Giuliana is an awesome host. She is extremely interactive but not intrusive. She provided very specific instructions on how to catch the correct waterbus from the airport to the Arsenale waterbus stop. As first time visitors to Venice, we found this to be extremely important. (I should point out that a water taxi ride would be far more convenient and save about a half hour of your time but is much more expensive.) In addition, familiarity with the waterbus system is necessary if you plan to visit Murano and Burano!
Giuliana will meet you at the Arsenale stop and guide you to the apartment which is only about 200 yards away on a quiet side street. She will even help carry your luggage up to the second story apartment which was important to us.
The location is convenient for walking to San Marco Square and the Biennale exhibits (about 10 minute walks in opposite directions.) The apartment itself is accurately portrayed on the website. It is very spacious with 4 bedrooms (3 of which are very roomy). A crib and high chair are in the apartment for those who need it. The little patio is lovely and useful for drying your clothes since most Italians seem to hang their clothes outside to dry; there is washing machine in the unit; the 4th bedroom, and the patio are found on the 2nd floor of the unit - third floor of building.
The apartment is very clean and furnished appropriately (but simply.) Giuliana provides an amazing selection of items to make your stay comfortable. Toiletries in the bathrooms, extra towels and blankets, instant coffee and tea, a selection of pastries and breads, olive oil and spices, and a bottle of wine!
We have stayed in many AirB&B units in many countries. Giuliana’s is one of the best. We plan to stay with her on our next visit to Venice 😊