Views on Venice was founded in the late 1990’s when the concept of short term apartment rentals was in its infancy and rarely considered an option by most visitors to the city. As a ‘thirty-something’ Venetian excited by the new business and communication opportunities offered by the internet, I decided to link up with a close childhood friend in creating a partnership which, at the time, was a novelty in Venice. The idea we had in mind was to approach the traditional management of my family’s apartments from an entirely different angle, while at the same time resisting the attentions of those wanting to transform my family's palazzo into a prestigious hotel. Our aim was to offer these apartments, as well as those of friends, for rental to an international clientele who’d take pleasure in the comfort, freedom and authenticity of ‘living at home as a Venetian’ rather than merely observing the city from the confines of an anonymous hotel room or suite. The common denominator then, as now, was to offer ‘something extra’ amidst an already extraordinary city - an added dimension which turns a ‘stay’ into an ‘experience’ and a 'dream' into 'reality'.

A remarkable ‘casa’ in dreamy Campo San Trovaso, within a minute’s stroll of the Zattere waterfront in the arty district of Dorsoduro. Picture perfect on the outside and astonishing within, Dimora di San Trovaso has been transformed to ravishing effect. Like an uber-elegant grande dame who dares to don the latest fashions yet remains faithful to the classic threads that simply never go out of style, its striking interior is the brainchild of Studio 2046 of Treviglio, Lombardy and cocoons 4 (+2) guests in considerable comfort. Marrying opulent Fortuny fabrics handcrafted on the nearby Venetian island of Giudecca with bespoke lighting, courageous colours and original parquet flooring, this highly individual home sparkles with spirit and personality in startling (and welcome) contrast to the humdrum and boring! Please note that the operation of air-conditioning and heating are subject to municipality regulation. In general, heating is available from mid-October to mid-April, while air-conditioning is available from mid-April to mid-October. Please contact us for further information. Arrivals after 8pm incur an arrival fee

An inspirational restoration with gorgeous views on a sunny campo in a location highly favoured by Venice residents and the cognoscenti! A short amble to the picturesque Campo San Barnaba, the iconic Church of the Salute, the Accademia Galleries and Bridge, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Palazzo Cini Gallery, plus the Punta Della Dogana Center of Contemporary Art, and close to a variety of fine restaurants and bars including Ristorante Riviera, Enoteca Ai Artisti, Oniga, Locanda Montin, Osteria Al Squero and Cantine del Vino già Schiavi to name but a few. An easy waterside stroll to the well-stocked Conad supermarket at the western end of the Zattere and to 4 vaporetto (water bus) stops – Zattere, Zattere Spirito Santo, Accademia and Salute – for easy travel around the city (note that St. Mark’s Square can be reached by vaporetto from Salute in under 5 minutes on Line 1!) Within easy reach of the Alilaguna boat stop connecting the Zattere to Venice's Marco Polo Airport and close to the traghetto at Calle Lanza / Calle del Traghetto San Gregorio which, during operating hours, ferries passengers by gondola across the Grand Canal to the district of San Marco.