We loved EVERYTHING about our stay here - this was easily one of the most wonderful AirBnb experiences we've had, and the best in Europe!
I am usually annoyed when I have to meet up with a host for check-in when traveling instead of using self check-in because it's often much more inconvenient, but I love that Leone checked us in personally! The home is easy to find if you know where you're going or have been there before, but if it's your first time it's good to be guided to it, which is exactly what Leone did. He also very sweetly carried my suitcase up the four or so floors to his penthouse apartment, which was unexpected and kind!
From the beginning to the end, our stay was absolutely wonderful. Our only concern is that we didn't stay longer!
It is so clear that Leone put a lot of love and care into designing and decorating this home. It's very modern and well equipped in such an above and beyond way - not just with laundry, but with detergent to wash your clothes (which should be a no-brainer but so often isn't!) Also provided sunscreen, lotion, international charger converters, a clothes drying rack and more than enough clothespins to hang them up, maps and points of interest in the city, and so much more.
We were blown away by all of the carefully thought out aspects of the home, particularly the beautiful and carefully curated wall art, and also by the wonderful selection of fresh fruit, juice, and water that was waiting for us when we arrived.
The main reason we stay in AirBnbs instead of hotels at times is to feel like we're in a home away from home, and this is one of the few, and rare, AirBnbs that truly makes you feel that way. That doesn't make you feel like you need to bring so many of the basics that you'd have in your own home to have that home-away-from-home feeling.
The terrace was also fantastic, and the home is wonderfully located in a quiet neighborhood in Venice that is seemingly unfrequented by tourists, which is really nice to come home to after a day of exploring.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Leone! Whenever we come back to Venice, we'll likely plan it around when we can stay here, because it's perfect in every way :)