This is probably the nicest place I've ever stayed at using AirBnb. The apartment is in a fabulous location, right near the Teatro La Fenice. St. Mark's square was a 4 minute walk away and several vaporetto stops were only about 5 minutes away by foot. The photos on the posting showed exactly what the apartment looked like. The photos were beautiful and so was the inside. It was the perfect blend of old and new. Clearly the building is very old and the renovation they did preserved the original timbers, but all the amenities were modern.
The washer and dryer came in very handy since we were there about halfway through our time in Italy and there was a nice little kitchen, dining room and living room. It was also great to have 3 full bathrooms so the couples didn't need to share. The décor, including all the Murano glass, was beautiful as well. The internet was reliable and fast. Also, and this was huge, the mattresses were amazing. Literally the most comfortable I have ever slept on while away from my own bed, which was so appreciated.
There were stairs to get up to the apartment, but I didn't think they were horrible. 3 flights total. I was a little worried about my 72 year old mother climbing them, but she was able to do it without too much difficulty.
The check-in went really well. We were delayed in Ravenna and didn't arrive until after 10:00 PM, so we did end up paying the extra fee for a late check-in ... but I can't complain about that at all. The check-in time along with the fees were clearly listed when I booked the place and I appreciated them being willing to work with us to get us into the apartment after hours. Also, my father fell down the stairs in the Accademia Art Museum ending up in the hospital for half the night and Marco's man was very kind with that too. I can't recommend this place enough to anyone wanting to visit Venice.