I've used airbnb as a traveler in half a dozen different countries and have had all sorts of different experiences. Hands down, this has been my best one ever. I cannot begin to say enough fabulous things about Manuela, her husband (who I dealt with while in Venice), and their apartment.

I was traveling with my father, who has never used airbnb, so I wanted to know in advance exactly what we could expect from the apartment so there were no unpleasant surprises when we arrived. Manuela was very communicative and took the time to answer the many questions that I asked. She made the booking process very easy and pleasant and communicated with me in perfect english.

Manuela gave me perfect instructions about how to get from the airport to the meeting spot, which saved me a lot of stress upon my arrival in a foreign airport. Manuela also gave me her husband's whatsapp contact information (he was the one meeting me) so I could bug him with lots of questions and give him updates as to my location so I wouldn't get nervous trying to find him.

I found Manuela's husband easily and in spite of the fact that it is my fault that I am an overpacker whose suitcase probably weighed 70 lbs, he carried it through the city for me to the apartment. The apartment is in a PERFECT LOCATION. It is right next to everything that matters on the east side of the island and no more than a 25 minutes walk to anything on the west side of the island. Being so close to St. Marks Square also gave us a good landmark for when we got lost all week.

Manuela's husband was very pleasant to interact with and he really took the time to answer my questions about Venice, the apartment, and to give me suggestions. He explained everything in enough detail that I felt at ease, but not so much that it was overbearing after a day of travels. Manuela and her husband also left a bottle of prosecco and the best baked good I've ever eaten so I didn't need to run to a market immediately.

The apartment itself is so much better than it appears in pictures. Everything is brand new, the apartment is HUGE, and the internet is very fast! The shower was western style with great water pressure and the hot water never ran out. The apartment was perfectly clean and the beds were very comfortable. I couldn't believe how quiet the apartment was for the center of Venice, too. The layout of the unit is perfect for groups. My dad and I keep very different sleep schedules and having 2 bathrooms and separate bedrooms allowed him to get up and get ready early in the morning without disturbing me. I'd definitely recommend this unit for groups. There was plenty of storage space to unpack.

DEFINITELY STAY HERE!!!!