great communication. The apartment is located in beautiful Guidecca. The apartment has stunning views. It's a 'quiet' island, just a stones throw (well, a simple ferry ride) from the hustle and bustle of Venice. We picked up a weeks travel pass for a 5 day stay at the airport (which included bus ride to Venice). At first we didn't know whether this was value for money but quickly came to realise how easy easy and beneficial it was to have one (very easy to hop on and off and visit the islands) The apartment itself is superbly located. Very well equipped and have no hesitation in recommending it to you ...and listen to Daniela about ice cream! She'll point you in the right direction

Daniela was a fantastic host, she met us from the closest boat stop and walked us to the apartment, pointing out local points of interest and good restaurants/supermarkets along the way. She gave us a full tour of the apartment and was available to answer questions the whole time we were there. Daniela also left us breakfast food which was very much appreciated when we arrived. The apartment is as good as it looks - better even, the views are amazing, the place itself feels really high-end, we had no complaints. It's location was perfect for us, it's a five minute walk to the nearest boat stop and from there it's 2 mins to the cross the river or you can get a boat straight to St Marks square which will take about 10 mins. Even though it's so close, it's far enough out of the main tourist areas that it's very quiet, very easy to decompress as you walk home in the evening. All in all it was an excellent stay - we really want to go back!

Magical home away from home exactly as advertised. Stunning décor and views and lovely touches such as Prosecco and breakfast cereal included. Daniela went out of her way to make my stay wonderful. So much better than being in the main tourist area and easy to catch the vaparettos.

Well, this was our first Airbnb stay and it totally exceeded our expectations. From the assistance getting of the boat to her apartment, providing us local tips for where to dine out, Daniela couldn't be more helpful. The additional treats were a pleasant surprise. We loved staying in Guidecca as it had a more local feel and loved our aperitivo at the end of our busy days. Don't hesitate to book, you will love the views and the calmness of Guidecca. Daniela'a place is an oasis, and I miss it already!

Everything about Daniela's apartment was perfect. From the communication before our trip, to meeting Daniela at the bus station for the short boat ride to the apartment. Although the apartment is on Guidecca this is certainly not a problem, it actually proved to be a perfect hideaway from the hustle and bustle of touristy Venice. A haven of peace and tranquility. We loved the apartment and we loved Venice.

Apartment with a beautiful view on the laguna, a canal and a small harbour. It is very nice to sit on the terrace and enjoy the view. The apartment is close to the boat stop Palanca from where the boat takes you within 10 minutes to S Marco. The apartment is on Giudecca which is a relaxed area away from the hustle of Venice. Plenty of restaurants in the area. Daniela communicates quick and is flexible with arrival and departure times. She welcomed us at the boat ramp when we arrived. Absolutely a great apartment for your stay in Venice!

Daniela has created a little oasis in Venice here and brought her love for the Venetian culture to this apartment. We have been fortunate to stay in many 5 star hotels around the world, and this trip we decided to embrace Airbnb. This is where hosts like Daniela give the Airbnb experience the edge over some of the best hotels in the world. For a small moment in time you can pretend you are a Venetian and live a little piece of your life like a local. The view and ambience of this apartment is so relaxing. You can you open your windows right above a canal and watch a real part of Venice go by, or hop up the spiral staircase on your own private balcony with a glass of wine. We captured some great photos at sunrise. Daniela surrounds your stay with the cultural feel that is Venice, and brings all the personal touches of service that befits her status as an ambassador for the airbnb brand. The location was perfect for us; away from the commercialism when you wanted, yet close to restaurants, supermarket and bars and then only 1 min away from the main hype, by boat every 12 mins. For a special dinner experience; try "Riviera" just on the other side of the Giudecca canal. One of the best restaurants we have been to and service worthy of Daniela's school of excellence.

I love the Place and the host !!!! Thank you Gabriella for your recommendations very helpful for us going around Venice the place is extremely clean, nice furniture, transportation easy to access. More or less perfect place to stay highly recommended.

