The host: Monawar is a decent, straightforward host. Greeted me at the door, then we went to the room where he gave some logistics instructions. Gave me two bottles of water which was a nice touch. I only saw him once which was the check-in but he let me know he was readily available through the app or a phone he gives you. He also has a booklet with maps describing where the guesthouse and where the attractions are, but you know... you can use google maps. Still a nice gesture from him. He took a photo of my passport which I thought was weird and sketchy. He said, it was for check-in purposes. When I visited another Italian city, Milan, the host asked me for the same and explained in detail that Italian government asks for foreigners registration and he has to register me in a data base or else they’d pay a fine. Then what Monawar did made sense. He’ll also request the 4 euros in cash per night that are described in the listing. He said the city of Venice request this tax. So the passport registration and the 4 euros per night are two heads-up if you’d book this room.
The room: I wasn’t placed in the room with the garden view, and I didn’t mind it at all. Instead I was placed in another room with identical features: a twin-sized bed, small drawer, closet, clean sheets, towel, a desk, a fan, and some plastic flowers decor. The rooms are located in a guesthouse. Each “floor” has 4 rooms with a communal fridge and bathroom that you’ll share with other guests. Since it’s a guesthouse, no one cares what time you wake up and leave, or what time you come back at night, which I found great. It felt like an hotel. The guesthouse has a gate for security, the “floor” has another lock, and the room also has a lock. So I found it to be safe. You’ll get a key for all these doors. The guesthouse is located 15 min away from the Mestre station, not 8 as stated in the listing. However, it’s a very simple walk in a seemingly safe area. By the third time I did it, I already knew the way without the GPS. From the Mestre station you can buy a roundtrip ticket to the Venetian islands for 2.60, or 1.35 euros for one trip.
Overall a pleasant Airbnb experience, decent guesthouse, good location, great value, straightforward host. Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Vènezia, and I’d definitely would book it again when I’m back to those beautiful islands.