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Charming canal view apart few steps from San Marco Square, quiet hidden corner

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TV, DVD player, stereo
TV, DVD player, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 478 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Venice, Italy
  • Place, St. Mark's Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rialto Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Canal
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Venice (VCE-Marco Polo)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Venice

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Venice, steps from St. Mark's Square and 4 minutes by foot from St. Mark's Basilica. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Teatro La Fenice and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rialto Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • St. Mark's Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Mark's Basilica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rialto Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Doge's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grand Canal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Venice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marchini Time - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Venchi Cioccogelateria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osteria San Marco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ostaria A La Campana - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming canal view apart few steps from San Marco Square, quiet hidden corner

Full canal view apartment in the hearth of Venice, finely furnished, quiet and comfortable.
Encased by canals and a private courtyard (magnificent Corte Zorzi) allowing access to the building, Astarte apart is absolutely quiet as it is sheltered by any possible hustle and bustle of tourists. Anyway the area is not a massive touristic path, it is an hidden corner just behind Saint_Mark’s square.
Typical “battuto veneziano” floors, ceiling beams and Murano glass chandliers, within a magnificent canal view over a secondary canal where just gondolas are allowed to navigate, bring guests in a real and agreeable venetian atmosphere.
Astarte equipment allow guests to prepare any meal for an easy self-catering.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features a stereo, hiking/biking trails nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 840 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
On certain dates of the year, visitors must pay an access fee of EUR 5-10 per person per day to enter Venice. Those with accommodation in Venice are exempt from paying this. Guests must however request an exemption voucher in advance and present it with an identity document on arrival. To check affected dates, fees and request an exemption, visit cda.ve.it/en/.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT027042B4WATWS7HD

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Canal View Apart few Steps Square Quiet Hidden Corner
Charming Canal View Apart few Steps Square Quiet Hidden Corner

Reviews

Charming canal view apart few steps from San Marco Square, quiet hidden corner Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location to everything within Venice was great! We really enjoyed the houses space and the canal views. Our host, Andrew, was awesome and went out of his way to contact us via WhatsApp and help us maneuver from the train station to his VRBO, meeting us at the boat taxi and walking us to the room. Great experience overall!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great! Restaurants, shopping, the square - were all just a few steps away. (Heads up: Venetian mosquitoes are no joke - maybe don’t leave the windows open all night ..lol) We enjoyed the early morning traffic noise in the morning. It was sight to see! We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela K.

I was very disappointed with the property. It was advertised as quiet. At 5:00 every morning we were disturbed by a barrage of delivery boats with diesel engines and loud workers who converged on the boat dock underneath one of the bedrooms. There were water taxis.delivery and garbage boats. additionally there was a construction project on the neighboring roof. Where is there was a gondola stand pictured in the promotional materials there no gondolas except for the loud delivery ones. It was impossible to turn the air conditioning on and it was warm. The mattresses felt like box springs and the pillows were no softer than 25 lb bags of flour. The check-in process was a nightmare.. We asked for the closest water stop to get to the property. Instead we were directed to an obscure square with no instructions as to how to get there. One half hour after the check-in time we were told that our contact was stuck in traffic and that he would be late. About a half hour later we were met by his wife who said that he was sick and could not make it. There was no elevator in this property and we had to carry our luggage up close to two flights upstairs. In essence, the apartment was noisy and run down and the host were unhelpful and rude. Unfortunately this listing was completely misrepresented in the promotional material! My recommendation is that you go elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall - wonderful. Location is GREAT! Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our visit. Andrew is a great host and was there to personally guide us to the location. Views of the canal were beautiful and I was in a really nice location. Air conditioner made the visit very comfortable during a very hot week in Venice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - just steps away from San Marco. Very spacious, great for family. The property manager was very responsive and helpful. Could have been a little cleaner and fresher.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheila D., Loveland, OH

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty under stocked poor communication

First we were told we would need to wait 1.5 hours with our luggage until the host could meet us. I told him we’d be there before 6p. Later I said between 2-3p. He texted that since I said before 6 he made plans and was busy until 4:30p. Check in was listed as 2p so I found this upsetting. The bathroom was filthy. The host made excuses for that saying perhaps the cleaner used it. I sent him pictures of the toilet seat and a soiled doily. There was no dishwashing liquid Or paper towels. There were no filters for a coffee maker that requires them. There was an empty shampoo container in the bathroom and empty dishwashing liquid container in the bathroom. The TV was about 18” wide if that. The floor in the main bedroom was very dusty. The main bedroom also sported a mop and other cleaning implements out in the open.The online pictures are far nicer than the apartment. The hall in the building had a foul odor. It is very close to St Marks. That was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Venice Apartment

This apartment was exactly as listed. The view out the windows was incredible. We loved the activity on the canal, especially watching the gondolas go by. The communication from both the property owner and the manager was excellent. The management company sent a representative to meet our water taxi from the airport. Not only did she guide us to the apartment, she also gave us tons of tips for our stay with notes and directions. We frequented the little cafe next to the courtyard for our morning croissants and cappuccinos. The location one block from San Marco was perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location. Accommodating host.

