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Explore Venice From a Sophisticated Hideaway in San Polo

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A canal view with buildings featuring arched windows and balconies.
A dining area with a marble floor, a round table with chairs, and a wall-mounted plate rack.
A room with a mustard-colored sofa, a chandelier, a dining table with chairs, and a wall with framed pictures.
A room with a green sofa, a red patterned rug, and a chandelier.
A room with a checkered floor, a staircase, and a window with decorative bars.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Grand Canal
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Housekeeping
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Venice, Veneto
  • Place, Grand Canal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rialto Bridge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Venice (VCE-Marco Polo)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Explore Venice From a Sophisticated Hideaway in San Polo

Casa Amaltea is a unique and charming sun filled apartment, surrounded by windows, tastefully decorated in Venetian style.

Conveniently located in central Venice (San Polo area), yet a very quite area with and direct access to the water on Rio San Polo. The apartment is steps away from the famous Basilica dei Frari, the famous Aman Hotel and a few minutes walk to the Rialto bridge and various tourist sites. The real magic of this apartment is its proximity to supermarket (one block away) and excellent restaurants where locals go to dine. Its a 10 minute walk from the train station as well and San Marco Square.

Two Bedroom, two bath with a kitchenette and charming living room area.
The frescoed walls have been painted by a renowned local artist and has been recently restored.

Brand new Air conditioning units in each bedroom in addition to Italian linens on the beds. If you're looking for a special stay in Venice, this is it.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Ok children older then 10

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT027042C2BHUBPXRW
Property # 4829389
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Venice

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in San Polo, a neighbourhood in Venice. Port of Venice and Porto Marghera are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marina di Venezia and Lido of Venice Beaches. Maritime Station and Zattere are also worth visiting.
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Venice, Veneto

What's nearby

  • Grand Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palazzo Pisani Moretta - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rialto Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazzale Roma - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Venice Santa Lucia Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hostaria Sant'Aponal - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brunchcafe Venezia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Antiche Carampane - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria AL Campanile - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Osteria Da Fiore S.R.L. - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Explore Venice From a Sophisticated Hideaway in San Polo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Explore Venice From a Sophisticated Hideaway in San Polo?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Explore Venice From a Sophisticated Hideaway in San Polo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explore Venice From a Sophisticated Hideaway in San Polo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Explore Venice From a Sophisticated Hideaway in San Polo located?

Located in San Polo, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and Grand Canal. Piazzale Roma and Rialto Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Venezia Tronchetto Station is 27 minutes by foot and Venice Santa Lucia Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great AC , wonderful neighborhood, beautiful decorations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The two bedroom apartment located on a canal in San Polo was perfect to walk to restaurants, a grocery store, the S. Tomà water bus stop and gondola piers. Exceptional clean with everything one needed for cooking and a generous supply of staples. The area is away from the crowds one finds closer to the Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal. Added bonus restaurants and pastry shops are less expensive. Both beds were comfortable and each bedroom had its own air conditioner. The Green Door to enter was a little tricky at first but we figured it out after a few attempts coming and going. Luigi mentioned this in his description. We throughly enjoyed our four night stay and would stay again. Highly recommend Luigi and Michele as hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From start to finish our experience with this stay was 5 stars. Luigi acted as both our host and concierge and provided so many helpful contacts that made the trip a breeze. I appreciated the rapid responses to my questions and help with logistics that can make Venice difficult from the get go. The apartment was exactly as advertised. It was beautiful, well taken care of and very clean. Details like adequate pillows, pristine sheets and comfortable mattresses matter very much to us and this apartment had them in spades. The linens and towels were luxurious and new. The kitchen had everything we needed for a morning coffee and the location is perfect. We walked everywhere and the private water taxi was able to drop us off and pick us up right in front of the apartment. There was no hauling luggage through the streets of Venice. I couldn’t be more pleased with this entire experience. I can’t recommend this apartment enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2026
Rae is an outstanding guest under every point of view. Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible space that made our trip to Venice feel special. The apartment is close to everything but tucked away so that you don’t have to fight through the crowds. There is even a grocery store less than 1 minute away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a terrific place to stay. Very comfortable, secluded but right in the center of the S Polo district within easy walking distance of most of the major sites w good restaurants within easy walking distance, a grocery store within a block, the closest vaporetto stop was a 5 minute walk (although a bit difficult to find…not the host’s fault but the way the city is built.). The oniy complaint we had was the entry door to the building which was hard to open. We got accustomed to wrenching it open by the second day. My wife accidentally triggered a power outage and no one told us that one of the keys supplied unlocked the lock on the electric box. But, the owner’s representative was very cooperative in resolving this issue. And in fact very patient. We spent 10 days there and were very satisfied with cleanliness, air conditioning, cooking set up, plate and cookingware eqipment. And we enjoyed a wonderful time in Venice save for being pickpocketed on a vaporetto.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2026
James is a great guest! very good communicator he treated the apt like his own. hope to host him again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in an incredible location

We loved our stay. Our only complaint would be more comfortable blankets for the bed on a chilly winter evening!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2024
Boone is a great guest. Clean, tidy, respectful with great communication skills. I hope to host him again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment, Great location

Our stay was amazing, Great apartment, and the location was great we did not know how the city was laid out but it seemed that we were directly in the middle of the city, we walked everywhere. Very quiet, great restaurants close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2024
Aaron is the ideal guest! Clean, tidy and great communicator. I hope to host him again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, comfortable and perfect location!

