FYI this is not an individual renting their property, it's a company (Venice Villas) with an additional contract beyond that through Airbnb. Overall, our stay was average. Pros: The instructions to get to the apartment were very helpful and the woman who checked us in was nice and spoke English for us. The location is good- far enough from the super touristy area to feel a little more authentic. Big bed (though very firm, like most beds we've encountered in Europe). Cons: The apartment is definitely darker than we expected; there's several large windows but not a lot of light comes through them since it's the building's lowest level. The canal outside the windows is cool, but keep in mind it's like a street so there is some noise in the early morning. The shower could use a good scrubbing.