Vacation Rentals by Owner

Delightful!

Guest: Mattie (New Jersey/USA)
Date of Stay: 03/24/11 Review Submitted: 03/28/11

This delightful little apartment, spotlessy clean and well-maintained, was exactly as described and pictured. I agree with the accolades provided by other commenters so no need to repeat them. The apartment is extremely well provisioned -- do you need scissors? extension cord? umbrella? boots for acqua alta? look in a drawer or cupboard and you will likely find whatever you need!! Antonio seems to have thought of everything for his guests' comfort. I used the vaporetti less on this stay than on any other because the location was convenient to so many places. I will definitely stay here again if I am fortunate enough to be able to secure a booking.

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

Terry & Kim - Sydney Australia

Guest: Terry & Kim (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 08/04/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

We stayed in this very cute little house in peak tourist season of August. While it was very hot outside the house itself is quite cool and there is an airconditioner in the living room through to the bedroom which makes it very comfortable for sleeping during this time of year. The location was perfect with everything in walking distance. We were concerned at first about moving our reasonably heavy bags from the train station to the vaporetto (water bus) and then getting them off the vaporetto again but it was no problem at all as the access to the boat is level and wide. We highly recommend that trip to the house it gives you the best sight of Venice as soon as you arrive in the city - floating down the Grand Canal and seeing the history immediately before you have even arrived at your accommodation. The property is very well maintained and maticulously clean. Antonio could not have been more welcoming and showed us all the workings of the appliances when we arrived. We would most certainly recommend this property to anyone visiting Venice - it is particularly suited to a couple as there is plenty of space to spread out and there are no issues with privacy or noise.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A WEEK IN VENICE

Guest: Michelle (Darwin, Australia)
Date of Stay: 06/30/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

Tonight is our last night in this wonderful city. We have been in this apartment a week and it is just ideal. Antonio met us as arranged, showed us all through the apartment - which is exactly as described. Small but well appointed with an excellent shower, well equipped kitchen, fully functional dishwasher and washing machine. Great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Fridge is full size. The air-conditioner works very efficiently and the bed is very comfortable. Lots of cupboard space too. The location is excellent with lots of great places to eat, at various price brackets, just around the corner, a local shop to buy fresh bread daily, great gelateria (Il Doge) in the next Campo and a vegetable barge at the edge of our Campo and a supermarket around the corner. The apartment is well situated for walking everywhere, and close enough to come home for a rest at midday before venturing out for the evening. My daughter (16) and I felt very safe in the apartment and she was confident, and I felt confortable allowing her to go walking to get gelatie, supermarket etc on her own. Definitely 10 out of 10. Thank you Antonio :)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Family of Six

Guest: Circus (Lebanon, OR USA)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

This was a fabulous little apartment at the end of a little alley. It was close enough to everything for a nice walk but located in a quieter part of town which was refreshing with all the crowds. It was a bit snug for 6 people but would be perfect for a family of 4 or 5 people. Antonio was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The apartment had lots of information about Venice to peruse which was very helpful! An excellent choice for a place to stay in Venice!

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

Ideal location for a comfortable, well-managed apartment

Guest: SB-Paris (Paris, France)
Date of Stay: 04/08/10 Review Submitted: 04/18/10

In Venice, location is everything. It’s such a small city, that no matter where you stay you’ll have no problem visiting everything you want to see. The real question is: where do you want to stay? Where do you want to spend your first hours in the morning, your last ones in the evening, and whatever time you have to give over to mundane concerns (like shopping for bread)? I reckon you can’t find a better neighbourhood for all three than the Dorsoduro, and this apartment is probably in as good a situation within it as you could hope for. For a start, Venice’s narrow streets will soon have you yearning for wide open spaces. Unless you have the means to take a place overlooking the grand canal, you would have a hard job doing better than having immediate access to a little campo (San Barnaba) and, a few minutes away, a vast one (Santa Margherita), not to mention, after a seven minute stroll, the open waterfront of the Zattere (which – no small detail – seems to be the only bit of Venice that really benefits from the evening sun). The fact that this is the university neighbourhood also helps to keep your feet on the ground (particularly in term time) and means you’re certain to hear Italian spoken in the streets (keeping your ears open for it in the streets around San Marco, on the other hand, is sure to be a fruitless endeavour). As for the apartment itself, it is cosy (great heating if you’re there in a cold spell), practical (everything works first time, including the WiFi connection), clean and very, very private (as it’s actually a tiny house, there are no problems with neighbours up- or downstairs). I spent a week there in April 2010. This was the fourth time I had rented a property in Venice and this is one I would unhesitatingly return to.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Larry and Cindy (Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/04/09 Review Submitted: 11/04/09

