Paolo is a great host. He met us late at night at the ferry stop. Helped us with our suitcases across canal bridges While showing us wonderful places to eat in his neighborhood (which is lovely). The first floor apartment is right out of a Hollywood set calling for a Venice apartment that is both traditional and modern on a canal. On day one we opened the front door and a gondola went by. The neighborhood is Venetian (very few tourists). In the morning you can sit in the square near your Airbnb sipping espresso and eating a warm croissant watching the show that is Venetian life, or in the evening sip a spritz and potato chips. We had a small emergency and Paolo was there to help us. He is a perfect host.