Great recommendations on food. Everything explained very well. So close to Piazza San Marco. Accommodating by providing a crib. We will try to stay at this place again when we return to venice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Maryann R.

Liked: Cleanliness

venice stay at Property ID 424184

Property was comfortable and easy access to top visitor sites. However more info needed left as to exact location and a map would have been great, even though getting lost was an adventure!. Did not have luck with heat, internet or TV, again instruction would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C., Columbus, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and wonderful host/hostess.

We had a magical time in Venice. The place was spotless and Matilda was so helpful! She met us at the water bus stop to walk us to the apartment. She gave us a list of suggested restaurants and pointed out important locations on the map. All communication was prompt and the apartment was exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

mary e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time. Great location

Lost a lot. It’s Venice 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location imaginable!

We loved the entire experience from communication with Roberto to the sweet gal who met us at the vaparetto stop and walked us (quickly) to the lovely apartment. We spent hours looking out the windows at the gondolas passing in the canal beneath us. And we loved the surrounding neighborhood and it’s shops and restaurants. Then it’s so close to San Marco Square and we were able to hang out there frequently or leave from there to Burano. We want to return to Venice, and will stay here when we do!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Gerardo A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location but some issues with the apartment

WiFi didn't,t work most of the time, TV didn't work and other small issues
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Barrie, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, clean and comfortable.

Very clean and well situated. As advertised. 5 minute walk to St. Mark's square. Comfortable accommodation for 4 (although there were just the 2 of us) - a nice queen size bed in one bedroom and two singles in the other bedroom. Lots of storage space. Nice that it overlooks the gondolier route. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eliza G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic apartment in the middle of everything

Our family of three LOVED our four-day stay at this apartment. The apartment is located right in the middle of the most popular part of venice, which was very convenient. The canal view was magical. The sounds of church bells, lapping water, and singing gondoliers coming in through the windows was really special and added so much atmosphere to our time in the apartment. Our daughter loved the pull-out trundle bed and made the most of her upper and lower sleeping options. We were sad to leave. I highly recommend the apartment to anyone, especially families with children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

This is a great apartment near the piazza . Pros - The booking process, check in / check out and all communication was easy. The beds were comfortable. The place was cool, air conditioner worked great! and the best part - hearing/seeing the gondolas outside the window was a treat! Cons - There was a bit of noise from the canal, but that goes without saying. If you want a view of the canal you should expect some noise. The wifi wasn't the best for us. Roberto tried to have it reset from the ISP but it didn't help. Maybe if we were there longer we would have done some trouble shooting, but we weren't there for the internet. Any social media posts were done elsewhere ;) I would highly recommend this apartment!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol C., Sugar Land, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This was a perfect apartment for our stay. It was central to everything. I highly recommend. The communication was excellent. Matilde picked us up from the water taxi with no waiting. Awesome experience. Thank you Roberto!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha W., Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

If you are planning stay in Venice, this is the place to stay, the apartment very comfortable, it will meet all your expectations, canal view and you will see the gondolas passing by, gondoliers singing, beautiful!, very easy to get in touch with the them, Matilde is a Love, she will pick you up from Rialto stop and will give you all the information you need and Roberto is always in touch with you, the location is THE BEST!, walking distance to EVERYTHING: San Marco plaza, restaurants, all kind of stores, etc., but at the same time quiet to rest, nothing negative to say. RENT THIS APARTMENT
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Rosie T., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Apartment is in a great location. We just had bad communication

Bad communication..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R., Tinton Falls, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Did not disappoint

Too many times you return somewhere and are faced with disappointment. This was not the case with this apartment. Everything was as excellent as in my previous stay and perhaps even better. I traveled with a little higher maintenance companion on this trip but between Roberto and Matilde all questions were answered promptly. Thanks you for having me for a second visit. I think there may be a third in my future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Location

Took a water bus from airport. Roberto had his colleague meet us at Rialto stop to direct us to the apartment. Perfect location being steps to San Marco Square. Easy walk to Rialto. Great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Katja S.

Keep it a secret - perfect location and accommodations.

Please don't tell anyone about this location - it is absolutely perfect for a visit to Venice. It's about a block to the Saint Mark's Plaza, a short walk to the Rialto, and an easy stroll to the Academia. It's off the beaten path and isn't inundated by the tourist crowds. The apartment has all you need to cook your own meals, and the Wifi is sufficient for most needs. Best of all, your feel like a local with your own courtyard entrance and second story windows that directly overlook a canal with moderate gondola traffic. When I return to Venice, this is where I will stay. Matilde, the property manager, was so very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Nice stay in Venice

Lovely apartment, big in size and had everything we needed. Great location. Great personal service by Matilda.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019