Wow...Ivan's place is absolutely beautiful, a real treat. As well as being spacious, well equipped and comfortable, the decor, books and artifacts from around the globe make it an interesting and loved place to stay. It's ideally located as it's about a 15 minute walk from Santa Lucia station but also great for exploring the different areas of Venice and near to some nice bars and restaurants. Ivan was so kind and hospitable and made sure we had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay in Venice including toiletries, kitchen essentials, a map and plenty of great tips. He recommended a few places to eat and drink and we were so glad we took him up on his advice as we had an amazing evening at a little wine bar hidden away! We stayed here for 3 nights and it was a home from home. We loved the place and couldn't speak highly enough of Ivan, so would definitely recommend to others :)