Contessa Apartment in
Venice, Castello
2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathroom, Sleeps
5
Experience timeless Venice from your
apartment in a noble palazzo in the prestigious
Castello district. The location is "centralissimo"
between the Rialto bridge and St Mark's Piazza.
And the apartment is well organized and finely
furnished.
The patrician palazzo was converted into
apartments for family members a generation ago. It
retains its fine architectural elements, the
beautiful green courtyard with its private well
and water gate, the trifora gothic windows
that remind that you are in a real home of
nobility, and the special weathered pink exterior
that makes Venetian buildings deceptively playful
looking.
If you arrive by vaporetto or water taxi,
you'll disembark at the famous Rialto bridge on
the Grand Canal with its signature arch high
enough for the boats to pass underneath. The walks
from the Rialto and to St Mark's Square are both
in the ten minute range -- if you can refrain from
window shopping and exploring.
The apartment occupies the former library of
the palazzo with its glorious gothic windows and
high ceilings that now define the living room. Two sofas provide plenty of seating even if you
are five. Behind the living room is the dining
area with antique sideboards. The sleeping gallery
is just above the dining area and the ceiling over
the table adds a nice feeling of intimacy. This
space is air conditioned.
The sunny kitchen has recently been redecorated
in a pleasing yellow. The designer has ingeniously
worked in a breakfast bar for casual meals, that
first cup of coffee, or for extended preparation
space. There is an open air market near the Rialto
bridge; don't hesitate to bring back fixings for a
gourmet meal, the kitchen is complete.
The bathroom has a full bathtub with shower and
you'll find the washer in the same room.
Two stairways lead up from the living room area
to the bedrooms. The master bedroom is above the
bath, kitchen and entry. It is filled with light
from two half-moon windows. A small half bath
(toilet and sink) is ensuite. There is air
conditioning in this bedroom.
The second bedroom is a gallery over the dining
area. It contains a queen sized bed, a single bed,
a sofa, chest and armoire.
We have inspected this apartment. Our
opinion:
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We instantly felt
at home here; the apartment is welcoming and
comfortable.
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The living room is
glorious with the gothic windows.
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Because one of the
sleeping areas is an open gallery, this is
best for a family group.
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Kitchen and bath
are totally up to date.
Request
this apartments. Phone US 781.275.1055
| Location |
Campo
Santa Maria Formosa |
| Sleeps |
5 |
| Floor,
elevator |
2nd
Floor (1st European), elevator |
| Size |
1000
square feet approx |
| Bedrooms |
2
bedrooms with queen sized beds and a single
day bed in the sleeping gallery
|
| Bathrooms |
1
bathroom with tub and shower, half bath with
toilet and sink. |
| Hair
dryer |
Yes |
| Crib |
No |
| Kitchen |
Full
kitchen with breakfast bar, oven, gas
stovetop, dishwasher. |
| Entertainment |
Satellite
TV, Radio |
| Telephone
& Internet |
Telephone
and high speed internet |
| Security |
Main
building entrance is locked. |
| Laundry |
Washer,
no dryer, iron and ironing board |
| Linens |
Linens
and towels are provided |
| Air conditioning |
Yes.
€10/day charge. |
| Heat |
Central |
| Utility
costs |
Included
except for €10/day charge for air
conditioning. |
| Cleaning |
Included,
1x/week, more frequent cleaning may be
arranged in advance for additional charge |
| Suitability
for families |
Good for
families, but just be aware of open stairs
and antiques. |
| Public
transportation |
Ten minute walk
to the Rialto vaporetto stop. |
| Parking |
You can leave
your car in the large garage in Piazzale
Roma or return it to your rental car company
there. |
|
Prices
|
6-7
nights
|
3
-5 nights as available
|
| 1
- 2 guests |
€1800 |
€1480 |
| 3
- 4 guests |
€2000 |
€1600 |
| 5th
person supplement |
€85
USD |
€85
USD |
| Security
deposit |
€300
USD |
| Currency
converter |
Availability |
| Request
your reservation. Telephone in
the US 781.275.1055 |
|
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