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Charming canal view apart few steps from San Marco Square, quiet hidden corner

Waterfront apartment in Venice with kitchen

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 478 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Venice, Italy
  • Place, St. Mark's Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mark's Basilica
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Teatro La Fenice
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Venice (VCE-Marco Polo)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming canal view apart few steps from San Marco Square, quiet hidden corner

Full canal view apartment in the hearth of Venice, finely furnished, quiet and comfortable.
Encased by canals and a private courtyard (magnificent Corte Zorzi) allowing access to the building, Astarte apart is absolutely quiet as it is sheltered by any possible hustle and bustle of tourists. Anyway the area is not a massive touristic path, it is an hidden corner just behind Saint_Mark’s square.
Typical “battuto veneziano” floors, ceiling beams and Murano glass chandliers, within a magnificent canal view over a secondary canal where just gondolas are allowed to navigate, bring guests in a real and agreeable venetian atmosphere.
Astarte equipment allow guests to prepare any meal for an easy self-catering.

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Standard check-in time is 2-8 PM, standard check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-in fee: if between 8 and 10:30 PM €25, if after 10:30 PM €50
Tourist tax: imposed by Venetian administration, it is €4 per person per night to be paid cash upon arrival.
Guests must take care of their garbage (in Venice it is strictly regulated). Rules on how to dispose it will be supplied upon arrival. Please.

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number IT027042B4WATWS7HD

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 EUR 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 Venice City Center, a neighbourhood in Venice. St. Mark's Basilica and Teatro La Fenice are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Canal and Lido of Venice Beaches. San Teodoro and Maritime Station are also worth visiting. Sailing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Venice, Italy

What's nearby

  • St. Mark's Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Mark's Basilica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Teatro La Fenice - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rialto Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Doge's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Venice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marchini Time - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Venchi Cioccogelateria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ai Mercanti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ostaria A La Campana - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming canal view apart few steps from San Marco Square, quiet hidden corner pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming canal view apart few steps from San Marco Square, quiet hidden corner?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming canal view apart few steps from San Marco Square, quiet hidden corner?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming canal view apart few steps from San Marco Square, quiet hidden corner?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming canal view apart few steps from San Marco Square, quiet hidden corner located?

Located in Venice City Center, this apartment building is steps away from Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo and St. Mark's Square. St. Mark's Basilica and Teatro La Fenice are also within 5 minutes. Venice Santa Lucia Station is 25 minutes by foot and Venice (XVQ-Santa Lucia Rail Station) is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location to everything within Venice was great! We really enjoyed the houses space and the canal views. Our host, Andrew, was awesome and went out of his way to contact us via WhatsApp and help us maneuver from the train station to his VRBO, meeting us at the boat taxi and walking us to the room. Great experience overall!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great! Restaurants, shopping, the square - were all just a few steps away. (Heads up: Venetian mosquitoes are no joke - maybe don’t leave the windows open all night ..lol) We enjoyed the early morning traffic noise in the morning. It was sight to see! We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall - wonderful. Location is GREAT! Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our visit. Andrew is a great host and was there to personally guide us to the location. Views of the canal were beautiful and I was in a really nice location. Air conditioner made the visit very comfortable during a very hot week in Venice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - just steps away from San Marco. Very spacious, great for family. The property manager was very responsive and helpful. Could have been a little cleaner and fresher.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I was very disappointed with the property. It was advertised as quiet. At 5:00 every morning we were disturbed by a barrage of delivery boats with diesel engines and loud workers who converged on the boat dock underneath one of the bedrooms. There were water taxis.delivery and garbage boats. additionally there was a construction project on the neighboring roof. Where is there was a gondola stand pictured in the promotional materials there no gondolas except for the loud delivery ones. It was impossible to turn the air conditioning on and it was warm. The mattresses felt like box springs and the pillows were no softer than 25 lb bags of flour. The check-in process was a nightmare.. We asked for the closest water stop to get to the property. Instead we were directed to an obscure square with no instructions as to how to get there. One half hour after the check-in time we were told that our contact was stuck in traffic and that he would be late. About a half hour later we were met by his wife who said that he was sick and could not make it. There was no elevator in this property and we had to carry our luggage up close to two flights upstairs. In essence, the apartment was noisy and run down and the host were unhelpful and rude. Unfortunately this listing was completely misrepresented in the promotional material! My recommendation is that you go elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo K., London

AWESOME! Loved this apartment

This is one of the best apartments we've ever stayed in. The location is incredible, just a two minute walk from busy St Mark's Square but is so quiet and peaceful. The beds were great, the apartment spacious and you can watch some of the gondola rides (and be serenaded) from the living room window. There were two adults and two kids staying here and we had the best time. Andrea was great to deal with and responded quickly to my many questions. I highly recommend this apartment and would stay here again if we go back to Venice.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

Convenient, spacious apartment

This is a great, spacious apartment that is steps from St. Marco's Square. We enjoyed the gondola traffic beneath our living room windows. The kitchen was well equipped, too. There are lots of places nearby to eat and to buy food to take home. The only drawback we experienced was the intermittent internet connection. Thankfully we were out most of the day so it wasn't a problem.

