Luisa and her apartment provided one of our absolute best Airbnb experiences. She met us at the busy Roma Pizzale outdoor bus station along with her young translator Marco. She was friendly, open, and enthusiastic. She made us immediately feel welcomed and valued. After settling us into her nearby apartment, she proceeded to guide us through the city to the best viewing spot for the upcoming Regatta Storica. She was a pure joy to deal with from our first contact to our reluctant departure. A special shout out here to Google Translation services which was invaluable in facilitating pre-trip communication.

Just a few minute walk to the waterbus station, the apartment is located on a quiet street just off the beaten track. It is immaculate, nicely decorated and welcoming. Everything in the apartment worked perfectly (including the bottle of cold, dry prosecco waiting for us). We were a party of three adults and still had plenty of room. All in all, this apartment is a great deal.

The apartment was the perfect jumping off point for our meanderings through one of the most beautiful man-made places on earth. Given the reality of Venice, it is hardly surprising that the place is chock full of tourists like us. The public transportation system is cheap, efficient and oftentimes quite crowded.