Ivan's place is in a very special corner of Venice! We loved the seclusion and local feel of Santa Elena, and spent many evenings walking along the waterfront park and in the Giardini Biennale.
The bedrooms are especially comfortable and luxurious in the true Venetian style, and it was easy to get to the Vaporetto station to explore the outlying islands of Murano and Burano, which we loved. Ivan was a very knowledgeable host, and gave us wonderful advice for our stay. My highest recommendations!