We stayed in Ivana's apartment for two weeks in July and loved it. Although we didn't actually meet Ivana, she was great - very responsive, thoughtful and proactive via email, before we arrived in Venice and while there. Vicky met us at the apartment and was most helpful. And the apartment? Fantastic! I'd definitely stay there again. It was great being on Giudecca Island - it was lovely and quiet compared to the busyness of the main tourist area of Venice, but with stacks of good restaurants and supermarkets (with a great gluten-free range!) in walking distance. We went walking around the island after dinner most evenings, which we found most interesting. And getting across to the main area of Venice was very easy courtesy of the free Hilton shuttle boats. (We joined a little gym that we found right at the first boat stop at Zattere - really friendly and convenient.) The view from bed and from the lounge room was absolutely beautiful - watching the ships slip silently by, and all the other water traffic cruising up and down. The building itself is a fabulous, historic icon, and it was actually hosting one of Venice's famous art biennale exhibitions, which was an added bonus. It was handy having two bathrooms and a well appointed little kitchen which we made much use of. The lounge room was spacious, and we just felt very comfortable there. Loved it! We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this as a fabulous place to stay.