I really enjoyed staying at Nicola's place. It's perfectly cozy, nice, big one-bedroom apartment. He personally met me at a nearby restaurant, showed me how to use the a/c (although I couldn'tfigure how to use it later), how to find the apartment at night (the bell tower!), how to light & use the stove, info about the trash & recycling, how to use the espresso maker, how to turn on the lights for the hallway before going up or down the stairs, use of the keys; Nico is extremely informative. Not only that, but there was a guide inside the apartment with tons of info about the city, a guide he provides through airbnb (I followed many of his suggestions for cicchetti, gelato, & pasticherie). When I couldn't figure out how to use the washer, he had me send photos & he then sent me instructions back. Excellent communicator!
Nico is an absolute joy to work with!
Couldn't figure out the air conditioning unit, but I found the fan which kept me perfectly cool at night. I also had a bit of trouble figuring out where to take the garbage. The instructions on the front door said to take it to the boat on the corner of Fondamenta San Iseppe, which I guess is the local nickname of San Guiseppe. I figured it out & handed the recycling & garbage to the gentleman on the boat.
There were lots of tea, espresso, sugar, spices, pots, pans, dishes, anything you would need in the kitchen. The fridge was clean, had a container of clean, fresh tap water; as Nico explained, Venice's tap water is potable and I think it tastes delicious.
The photos of the apartment are exactly as pictured & I loved the décor: colorful, quaint & arty.
Not the most comfortable bed for someone with arthritis but comfortable enough. No hard lumps. Nice big bed.
Good hot shower AND a bathtub, which I love for my arthritis. Only used it twice to save on water & energy. Plenty of towels & toilet paper, really lovely-smelling shower gel & shampoo.
Salvmeria is a great ciccheteria & bar. Popular with the locals & tourists. I focused on the cicchetti & salumi & formaggio platters. There's a lovely gelateria across the street that I swear is the same gelato owner in the Venice episode of "Somebody Feed Phil".
Nico's place was super clean! The apartment was light, airy, & spacious.
Will definitely stay at Nicola's place again if it’s available.