BEAUTIFUL AND ROMANTIC APARTMENT!!!

Guest: arianan (los angeles)
Date of Stay: 11/06/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/12

We found the Rezidenza Contarini last minute through VRBO and felt like we had won the lottery. It is a bright, spacious, beautifully updated apartment with a glorious skylight view of the nearby church cupola— to hear the bells ringing in the morning with a steaming cup of espresso is just heaven. Everything was clean and sparkly and Mario was downstairs and helped us with even the most simple questions. If you don't get lost (which I think is part of being in Venice) it is a mere 10 minute walk to the Piazza San Marco and the neighborhood that the apartment is in is residential and quiet, so that you feel as if you're actually living there. I would highly recommend the Contarini apartment and will hopefully stay there again on my next visit, and will certainly recommend it to any family or friends! (one small thing ... we could not get the oven to work properly ... not sure if it was just us, or the oven.)

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.

Great location, Beautiful Apartment

Guest: Ting (Oakland CA)
Date of Stay: 04/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/22/12

The apartment was beautiful, tastefully decorated, kitchen very well supplied. The apartment and rooms were very spacious and the bed were decently comfy. The living room was very nice with a comfy couch and decent view. The bakery across the street was amazing and the restaurants recommended by Silvia were excellent. I would definitely stay again and would highly recommend!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Great Location

Guest: Sarah (London)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11 Review Submitted: 11/01/11

This apartment was perfect for us. Close to many of the most important sites such as St. Mark's Square but very quiet for such a central location. The flat itself was well equipped and lovely and light. We bought delicious fresh sea bass at the famous Rialto market and found fresh pasta, bread and fruit and vegetables from local shops in the street below the flat, so were able to cook for ourselves a few times. There are some very reasonable and friendly restaurants and cafes in the area where you can sample Venetian specialities or just drink a great Italian espresso at the bar. The weather turned very cold while we were staying but the efficient heating system meant we were nice and cosy in the flat. Lastly, we could not fault the service. Mario was really helpful before, during and after our stay and Silvia ,who greeted us, was charming but business-like and made sure that we had everything we needed. A really positive experience.

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

Live like a High Class Venetian!

Guest: Shew (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/19/10 Review Submitted: 10/26/11

We had stayed in this building before, but this was our first time in BILOCALE and it will not be our last! The place is immaculate, and stunning. Lots of beautiful sitting rooms and windows that look out to the rooftops and steeples of Castello. The dining area was so nice, we entertained there, and the kitchen was bright and mostly well equipped (a larger pot for pasta would be welcomed). The bedroom and bath were clean and also comfortable, which made up for a lack of a shower stall, but to luxuriate in the tub was a treat too! We would highly recommend this to you if you want to live like a Venetian as the street is full of shops, nice people and you can get your fish and groceries and wine within metres and cook while you look out at Venice. Magnifico!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Beautiful Venetian Apartment

Guest: Lou (South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 10/12/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

We had a wonderful time in Venice. The apartment was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. It was located in an ideal section of Venice. We could easily walk to grocery stores, restaurants, and sites of interest. Highly recommend it.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Fantastic...

Guest: Liz (Queens, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/31/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

Fantastic accommodations, welcoming and hospitable. We were greeted at the vaporetti dock and escorted to the apt, which was lovely, on a back street, accessible but secluded, and very Italian (I thought we would never find again on our own, but did easily). I would go back again in a heartbeat!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Lovely apartment in great location

Guest: MM (Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

My daughters and I spent three nights in this bright, immaculate, beautifully furnished apartment at the end of a 3 week trip to Italy. We had been warned by Dutch travelers in the Dolomites that Venice would be hot, crowded and smelly. The city was unique and beautiful. Granted, there were hoards of tourists and it did get hot during the afternoon. The apartment was located close to San Marco and it was easy to return in the afternoon to take a cooling break, before going out again in the evening. It was just enough off the beaten track to be quiet. Everything was as pictured in the listing and the arrangements were flawless from my initial contact with Mario through the check-in with Sylvia. We made use of most of the amenities including Wi-Fi, washer and clothes line, AC and even cooked dinner in the kitchen. I will recommend this apartment to friends. Thank you Mario and Sylvia!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Great loft style apartment near San Marco Square

Guest: Fred (NYC )
Date of Stay: 04/08/11 Review Submitted: 04/23/11

This is an easy apartment to highly recommend. It is a great apartment for 2-4 people to share...it is clean, modern and has an excellent design...looks just like the pictures on-line. It's located a short walk from San Marco on a beautiful street...but away from the hustle an bustle. It's fully equiped and the views overlooking the neighborhood are spectacular as you are on the top 2 floors of a 4 story walk-up. Mario, the property manager/son of the owner, was very helpful with tips on the area and worked to ensure we had a very pleasant stay. Excellent wifi. There are many local restaurants and markets in the neighborhood - you get a little taste of living like a local. Be sure to check out Johnny's across the street. Excellent food and service.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Loved the apartment and location

Guest: Linda (California)
Date of Stay: 03/31/11 Review Submitted: 04/09/11

We had a wonderful time at this apartment. The apartment was in spotless condition and loved the space. The views were wonderful and it was great having a washer. We LOVED the location right near the center of Venice. Silvia guided us to the apartment and although we arrived very early before check-in, she allowed us to store our luggage in the apartment while it was being cleaned. Very helpful not having to tote our luggage around Venice for a couple hours. The only inconvenience were the stairs to the apartment but we only made the trip with luggage once when we arrived. I would definitely recommend this apartment. The apartment is in a quiet area but very close to sites and resturants.

Owner response:As venetian buildings are built close each other, best apartments are at higher floors as these have more sun light and better view. Of course ancient buildings does not have elevator! Anyway our stairs are large ones!

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with teenagers.

Perfect place to stay

Guest: Angela (Gig Harbor, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 02/20/11 Review Submitted: 03/04/11

The location was perfect. A very friendly place to get coffee/coke/wine and pastries across the narrow street, a couple doors down were a produce market, a butcher, and a pasta store (that also carried mozzarella cheese, milk, etc). There were good (non touristy) restaurants within less than 5 minutes walk. The grocery store, good gelato stand and the best mask store in town (according to Rick Steves--and we agree) were in the "neighborhod" also a less than 5 minute walk. St. Mark's square was a brisk 5 minute walk. The apartment itself was gorgeous--historic building with high ceilings, beautifully furnished and completely stocked with everything we needed. It was impeccably clean.Wifi worked great. The downstairs bedroom's bed was split into two twins for our 10 and 14 year old daughters and we took the double in the loft. All were very comfortable. There is no elevator and you do have to climb a few flights of stairs to get to the apartment, so may be difficult for those with mobility issues. But the climb was great for us--worked off the gelato! Mario, you and Syvia (who met us at the water bus) were so kind and helpful. Thank you! Thank you, Mario, it could not have been better!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.