Mario's apartment was spacious and ideally located close to the train station and cruise terminal. We requested to make a late checkout and this request was accommodated without issue.

Mario's friend Luca showed us around the apartment and gave us many handy recommendations for restaurants in Venice.

The only downside was having to pay the Venice 'Tourist Tax' in cash at check-in. This was in addition to the fees already paid via Airbnb. The need to pay this tax is not disclosed until you have already made the booking. This sneaky extra expense made the cost of the booking more expensive that it initially appeared.