We spent the first week of October here and what a great place to spend time in a very nice area of Venice. Antonio was very helpful. The apartment is spacious and well equipped with WiFi and washing machine. We had a wonderful time exploring the less frequented areas of Venice and returning to "our own Venetian home" to relax and plan our next day's adventure. Of course we had to have our coffee and gelato at Causin's in Campo Santa Margherita. Since we like to cook, selecting fresh local ingredients from the local markets provided us with a true taste of Venice. The supermarket that is close by provided us with good inexpensive wine. We highly recommend this apartment, and hope someday to return. Thank you Antonio for providing us with such a nice place to stay.

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Guest: Ryan & Andreas (New York & Berlin)
Date of Stay: 11/02/09 Review Submitted: 11/02/09

My husband and I stayed at Antonio's charming little house at the end of October. The weather could not have been better - warm and sunny; we had gelati everyday (around the corner at Grom's for their organic sorbets using seasonal fruits and ingredients and El Doge's at Campo San Margherita). Antonio picked us up at the Vaporetto stop and within 5 or 6 minutes we arrived at the house. Down a quiet, little lane, the house is the perfect getaway after a mad day of sightseeing and shopping. We love the bedroom which has windows on the both north and south side that allow in plenty of sunlight and made getting up such a delight. Because San Barnaba is so central we could come home every afternoon to rest or nap before heading out again in the evening. When we didn't feel like going out for dinner, we bought cooked dishes from the local supermarket's deli section - homemade and absolutely delicious. Another recommendation is the wonderful teashop Fujiyama just 3 minutes from the house (come out of the lane turn left). The owners together speak 6 languages including Chinese and Japanese and their teas are premium quality brought back from forrays to China and Japan. It's a favorite among the local students. We love the house and will recommend it to all our friends.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/27/09 Review Submitted: 09/27/09

The apartment was perfectly located in the heart of beautiful Venice but away from the tourists & noise. Two convenienent Vaparretto stops within a 2 minute walk, right by the Campo Barnaba & lively Campo Santa Margerita. The unit was small but very clean. We stayed in early September & found the cost for 3 nights to be quite high - maybe sticker shock at being in Venice. But still high for the apartment itself. Antonio was helpful & met us at the Vaparetto stop as promised.

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Guest: Jake7 (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/08/09

This is a wonderful house in a fabulous location. We felt very much part of the local neighborhood; the house is incredibly quiet and off the tourist trail, but you're right by a couple of very nice campos with lots going on, and the main tourist spots are all very easily walkable. It's also an easy walk to Piazzale Roma for buses, trains, etc. out of town and to the airport. You're right by the Traghetto -- pay 50 cents for a gondola ride across the canal!! We stayed at the house as a family of four with two kids (8 and 11); it was very comfortable for a week. I'd guess the house is about 8-900 square feet, so it's not huge, but having two floors gives some separated living areas. The house is equipped with everything -- the kitchen has every utensil you could imagine, there are all the sheets, blankets, towels, etc. you could ever want. It was spotlessly clean when we stayed. Antonio is a great host, and the neighbors are friendly too. If you go, be sure to visit Il Doge for the best gelato, and Pizza al Volo for delicious "diavolo" spicy salami pizza! Both are 2 minutes from the house. This house is a great base for exploring Venice and not feeling like a tourist!

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Guest: Noah3 (Kirkland, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/12/09 Review Submitted: 05/12/09

My sister and I stayed here for a week in March. The apartment and Antonio were very pleasant. There are several good restaurants in the area (Casin dei Nobili, in particular), and the bar on the square has very nice pastries in the morning. This part of Venice turned out to be one of my favorites and the apartment worked out quite well.