So impressed, an absolutely beautiful apartment, fully equipped and a perfect location. Check-in and communication were effortless, would highly recommend this lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Megan is the ideal guest. Clean, tidy and great communicator. Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

True Gem!

Apartment was perfectly located for ease of commute to all popular areas. In addition, apartment was beautiful, well kept, and clean. Receptive and responsive owner. We truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2024
Linda is the ideal guest. She left the apartment spotless and super tidy. Great communication before and during her stay. I’m grateful she chose my apartment for her stay in beautiful Venice. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming apartment

We have been to Venice before but the stay at this apartment was far more charming! The manager communicated very well and was accommodating. We loved the quiet neighborhood with the market down the block. The restaurant on the corner has amazing food! Absolutely loved our stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Apartment

Even better than the pictures suggested. Excellent location with great shops and restaurants very close by. Luigi was very responsive and the apartment was large, comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Sharon, thanks a lot for treating the apartment like your own. Cheers!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful apartment in a quiet location

Our stay was wonderful! The apartment is beautiful and the perfect size for a family of four. The location is quiet, yet easily walkable to all areas of Venice. The highlight of our trip was a boat trip with Derek to the islands. Luigi, the owner of the apartment, recommended Derek, and we loved the private trip to Murano, Torcello, and Burano.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
I’m very happy you guys enjoyed the boat trip with Derek and your overall stay in Venice, Vicky. Have a save travel back home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing historic flat with all the comforts

The flat is absolutely magical! It’s like stepping back in time but with every modern convenience. Worked great for our family of four. Centrally located and close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2023
Jason is the ideal guest. A true gentlemen who treated the apartment like if it was his own. Hope to host him again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient Location

The location of the property was quite convenient. One tip: If you take a water taxi from Piazzale Roma, tell them to take you to “Corte Amalthea” as using the property address seems to cause confusion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not be happier with our stay or our host. This apartment was everything you would expect from the pictures. JUst outside the craziness of the tourist, but close enough for easy access to everyplace we wanted to go. From lots of coffee, to classic breakfast snacks, to a small market store on the corner, it was spot on perfect. We loved the blackout shutters as we were able to nap for a few hours when we arrived form America. The dual room Air Conditioners were a HUGE bonus in the Venice Summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay in Venice

This property get's my highest recommendation! We travel a lot a very few live up to this experience. The host was very easy to communicate with and flexible even when our arrival plans changed. The apartment was beautiful and accommodated our every need. The location was perfectly suited to explore the city without being run over by other tourist. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property is in the quieter area of S. Polo and overlooks a canal.

The apartment is outstanding. Two rooms and baths; perfect for the three of us. The location is great... close to the busy areas but feels removed and more quiet once in the apartment. The apartment is on a canal with gondolas and boats passing regularly. The apartment is nicely furnished with fresco painted walls. This was a real find!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Todd and his family are the ideal guests. They left the apartment in impeccable conditions. Thank!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and authentic Venice stay!

We loved every detail of this home. Perfect location easy walk to everything yet out of the hustle bustle. Really get to experience Venice when you stay here. The details are amazing, detail painted walls, beautiful furnishings and every comfort we could want. Grocery store is one block away, water bus 5 min and train 10 min walk or 15-20 min by water bus. Our host Frederica was so welcoming and helpful. She gave us great tips of where to eat and where to go to get the best views and experiences. I will definitely try to stay here again when we return to Venice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic property and location! Would have been nice to be informed of the 2 set of very step stairs. Also one outdoor door “sticks” and is hard to go in and out. Being informed of that would have been helpful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home base for exploring Venice

