Our family has stayed at many Airbnbs throughout Italy, and this absolutely among the best. We had an amazing stay at Francesca and Christian's lovely apartment - we didn't want to leave!
The location is great - especially if you plan to visit the Biennale, which is within just a few minutes walking distance. It is far enough away from the chaos of San Marco to feel a little bit out of the tourist fray, and on a quiet street, but you can walk there on foot in 10 minutes or less. The Arsenale vaporetto stop is just steps away, making it easy to get anywhere in a short time, and easy to get to/from the airport/train station. The location was easy to navigate to and from, a bonus in a city with such confusing streets!
The apartment itself is lovely, brand new, and nicely decorated, with a pretty view of the canal. The second room was perfect for our two year old daughter. Most of all, it was sparkling clean and appeared exactly as it did in the pictures, which was a relief after spending a few weeks in other cities with less-than-ideal bathrooms and kitchens! We have been convinced by flattering photos in other apartments, but here what you see is what you get, and it's immaculate.
It was very comfortable and had all the amenities our family needed - a nice big shower, iron and ironing board, dishwasher, and powerful A/C.
Most importantly, Christian and Francesca were fantastic hosts - he met us at the vaporetto station and walked us right to the apartment, and Francesca made us coffee while they ran through the particulars of the apartment and neighborhood, and gave us some very nice restaurant and shopping recommendations. They greeted us with snacks and a bottle of prosecco, which was very thoughtful. They were so sweet to our daughter and made us feel at home.
I cannot recommend this apartment - or a stay in Venice - enough!