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Lovely little flat in the very heart of Venice.

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a patterned bedspread, a wall-mounted lamp, and a small decorative item.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a small table, a bookshelf, and a patterned rug.
A stone bridge with multiple arches over a body of water, surrounded by buildings.
A living room with a floral-patterned sofa, a patterned rug, a bookshelf, and a radiator.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Grand Canal
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Venezia
  • Place, Grand Canal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rialto Bridge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mark's Square
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Lovely little flat in the very heart of Venice.

Lovely little flat with view on the channel in the very heart of Venice, 2 minutes walk from Rialto bridge and 10 minutes walk from S. Marco.
Completely refurbished, private entrance, kitchen, bathroom with shower,4 beds, air conditioned, television, radio, CD player, washing machine, bed linen and towels included.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT027042C2N6YZHZMF
Property # 6078459
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Venice

Venice City Center, a neighbourhood in Venice, is home to this apartment. Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Basilica are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lido of Venice Beaches and Marina di Venezia. San Teodoro and Venetian Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Venezia

What's nearby

  • Grand Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rialto Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Mark's Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Mark's Basilica - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Doge's Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bacaro Jazz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Devil's Forest Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bacarando In Corte dell'Orso - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osteria da Luca - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely little flat in the very heart of Venice. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Lovely little flat in the very heart of Venice.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely little flat in the very heart of Venice. located?

Located in Venice City Center, this apartment building is steps away from Marco Polo's Home, Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal. St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica are also within 10 minutes. Venice Santa Lucia Station is 23 minutes by foot and Venice (XVQ-Santa Lucia Rail Station) is 23 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dawn M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The apartment needed to be swept good, there is no place to store your clothes. There is no view from the windows.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2026
If you had any issues with the cleaning, you should have said something right away—as soon as you arrived—and I would have sent the housekeeper that very day! You shouldn't wait until after you've left to mention it. My apartment has a very convenient wardrobe, and no one else has ever had a problem with it... As for the view... the view of the canal, with the gondolas passing by, is something guests really appreciate!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lucinda I.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Very central location with easy access via public transportation. Restaurants, stores, and the major sights are within a few steps from the door. The place was old but fitted with everything needed to stay a few days.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

Great location

A roomy comfortable apartment steps from the busy tourist area, but remarkably quiet.
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maxim S.

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

Ideal location to fully enjoy Venice

Very nice apartment with everything you need. Warm welcome with excellent recommendations of restaurants and places to visit. Thank you for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

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

Would recommend

Great place right next to the Rialto. Stay went very smoothly.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place in a wonderful area in Venice. I loved sitting on the windowsill and watching the gondolas go by. We miss it already. The host and local assistant were helpful and communicative. Thanks so much for an unforgettable time in a fantasy location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
They had issues with door keys, they put us up at local hotel for the night. Which was a big inconvenience. Otherwise the location was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

The owners were exceptional. We got in much later then expected and they came without fuss.

The property was nice. The Gondolas going by outside the window were so amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
It has benn so nice to have Stacy and Rebekah in my apartment, I hope to have the opportunity to meet then again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia R.

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

Location the best

It was the perfect place to experience Venice if this is your first time there. In the mornings, we just opened our windows, and we enjoyed seeing the boats passing by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2022
I am glad you enjoyed your stay in Venice, I hope to have you as my guests in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cristiana P.

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

Great central place with all thatnis needed

The place is very central, close to everything and it is well equipped. Paola / Barbara are friendly and full of great advice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne P.

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

Charming

A charming flat close to a canal
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Got a little lost on the way there - a Google maps link instead of a hand drawn map would be helpful for future guests but my contact person was wonderful and understanding and the place is so charming! A great central location with easy access to all the main touristy sights and close to grocery, pharmacy and Vaporretto stops. You can literally open the window and watch gondolas go by! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is excellent, easy to get to without bridges. All the facilities are on hand inside. Getting in was simple with Tommy meeting us outside. The only minor quibble was that the beds were not made up, but that maybe down to communication problems beforehand.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I absolutely loved staying here for 27 days! I loved it so much that I’ve reserved Eight it again for next year. The location is perfect. The unit itself is perfect. I enjoyed watching the gondolas. Everything is super close and great! This was a dream apartment for me. The host is awful. Wonderful – response very quickly to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ana Isabel C.

