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Featured in the London Evening Standard’s Home and Property pages, this beautiful home in Venice’s Dorsoduro neighbourhood is an oasis of sun-dappled calm in the city. Boasting a glorious private garden, you’ll feel perfectly serene as you enjoy an aperitivo and an alfresco meal beneath the large vine-covered pergola or while catching some rays on the deck chairs on sunny afternoons. Inside, the decor is an elegant blend of Old World charm and rustic chic, with beamed ceilings in the cream-coloured living area and three classically-styled bedrooms, two of which have en-suites. We love the main bedroom’s luxurious tub and the rainfall showers in the other two bathrooms too. While you could easily spend all day in your swish pad, go out and explore the many sights around you. You’re a three-minute walk from the grand Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, a four-minute stroll from the Gallerie dell'Accademia, while bustling St. Mark's Square is fifteen minutes away on foot and by water bus. With your host able to organise a plethora of fun and activities too – including wine tastings, cooking classes, city tours and skippered boat excursions to the Venetian Lagoon – you can be sure to experience Venice in style.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore Venice's most famous sights – the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is a three-minute walk away
Soak up the lively atmosphere of St. Mark's Square, a fifteen-minute walk away
Sit down to a celebratory alfresco meal beneath the vine-covered pergola
Catch some rays in the private garden
Kick back in the rustic-chic living room with a glass of Italian wine after a day of exploring
Wake up in the elegant bedrooms feeling rested and ready for another day of Venice sightseeing
Treat yourself to a long soak in the main bedroom's en-suite tub after a day of touring the city on foot
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Home truths
It's laid out over two floors with internal stairs between them
A fifth guest can be accommodated here on request
The second bedroom is on the ground floor while the other two are upstairs
The third bedroom's twin beds can be prepared as a super-king on request
Bookings longer than seven nights include weekly bed linen and towel changes
For larger groups, the host has another apartment in the same building that can be reserved alongside this one
You're a four-minute walk from the Spirito Santo river boat stop
Upon arrival, a representative will meet you at the Vaporetto stop – water taxi point – and accompany you to the property where they’ll check you in, and provide any assistance you should need
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 4 beds
3 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Fridge fills
Additional fees
Your host can help arrange guided private tours, boat tours, taxi services, wine tastings, welcome boxes, butler service and shopping for an additional fee.
Your host provides a private dinner in the ‘A Tavola’ professionally equipped venetian-home kitchen for an additional fee.
If you'll be arriving between 8pm and 12am, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €50 – arrivals between 12am and 1am will be subject to a late arrival fee of €100, and arrivals after 1am need to be organised on request.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Dorsoduro
Located just south of Rialto, Dorsoduro is a large and culturally rich quarter. The majority of Ca' Foscari (the main university in the city) is in this area, so the people here skew young and trendy. It’s one of Venice’s best spots for nightlife, with crowds gathering in squares deep into the summer evenings. There are also pockets of calm though, like the canalside paths which offer panoramic views over...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Explore the Gallerie dell'Accademia
This is the place to discover the city's most important art collection, spanning the fourteenth to the eighteenth century.
A moment of reflection at Santa Maria della Salute
Located at the end of Punta Dogana, this impressive church was built during the plague. The sacristy is home to paintings by Tintoretto and Titan.
Enjoy the Peggy Guggenheim collection
This private collection houses works by key twentieth-century artists including Dalì, Picasso, and Mondrian. The palace it's held in is a marvel in itself.
Watch the sunrise at Punta della Dogana
The magnificent Punta della Dogana used to be a customs house, but has recently been repurposed as a contemporary art space. Come see what's on.
Photograph the view from the bridge
Ponte dell'Accademia is the southernmost of the four bridges of Venice that cross the Canal Grande, and it offers the best view of the water.
Have an ice cream at Gelateria Nico
Come here especially for the gianduiotto, a swirl of ice cream placed in a glass before being drowned in whipped cream.
Savour authentic cuisine at Africa Experience
Enjoy a delicious meal at Africa Experience, a restaurant with a lovely interior filled with hand-painted walls and African artefacts. Indulge in unique and subtle flavours while dining in one of the four separate interior rooms or the cool outside courtyard.
Enjoy creamy gelato at Gelateria lo Squero
Located in the quieter side of Venice, Gelateria lo Squero offers amazing gelato with generous portions. Take a stroll along the canal banks while savouring their delicious flavours.
Get around
Airport
Venice Marco Polo
29 min
Treviso
42 min
Train station
Piazzale Roma
8 min
Bus stop
San Marco-Pietà
9 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
8 min
Cafe
8 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Points of interest
Beach
Spiaggia Lungomare d'Annunzio
1 hr 47 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Children welcome (1-12 years)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Filippo
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Filippo set up his hosting business with his childhood friend in the late 1990s and decades on, they remain dedicated to providing authentic Venetian homes to guests visiting from across the world.
Registration or licence number: M0270426747.
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