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Spacious canal-side apartment in the heart of Venice

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Venice, Veneto
  • Piazzale Roma
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • St. Mark's Square
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Rialto Bridge
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Venice (VCE-Marco Polo)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

double bedroom

1 Double Bed

master bedroom

1 King Bed

twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spacious canal-side apartment in the heart of Venice

Ca' San Sebastiano is a south-facing 100 sq/mtrs canalside apartment on the Dorsoduro, which is one of the quietest and most sought-after areas of Venice. In a building on the corner of 2 canals, it retains it's original spacious layout from it's construction in 1910.
The apartment is 5 minutes from the delightful Zattere and 2 minutes from the lively Campo Santa Margherita. It is close to all the major sights, but away from the main tourist traps, making a stay here restful even in the busiest months. The whole interior has recently been restored. Rooms are bright and spacious and most have moulded plaster ceilings with old Murano chandeliers; floors are of travertine limestone, carrara marble or ceramic sandstone. 2 of the 3 bedrooms look out over the canal and the living room has a very large and comfortable sofabed. The apartment has a separate, well-equipped kitchen.

There are fans in each room and mosquito screens fitted on all but one window. Please note that the air conditioning is limited as indeed it is in much of Venice. If you like 'American-style' airconditioning then this apartment is not for you.

Other features/facilities include fast fibre Internet access, Apple TV box, projector for watching DVDs or connecting your device, DVD player and stereo, film library and a comprehensive selection of Venetian-themed books. There is no television. The apartment is beautifully furnished throughout with a mixture of contemporary and antique styles, including a magnificent Henri II carved walnut bed.

Property manager

David Willis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT027042B4UHIEGMAS

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Venice

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Dorsoduro, a neighbourhood in Venice. Port of Venice and Tronchetto Waterbus Stop are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grand Canal and Lido of Venice Beaches. Zattere and Maritime Station are also worth visiting.
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Venice, Veneto

What's nearby

  • Piazzale Roma - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grand Canal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Mark's Square - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port of Venice - 20 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rialto Bridge - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Venezia Tronchetto Station - 12 min drive
  • Venice Santa Lucia Station - 17 min walk
  • Marco Polo Airport (VCE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria alla Bifora - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grom Gelato - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Vecio Marangon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Al Casin dei Nobili - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Majer - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious canal-side apartment in the heart of Venice pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious canal-side apartment in the heart of Venice?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious canal-side apartment in the heart of Venice?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spacious canal-side apartment in the heart of Venice located?

Located in Dorsoduro, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Campo Santa Margherita, Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal. St. Mark's Square and Port of Venice are also within 1 mile (2 km). Venice Santa Lucia Station is 17 minutes by foot and Venice (XVQ-Santa Lucia Rail Station) is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

This was a great property to stay at. Great location, very quiet and easy to walk to everything . I would definitely stay here again on my next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for family

Helpful Irene, property manager, well fitted kitchen, projector DVDs, comfy, great quiet location near vaporetti and campo San margarita. Even Wellington boots, various sizes, for high waters😄
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, comfortable place

place was well equipped and comfortable for us. location was perfect— close to transportation, but still quiet at night and in the evening. More of a home than most rentals.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location in a quiet quarter of Venice,

The location is ideal: you can explore Venice with ease snd also enjoy the peace and quiet of this quiet residential area. The kitchen is really well stocked which we enjoyed as we like to self cater. The information that David had left was really useful. Beds were comfy and bathroom clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If this property is available - STAY HERE!

Highly Recommend Staying Here. Not only was the area quiet, the property is unique and provides the perfect Venice experience. The location is ideal - A short enough walk to popular attractions, good eats and the train station. My friends and I feel lucky to have booked this spot. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An apartment full of character, with eclectic treasures , right on a canal

This was a treat, it is homely, with a kitchen that encourages you to cook , then a dining table where you watch the gondola’s go by. We had 3 nights , it was never going to be enough. The area is peaceful and beautiful, away from the crowds. The tips given by the owner were perfect, we just loved it . We thoroughly recommend the apartment, it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elegant apartment on the canal

This was a truly fantastic experience- walking into a stylish apartment, antiques, books, music and much more. Loved being on the side of a canal and being able to sit outside in a private court yard next to the canal. Hosts very attentive and superb at communicating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, cozy spot

This apartment was a cozy haven in Venice, in a great non-touristy location. Comfy beds, amazing bookshelves packed with everything you need to know about Venice & Italy. Well appointed kitchen. Air conditioning wasn’t quite up to the heat-fans in each room helped, but was still pretty warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment, great location

Love at first sight. Delighted to see the top of the gondolier's head going past the living room window. A quiet area, easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go. Very well-equipped kitchen. A little more clothes storage would be great!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful return to Venice in a unique property

This is a wonderful and unique property in Venice. The owner David has furnished this apartment to immerse you in the Venice experience. It is located in a very quiet neighborhood that acts as a refuge after busy days touring the lagoon and sites. It is well equipped and is exactly as it appears in the pictures. David was perfect to deal with and the place is packed with useful information. I will definitely return to this sanctuary in Venice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mkm131

