There are different types of airbnb rentals - corporate, personal, everything in between. Perhaps the best way to describe Paola's, her sister's and her mother's rental is that their apartment is a very personal family statement about the grace of Venice. It isn't the most luxurious, but the antiques are marvelous. It doesn't have the most modern equipment, but everything works well (as long as you let the hot water heater heat up) - and they seem to have thought of everything you might need to make your stay comfortable. It isn't on the ritziest street but it is in a wonderfully vibrant neighborhood with a marvelous coffee bar, a wonderful bar/cafe/cicchetti spot and a delicious restaurant that we went back to twice all within 150 yards. Clearly Paola and her family care - about their property, about your experience, and especially about Venice. There is not a reason in the world not to stay there - we are glad we did and we would again.