Gabriella was a great host. Communication and advice was prompt and precise. Gabriella's apartment is clean, well equipped and charming. The location is also fantastic - away from the hustle and bustle of san marco, and a 2 minute walk to the water bus stop. I would highly recommend Gabriella's apartment. Thank-you Gabriella Best Regards, Brad & Natalie

Gabriella's apartment, Ai Cordami, is very comfortable and really well located on Giudecca. Being away from all of the hustle and bustle of the main toruist centre really suited us, and the apartment is very close to a public ferry stop (only a 2-3 minute walk away)! This meant that we could join the tourist throng for sight seeing during the day and then escape to a peaceful location in the evening. The apartment is located in a public square which meant that we could hear local children out playing in the afternoon/early evening, but this didn't disturb us. Gabriella provided information about ferry times and the best routes to take to visit various places, as well as information about local restaurants. The apartment is also very close to the supermarket and a fantastic shop (Majer) selling delicious bread, cakes, savoury items, coffee and wine. Highly recommended!

Very nice accomodation. We loved the flat and the surrounding. Good position for trips to the touristic highlights of Venice. But its helpful, if you buy a multi-day- ticket for the vaporetto.

Very clean and spacious apartment. Host is very kind and helpful and gave us great recommendations. The place is near great restaurants and is a block away from public transit. We really enjoyed our time and recommend this place very highly. Can't wait to come back!

We loved staying in this apartment! It is a great size, looks fab and has a comfy bed, powerful shower and well equipped kitchen. Gabriella provided great communication before our stay and a warm welcome. This was our first visit to Venice so were initially hesitant about staying in Guidecca but would wholeheartedly recommend it. Its a lovely neighbourhood and this apartment is a short work from great cafes, bars, restaurants, fish-mongers, bakers and less than 5 mins by water-bus from Dorsoduro.

This is Venice at its best! Off the tourist madness in an authentic area. The flat is beautiful and very clean and just a few steps of the public transport connecting you with all places you need as well as next to some really good places to eat. Gabriella is a very helpful host. You won't find a better deal.

We had a good stay here for three nights. Very clean and nice apartment/house. Nice kitchen and shower. Gabriella is friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for a better place and host.

Manuel's place had such a wonderful view of a canal. We left the glass doors open most of our stay. It was clean and beautiful. Loved the privacy. Easily accessible to boats that run all day and night. There are restaurants within walking distance. Or if you would like to eat in, it has everything you need to prepare a meal. I definitely recommend Manuel's place!

It took a while to understand the location of Manuel's place and how close it was to Venice proper. It's in a place called Giuddecca, which is a separate Island that requires you to take a water boat to get to Venice. I'm not sure how many people will understand this. Purchase a multi-day pass to save money, as it costs €7.50 per trip/each way. This can add to the expenses of your trip if you are not aware. With the water boat, the location is great as it takes about 20 mins to cross the river and get to San Marco Plaza. Manuel was very kind to meet us at the Redentore boat stop and walk us to the apartment. He showed us around, answered our questions and gave us visitor tips. He mentioned that he did not live far, which was good to know. There were some concerning things with the apartment though. Upon entering the building, there was a strong odor, which was also present in the apartment. The building main door, which is supposed to be locked and opened with a key, was open - anyone without a key could have gotten in. This was concerning because the apartment is on the first floor. We noticed that the apartment was not cleaned. The bathroom floor had foot marks, furniture was dusty, and there were items that were in disrepair. The door handle for one of the living room doors came off as I went to turn it and the sofa caved in when I sat on it. The Wi-fi did not work until Manuel had to fix it after we told him about it. Overall, while Manuel is a wonderful person and very accommodating, I wouldn't say that I would book this again. I feel the apartment needs more TLC before it is available for prime time.

Great place. We haven't met Manuel in person but his assistant Ben gave us keys and showed us his place. Manuel responded very fast to our messages. The flat is clean, in good location and with great mini terrace over the canal. I highly recommend this place. Venice is beautifull city, definitely a place you must see.

Was a great spot, right on the water and close to the shops

The property is impeccable, the host even more so. I was fiven an aperol spritz while I waited for him to arrive to give me the keys which extols the level of detail and service Manuel adheres to. The property is meticulously maintained and grandly spacious. Idyllic whilst not being not far removed and with great access in a genuine Venetian neighbourhood. I can't recommend Manuel and his property highly enough, truly. Personally I'll be back sooner than even Manuel could expect ;-).

