This review is about Stefano's other apartment, 3 bathrooms! New luxury apartment with canal view.
While this was not the apartment I booked, Stefano contacted me in advance of my trip to let me know there was an issue with the washing machine in the unit I booked. He offered to move us to his other apartment which we stayed for 3 nights.
The reviews by other guests have been very detailed and the apartment is true to the pictures shown. The difference not shown in the pictures is that Stefano focuses on quality of life.
This is the first Airbnb I have stayed in where the host provides towels equivalent to a hotel, more than sufficient hangers, lots of space for your belongings and truly a fully equipped kitchen which was very well cleaned, not usually the case in most other Airbnb's.
The apartment is a great contrast to Venice itself. You have to experience it to understand. Coming back to the apartment always made us feel very happy and relaxed as we "destressed" from the narrow alleyways of Venice and the crowds at the main tourist points. Venice was great, and made even better by having this apartment to come back to each time.
The only thing to note is that it's on the 1st floor. You will need to use the stairs to get up and down. Wasn't an issue for us but families with strollers or elderly with difficulty managing stairs might prefer to take note.
Stefano was a fantastic host all the way from before our stay until we checked out. Always in contact to make sure we were ok. One of the best hosts I have come across.
There is a little restaurant near the apartment, La Colonna. My kids loved it and we ate there 2 out of 3 nights. Pop in there if you get the chance. Not fancy, just good food.
Thank you Stefano.