Cà Fenice, romantic suite with canal view.

We enjoyed a week in this nice apartment. Its central location was perfect for easy walking to every neighborhood. We loved watching and listening to the gondolas passing by just outside the windows (gondoliers are so close they can use their foot to push off the apartment's exterior wall, and you can watch them check their appearance in the windows' reflection). This is a really special experience and, in a way, as interesting as a gondola ride itself (the reflective glass prevents outsiders from looking in until dark). In the evening, after a long day of walking, we'd turn off our lights, open the drapes, and enjoy the view and music with our glass of wine. Be aware, however, that there is a dock very nearby and noisy activity begins early in the morning due to garbage collection, deliveries, and taxi transport--so ear plugs are a good idea in the bedroom on the canal side (with the king bed). The apartment has two nice bedrooms with good beds and storage, a nice small kitchen with dishwasher and large refrigerator, and two modern bathrooms with showers. The apartment was spotlessly clean, and the manager, Sylvia, was extremely kind, responsive, and helpful. We highly recommend this apartment. (Our only suggestion would be a more comfortable sofa.) Overall, it was a lovely, clean, and modern apartment in a fabulous location.

This is an interesting ground-floor two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment right on a canal. It was fun to see the light traffic on the canal, and we opened the windows and interacted with many of them as they floated by. The water taxi from the train station to the unit was seamless, and the unit was a few steps from the drop-off point. There was plenty of shopping, restaurants, and sightseeing within walking distance. We enjoyed our stay.

First thing - Silvia was a great manager, helping with transport and any questions we had. The location was good, the kitchen was well stocked, the window on the canal better than a tv for entertainment. Just a note for long-term renters (we were there for 3 weeks). You have to request (and pay for) clean sheets and towels each week. This was a bit of a surprise for us as this service has usually been provided at other vrbo rentals. FYI, as stated there is not a washer/dryer in this apartment, but there is a nice laundromat Effe Erre about a 15 minute walk (near Palazzo Grimani). Lots of carry bags in the apartment. We loved going to the opera house, then dinner in the square then a few steps home. Also enjoyed the giardini biennale with the glass house for coffee. A short stroll in any direction will get you away from the crowds. Splurge for the water taxi to and from the airport….it was worth it! Thanks for a wonderful stay in Venice

Perfect location. Watching the gondolas pass by was mesmerizing.