The good:
-charming place with windows that overlook a canal with gondola rides.
-I generally really liked this host. She is a lovely woman!
I would say that she was my favorite host of my long Italian multi-city vacation. Very personable and overall cool.
- The host met us at the water bus port and walked us to our Airbnb.
-Communication as good as she does not overwhelm you with text messages, but is always available upon contact.
-Top floor
-She was a good guide. Gave us good suggestions, and helped us get a water taxi to the airport which was really helpful.
The bad:
- No sense of privacy as the host lives next door. I felt I had to keep quiet and whisper her whole time. You share a hallway with her, and washer/dryer. You can hear everything, which only means that she can hear everything! If you’re on a romantic vacation with your partner, and planning on being intimate, don’t. Unless you want an audience. Awkward but true.
-No elevators. Totally got our asses kicked trying to haul two large and heavy suitcases up four flights of stairs.
-The bottom floor of the building is extremely dark, cracked and moist. I could smell mildew, and feel moisture from a mile away. I am extremely sensitive and allergic to mold, and my allergies were really acting up while staying here. I do have to say that I feel like this is a common issue in Venice, as a city is on water. I can only imagine it’s impossible to avoid moisture. I was personally not a fan of this fact, but some might feel differently. My boyfriend and I even walked into a very high-end hotel, and we still smelled mildew, and noticed higher than normal levels of moisture. So, this may not be an isolated issue, but just for your info...
Random fact: My boyfriend and I went to an opera. This place is extremely far from the opera House. Wear flats and don’t attempt the distance in heels. Or get a water taxi, but I am not sure how close you can get dropped off.