i like to give thorough reviews. So, here it goes. ..
Area: This apartment was slightly off the beaten path... just enough to enjoy quiet nights and peaceful mornings, but still a five minute walk to anything you would want. There's a supermarket 2 minutes away, a cafe 1 minute away, bars and restaurants just around the corner. The best part (and something not stressed enough) is the doorway right to a quiet canal. At times you can hear gondola men signing to his patrons. it was safe and easy to find.
Apt: the apartment was spacious and clean. There's a slight modern touch with plenty of amenities: washer, dishwasher, hairdryer, and air conditioning (for an extra fee $). There's a few idiosyncrasies that aren't a deal breaker like no shower curtain (no big deal). there was no fan if you opt not to pay for air conditioning.. in my opinion, it is much needed depending on the time of year (in early Sept an a/c wasn't crucial, but a fan would've given the place more value). The toilet had a hard time flushing paper. like most Europeans countries, there were two twin beds to make a full sized bed. Some coffee, sugar, and spices were there in the event that we needed.
Host: The host made arrangements to have someone meet with us to show the apartment. The woman, Ljuba, was very kind and helpful. She provided a few suggestions and was very communicative whenever we reached out to her. Prior to arriving I had asked Guia for a quick suggestion and received no response. Although there was a delay on my end to provide her with some preliminary information, I do feel like that should not impact how communicative a host is. This isn't my first AirBnB, and, in my opinion, the value of my stay increases when the host is interested in being an active part of the experience. I travel for the experiences and love meeting people in the areas I travel in.