Wonderful views of the Grand Canal from the apartment - a room with a view!
Stayed here 9 nights as it was my partner's 50th birthday and I wanted a special authentic Venetian apartment with a great view. The location is excellent.
Laura's apartment is exactly what I was looking for - beautifully decorative plastered walls and ceilings in a 14th-century grand building. As you can see from Laura's photos, there are gorgeous Venetian paintings on the walls.
From the time you walk through the front gate and up to the massive ancient wooden doors, to walking through these and into the building's high columned courtyard, a set of wrought-ironed gates welcome visitors. Climbing the several stone steps to another set of heavy timbered doors, you walk into the apartment's entry and it's like stepping back in time. You will be in awe of what this opulent building would have been like in its hay day - stunning.
The kitchen is modern and fully equipped and saves money on eating out 3 meals per day. Laura even thought of including a kettle and toaster!
I would definitely recommend Laura's apartment and communication with her throughout the booking was excellent.
An airbnb side note (nothing to do with my booking with Laura):
Be aware, if you don't have an EU credit card when booking an airbnb apartment in the EU, you are charged an additional 3% conversion fee on top of the booking fee you already pay. This fee is not itemised and thus not obvious or transparent. I have written to airbnb but still waiting a response.