This canal-side apartment places you in the thick of the Venetian action. Palazzo Fortuny Museum and Teatro La Fenice are around the corner, St. Mark's Square is just a five-minute walk, and the bustling restaurants, wine bars and shops of Campo Sant'Angelo are right on your doorstep. Back home, original wooden beams and terrazzo floors make all the right first impressions. And there's no need to wrangle for the best room here. Both bedrooms offer canal-side views to watch the gondolas glide by, and there are two separate sleek bathrooms for added privacy.

Home truths:
*Air conditioning is provided between the warmer months of May and September.
*The second bedroom has twin beds, which can be made into a king-sized bed. Just let your host know your preference in advance.