The apartment is in a wonderfully peaceful area of Venice. Far enough away to avoid the overwhelming crowds of tourists but close enough to get anywhere by the plentiful public water buses. Saint Elena is a lovely community and we would recommend the two bar/restuarant see tried (of three which are within five minutes of the apartment) and the local alementation is great for bread cheeses and all sorts of cold meats. The apartment itself is very reasonably priced for Venice but is basic so is a reasonable base for exploring the city rather than somewhere you would spend most of your time while there.