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Guest: Joan and Beverly (Boston, Mass. USA)
Date of Stay: 04/22/09 Review Submitted: 04/22/09

We can only second every positive comment about this marvelous place and its charming owner. Antonio walked us around the neighborhood to show us the supermercato and other spots; he helpfully informed us that bread from a bakery is extremely expensive and what is sold at the supermercato is also fresh (very true – the bread we got there was marvelous).The apartment is perfect—so close to the vaporetto stop, minutes from the Accademia, yet completely quiet. It is truly a gem.

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Guest: Maureen & Sue (Pheasants Nest Nsw Aust.)
Date of Stay: 12/27/08 Review Submitted: 12/27/08

We have just returned home from Europe & spent 5 great days at Antonio's wonderful Apt.in Piazza San Barnaba which has everything to make you feel right at home, whethter you want to eat in or eat out. We walked everywhere & only set foot on a vaporetto to go to the ferrovia when we were leaving. Antonio even met us at the Station & walked us to the Apt. as he was in the area. The apt. had absolutely everything in it. There were lovely places to eat at nearby & a supermarket which had everything if one wanted to eat at the Apt. the apt. is located in one of the best areas of Venezia, close to everything & you feel loke one of the locals. I hope to return there sooner rather than later. Antonio is a most helpful charming young man. Thanks Antonio!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/14/08 Review Submitted: 11/14/08

An absolutely charming, well located, clean, well equipped, large and comfortable apartment in Venice. A nice residential area with friendly local cafes and bars. The next square over (Margarita) has Pizza Al Volo for great cheap eats and the street just off the alley where the apartment is has numerous excellent places to eat. The square is busy by day and silent by night. We slept with open windows and all we heard was the distant sound of Church bells. the Academia is 3 minutes away and the train station is less than 10. Two nearby vaperetto stops make getting around a breeze. The Grand Canal is just a 1 minute walk away. Shopping, dinning, sightseeing is all just at your doorstep yet you are in a quiet little piazza. I would easily recommend this place for any travelers with room for up to four people. We were two and had room to spread out. Antonio is an absolute doll and will meet you in the square (which is very easy to find as it is just a straight walk from the vapereto stop) and the apartment is just steps away. Spotlessly cleaned and ready. He stocks a nice range of (english) books on Venice and has maps for you to use. If quiet and charm are important and you want to be close to it all yet not up all night with nightlife noise this is a great choice. We use VRBO all over the world and can rate Antonio and his apartment top notch. No glamour or glitz, just perfect functionality and location. As a plus a full size shower with unlimited (instant on) hot water.

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Guest: Kris S. (Oakland, California)
Date of Stay: 07/16/08 Review Submitted: 07/15/08

I have been very fortunate to stay in this apartment almost a dozen times in the past seven years. Antonio is a most gracious host and I am pleased to call this wonderful little apartment my home in Venice.

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Guest: Jon5 (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/27/08 Review Submitted: 02/27/08

Wonderful apartment and location! We enjoyed our saty immensely. Everything as advertised and then some. Location could not be better.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/15/08 Review Submitted: 01/15/08

Very nice apartment in a great location. Antonio was very helpful and thoughtful as well.

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Guest: Rodina (San Francisco, California)
Date of Stay: 12/08/07 Review Submitted: 12/07/07

I completely agree with all of the positive comments regarding this charming and cozy apartment. I just returned from my stay this November 2007 and would definitely stay at Antonio's again. In fact I already tried booking for March 2008, but unfortunately he's booked. So if you are considering this apartment, don't take too long with your decision otherwise you might miss this opportunity. Antonio was very welcoming and accommodating as others have mentioned. The location is very convenient to everything and the apartment has all the necessary amenities. I highly recommend this apartment for your stay in Venice!

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Guest: pandora1 (oxford, uk)
Date of Stay: 10/12/07 Review Submitted: 10/12/07

we stayed in carnival week, 07 using every sleeping space. perfect, cozy, warm, central - i wish it were mine!