In a nutshell: super easy check in, manager was there before we arrived to let us in. Location is truly in the best area, 20 minutes walk from everything including St Marks and the the train station (but give yourself ten extra minutes for every trip out because you will get turned around and lost at some point guaranteed… but that’s half the fun). Safe. Lots of great small bars and restaurants nearby but plenty more 15 minutes away. Price is def fair for the location and the condition of the flat. We weren’t there a lot, mostly to shower and sleep but it had everything you could need. Very pleased and we had an amazing time. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this apartment in Venice. It felt so authentic with a mix of old and new world elegance. I would highly recommend taking a private taxi for your arrival or departure since the apartment sits right on a canal and being dropped off by boat, feet away from your place, is a rare treat. The apartment was up 2 flights of stairs that are a bit narrow but we really didn’t have any issues considering we were all 60. The place was clean, well stocked with towels, shampoo and soap/shower gel and coffee pods. The beds were comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. The host, Michele surprised us with a lovely bottle of prosecco, which we enjoyed. Michele was also very responsive and helpful with instructions and information. Our train was delayed by 3 hours, and we arrived quite late at night, but he was there promptly and graciously. The listing says there is a washer available but it is not in the apartment, it’s actually a few blocks away. I would recommend this apartment for adults who want to feel the history and romance of Venice. I would definitely stay here again. We loved arriving by water taxi so much, we booked a water taxi to bring us to the airport for our flight home. It was a bit pricey but the service Michele recommended came right on time and it was very cool being dropped off by boat. It was a wonderful way to end our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The pictures don't lie. Everything was as advertised!

It is always a gamble to depend upon rental platforms when it comes to pictures and descriptions of properties, but in this case we were very happy to see that everything was as described. As we were spending a month in Venice for our 40th anniversary it was important that our lodging was comfortable and met expectations. When booking, Luigi the owner, was prompt in responding to questions and put our minds at ease since we booked 11 months before we came during COVID uncertainty. First, the apartment is beautiful! The antique furnishings, Murano glass pieces, and the hand painted trompe l'oeil plaster walls throughout the apartment set this off as a truly Venetian classic! Second, the air conditioning worked well in both bedrooms which was a concern after reading reviews on other properties that advertised their so called A/C. When we arrived at the end of May we just opened the windows and took advantage of the cross ventilation in each room but as we moved further into June we were very glad to have excellent A/C in both bedrooms. We also used the Venetian shutters depending on where the sun was to help keep things cool. Having a second bedroom and bathroom was useful as our daughter and niece visited for a week. They had their own space and we had ours. The kitchen is well equipped with everything needed to prepare meals. We usually had breakfast and sometimes an afternoon charcuterie board and wine with provisions purchased at the supermarket conveniently located just down the street. We ate dinner out at a number of superb restaurants in San Polo and neighboring Dorsoduro. In terms of transportation we took a water taxi from the airport which was able to stop literally feet away from the front door of the building which was much better than schlepping luggage over stepped bridges and cobblestone streets! During our stay we used the Vaporetto system with the San Toma' stop a short walk away. Michele, the property manager, met us and gave us the tour and throughout our stay was just a text message away when needed. The Wifi was adequate for both of us to do our work, though slow mid-day when all the day trippers hit the city but this was not really an issue since we were generally out and about. The beds were comfortable, water pressure and hot water adequate, and the entire apartment was spotless! All in all this is 5 stars all the way down the line! Bravissimo Luigi and Michele!
Stayed 29 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful, artful, and historic apartment. The property is well maintained, thoughtfully supplied, clean, and exactly as described. It was comfortable, welcoming, and had everything we needed. The location is excellent—close to the major sites while still being peaceful and quiet.Communication with the host was excellent from start to finish. Check-in and check-out were easy and straightforward. We did encounter one small hiccup when we arrived because the cleaning person had gotten sick, so the apartment wasn't ready at our scheduled check-in time. This was clearly beyond the host's control, and they handled the situation quickly and professionally, getting the apartment in perfect condition within an hour of our arrival.Other than that minor delay, everything went smoothly. We truly enjoyed our stay and appreciated the host's responsiveness and care. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a comfortable, charming, and well-located place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2026
Melissa has been the ideal guest: super communication before the arrival and during the stay, she left the apt on flawless condition and was very patient and understanding when we had to delay the check-in by a hour due to unforeseen circumstances (cleaning lady got sick last minute). I hope she will visit us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely a wonderful place. Host is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2026
Great guest! Thanks for staying with us Rance!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne, stilvolle Wohnung. Perfekte, zentrale Lage an einem total ruhigen Platz mit Kanalzugang. Optimal zugeschnitten für 4 Personen – in unserem fall Eltern plus 2 erwachsene Kinder. Sekt zum Empfang und Kaffeekapseln für alle von uns für die 4 Tage. Wir wurden vom Eigentümer persönlich empfangen. Und der konnte uns natürlich einiges zur Geschichte der Wohnung erzählen! Absprachen, Auskünfte... alles sehr kompetent und flexibel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
great, great, great guests!

About the host

Hosted by Luigi

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I'm Italian from Reggio Emilia but live in New York City with my family since 1998.

Why they chose this property

I always dreamed to own a property in Venice, one of my favorite city in the world. My dream finally came true last year when I found this extraordinary apartment in the San Polo neighborhood of Venice. It has everything I was looking for: 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one of the best locations in Venice, a lot of light, charm, comfort, view/access to the canal and more

What makes this property unique

Amazing Views, charm, location location location.

Languages:

English, Italian

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