STAY HERE!! :)
Dott was the most incredible AirBnB host I've ever encountered. First off- his place was beautiful. The pictures do not do it justice. He included so many thoughtful, comfortable touches in each part of the apartment, and it was so easy to tell how much he cares that his guests are comfortable and enjoy their stay.
Secondly, his place is off the beaten path in an incredibly charming, local part of Venice. After one day of walking around the major attractions- shoulder to shoulder with lots of tourists- I was so very glad to have selected Dott's place. You can easily walk to the attractions, but you are away from the hustle and bustle, tourists, and craziness. You also have access to lots of local restaurants and shops. One particular highly-rated local restaurant that we visited was mobbed on our first night- it didn't look like we would be able to get a table. Dott just so happened to be dining there with his family and got up to talk to the owner to see if he could help with getting us a table. It was such an incredibly kind gesture. After a 10 hour travel day from Naples, we were so happy to be able to sit and eat and it is all because Dott went out of his way to be a kind and gracious host.
Also, the bed was the most comfy bed I slept in during my trip to Italy. He had the kitchen fully stocked with nespresso, treats, and even a bottle of wine for us. He also had a great bookshelf full of Venice guides, books, and info.
I can't recommend his place enough. Thank you Dott!!!