Giovanni is the kind of host I envisioned airbnb was created for. Business aside, he showed up as a human being and a lifelong resident of Venice and was happy to welcome visitors to his home. He took pains to map (as in manually write on a map) all his personally recommended places and how to find them.

The apartment is as described. Reasonably clean and well equipped with modern and practical amenities. Good, comfy space for 4 people and if needed can accommodate up to 5-6. As with many airbnb 2BR listings, the problem with more than 3 people is there is really only 1 shower. The other bathroom listed doesn't have a shower. That can be a bottleneck.

Location is ok. Quiet but only 12-15 minute walk to Piazza San Marco, although that walk is spiced with so many interesting and charming stuff that make up Venezia.

When it was all over, Giovanni helped us down with our luggage (thank you as the place was about 3 flights of stairs up) and walked us to the taxi boat, which if you've been to Venice is much appreciated because it is so easy to get lost (and google maps is always a couple off blocks off). Mille graze, Giovanni!