Lucia & Riccardo's place is ideal for a Biennale spree. The area is beautiful, quiet and peaceful but there is a supermarket, a fruit vendor and a lovely bakery just around the corner. Unlike other parts of Venice you are not constantly making your way through a sea of tourists - it's not crowded and it's mostly locals. I don't share their taste in furniture / decoration but that's personal and the place is spotless-clean, freshly refurbished and bright, with brand new sheets & towels. Lucia was kind enough to pick up my friend from the vaporetto stop and provided us with recommendations for nearby restaurants. I find it pricey but that's Venice! I would definitely stay again. Grazie mille, Lucia!