The apartment is in a per...

The apartment is in a perfect location, just 2 minutes walk from the Rialto vaporetto stop, which is very useful if you come with luggage from Piazzale Roma. Well equiped, basic things to cook (oil, flour, sugar, coffee..) music, TV, air conditioning, (great as Venize can be very hot),and very clean. The view is beautiful as overlooks a canal.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cyndi B.

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

Totally lost

We got totally lost finding the flat. The pin drop directions were not easy. Even the locals did not know where we were going. Barbara was amazing and asked every tourist if they were us until she found us and checked us in.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dave R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed my stay here. The apartment is very well located, just a minute or two's walk to the Rialto Bridge and about a five minute walk to Piazza San Marco.Shopping is also nearby, with a Coop supermarket a few minutes walk away, as well as a Despar supermarket located a few minutes away on the Grand Canal.The large room has a fairly good kitchen and the living room, including a sofa bed, a small television set, a small stereo system with some CDs, plus a heating/air conditioning unit. A friend of mine stayed with me for a few days and she said that the sofa bed was comfortable to sleep on.Another good thing about the apartment, which is on the first floor (Europe)/second floor (US), are the two windows directly overlooking a small canal, with great views over the gondolas that pass by regularly (as well as motorboats).The smaller room is the bedroom, which has a space heater that can be turned on and placed near the bed. There were enough blankets to keep me warm on chilly nights.There are a few caveats that I should mention. One is that the walls must be thin, as I could clearly hear the people in the apartment next door in the bedroom (first an Italian family with kids, followed by a group of French speaking people.)Another is that there is no microwave oven in kitchen.Finally, the shower is a bit tight, and the wooden beams in it were just a couple of inches above the top of my head (I am 5'11"), so people who are big or tall should take note.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

Great location, clean and efficient apartment

The location is exceptional, right by the Rialto Bridge and market. The building is on a small canal, you can see the gondolas from the windows. The apartment is small but has everything you need: well equipped kitchen, with stove, fridge and a washer for laundry. Bathroom was clean, with a shower. I wish we could use the air conditioning unit, but it did not have the drain line attached. There were trundle mattresses available, that could accommodate extra sleeping. We did not need them, but it was interesting to notice. Barbara, the lady that showed us to the apartment, was very friendly and shared a lot of tips on grocery stores, restaurants and places were locals go. We appreciated all that. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your kind review! I am very happy that you had a good time in my little house in Venezia! I hope to have you again as my guests in the future! I'm sorry you didn't use the air conditioning! You could ask Barbara and she would tell you that the air conditioner has no drain outlet, the water is collected in an internal tank.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Perfect location!

This adorable little flat is in a perfect location for walking to all major attractions and water taxi. Lovely canal view for our morning coffee. I’ll preface by saying it was our first trip to Italy (Europe for one of us). The shower is small..we’re 5’8 and had trouble moving without bumping into something. We also didn’t understand the bed situation but finally figured out it was a twin bed with a slide out twin underneath. Both beds were like this. We laughed and chalked it up to experience. Honestly the location and helpfulness of the host and the charm made up for anything different for us. We’d stay again to get the location! A tip from our guide was the gelato spot around the corner and it did not disappoint!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sharlene P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not worth the price for the view

The view was not worth the extra cost (you can't actually sit and look at it, you have to go right up to the window and look directly down just to see a sliver of the canal) For what we paid, we could have stayed somewhere with a bed that doesn't feel so close to the floor. (BOTH are two single mattress with one near the floor). You have to put on your own bedding including a cover on the (blood stained) duvet. The shower was hot for 3 minutes and then the tank needs to reheat again for a long time. We liked the location, the well equipped kitchen, and some of the nice decorative touches. We weren't overall comfortable and the higher price was not worth the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Mixed

Listing is unclear. The hallway has a small, hard single bed and the sitting/kitchen room has a single bed under the sofa. Neither were made up on our arrival and we had to find pillows and sheets, duvets, duvet covers etc. The hallway bedroom has no air con., there is no soap provided in the bathroom, there are no bath towels (just old, hard hand towels) and there is only one small bin. Worst of all the host does not communicate. On arrival, we could not reach her or her manager and had to wait around for his arrival. The host also did not reply to any subsequent messages from her guests during the stay. Otherwise, it’s a great little flat over a canal in a top location by the Rialto bridge.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Everything went wrong!

