Staying at Gianni's house in Venice was our first experience of Airbnb and what a great experience it was. The location was ideal for us - it was in a quiet street, but only a few minutes from the Rialto Bridge, so very central.
The apartment itself was exactly as the pictures show: spacious, airy, modern and spotless. It also had good wi-fi access, which was a must for my daughter!
Gianni was a friendly host: lots of good tips on arrival and easily contacted if necessary. We liked the personal touches - drinks in the fridge, a full fruit bowl and breakfast basket and also appreciated that when we arrived earlier than check-in Gianni was happy for us to leave our bags in the apartment.
Overall, a great apartment in a wonderful location with a friendly host. We'd happily return and hope our future Airbnb experiences are just as good.