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

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

Perfect Venice Apartment

This apartment was exactly as listed. The view out the windows was incredible. We loved the activity on the canal, especially watching the gondolas go by. The communication from both the property owner and the manager was excellent. The management company sent a representative to meet our water taxi from the airport. Not only did she guide us to the apartment, she also gave us tons of tips for our stay with notes and directions. We frequented the little cafe next to the courtyard for our morning croissants and cappuccinos. The location one block from San Marco was perfect!

8/10 Good

Michele I.

Perfect location and size!

This apartment is private and quiet and the perfect location for a few nights in Venice. We were a family of 4 and stayed 2 nights. Roberto was our contact and very easy to get in touch with and accessible. Matilde met us at the water taxi stop, walked us to the apartment and showed us all we needed. She even recommended two amazing restaurants for dinner. She also came at check out and directed us to the stop to get to the train station. The apartment was clean and comfortable. There was an issue with the AC but the owner compensated us for the two nights. Just double check if AC is a must for you. Overall, a great two nights in Venice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Sheila D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Dirty under stocked poor communication

First we were told we would need to wait 1.5 hours with our luggage until the host could meet us. I told him we’d be there before 6p. Later I said between 2-3p. He texted that since I said before 6 he made plans and was busy until 4:30p. Check in was listed as 2p so I found this upsetting. The bathroom was filthy. The host made excuses for that saying perhaps the cleaner used it. I sent him pictures of the toilet seat and a soiled doily. There was no dishwashing liquid Or paper towels. There were no filters for a coffee maker that requires them. There was an empty shampoo container in the bathroom and empty dishwashing liquid container in the bathroom. The TV was about 18” wide if that. The floor in the main bedroom was very dusty. The main bedroom also sported a mop and other cleaning implements out in the open.The online pictures are far nicer than the apartment. The hall in the building had a foul odor. It is very close to St Marks. That was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Satoko M.

Good location, but some things to keep in mind

We loved the location and the view from the apartment. I decided to write some things that I think it will be helpful for future guests. Hopefully the host won't be too defensive. The contact person kept changing up to the last minute which made me a bit nervous, but Matilde, the person who met us at the water bus station was great. When we left, she had to check us out earlier than she planned because another guest locked themselves out and she had to go help them. However, she hurried back to help us to the water bus station. When you look this place up, it will probably show up in US dollar or whatever the currency you set as. But when it comes to payment, it will be in Euro. So depending on the conversion rate at that time, it can make a difference. Also, if you use Paypal to pay, you are responsible to pay for processing fee, not the host. And the tourist tax amount I was quoted kept changing. I was told that my 7 yr old child will be charged since she is older than 6yr old. But I found out that the anyone under 10yr old is exempted and should not be charged at all. So I had to email the host to clarify it. It is a small amount, but inconsistency made me feel a bit uncomfortable. The place smelled like cigarette first time I walked in. Maybe some guests didn't follow the rule, but we got used to it after a while. The floor felt sandy, so I had to vacuum right after I checked in. There is basically no condiments to cook with. I finally found salt, but that was it. So if you plan on cooking there, but don' t want to bother going to the market and bringing back big bottles, bring a small amount of whatever you think you need, i.e. Oil, pepper, coffee. The washing machine smelled mildewy which didn't improve after using it a couple of times. My clothes smelled ok though. Oh, the Italian washing machine seems to take a long time, so give yourself more than 2 hours to finish the laundry. The wi-fi was unreliable. It basically stopped working even after rebooting, so I gave up. There will be working boats( trash collecting boat and construction boat, etc)going by the canal in the morning. We enjoyed watching them, but if you are sensitive to noise and want to sleep in, bring earplugs. TV didn't work, but radio did. Shower water temperature was a little tricky to control to keep it at the optimum temperature(for me). Over all, It was a unique and convenient location and we enjoyed watching gondolas going by : )
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Tipico Veneziano e vista canale magnifica

