This was undoubtedly the nicest Airbnb I have stayed at. It is actually nicer in person; the pictures don't do it justice. The design, the furniture, and the craftmanship is very high quality. When we checked in, Paolo told us that he and his wife designed the apartment as if they were going to live there. The location was great - right in the heart of Venice, but in a quiet, hidden square right off the main tourist path. The apartment itself is right on a canal crossing, so you can literally see boats passing from the living room, kitchen and bedrooms. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we needed to cook basic meals, and the apartment itself was spacious and functional. AC worked great as well.
This Airbnb will be fully booked up in a few months, once it gets more reviews and the word spreads that it is so nice!
This was the first time my (older) parents stayed in an Airbnb and it was the best possible experience for them. Thanks Paolo for creating this nice experience and memory for my parents.