Charming Scala Del Bovolo Apartment

• Great location, somewhat spartan amenities

  Great location, somewhat spartan amenities

  • Guest Tanya T.
  • Date of stay 10/20/12
  • Review Submitted 11/01/12
  Location was very central for touring Venice and it was convenient to be able to roll bags right to apartment without lugging them up lots of stairs. The apartment is as pictured but there was little room to unpack, only one rather slouchy and uncomfortable couch to sit on and the kitchen was a bit lacking. Refrigerator door didn't close tightly so food wasn't staying cold. It was also a bit annoying that people would come in large groups right outside apartment to view the stairs across the courtyard and they would talk and smoke which filtered its way into the apartment. Bathrooms were functional and clean..one was a bit tight in shower especially.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Excellent location!

  Excellent location!

  • Guest Lynda
  • Date of stay 06/11/12
  • Review Submitted 07/10/12
  My husband and I stayed for two nights following a Mediterranean cruise. It was our first visit to Venice and prior to our trip Judit gave us valuable information to help us travel from the cruise ship to the Rialto bridge, where we were to meet her. We met here there and after a 5 minute walk we were at the apartment. Along the way she gave us great information and when in the apartment she gave us more great information to help us make the most of our two days. She oriented us to the apartment and made us feel very comfortable there. We had no issues with the apartment and it was in an excellent location for walking or catching the valporetto. The tourist traffic outside was gone by dark so there was no disturbance. We would definitely stay here again!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car.

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• Great stay

  Great stay

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 06/26/12
  • Review Submitted 06/30/12
  We are a family of 5 from New Zealand. We had a great stay in the apartment. The location made everything easy to explore Venice. The apartment was clean and tidy and worked well for 2 adults and 3 kids 12,10,8. The pull out sofa bed was fine for 2 kids. We were met at the Rialto bridge and within a quick walk you are there. The booking and instructions were great adding to an easy experience. Thanks

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• Great apartment to chill in venice!

  Great apartment to chill in venice!

  • Guest Danny
  • Date of stay 05/31/12
  • Review Submitted 06/10/12
  Everything was great, with theexception of wifi. But the loction was perfect, we will go back forsure! :]

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• Great apartment!

  Great apartment!

  • Guest K
  • Date of stay 04/11/12
  • Review Submitted 04/15/12
  Great apartment in a super location! Judit was great and really helpful getting us oriented and into the apartment at our convenience.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• Charming, central location

  Charming, central location

  • Guest Liz
  • Date of stay 02/18/12
  • Review Submitted 02/26/12
  We stayed at this apartment during the Carnaval.It was great, the apartment was charming, clean and in a fantastic location, close to everything. Judit met us and was very helpful, showing us nearby restaurants and shops on the map, along with a programme of the events and concerts taking place during that week. The view of the Scala del Bovolo was beautiful, and the tourists visiting in front of the apartment was not a problem-with the windows closed they cannot see in and it was quiet at night. When we come back to Venice, we would stay here again without hesitation!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• Good location but lacking basic creature comforts

  Good location but lacking basic creature comforts

  • Guest Toby
  • Date of stay 10/17/11
  • Review Submitted 10/28/11
  Judit was away when we arrived, so her friend met us. My main complaint was that there was no place to either put our suitcases or to put clothes. We travel light with only carry-on luggage. There are 4 or so hooks on the walls in each bedroom. I travel light, but I still needed a place to put my one small suitcase. I had to bring one of the 4 dining room chairs into my room, the larger room. My friend who had the smaller room had only a tiny bench on which to put her clothes, and a tiny cupboard which also houses the heating system. We had no heat for the first 24 hours. Someone was sent and it was fixed. We also had no hot water on the second day. Someone was sent to fix this. There were about 5-6 hangers in the entire apartment. Judit's helper brought over hangers so that we could put at least hang our clothes from the hooks on the walls. We are not backpackers. We had opera tickets the second night in Venice and were unable to shower for lack of hot water. The location was great and easy to get to vaporetto stops and to all locations. The property had a few places where there were chunks of plaster missing. A+ for location and quiet. C- for the most basic amenities.