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Guest: Mark23 (Daytona Beach, Fl.)
Date of Stay: 08/13/07 Review Submitted: 08/13/07

There he was waiting for us with a smile, in the rain, with an umbrella and a bottle of Italian wine. We were 1 1/2 hours late. yet there he was with a smile. he also did not rush through our walk through just so he could get home. He gave us perfect directions and we took the wrong boat, yet he met us with a smile. What's great about Antonio's place is that it has a great location. You can boat or walk and be anywhere in 15 minutes. His apt. is very clean and we used different rooms for our luggae as we traveled a great deal. He has everything you need and the airconditioning is a plus. Antonio, is about as friendly a young guy as you can find. it was a pleasure. try the Pie Slices in the nearby piazza. You'll know which one, they stand in line for a half a block. Thanks again Antonio!

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Guest: Brad & Kelly (Budapest)
Date of Stay: 04/18/07 Review Submitted: 04/18/07

We just got back from spending a great week in Venice. Antonio was great and the apartment was perfect for our family of 4. We look forward to our next trip!

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Guest: bee martin (bristol uk)
Date of Stay: 01/21/07 Review Submitted: 01/21/07

We have now stayed in Antonios wonderful house 4 times and cannot recommend it highly enough- if we ask the family where thay want to go on holidays they invariably say ANTONIO'S clean, central,warm,great location

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Guest: Richard & Marilyn (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/14/06 Review Submitted: 12/14/06

Five weeks in Italy, four rented through VRBO. This was the best: amiable owner, fully-equipped, great location. We will easily recommend to others and we will be back!

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Guest: trekking (York, PA, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/05/06 Review Submitted: 10/05/06

We LOVED staying at Antonio's beautiful house in Venice. The house was immaculate and had every possible amenity available. The neighborhood was close to everything, yet quiet from the massive amount of tourists. The area is well known for its restaurants. There are two supermarkets, a wine store which fills your empty bottles for a couple euro's, the floating market, and vaporetti stops. We would walk the short distance to the Zattere and sit drinking vino watching the water traffic. I plan on returning to Venice and would ONLY stay in one of antonio's houses/apartments. Thank you for the vacation to remember.

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Guest: Sue P. (-)
Date of Stay: 08/09/06 Review Submitted: 08/09/06

Comfortable and attractive apartment with much thought given to every need. Far enough from Campo S Barnaba to be quiet, yet just a few seconds away from it. Excellent location for the sights whether on foot or by vaporetto and for local shopping. We enjoyed cooking fish from the local market every evening. We intend to return.

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Guest: Paul Lazzari (Grafton, Wisconsin, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/24/06 Review Submitted: 05/24/06

Antonio was a pleasure to deal with and very accomodating. He has a beautiful home in Vencice on the Campo San barnaba. There are nice dining places on the Campo and in the immediate area. The home is clean and well appointed, with plenty of room for our family of 4. We really enjoyed the experience and will and have recommended Antonio and VRBO to our friends.

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Guest: Kathy3 (-)
Date of Stay: 10/17/04 Review Submitted: 10/17/04

We LOVED staying here! It is a very quiet and relaxing location, close to the vaporetto stop, a supermarket, a bakery, gelato, a take away pizza shop, and numerous restaurants. The owner Antonio was very friendly and helpful. The Accademia and Guggenhiem are within easy walking distance - St. Mark's is doable by foot also if you prefer not to take the vaporetto.

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Guest: Cindy3 (-)
Date of Stay: 07/20/03 Review Submitted: 07/20/03

My husband and I just returned from Venice and loved our stay at this apartment. Even though we arrived late at night, the owner met us and gave us detailed information of the area and the apartment. It was a great location and we would definitely stay here again! Thanks Antonio! Cindy and Eric Dorfner

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Guest: knight1 (Dorset England)
Date of Stay: 07/05/03 Review Submitted: 07/05/03

Delightful location, quiet yet central.This little house is immaculate and comfortable;it provided everything we needed to make our stay in Venice enjoyable.Mr Ruzzene was efficient and charming.

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Guest: Antonio Ruzzene
Date of Stay: 03/14/03 Review Submitted: 03/13/03

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