My stay at Ivana's place was wonderful. It boasted the cleanliness of a 5* hotel with the character of a privately decorated home. It was perfectly spacious, airy and had fabulous views of the boats going by on the water. Having two bathrooms made life so convenient and the kitchen was cute and clean. The welcome bottle of prosecco was also appreciated.
Communication throughout and before my stay was clear, helpful and quick.
If you are unsure about staying on Giudecca, don't be, as transport in and out of mainland Venice is very easy. Venice is stunning but there is a hugely touristy feel to it, whereas Giudecca seemed to have far more locals, so it felt much more like a real flavour of "living" in a country rather than just visiting tourist hotspots.
All in all I loved my stay at Ivana's and would happily return tomorrow!