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in a quieter part of Venice

We absolutely loved our stay in David’s apartment. Myself and two friends were completely comfortable in the three bedroom apartment and it was located on a quiet back street right behind a canal in Dursoduro. We could walk to the very crowded sights near St. Marks, then retreat to our quiet oasis at night. David was the most wonderful host - he provided us with a ton of information about the apartment, neighborhood and Venice in general. When we arrived, he arranged for a greeter to show us to the apartment and get us set up. We had a perfect three days in Venice and would absolutely return to stay in this beautiful apartment again 🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Venice

We had a lovely stay at David’s flat in Venice. It was a perfect spot for our family of 4 (my spouse and I and our 13 & 14 year olds). It’s cozy and ecclectic, and we had some wonderful evenings in the sitting room playing cards by candlelight after a full day of exploring. Communication with David was excellent, and Irene, his housekeeper was also very flexible & welcoming, and able to meet us after we arrived by water taxi. The location was excellent— easy to walk to all destinations, yet also removed from the crowds of tourists. It’s right on the canal, and in warm weather there’s a small table and chairs that you can carry out to enjoy the sunshine. We even enjoyed watching a gondolier training his children to navigate the canals. All in all a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and extremely helpful owner

I adore this area of Dorsoduro, and I loved residing on a canal with gondolas passing by every now and then. The master bedroom is enormous and the living room quite well-equipped. There are two other bedrooms (one with a double bed and one with very comfortable twin beds). The kitchen is rather small, but nearly everything a guest might need or want in order to be comfortable is on hand. Thank you, David, for your kind assistance throughout my stay and for your never-ending patience and understanding as well.
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hôte très disponible

Séjour très agréable. Contact avec le propriétaire très facile.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle P., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming property right on the canal

Charmingly furnished in a vintage Venician style, this apartment opens directly onto the canal. Gondolas float past intermittantly right out the window. Apartment is clean with fresh towels. There's no central AC, but there are a couple of plug-in AC units which help. The walk to St. Marks Square is about 20 - 25 minutes, so bring your walking shoes. Check-in process was super easy and host was very responsive throughout. We had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia G., Santa Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque

This rental was just as pictured. We loved the private entry and the on canal location. Check in was fairly easy. The city was beautiful but so friken hot. The air conditioner in the unit was on close to 24 hours and kept the unit comfortable. Plenty of linens and the unit was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W., Falls Church, Va

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic stay in Venice

The flat was a trip back in time to an older Venice. Replete with all the modern comforts of a/c and a dishwasher, we otherwise felt as if we were dissident writers in the jazz age with David's library, furnishings, and appointments. We very much appreciated his instructions, which helped ease our transition from COVID-USA to temporary Venetian. Thanks for being a great host and making your wonderful place available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful flat and perfect location

Such a romantic canal side location that felt like a taste of ‘real’ Venice. I could have stayed for weeks longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well placed appartment in Dorsoduro

We enjoyed our 5 day stay in Dorsoduro very much. It‘s a very nice quarter and the appartment has everything in easy walking distance. The appartment‘s kitchen is very well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

jane w., Chelmsford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a little ventian haven

Wonderful to have our own base. Perfect way to introduce our kids to the wonders of Venice, and feel like we belonged there and we're not just visitors. David's flat truly felt like our home for a few days. Everything is easily accessible and it is in the heart of Venice, but hidden away from the main tourist area. The neighbours made us very welcome and the flat is lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

The apartment was perfect. Kitchen well equipped!!! Beautifully furnished, cozy. Library amazing. I go to Venice every two years and always stay in the Dorsoduro area. I think its a perfect location to walk and be quiet yet so easy to reach museums etc. This apartment for location and comfort was one of the best that I have rented ! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen D.

Like living in Venice

My 2 friends and I were delighted with our stay in this perfectly located apartment. David was so helpful in responding to our questions before we booked and in anticipation of our arrival. We each had our own comfortable bedroom, and enjoyed breakfast in the kitchen and playing cards in the living room. We would surely rent this apartment again if we havea n opportunity to visit Venice again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhianna M., Ventura

Belissimo! Perfecto! Must stay again.

What an incredible house. I cannot wait to come and visit year after year. Grazie Mille! I wish I could write a novel about the house and the experience. Just do yourself a favor and book. Beds comfy, everything we needed and more. Ciao Bella! Thank you David and staff.

8/10 Good

chantal s.

appartement tres calme dans un quartier typique

Bel appartement ,accueillant bien meublé avec tout ce qu'une famille peut avoir besoin. cependant à fuir si vous etes allergique aux acariens((les nombreux coussins, rideaux, etc) ont déclaré un asthme handicapant pour la suite du séjour. Nous n'avons pas pu faire l'économie de la greeter((charmante)mais débitant son discours en anglais et ne parlant de ce fait qu'à une personne Cette intervention nous a couté 35 euros et nous aurions pu nous en passer Peut etre pourriez vous prévoir un autre systeme pour récupérer les clés Imaginez qu'il y a encore des personnes qui n'ont pas parlé anglais depuis 45 ans
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

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