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'.

Offering guests all the comforts of home (including WiFi, air-conditioning plus a washing machine and dryer), the apartment is tastefully decorated in contemporary fashion throughout and boasts a large open-plan main room (combining a sitting/dining area and kitchen in one and furnished with a pair of sofas, a dining suite seating 4 and a fully fitted kitchen), a double bedroom, a second smaller bedroom with 2 twin beds (which can be made unto a double - simply ask when booking), plus a spacious modern bathroom with bathtub and shower over. A small but popular apartment in a great spot with lovely canal views. Quick and easy access to Piazzale Roma on foot if travelling light (about 6/8 minutes). And for film buffs, very near to where the carnival scene in the 2008 film version of ‘Brideshead Revisited’ was shot. Arrivals after 8pm incur an arrival fee

A wonderfully bright and airy apartment - tried, tested and treasured! - occupying the entire 3rd (and top) floor in a lively neighbourhood on the borders of the Dorsoduro, Santa Croce and San Polo districts. Near the Frari Church and Scuola Grande di San Rocco (2 minutes walk), Campo Santa Margherita (4 minutes walk), and San Tomà with its vaporetto and traghetto gondola ferry on the Grand Canal (6 minutes walk). What makes this property extra special is its ten windows onto three aspects with lovely views over a small canal (Rio San Pantalon) plus its excellent position… Food and wine shopping and a very ‘local’ ambience are to be found close by in Campo Santa Margherita and, when it comes to relaxing and eating out, you’re spoilt for choice with many recommended restaurants and bars within a 5 minute walk - including 'Estro - Vino e Cucina' just down the calle and the canalside 'Adriatico Mar’ at the foot of ‘your’ bridge.