The flat is more spacious than the pictures let on, with very high ceilings, and it seems to have been entirely renovated recently. I can't say enough positive things about the area: Sant'Elena is a 10-minute boat ride to both the Lido and San Marco, and the waterbuses are very frequent at the stop (every 10 min. or so). In Venice you want to come home to a quiet, green place after a day of craziness, and this is the perfect neighbourhood. The ground floor was ideal for my stroller and the terrace was perfect for breakfast/dinner outside. The rooms are large (and toddler friendly), and the flat was spotlessly clean. Overall a really nice experience, we would gladly come back.