WOW! Where to start... Manuel is such a great host! Not only is he really friendly and helpful, but he was highly responsive at all times and provided us with map-links of places to go, which made our visit to Venice so much easier. And the place, well it is exactly as pictured. If we ever come back to Venice we will definitely stay here again! Highly recommended to other guests.

Manuel's place was a nice break from the chaotic city center of Venice. Very calm and quiet after long days exploring. Definitely recommend!

Great place

Very comfortable flat in a great situation. We loved staying away from the hustle and bustle but just a short boat ride from the main sights. The flat has everything you need. Spacious bedroom, comfy bed and bags of wardrobe space. Shower is lovely and powerful. Kitchen facilities with dishwasher (although I think I should have asked how to set it going!). Excellent hairdryer and an iron and ironing board. WiFi worked great in the lounge (not in bedroom) which was fine. We just loved the location and would choose to stay here again - but hopefully for longer next time.

Very nice apartment in my favourite area of Venice! The place was comfortable and clean and Giovanni was helpful with answering all my requests.

My boyfriend and I stayed at Giovanni's place for 2 nights earlier this week. The apartment was exactly as pictured and it is a great location, far from the tourist crowds of Venice. It is lovely, spacious, well organized and clean. We made breakfast and espresso to eat out on the patio each morning--a nice way to start the day. The apartment had an air conditioner centrally located so that, by shutting one of the hallway doors, you could use it just for the bedroom or just for the living room/kitchen, depending on where you were spending your time. The wifi worked just fine in the kitchen/living room area. We really enjoyed exploring Giudecca. We were able to establish a check-in time the day before we arrived. The check-in hours are 3 to 7. Giovanni suggested 7, but when I wrote him that would be a long time for us to be with our luggage in Venice, he immediately responded and arranged to have his mother meet us at 2, which was great. She met us at the waterbus station, took us to the apartment, and showed us how everything worked. We didn't see them a lot but the neighbors were sweet when they came to get some laundry that had blown onto the patio during a storm. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes to stay in and/or explore the less touristy parts of a city and especially if you want a comfortable place to spend time where you are staying.

Wonderful location. More quiet with less tourists, restaurants close by and easy to reach popular destinations by water bus.

Giovanni's home was a lovely place to stay! Located in Giudecca, his home is only a short waterbus ride away from the Venice city center and train station. It's in a more residential area and away from the tourist buzz, which was nice. Giovanni was very easy to contact, responded quickly, and his friend Alessandro picked us up from the waterbus stop to guide us to Giovanni's home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you Giovanni!

Giovanni's place is in a great location, quiet, with easy access to local bars, restaurants, and supermarket. Close too to vaporetto stop to get to all the sights. Apartment is fresh, clean and well equipped. Outdoor sitting area an added bonus. We stayed for 11 nights and would definitely stay again.

This is a great apartment, in probably the best location in Venice. This is the 3rd time we;ve stayed on Giudecca, and it never disappoints. It's a quiet friendly place, and a world away from the noise and crowds of San Marco. The aprtment is only 5 or 6 minuted walk away from the Palanca waterbus stop, which is served by the Number 2 line straight across from Zaterre behind Accademia, across the Giudecce canal. Some great bars and eateries here, especially the Bar Palance which is the place to have breakfast canalside. Also a number of small shops and a small supermarket nearby. The apartment itself is very smart and clean, in an extremely quiet neighborhood. Fully equipped (apart from wine glasses!), and with Air Con should you need it. Giovannai was great with communication before, and during the holiday, responding almost immediately to queries. His friend Alessandro was there to meet us at Palanca at the time agreed and was friendly and helpful in showing us the place and how best to get around. Would definitely recommend anyone to stay here. Thanks Giovanni, we had a great time.

Giovanni's parents kindly came to meet us at the water bus stop and explained to us how everything worked and told us what there was near the flat such as the coop and his to get there. The flat is amazing, nothing bad to say about it and the locations very nice if you want to get away from Venice. Water bus will take you to San Marco in 10 minutes so very decent. Will miss Venice and the flat.

