Franco's airbnb felt like I was invited to stay in his own home. It was comfortable, spacious, clean and location was unexpectedly good.
The shared toilet was clean, unless its your luck that you happen to live with a messy housemate at the same time of your stay then you prob would just have to deal with their toilet mess? I personally had no issues then with the other housemates. Most importantly, Franco's toilet was clean and has good water heating.
The airbnb is located 10-12 minutes walking distance from the Santa Lucia Station and Piazzale Roma in Venice. It was quite central. The particular square or lane the airbnb was, did not feel touristy at all. The directions provided in the description was really accurate, I followed it when I had no phone data and easily found the place.
If you do not plan on travelling light, do anticipate lots of stairs and heavy carrying. But Ive learnt that, that is Venice for you, everything is by foot.
The windows of my room is permanently half-opened with a wired netting, in short you can't close the windows completely. If you happen to be a light sleeper, I suggest you bring what you need to help you deal with it. I could hear everything from people's conversations, occasional late night parties to tourists pulling their luggages on the stone floors early in the morning. Depends on your level of noise tolerance, I personally had no issue with it and if anything, I enjoyed hearing the bustle & noise of Venice.
As a female traveller, travelling alone. I felt safe too.
I was always back the airbnb late and had no issues.
Thank you Franco, for always being available (in person and online) when needed! I look forward to returning again when I can.