We loved the apartment, it was bigger than it looked on the website and light and airy. Luca sent us clear directions and met us at the apartment. It was spotlessly clean. He showed us on a map where the stores were and told us to call anytime if we had any problems.
The area is not touristy and clearly home for the people living there. We heard someone playing violin and children laughing in the street, it was very charming! We generally walked into the centre of Venice, a lovely 20 min walk along the waters edge. Getting a boat from S Elena is an alternative, the stop is only a couple of minutes walk from the apartment.
We would highly recommend it and would go back.