What a neat place to explore Venice

Alessia, Ornella's daughter was a fantastic host ! She came to pick us up at the vaporetto station, walked us to the apartment and made sure we had everything to make our stay as easy as possible : great recommendations, breakfast food and milk. The apartment is situated 5 minutes away from the vaporetto station on a calm yet lively little plaza. Everything in the apartment is brand new and works like a charm. I highly recommend it !

It was accurate description, the kids loved it and Ornella was such a pleasant host.

Our stay at Ornella's apartment was perfect! It is fully equipped with everything you need, including all the little things like shampoo, tissues, hairdryer and even some chocolate! It was much better than a hotel, especially when traveling with children. However, you should be aware that the apartment has only one separate bedroom and two sofa beds in the living room. For us this was no problem because our older children usually stayed up longer than we did :) Alessia, Ornella's daughter was really helpful, she picked us up at the vaporetto stop, took us to the apartment and gave us lots of excellent recommendations for restaurants and must see places in Venice. There is also a restaurant right across the street that makes delicious pizza you can take away to the apartment. The neighborhood is nice and quiet compared to the masses of tourists in other parts of Venice but you can easily reach St. Marco in approx. 15 min with the vaporetto. That is a lot of fun too for the kids. We really enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to come back! Thank you again, Ornella and Alessia!

Perfect stay, very nice appartment, very nice bed, very nice welcome ! Thanks again :-)

We loved staying in Giudecca and in Ornella/Alessias apartment. Allesia msg'd us and made us feel very excited about visiting Venice, even sending me a photo of the beautiful sunset! She met us off the boat and was so so helpful and made us feel so welcome. The apartment was fantastic and we had everything we needed (with the added touch of milk/orange juice etc for when we arrived) Alessia gave us so many helpful hints when we arrived and we bumped into her a few times during our stay and she was always happy to chat and help out. Guidecca was a lovely place to stay and to get away from the hustle and bustle of Venice, but close enough to feel like we weren't missing out. We have only been home 1 day and already want to go back!

We had a very pleasant stay at Ornellas/Alessias appartment, just 10 Minutes per boot away from the main attractions, very quiet neighborhood, some very good tasting restaurants at the harbourfront. Alessia handed us out a lot of information before the arrival and during the stay. The appartment is really lovely, well equiped you have everything you need for your stay, even shampoo and some drinks/breakfast stuff was in the appartment. We had a fantastic stay!! Thank you!

What an amazing place and hospitality. Alessia was such an awesome communicator and very sweet. So fast in giving us answers to all the questions and recommendations. We really enjoyed our stay in Venice:)

This accommodation is much more wonderful than my expectation. Apart from the nice view, pleasant atmosphere, very convenient accessibility to a beautiful place in Venice, I was moved by his kindness. I highly recommend this place especially because of his personality. It would make you feel comfortable when you stay there.This place undoubtedly deserves a 5 stars!.

Everything I appreciated on my first visit here in May still stands, along with extra appreciation for the peace, space, and community feel of Giudecca at a far busier time of year for visitors to Venice. This gorgeous, comfortable apartment is the perfect location on the island, with everything you need to hand indoors (and in within a few metres for shops, restaurants etc), and Paolo is the perfect host. I can't wait to return.

Beautiful location with beautiful view of Venice My wife and I really love it !

Nice apartment in a fantastic location. Great views and close to vaporetto stop, supermarkets and restaurants and cafes.

This is a great place with a great view, away from the crowded tourist area. Paolo is a good communicator and responds quickly to questions. Check out the breakfast possibilities of the nearby Majer bakery! Highly recommended!

I could write for hours about how much my family loved staying at Paolo's house in Giudecca. We are a family of four including me and my wife, and our teenage kids. Paolo's place is wonderful; the perfect size, beautiful view, clean, all the necessary essentials for cooking, great location, and an excellent host. Hopefully, we will be fortunate enough to return to Venice and enjoy another stay at this beautiful home. Paolo, you are a wonderful host and please contact me is you ever come to San Diego, California.

We enjoyed our stay at Paolo's place. Very good location and easy transportation. Paolo was a good resource for anything you need. The view was amazing! Location superb-- local vibe lots of food just steps away!

