Location:
The flat was conveniently located near the famous Rialto Bridge and just a short walk from St. Mark's Square. The surrounding area also had more gelatarias, pizzerias, and souvenir shops that you could ever possibly visit :-)
The Flat:
It was definitely a charming studio, however I would not recommend this space for parties larger than 2 people or anyone that enjoys a more modern touch. (The BF picked this place) The pictures are accurate, which is always a good thing, however, on another note, the place felt dark and gloomy and a bit antique-ish. There was no bed in this studio, just a sofa bed with sheets and a comforter that has seen better days and didn't really give you that "fresh" feeling. The coils on the sofa bed made a lot of noise so if you're a light sleeper and sharing the space, you'll definitely be woken up. Pier did not allow the use of the Air Conditioner, claiming it was "the end of September and was not necessary as Venice residents had stopped using their A/C units as of September 15t". Instead, he suggested that we "open the windows and enjoy the fresh air" (In my opinion, he just didn't want to incur the additional electricity expense) This makes the headline of this Air BnB rental seem false as it states it has A/C available, not "subject to owners discretion". It was definitely still hot and muggy during our visit and when we DID open the window at night, all it resulted in was an invasion of mosquitos, bites on our legs and arms, and itchiness the following day. The use of the A/C unit should be the renters decision.
The Host:
Pier was a pleasant man, didn't get to meet him as we only met his assistant, Ms. Marcella when she met us upon arrival at the vaporetto stop to show us over to the studio and hand over the keys. Pier replies quickly to your messages, his english is a little rough, but still understandable.
Would I stay here again? Eh...Don't think so, unless the bedding and furniture were updated and we had use of the A/C.