Andrea was a thoughtful host, he gave us comprehensive instructions to get from the airport to the rendezvous point and took us to the apartment personally. He also responded to our WhatApp call and messages immediately and had quite good English. The apartment was up three flights of stairs but that is to be expected in Venice. Going up and down without luggage was fine, we took it slow with our luggage and that was fine too.
Andrea took us through the apartment arrangements in detail and provided maps, info on local restaurants, supermarket, waterbuses, rubbish collection etc and patiently answered all our questions.
We arrived in Venice during a heatwave and the aircon struggled to cool the bedroom as well as the kitchen where it was installed. We did not use the second bedroom as it was too far for the aircon to reach. It was good for drying our washing! The apartment is in an original building and shows a little wear (we found it charming), furnishings are simple and the mattress was quite firm. We did not cook but the kitchen seemed reasonably equipped. The shower was squeezed into a small space but once in, the water pressure is fine. Andrea supplies a cupboard full of bathroom, laundry and kitchen requirements.
The apartment is well located, quiet but only a short walk from Rialto Bridge. We had no trouble navigating once we got our bearings. A successful stay despite the heatwave.