I was a first-time AirBnb-er, in Venice presenting a paper at a conference, and with no idea of what to expect, but Roberto made every aspect of our stay as smooth as possible. From meeting us before check-in so that we could drop off luggage, to his thorough explanation of where everything was and how all the appliances worked, Roberto was a fantastic host, and always responded quickly to questions. I’d absolutely stay in his place overlooking the Ponte delle Guglie again. The apartment itself was quite charming and homey, including original furnishings and the chandelier from when his grandparents lived there(!), but with modern appliances, wardrobes for storing clothing, guidebooks and maps available to help us navigate and plan places to see, and plenty of space. The apartment even had the some of the most important consumable items: coffee grounds and sugar. We appreciated the several splashes of Venice decor that made you feel as if you were getting the authentic experience, an authenticity enhanced by breezes coming down the canals and the sounds of passersby. I liked that the area didn’t have as much foot traffic as areas with other tourist sites. A few words of caution: be sure to check if your electronic devices and chargers can handle the 220v output of European outlets (a laptop charger’s indicated range of 100v to 240v is good)! Additionally, Venice gets quite hot in the summer, even with the windows open, but the air conditioning units did a good job of keeping the place cool, especially if you close the doors in between the rooms. Grazie mille, Roberto, and take care!