This was our first stay at an apartment through Airbnb and we couldn't be more pleased. Communication prior to our visit was good and meeting Rosanna at the vaporetto stop was very easy. She led us to the apartment where she provided us with a map and lots of wonderful information for our stay (restaurants, shopping, areas of interest, etc). The weather turned very hot (90 F) when we arrived and we were thankful for the air conditioning, washing machine and clothes line. Packing light is recommended as there are three flights of stairs to get to the apartment. The location offers the benefit of being able to access the market in 10 minutes and St Mark's in about 20 minutes, yet allowing you to get away from the crowds and enjoy some peace and quiet. We highly recommend a stay here.