Alessandro E Michela's place was even better than was advertised. The pictures and amenities are accurate, but what you can't see are all of the extra's that Alessandro has thought of. The apartment was modern and well equipped with dishes, pots, pans, and extra sheets, towels and pillows. It is also conveniently located right near a vaparetto, and there are no bridges to cross with your bag, which is a huge plus in Venice!
What really makes this a special place is Alessandro himself who spent at least half an hour upon my arrival showing me around the flat and explaining where everything was and how it worked. He responds immediately to any texts/requests, and checked in with us a couple of times during our stay to see how things were going and to offer assistance if necessary. He has put together a binder with all the information necessary to navigate the neighborhood and Venice, and he left us a map. There is also a shelf with books, magazines and other printed matter for the tenants' use, and a guest book signed by many of the other Airbnb-ers who've been guests. It was so nice to see the nice notes in so many languages! Last but not least, there was a bottle of Proseco and some biscuits to welcome us! Alessandro has thought of everything and was a truly wonderful host.