  Owner response: there is a 6 door armoire in entry hall to provide luggage storage and hang all sort of clothes for a whole family. The guests called twice to advise the hair drier and hot water did not work. In both cases we went there and showed them that both functioned fine.

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• Excellent Venetian Accommodation

  Excellent Venetian Accommodation

  • Guest Rachael Irwin
  • Date of stay 09/14/11
  • Review Submitted 09/30/11
  We stayed here for three nights in mid-September. The accommodation was clean and as advertised, price-wise and in all ways. Judit, the liaison, met us as scheduled and was extremely helpful in making restaurant, etc., recommendations. Among her helpful advice was not to take the water taxis but to rather walk always. I have to say this was so important and even though I'd been to Venice previously, this trip was far better for eschewing the water taxis. She also had made reservations per my request at my favorite restaurant for the three nights in Venice so that we did not have to fuss with trying to communicate with the restaurant ourselves in advance. That was invaluable to us. We appreciated the large towels, clean, crisp bedding, and excellent location. We were a couple in our 40s and found it to be extremely helpful that there were two full bathrooms as well as the clothes washer which we used several times. The tourists at the nearby attraction were not at all an issue. We feel strongly that the review previous to ours was grossly unfair and inaccurate. People who bring extra people should be heavily fined; they are lucky they only had to pay a nominal fee extra. Frankly, if I were the owner, I would be inclined to turn away people who lied. In summary, all the charges made were false as evidenced by the fact that I am extremely demanding cleanliness-wise and otherwise and this apartment was quite acceptable by my standards. My husband and I plan on returning to Venice in the future and staying at this accommodation again.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car.

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• Do Not Recommend

  Do Not Recommend

  • Guest Traveller
  • Date of stay 08/18/11
  • Review Submitted 09/01/11
  Central location is good, but several problems with this place. 1. The owner did a bait and switch on the unit price per night when we arrived. Not cool. 2. The floor was permanently dirty in this unit. I would not want to walk there without shoes or slippers. 3. The pictures make the unit look better than it really is. 4. People gather outside the unit at ALL HOURS of the day and NIGHT to view the Scala monument right outside. I mean they are right in front of the unit and you can hear them loudly through the paper thin walls. 5. The unit is hidden away in some back alleyway warrens that aren't very picturesque or clean.

  Owner response: sorry to see this unfair report. 1- RATE : quote was requested for 2 adults and one child ; group showed up as 5 people so we asked 50 usd for extra cleaning. 2-Floor and all apartment is cleaned thoroughly at each rental , as was showed at check in. 3-Pictures are exact reproduction of apartment, as other reviews testimony. Restoration takes place every year to keep place fresh and clean. 4- Most people and previous renters enjoyed the location and the great view of the fabulous Scala del Bovolo landmark building ;double glass windows secure from views and seal from possible noise of tourist if kept closed.

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• was all that we expected and more

  was all that we expected and more

  • Guest Pam and Walt
  • Date of stay 06/22/11
  • Review Submitted 07/30/11
  The apartment was all that we expected and more. Our grand daughter, Allison, age 13, was very pleased with her bedroom and bath and we found the master bedroom and bath to be very comfortable. The kitchen was perfect for morning coffee and even a meal or two during the week. The location was perfect- close to Campo San Luca, St. Mark's, and Rialto bridge. We bought the vaporetto passes and used them many times to get around easily. It was even fun watching the tour groups visit Scala Del Bovolo as we sat inside enjoying the comforts of home! We liked being able to get into the city easily but also have the quietness of the neighborhood in the evening. We bought wine, cheese, crackers, and breakfast rolls in the nearby shops while we also enjoyed the nearby restaurants. Venice remains one of our favorite cities and staying in your apartment made this visit very special. Thank you so very much!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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