Abbiamo scelto questo appartamento per la sua posizione, solo due minuti a piedi da Piazza San Marco, per la magnifica vista canale, e anche per il suo stile. A noi piace infatti soggiornare in ambienti tipici del posto che visitiamo, e questo appartamento era proprio quello che cercavamo. Il pavimento in battuto veneziano, i soffitti con travi a vista, ed i lampadari in vetro di Murano, uniti alla stupenda vista canale, hanno reso il nostro soggiorno squisitamente Veneziano. L'appartamento è poi silenzioso, pulito e in ordine, con tutto quello che serve. Letti comodi. Grazie ad Andrew che ci ha incontrato alla fermata del vaporetto e condotto all'appartamento, dandoci tanti buoni consigli. Abbiamo molto apprezzato il servizio.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

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

Appartamento eccezionale

Abbiamo soggiornato in questo appartamento dove precedentemente sono stati i miei genitori. Si sono trovati talmente bene che hanno deciso di regalarci questo soggiorno, e devo dire che avevano proprio ragione. L'appartamento è in puro stile veneziano e con una vista canale magnifica. La posizione poi è quanto di meglio si possa desiderare per visitare facilmente tutte le principali attrazioni della citta' senza perdere troppo tempo in spostamenti. Appartamento al top! !!veneziana.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

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

Fantastico appartamento

Appartamento in tipico stile Veneziano con magnifica vista su un canale, proprio quello che cercavamo. Abbiamo particolarmente apprezzato la posizione, centralissima ma tranquilla, lo stile dell'appartamento, con le sue lampade in vetro di Murano e il pavimento tipico, la vista canale, con il continuo passaggio di bellissime gondole, e il servizio offerto da Andrew, che ci ha incontrato alla fermata del vaporetto e ci ha condotto all'appartamento, descrivendoci nel frattempo i dintorni e dandoci tanti consigli su negozi tipici e ottimi ristoranti, un "plus" molto gradito. Consigliamo questo appartamento sotto tutti i punti di vista.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Amazing location. Accommodating host.

Great recommendations on food. Everything explained very well. So close to Piazza San Marco. Accommodating by providing a crib. We will try to stay at this place again when we return to venice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Maryann R.

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

venice stay at Property ID 424184

Property was comfortable and easy access to top visitor sites. However more info needed left as to exact location and a map would have been great, even though getting lost was an adventure!. Did not have luck with heat, internet or TV, again instruction would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C., Columbus, Ohio USA

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

Great location and wonderful host/hostess.

We had a magical time in Venice. The place was spotless and Matilda was so helpful! She met us at the water bus stop to walk us to the apartment. She gave us a list of suggested restaurants and pointed out important locations on the map. All communication was prompt and the apartment was exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

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

Beautiful place

Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

mary e.

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

Great time. Great location

Lost a lot. It’s Venice 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

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

Best location imaginable!

We loved the entire experience from communication with Roberto to the sweet gal who met us at the vaparetto stop and walked us (quickly) to the lovely apartment. We spent hours looking out the windows at the gondolas passing in the canal beneath us. And we loved the surrounding neighborhood and it’s shops and restaurants. Then it’s so close to San Marco Square and we were able to hang out there frequently or leave from there to Burano. We want to return to Venice, and will stay here when we do!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Gerardo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but some issues with the apartment

WiFi didn't,t work most of the time, TV didn't work and other small issues
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Barrie, Canada

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

Quiet, clean and comfortable.

Very clean and well situated. As advertised. 5 minute walk to St. Mark's square. Comfortable accommodation for 4 (although there were just the 2 of us) - a nice queen size bed in one bedroom and two singles in the other bedroom. Lots of storage space. Nice that it overlooks the gondolier route. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eliza G.

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

Fantastic apartment in the middle of everything

Our family of three LOVED our four-day stay at this apartment. The apartment is located right in the middle of the most popular part of venice, which was very convenient. The canal view was magical. The sounds of church bells, lapping water, and singing gondoliers coming in through the windows was really special and added so much atmosphere to our time in the apartment. Our daughter loved the pull-out trundle bed and made the most of her upper and lower sleeping options. We were sad to leave. I highly recommend the apartment to anyone, especially families with children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Lovely location

This is a great apartment near the piazza . Pros - The booking process, check in / check out and all communication was easy. The beds were comfortable. The place was cool, air conditioner worked great! and the best part - hearing/seeing the gondolas outside the window was a treat! Cons - There was a bit of noise from the canal, but that goes without saying. If you want a view of the canal you should expect some noise. The wifi wasn't the best for us. Roberto tried to have it reset from the ISP but it didn't help. Maybe if we were there longer we would have done some trouble shooting, but we weren't there for the internet. Any social media posts were done elsewhere ;) I would highly recommend this apartment!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Andrew

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Owner and Manager, 12 yo HomeAway Trusted member

Why they chose this property

Friend's apart

What makes this property unique

Unique canal view with gondolas passage (all day long), heart of Venice, just few steps behind Saint-Mark square, quiet hidden corner, perfect for easy sight seeing.

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English, French, Italian, Spanish

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