WOW! We have not stayed in a more luxurious place, anywhere, ever! Paolo and Roberta really know what they're doing. The photos simply do not do this apartment justice, and I truly hope AirBnB sends a photographer out soon to get them verified photos. It is nicer than a 5 star hotel.
The walls are finished in ground marble, the bathroom and fixtures are all brand new and top-shelf, the linens were very luxurious, towels were brand new, the bed was the most comfortable bed we had on our entire trip, and we still need to contact Roberta to find out what kind of pillows those were, because we need to buy some for our home!
They left us a fridge stocked with drinks and small snacks and candies.
Paolo is all class, and his humor and knowledge of the city adds so much value to the stay! He could be a big-time hotelier if he just had more properties.
It is a very easy walk from the vaporetto stop. Just a few blocks from Saint Mark's Basilica and the Doge's palace, not to mention all of the restaurants and shopping; we were able to do everything on foot, after the initial ride from the train station to the apartment.
Be sure to eat at Alfredo's Fresh Pasta to Go if you're looking for some great pasta on a dime.
Even though the apartment is on a big street, it is set up and insulated in such a way that it is extremely quiet and private.
All-in-all, if we were to return to Venice, this would be the only place we would want to stay. The luxury you get, for the price, makes this a no-brainer. We wish we would have stayed days longer. You can stop looking around now, and just book with Paolo and Roberta. To stay anywhere else in Venice would simply be a mistake!