TDLR: I don’t recommend this Airbnb as the listing location is not accurate, communication with the Airbnb host was poor, the location felt sketchy and the first photo does not accurately reflect the actual view from the Airbnb. I would give this a one star.
I have never given a 1 star review for my stays but my friend and I both felt at risk from this Airbnb listing.
Firstly, communication was a major issue we had on this trip. The Airbnb host communicated outside the Airbnb platform through what’s app (which I don’t have) and proceeded to criticize us for not having what’s app.. the Airbnb host should communicate on the platform rather than expecting us to communicate elsewhere. Additionally, when we went to the Airbnb location listed on the platform, we were taken to a sketchy alleyway to meet the Airbnb host. Two men claimed to be the Airbnb owners and tried to take us to their place.. I called the Airbnb host several times and he insisted we were at the wrong location so we had to take our luggage to a separate meet up spot. Not only was the Airbnb host rude about the fact we felt that we were in danger but also blamed us for not using what’s app… it was incredibly rude and felt unsafe traveling with me and my friend. Additionally at the end of my trip, we asked the host if it was safe to walk in Venice at 5 am for our flight and I received no response until after we left. Not in the hosts responsibility but I felt that also sealed my initial concerns.
For the actual Airbnb, the Airbnb is in an incredibly old building and inconvenient for travel. The shower heat barely worked for 5 min and the bed was hard / difficult to sleep on. Additionally few of the plug converters worked for international travelers. Also the Airbnb showcases a view of the river which is actually a few minutes away from the actual Airbnb which I found to be misleading.
The Airbnb itself was generally fine but you could find better value for the location, communication with the host and stay. Would not recommend for solo travelers or female groups.