A moment of silence for anyone who doesn't get to stay in this apartment in Venice. We have stayed in Air bnbs all over the world and this is one of the most special. It is true that you do need to be able to do significant steps to get to this gem. What's waiting up top is a great location, a very generous space, and a roof top double deck that millionaires would pay for. Your own private place to enjoy rooftops of Venice, the Grand Canal, and Rialto Bridge.
And then there is host, Chiara. She has "superhost" designation, but this is not accurate. Doesn't do her justice. She is Venice TripAdvisor, Encyclopedia, Greeter, Sister, Ray of Sunshine. Book her flat and you instantly have people in Venice. She's very responsive. Her daughter, Benedetta, met us just as we stepped off the waterbus to escort us to the apartment, where Chiara was waiting to greet us. She shared a perfect guide to her favorite restaurants and was available via What'sApp with any questions we had.
I'm so glad we had our two teenagers with us when we were looking for a place in Venice. We probably would've skipped over this option if it were just two of us. That would be a big mistake. If this flat is available, I would grab it.