Many bad things happened that made me realize that if something goes wrong there is no one to help you. Twice the power went out for a couple hours. Those were nerve wracking. By a miracle, I found the fuses, different for each outtage. Then the key broke in the door and, luckily I had tweezers and one of us was inside. Otherwise, we would have been stuck outside without anything but our purses. No one to respond. And, when we lost power, there was no WIFI to communicate our problem. I also cut my hand badly opening a trundle bed. Luckily, I had bandages. Caveat Emptor. Stay at your own risk. Also, there was hardly any toilet paper, no garbage bags, and no oil, but 3 types of vinegar. There was salt, pepper, sugar, rice, a little pasta, vinegar, but that was pretty much it. I left a bunch of stuff. Hopefully, they left it for the next people. REMEMBER: Put a light on, the tv, boil water and use the toaster and the power WILL go out.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Theresa C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Loved the view

Suite is wonderfully close to Rialto Bridge. View from the windows down to the canal was a highlight of the suite. The down side was it was not too clean: shower curtain was very dirty, suite was quite dusty and dank (granted it is on a canal so dampness likely quite natural), cutlery in & dishes needed to be prewashed. There was an air conditioner but with the windows closed we coughed and were very affected by something in the suite so we changed tactics and kept the windows open and our coughing went away but this allowed the mosquitoes to have free reign....we chose the few bites over the coughing. The suite could be better decorated and easier to clean with not too much extra work; it had unnecessary stuff in it making it overly cluttered. We were given one roll of toilet paper for four days for two people. When we asked about this we were told most people purchase their own or we could use a key to get into a storage area to get some if we really wanted. We had three people help us with this as there were several possible cupboards but the one that key turned did not open. In ten years of using VRBO accommodation we have never had to purchase our own toilet paper for short term stays. On the third floor so not for folks with mobility challenges. Cassette/CD player with some CD's and we enjoyed playing some of the Italian music while sitting in the windows looking over the canal sipping our wine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
I'm sorry you had problems!That they were said immediately when you are there, surely I would have sent someone to solve them ...! Toilet paper (and various detergents etc.) are in the cabinet entering the shelf 10 cm from the floor... The air conditioning and heat pump has been changed recently, it works wonders ...! I'm glad you enjoyed the music watching the swellings pass under the windows!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! This was our 2nd time renting the apartment, each time for a month! It's in a great location in the center of Venice, equally accessible to both sides of the Grand Canal. Yes, you need to deal with the crowds around the Rialto Bridge, but we found it actually fun to thread our way through them. After a few minutes you can escape the tourist-heavy Rialto area and go over to, for example, Campo San Polo (to the west) or Campo Santa Maria Formosa (to the east) and enjoy lively and fun Venice without the crowds. The apartment isn't luxurious but is cozy and comfortable. The kitchen, though small, worked fine for us and there are convenient food markets nearby, especially Coop and Despar right by the Rialto Bridge. We used the washer multiple times to wash clothes and it worked just fine. The property owner (Paola) is helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable about the city; and the Venice Neighbours staff do a good job giving you the necessary orientation and helpful tips when you arrive. You'll find many cafes for morning coffee and pastry, happy hour destinations (bacari), restaurants and gelato shops very close to the apartment. All around a great place!
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petitpas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appartement très bien situé, nous avons decouvert toutes les ruelles et places à pieds, à 2 minutes du pont Rialto et 10 minutes de la place St Marco. Ideal pour visiter.Acceuil sympathique et riche en renseignement s
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

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