Ivan's apartment was perfect for our needs. It was in a good location which allowed us to walk to all the tourist attractions yet far enough away from the very busy areas of the city. It is very close to many restaurants, supermarkets and other shops. It is only a 15 minute walk from the railway station, although we were grateful for his neighbour Elena who rescued us because we took a wrong turn on our first trip there. The apartment was very clean and spacious and we were especially pleased to have access to a washing machine. We really felt at home by the end of our 5 days living there. I would definitely recommend it to anyone wishing to visit Venice.