We just returned from a 12 day trip to Italy, staying at three VRBO/AirBnB properties with our last one being two nights at Alessia's place in Venice. My entire family (husband and three daughters age 16, 14 and 10) all agreed that Alessia's place was the best overall experience! Her son Dimitri met us at the train, helped us with our bags and escorted us to a private water taxi (we had pre-arranged a private water taxi with Alessia, but I did not realize her son would meet us and escort us!) and led us from the taxi, straight to the beautiful apartment. He showed us around the apartment, gave us some great info on Venice, including a map with the apartment and other important areas noted. He was gracious and helpful and answered questions we had. As other reviewers mentioned, the cookies and coffee were a nice plus - and even though we had no plans to cook, they set the table for five with fine china and glassware which just made it feel more homey and personalized!
The location of the apartment is terrific. Overlooking a lovely little canal with gondolas so you can often hear the singing of the gondoliers! A quick walk to St. Mark's square, the apartment is quite perfectly located!
The pictures don't do the apartment justice. It is clean, very well appointed and a great size for our family of five. It is up three stair cases, so be prepared for that, but it is well worth the climb!!! The bathrooms were modern and updated, they left plenty of towels and there is even a cute little patio on the roof which my husband enjoyed late at night with a glass of wine.
Dimitri came at the end of our stay and led us back to a private transfer to the airport. He was truly wonderful!!!
Overall, I can't imagine a better Airbnb experience. If we ever return to Venice, I would absolutely stay here again!!!! Great job Alessia and Dimitri!!!! Thanks for your hospitality!!!