WOW! Book this! Alessia's apartment is beautifully appointed and the location is excellent, close to the hot spots but just far enough away to be quiet and residential. It is a truly special place.
Even better is the truly special woman who owns it. Alessia is everything you could want in a host. Her communication is excellent, she is filled with helpful advice, and she is a genuinely good person with a warm heart and a great sense of humor. She met us at the waterbus stop from the airport to get us to the apartment (not a small feat in Venice), provided us with advice and a map and snacks, and set up the second bed we needed. Even though our stay was only a quick two nights, she rolled out the red carpet for us. We couldn't have felt more welcomed.
We are two girlfriends who leave our husbands behind for a girls' trip once a year, and we do an AirBnB more often than not. After a full decade of trips, we have experienced many hosts. Alessia is our best yet.