On the positive side, the apartment was in an easily accessible location, the host was quick to answer my question about how to find it, and getting the key was a breeze. However, once inside, I was truly disappointed. To say that the apartment was dreary would be kind. There seemed to be little attempt to make the place welcoming and home-like--which is why people like me choose airBNB over a hotel or something similar. In addition, the apartment was dirty, there was mildew in the shower, and the water in the shower backed up immediately, leaving me to use it only to rinse off for about 90 seconds and then wash my hair in the kitchen sink. I dreaded coming back to this apartment, and couldn't wait to leave it in the morning. It was very disappointing and had a very depressing effect on what had been a highly anticipated visit to Venice.