We had a good time. Paolo took care of everything Even we could not Meet ihm in Person. Very reliable. In walking distance is everything you Need. grocery, Bakery, Bar, Restaurants, Vaporetta Stop. Only three stops from San Marco.

We did not meet Larry personally but he was very helpful on email and helped with all our inquiries very quickly. The apartment was exactly as in photos - very clean and comfortable. We had a lovely stay and would recommend it to our friends and family!

Flat was perfect and location great! Larry was very helpful and accommodating! Thank you!

An immaculate apartment in the perfect position to explore the sights of Venice. Larry was very generous in giving us flexible check in and check out times and helpful in guiding us to the apartment transport links.

Larry was very available and very helpful before, during and after the whole period - a good feeling.

Larry was a perfect host and helped me with so much specific information as well as accommodating a late check in. I loved the location and was so happy to have chosen this instead of staying across the canal in Venice. The laid back feel and beautiful view were worth so much to me. I would highly recommend staying here, and will do so myself when back in Venice.

Lovely studio, looks much better than on the profile pictures. Everything you need is available. Restaurants, place to drink coffee and have a bite. Just love it.

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This place is suitable for an individual or a couple visiting Venice for some business or pleasure. Giudecca is much quieter than the two main islands, but just a short vaporetto ride away from them. It is also more "genuine" in terms of lifestyle, so if you would like to observe some Venetians in their natural habitat—it's the best place to stay. If you drop by just a couple times at one of the local shops (very good food!)—the owners will greet you every morning. This is a great respite after the tourist hordes and overpriced trinkets shops of the main islands. We found the place clean and reasonably equipped. Both the bathroom and kitchen are recently refurbished. At the same time, it looks as generic and anonymous as an IKEA showroom. We found it difficult to stay there during the day, because the place gets very little sunlight (both windows look onto very narrow streets). However, the grand view of Venice as you walk out to the fondame ta just 10 steps away is breathtaking. So if you just need a convenient, clean and unassuming place to stay–it's a good choice. We were met by the housekeeper Noel, who was very welcoming and pleasant and spoke good English. He gave us the exact time when we were supposed to check out, which was very helpful.

If you're looking for a place away from all the touristy hustle and bustle of Venice this is the place! A vaporetto pass is a must, but staying on Giudecca is great for a realistic feel of the local Venetian life. The place was spacious and light, with many windows overlooking the playground right outside the window (you can hear the children playing but it didn't bother us at all). We loved the supermarket right downstairs. The fold-out sofa was quite comfy and overall it was a great place to stay.

The apartment is a lovely, well-equipped loft in a quiet residential neighbourhood close to amenities such as food, restaurants and vaporetti (transportation). The hosts are friendly and welcoming. We really appreciated the bottle of wine, milk, bread, coffee and jam that got us started on the first day. Thank you.

Beautiful light airy apartment and everything you could want to make a stay easy. A supermarket around the corner and bars and speciality shops on the canal. We cooked at home several times with breakfasts and dinners. Italo met us at the vaporetto stop and was very welcoming. Jyoti provided a welcoming gift of wine and biscotti which was a nice touch. Guidecca island is a really intesting post industral area and not as touristy, a relief from the city center. Highly recommend a stay

Excellent Apt, in a very calm neighborhood,clean,bright and lots of space to move around even after the sofa bed is down. Very easy to get around. Great and very helpful owners that made our trip in Venice much more comfortable and easier. Thank you again for all your help.

very nice stay in a very clear, clean and confortable appartment. very close to the vapporeto station Palanca, a very useful supermarket at 10 meters. The distric is very quiet. I recommand Jyoti appartment to those who want to discover Venize whitout crowd and noise !

