Introducing Dimora Italia – a new arrival on the international luxury hospitality scene offering approx. 40 exclusive and prestigious short-rental properties in Italy. The result of the evolution of Views on Venice, Dimora Italia was born of the desire to expand into destinations beyond Venice that are regularly requested by VOV clients. Founded by Filippo Gaggia– an enterprising Venetian with deep roots in the city – and backed by over 20 years’ experience in luxury rentals coupled with the exceptional service offered by his friendly, dedicated team, his wish that his clients feel the true spirit of Il Bel Paese ignited the initial spark and fuelled his ambition to establish ‘Dimora Italia’. Embracing top-tier properties in Venice and Florence – many designed by Dimora Italia in collaboration with design partners ArchFlorence – further city bases, including Rome and Milan, are planned for the future. “We believe that the most rewarding travel experiences are those where you feel the true spirit of a place, where you feel fully immersed in your destination of choice. We look forward to welcoming you to our ravishing properties and introducing you to Italy as seen through our eyes"

Renewed in 2023! Occupying a pole position on the Grand Canal within the 19th century Casa Mainella aka Palazzina Marioni * - an exquisite waterside palace designed by architect Lodovico Cadorin, restorer and redecorator of rooms within Venice’s illustrious Caffè Florian in St. Mark’s Square - offering Venice text-book views and unadulterated elegance right in the heart of our beloved Dorsoduro. Subject of a recently unveiled head-to-toe restoration and exhibiting the indelible stamp of superb craftsmanship, imaginative design and not to mention major investment throughout, this air-conditioned apartment offers gracious Venetian living for up to eight lucky guests in a fabulously memorable and sophisticated setting. On the second floor and running the entire depth of the Palazzo, the cool, sleek and oh-so-chic accommodation is dashingly decked out in biscuity champagne colours picked out in deep pomegranate pinks with all the mod-cons you could wish for dotted around or cleverly disguised within its custom-built fittings. 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

A short stroll to the stunning Zattere waterfront with its fabulous panorama across the wide Giudecca Canal, and to the Squero San Trovaso - founded in the 17th century and the oldest of only a tiny handful of working gondola boatyards still left in Venice today, where skilled local artisans continue to craft, maintain and repair gondolas by hand using century old methods. Moments to an excellent variety of interesting small shops, bars and restaurants including Enoteca Ai Artisti, Taverna and Ristorante San Trovaso, La Bitta and Locanda Montin… and not forgetting Cantinone Gia Schiavi-Al Bottegon for super cicheti and Bar alla Toletta with its array of tramezzini. Also within a short walk of the much-photographed fruit and vegetable boat moored at San Barnaba and a well-stocked Punto supermarket in Campo Santa Margherita. Conveniently close to two vaporetto (water bus) stops for easy travel around the city - one at Accademia and the other at Ca’ Rezzonico (next to the Ca’ Rezzonico Museum of 18th Century Art).