Absolutely THE best 360 view of Venice, 100% of the reason I booked it. An amazing way to see Venice with new eyes. The terrace is also a very beautiful simple, open wood construction that looked absolutely darling against a breathtaking backdrop. Our favorite part was drinking Prosecco on the rooftop at sunrise. The flat itself has a very fun loft layout & decorated in a contemporary style. We got a kick out of the various toy animals hidden amongst the musical instruments. The kitchen and bathroom have all the amenities you could need for a very comfortable stay. Staying in Santa Croce was a very welcome peace, away from the crazy of Rialto Bridge & San Marco. There is a perfect little coop grocery store right next to the property, in the little square, where you can buy water, food & spirits.
In addition to already having to submit both a government ID plus a personal photo to Airbnb for the booking, upon arrival we also had to provide our passports. I understand Italian authorities need this information and I am familiar with the procedure; however, I was extremely uncomfortable with the way it was handled. It was the host’s mother that greeted us & instead of writing down the required information, she took a photo of our passports with her personal cell phone. The host, Evelyn, did kindly assure us it was only to email directly to local authorities, but other than trust their word, I have no control of what they could do with the photo. I know they mean well, but just a heads up for anyone else who might book this property.
This is a very special spot, if you don’t mind the extra information requirements for booking, highly recommend.