I spent a very happy 5 days in Giudecca, Venice, staying in Jyoti’s apartment. The apartment is as it appears on airbnb: it is very clean with a large comfortable double bed, good cooking facilities and a large room in which to eat and spend time. The main room is roughly square and there are large windows the length of two of the walls making it bright and airy. The apartment block is very quiet. The services are as described and the WiFi was better and faster than that at the Hilton where I was attending a conference. On arrival I was met by a delightful warm and friendly man called Italo who showed me around in great detail to ensure that I could control everything in the flat as well as deal with anything that might go wrong; nothing did go wrong. There was a bottle of wine waiting for me and sufficient food in the cupboard and refrigerator to make a meal. Venice proper cannot be seen from the apartment but the apartment is ideally situate nonetheless because it is a three minute walk from the vaporetto stop called Palanca and from there one can get everywhere easily. In addition, the view of Venice from Giudecca is outstanding and rather better than the view from the other side of the Canale della Giudecca. In conclusion I have no reservation about recommending Jyoti’s apartment and I shall certainly try to stay there again when I next visit Venice.

Excellent apartment. Easy communications and all went well. Would recommend to friends and family.

Jyoti's home in Giudecca was absolutely beautiful. It was a wonderful change of pace from the hotels in which we were staying. Jyoti was incredibly responsive to all our needs whenever something came up. The Internet was fast and the air conditioner was a great relief from the Venice heat. I would definitely stay there again. Two thumbs up!!

The place is a gem and rare find. Quaint and local, it is far enough from the touristic hustle and bustle. Yet it is also close enough that a 10- to 15-minute boat ride from one of the two nearby ferry stations will put you right in the center of activities in Venice. As an added bonus, the short voyage provides great photo oppotunities. The apartment is spacious (especially compared to other properties or hotel rooms on main islands), clean and equipped with all domestic amenities. Two small balconies facing a canal are simply magical - my two teenage children loved sitting in them and watching the boats go by. Serena and her co-host Marta were responsive, caring and courteous. We felt extremely lucky to have chosen here as our home away from home in Venice!

Location is great! Super close to the water bus that gets you all around Venice. Serena was a great host and any question I had she knew the answer to. Would stay at her place again. Thank you Serena!!

Serena's apartment is a hidden gem in Venice. It's calm and peaceful just by the picturesque canal but only a few steps away from the boat that will take you to the hustle and bustle of the more "touristy" parts of town. In Serena's apartment you can live like a local but still be close to all the must-sees in wonderful Venice. Serena and her husband are lovely hosts who will do their utmost to make your stay pleasant. Close by on the Giudecca island are convenient stores for self-catering guests as well as excellent restaurants and bars. The apartment is also conveniently located for getting to and from the airport or train station with just one bridge to cross, which is important in Venice.

Serena's apt was such a little gem to discover on our travels. Getting to the island was easy and fast and the communication with host was perfect. We loved our little view of the water watching the boats go by. Markets and restaurants are nearby will all of the essentials! We will definitely be back.

Want to experience a bit of what living in Venice is about? Down a lane on Giudecca near good food and facilites - windows open up onto the water!! You need to use the vaporetta to get around but thats part of the experience! We loved it thanks Serena.

A beautiful and a brilliant location for spending your holiday in venice

Serena's apartment is ideal for anyone wanting to visit Venice. The place is well situated and easy to get to and from the main locations in the city. The apartment itself was very nice and clean, with the air con coming in handy over summer! Only issue we had was the wifi which didn't work - but if you're planning on Coming to Venice and just staying in and being on wifi the whole time then you're not doing it right....

We very much enjoyed our short stopover in Serenas apartment. Its location is perfect for discovering Venice, there are direct Vaporetto connections from/to the railway station / the park houses and to San Marco. The communication with Serena was perfect. The apartment is modern furnished and well equipped. There are to small balconies to the water side.

Although having traveled to Italy numerous times, I've (quite frankly) avoided Venice, as I've found its level of tourism off-putting. Nonetheless, I finally bit the bullet and spent a few days here during my honeymoon. If you share my "touristy" concerns but still wish someday to experience this marvelous, ancient city, then staying at Neil's apartment on Giudecca is absolutely the way to go. In brief, the apartment was large, clean, comfortable, quiet, and securely situated in a gated compound. Yet what really makes this place a winner is the location away from the Venetian main-island madness, but still very accessible due to the vaporetti (water taxis) that run continuously around the islands. It also helped tremendously that Neil's gracious manager, Caterina, not only met us upon arrival, but also provided an insider's knowledge on the best ways to enjoy Venice without getting caught up in the excessive tourism. Grazie, Neil and Caterina!

