The Red House Company is a family business started in order to maximize a property investment in Venice. My wife and I have understood the potential of quality self catering rentals along the way of the positioning of our first apartment: “The Red House”. We decided that this could be our future full time occupation in the December 2009 and we are now managing successfully a number of properties in the historic centre of Venice.

A large and recently renovated loft in a quiet area of the Castello district. This apartment is located on the ground floor and is one grand open space divided by wooden panel walls that give it movement and create different spaces and areas: a large living area with colorful sofas and armchairs, a dining table for 10 people, 1 double bedroom, 2 bathrooms (one of which is ensuite to the bedroom), and a fully equipped kitchen completely finished in gold-leaf. The house brings together traditional elements, like the exposed wooden beams, with classic and modern furnishings, creating a colorful, cheerful, and warm environment. The apartment is located on a side street, isolating it from the busier ones while also being only a 10-minute walk from Piazza San Marco. In the nearby Calle Santa Maria Formosa, you can find many artisan shops and restaurants. There are also 2 supermarkets not too far away. The closest waterbus stop is Ospedale for easy and quick connections to all main attractions, as well as for the Alilaguna boat service for the Marco Polo Airport.

Venice has six districts, known as “sestieri.” Castello is the most populated and most popular district of the city of Venice. Among the most fascinating areas there is Via Garibaldi, with its many shops, bars, and restaurants that open onto the street. From here, you can experience the daily life of the many residents who meet up here to chat and shop. Nearby is the monumental Venetian Arsenal, where the boats and ships of the Republic of Venice were built. Today, it is a magnificent space in which the Venice Biennale hosts some of its art and architecture exhibitions. Walking toward Sant’Elena, you cross the Giardini della Biennale, the other Biennale exhibition center. The Giardini open onto the largest green area of the city: the Park of Sant’Elena. Making your way toward San Marco, you step onto Riva degli Schiavoni, which leads you to Ponte della Paglia. From here, you can see the splendid Bridge of Sighs and can quickly reach Piazza San Marco, which is just around the corner.