Escape the crowds in Venice and stay in your own private museum. Tucked away in a peaceful corner of a buzzing central neighbourhood only minutes from Piazza San Marco, this quiet apartment boasts views from a rooftop terrace facing an aqua canal. Every piece of furniture in this opulent apartment is a work of art, with beautiful antique mirrors, marble floors, and dressers. This includes the magnificent 16th-century four-poster beds in each bedroom, straight from your host’s family castle in Tuscany. Settle in and live like historical royalty – except with the added luxury of modern comforts. When you return home from a day of wandering Venice's winding streets, enjoy a coffee out on the roof terrace and admire the city's famous waterways from above – although the steps are steep, particularly up to the roof, the view is well worth it.

Home truths:
*This is a 16th Century home, while the home is well-maintained not all elements are pristine, there is some wear and tear
*A cot and high chair are available upon request
*The third bedroom is connected to bedroom two and comprises a double sofa bed
*Steps in this home are steep, which may be difficult for children or those with limited mobility
*Access to the terrace is via the master bedroom
*Quiet hours are between 1pm and 3pm and from 11pm to 8am
*The water pressure here isn't the strongest