I stayed at Neil's flat with my girlfriend and her sister during the beginning leg of our Italy trip. Neil was very great at communicating back and for with me about the details of our trip and how to get to his place, he sent a detailed emails with all the information we needed. When we arrived a woman named Caterina met us at our stop and walked us to the apartment. The apartment is 4 water taxi stops away from the main area of San Marco, which was nice because you could get away from the busy tourists after a long day in the main area. The apartment overlooks a boat docking area and is walking distance from a market so i was able to buy groceries for breakfast and eat it while admiring the great view. There's a handful of restaurants along the water just a few minutes from the apartment and you can walk across to the neighboring 2 other islands on the way to San Marco but have to take a water taxi from the last one (I believe it was Zitelle) to get to San Marco. Everything shuts down around Venice by 11-12 but if you're young and want a late night drink go to the Hostel off Zitelle, you can walk there as well but it's about a miles walk. Everything at the apartment was great. It was clean, had anything you needed to cook and make tea or coffee. There was 1 bed and a couple blow up air mattresses so we fit 3 people relatively comfortably but 4 would have been too tight. All and all it was a great experience and I would stay here again.

We enjoyed our stay on Guidecca! Apartment is situated on fashionable Giudecca Island that is a haven of peace and tranquility compared to the main island. A short hop by vaporetto from St Mark's Square and Piazzale Roma. There are a good selection of local restaurants and a grocery shop (Coop) close to the apartment. The apartment is ideal for a couple. or family with children. There are two inflatable mattresses. Communication with the owner (Neil) was easy and fast. We met a local agent Caterina at Palanca stop and she guided us to the apartment and handed over the keys. She was very helpful.

The perfect spot for a family visit and an ideal launchpad for exploring Venice. A modern setting, away from the bustle of the main islands but really handy for the vaporetto and unmistakably Venetian. We so enjoyed our stay on Giudecca and were so sorry to leave.

The location of the unit is good, close to a supermarket, some shops and restaurants and a 5 to 10 mins walk away from the water buses. Check in process was smooth. The unit was clean and tidy with a fully equipped kitchen. I would recommend this place to travellers visiting Venice.

Would highly recommend staying on Giudecca rather than one of the main islands. Very quiet but so easily connected to other parts of Venice. Neil's place was clean and excellent value for money. Communication with Catarina was very easy and would stay here again.

The stay at Neil's apartment was a fantastic one. It is located on Giudecca island, Palanca stop, which is away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist sites/sights in Venice. Caterina picked us up from the Palanca stop and showed us the way to the apartment and was always on hand to provide any assistance if necessary. The apartment is easily accessible via the waterbus so travelling is not an issue. The apartment is located at a tranquil spot on the island with a beautiful view of the canal. After a long day exploring the city, it is comforting to know that one can return to the solace and privacy of this strategically located apartment. The apartment is also fully furnished and very clean. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Neil!

It's not easy to find a nice Airbnb in Venice only a week in advance, but we felt like we really lucked out with Neil's Apartment. Prior to our trip, Neil provided us with detailed directions from the airport to the Vaporetto which took us to the island of Giudecca. We were greeted by his agent, Caterina, at the Vaporetto stop who showed us to the apartment, a quick 5-minute walk away. Caterina showed us everything that we needed to know, and it was a breeze from there. We found the apartment to be very comfortable and clean, with plenty of space and a well-equipped kitchen. The bed wasn't the softest, but we were pleased to find that it was a true double, and not two singles pushed together. We couldn't have been happier with the location. Being separate from the main islands, Giudecca was a welcome respite from the crowded touristy areas on the main islands. The island itself, a quiet residential neighborhood, offers plenty of shops, restaurants and sights. What we were pleasantly surprised to discover was how easy it was to get to the main islands. We were able to get from the apartment to Dorsoduro or San Marco in as little as ten minutes. We would recommend this apartment to anyone who wants to explore all the sights Venice has to offer, while being able to get away from all the tourists and experience Venice as the locals do.

