We had a wonderful stay at Alessandra's place in Rialto. Andrea, Alessandra's husband, met us at the vaporetto stop (very graciously, since we were delayed an hour due to flights and buses) and showed us to the apartment. We arrived earlier than check in, but we were able to drop our bags and go for lunch on the Grand Canal nearby. Once the apartment was ready, Andrea showed us all the features and gave us helpful advice on sights to see in the city.

The apartment is as it appears in the photos. It is one of the best appointed and beautifully designed places I've stayed at with Airbnb. It is at the top of the building, which like most in Venice, has no lift, but unless you have mobility issues, it is no problem.

The apartment is located right next to the Rialto Market - a neighbourhood full of market stalls, shops, bars and restaurants. If you want to self-cater, there are all the ingredients you need within easy reach, and if you don't, there are plenty of good places to eat also. Rialto is almost right in the centre of the city, making it easy to walk to pretty much everywhere. So, for example, the Piazza San Marco is 10 minutes walk away (crowds permitting). It is close to a vaporetto stop on the Grand Canal, so it is easy to get to and from both the train station (Santa Lucia) and Piazzale Roma (the main ground bus stop).