Our stay at B&B Casa Eden was perfect! The place was larger than we thought according the pictures. The shared kitchen was fully equipped and we received everything we needed to make our breakfast. The owner also asked us if we wanted something special as breakfast and everyday fruit was added to the basket. The garden is also idyllic and well maintained. The location was also perfect, not touristic and near the vaporetto.

Casa Eden was very clean, very nice location and easy to get to the center of Venice. I would definitely stay here again. He provides milk and other morning breakfast things for the guests to use like coffee and fruits. He also brought us wine when we first arrived which was very nice. Overall very good stay in Italy.

Loved this last place we stayed at. Wonderful secret garden with a great host.

We had a great stay here. It was in a brilliant location near to the vaporetto and just across from St Marco's square. The apartment was really clean and very quiet. Dino was welcoming and gave us good pointers on how to get to places. I thoroughly recommend and a good price too in expensive Venice!

Dino's place was amazing. It is extremely close to the ferry stop and the ferry runs 24 hours so it's perfect. Dino was extremely helpful and kind. I would recommend staying here! Definitely value for money.

Dino's son let us in even though it was after 0100 when we arrived. He was very kind and still took the time to show us around. The garden was absolutely gorgeous, and the views the next morning of the basilica and San Marco square were stunning. The location was fantastic. I loved being away from the touristy center but having it so accessible at the same time. The water taxis were super easy to navigate. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat!

Charming apartment in a residential gated area. Generous and great hosts providing all you need for a nice stay. Great location just minutes away from San Marco station.

What a charming and cozy apartment! Great location on Giudecca island, literally next to Cipriani and Bauer Paladio hotels, and just steps from a vaporetto station Zitelle. It takes only 6 minutes to get to St Marco square from here! The view outside the gate is fantastic – all Venice landmarks are just in front of you (and away from tourist crowds). Dino was very helpful and easy to reach, providing detailed directions how to get there and a map to get around Venice. Apartment is the same as on the pictures and feels like home, with old furniture and little cute details, all in very good condition and very clean. Daily cleaning and food for breakfast was provided – a very nice gesture. The windows look out into a quiet private garden – a charming green place. I was very glad I chose this place and enjoyed my stay in Venice very much!

Would highly recommend! Beautiful location and on main water taxi routes - very easy to visit main attractions. Great communication, along with collection from the boat stop to guide us to the house was a nice touch!!

We spent 3 lovely nights in Venice and found the apartment to be lovely and much larger than in the photos. Alessandro met us on arrival and was very helpful in advice on where to eat and visit in Venice. I would recommend the flat every time and would hopefully visit again in the further.

Alessandro replied our messages so well and he was really kind. The house was really clean and near from the bus station.

Everything great! Host picked me up from the boat station and provided me with maps and guide books. The location is the perfect place in Venice - much more quiet than the touristy part of Venice but still only minutes away from all sights and easy accessible by public transport at all times of the day and night. Apartment was very beautiful and very clean. I highly recommend this apt!

The apartment was indeed lovely, spacious, and clean. I loved the decorative touches, especially the chandelier in the bedroom. Giudecca served as a great base for exploring Venice -- a short vaporetto ride across to the main tourist areas but also a nice respite from them. Communication with Alessandro was easy and efficient. Overall it was a great place stay!

We loved this apartment and staying on the Giudecca island. It's close to everything but you can be secluded and feel like you live with locals, a rare opportunity in Venice. Apartment has everything you need and is very comfortable.

We had a great time in Venice, also due to the apartment, the location, and friendly interactions with Alessandro. He couldn't be there in person, but everything to make us feel welcome was arranged! We'd come back!

Alessandro's place is perfect! Away from all the tourist, which was a relief! Located in a very cool neighborhood where a lot of locals live, which is always a plus. Also, right around the corner from the local supermarket too, which was very convenient. The apartment was super clean, and very well furnished. A huge bonus was having a washer and a clothes line to dry our clothes. It came in at the perfect time, since we were already into the last part of our trip, and had two loads of laundry to do. The apartment is very spacious, photos don't do justice, and I really liked all the windows and natural lighting. I highly recommend staying here if you're visiting Venice! Perfect place, perfect island, perfect host. Thank you Alessandro for all your recommendations and for hosting us! We loved it!