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A Cozy Garden Refuge In Handy, Residential Venice

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
TV, DVD player
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

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

A Cozy Garden Refuge In Handy, Residential Venice

Please note: our calendar is always up to date! Feel free to take a look to see if the dates you're traveling are available: HomeAway 3501297. You may book instantly, or contact me with specific questions.
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This distinctive ground-floor apartment is situated in the vibrant district of Cannaregio, near the magnificent Madonna dell’Orto church (and its handy vaporetto stop, offering a 25-min Alilaguna boat ride direct from the airport on the Arancio line).

Handy, yet well-off the battered main tourist track, one can live amongst the locals as a local. Grab a caffè in a bustling pasticceria, shop in the open markets, or dine in one of the many colorful seafood restaurants lining the nearby Misericordia canal; check e-mail before heading out to explore the city over tea in your private garden.

The iconic, eponymous church of Madonna dell’Orto with its world famous collection of Tintoretto works is literally around the corner, as is the artist’s home where he lived for most of his life.

This is a ground-floor apartment that is *never* affected by high-water (and there's much less of that since the Mose gates have been in operation). Draw screens down over open windows and mosquitoes will never be a problem.

This is the quintessential Venetian neighborhood, 'ben servito,' which means you can find anything from supermarkets, fresh markets, and shops for vino “al sfuso” and finer fare, to butchers to pasticcerie, from clothing and shoe to hardware stores, to bars and bàcari to notions and pharmacies. This area of the Cannaregio sestiere also boasts some of the best and most reasonably options for dining in Venice, with a host of cafes and eateries in the city. Of course, we'll pass you our insider’s neighborhood online map!

This cozy, airy apartment is handy to the Orto vaporetto stop serving Lines 4 and 5, and also to San Marcuola and the Grand Canal. Saunter to the San Sofia traghetto to be ferried to the Rialto Markets and all of San Polo, or hop the Ca d'Oro vaporetto instead.

For the actively inclined, just down the fondamenta Gasparini is the starting point for RowVenice.org Venetian rowing lessons.

Property manager

Judith

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only in the garden.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 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 and request an exemption, visit cda.comune.venezia.it.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Please confirm with owner first.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

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 USD 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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Venice, Veneto

What's nearby

  • Venetian Ghetto - 8 min walk
  • Rialto Bridge - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Venice Santa Lucia Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelato di Natura - Campiello de l'Anconeta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Birreria Zanon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Orto dei Mori - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sullaluna - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paradiso Perduto - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Cozy Garden Refuge In Handy, Residential Venice pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Cozy Garden Refuge In Handy, Residential Venice?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cozy Garden Refuge In Handy, Residential Venice?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Cozy Garden Refuge In Handy, Residential Venice located?

Located in Cannaregio, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Madonna dell'Orto, Piazzale Roma, and St. Mark's Square. Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal are also within 1 mi (2 km). Venice Santa Lucia Station is 17 minutes by foot and Venice (XVQ-Santa Lucia Rail Station) is 17 minutes.

A Cozy Garden Refuge In Handy, Residential Venice Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful apartment close to centre
Absolutely beautiful apartment, could not fault it. Gorgeous little private garden. About 15 minutes to the central high street and 30 minutes to the basilica so ideal for popping out to sightsee and coming home for breaks in the day. Hope to be returning to this property one day as it was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem of a place
Charming place in a convenient but quiet location. Has everything you could need. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Maria & Peter C., Melbourne, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness
A garden retreat
The appartamento is is in a quiet area, metres from the vaporetto stop Delll’ora. Eateries and supermarkets are 5 minutes away, so location is excellent. The garden is the perfect spot for a glass of wine at the end of the day - as long as you have insect repellent.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L., Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment
This was a great place to stay. It's a short 8 minute walk to the heart of Venice but it's an interesting trek over several canals and laneways. The kitchen is modest for those who want to cook but otherwise the apartment is well appointed and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria G., Allamuchy Twp., New Jersey, USA

Great to have an outdoor space
On our month long stay in Venice we chose a sweet apartment in Cannaregio, a new part of the city for us. Loved this quiet neighborhood. Within several blocks are loads of cafe's, restaurants and all the shopping you will need and water taxi stops. The apartment had not been used for some time and Nan responded to all our needs promptly.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conrad L., Brooklyn

Cannaregio
Wonderfully quiet neighborhood, very attentive host, nice garden.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antonia K.

Convenient and beautiful location
The property is wonderfully situated, near the vaporetto and also within walking distance of great restaurants and bars. The best part of Venice that I would like to be kept a secret!

6/10 Okay

Linda W., San Jose, CA

Great Neighbourhood
This was a charming place but you need to take insect spray and mosquito repellent. Each night we were woken by mosquitos buzzing us. A week after leaving I still have welt marks on my face from bites. Would consider staying there again but would arrive armed with bug spray.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda, Texas, USA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood was nice and quiet, yet not far from lovely restaurants as well as the city's main attractions. The small kitchen had everything we needed, and this is odd but I really loved doing our laundry! Pinning our clothes up on the line the Venetian way, with the birdsong and the sun and the private garden, is a memory I will always smile at. The bed was comfortable as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

Lovely place to stay.
This is the perfect place to stay if you want a bit of quiet and space see the sky. It is just perfect for two people. The small garden is a peacful haven. Inside the rooms are airey and nicely decorated in the Venician style. I would recommend this appartment to anyone who wants to see Venice away from the crowds (that is not to say it is too far out from the sights).

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

A lovely and peaceful retreat
It was lovely to stay in a real and yet peaceful location in Venice. Live like a local! Very comfortable thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pete D.

The Garden House
If you want glass and marble stay in a five star hotel. If you want a proper Venetian experience stay here in a five star Venetian apartment! A quiet corner of Venice, away from the crowds, but only a 30 second walk from the Madonna dell'Orto water bus stop. The apartment is warm and comfortable with pretty much everything you could want for. Even though it's on the ground floor it didn't flood, even during the highest tide (1.56m) for decades - we know - we were there! Even though it's in Cannaregio nowhere is very far away in Venice once you've got the hang of the place. Judith was great to deal with and Nan was always on hand if we had any questions. If you don't feel like cooking there are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants nearby. Check out 'Row Venice'. Their Gondolas are just around the corner. My wife booked a lesson for me and, while I was apprehensive at first, it was a great experience and the instructors were marvellous. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jim L., Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico

A Week In Rome
Overall, we rated this property as excellent. The only negative is that it required taxis to the historical center of Rome most every day we were there. This really ran up the cost of staying at this property. On the positive side the property was perfect for a party of four. The apartment was well stocked and ready for our visit. It was clean, quiet and roomy. In our opinion it might have worked better for us to pay a bit more and stay closer to the city center. The savings in the cab fares incurred would have offset this additional expense. Our four star rating is for a high four star experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret & Martin B.

A comfortable and convenient place to stay
Comfortable and spacious accommodation with all home comforts in a quiet and good location, near to the vaporetto and convenient for shops and restaurants. It was all very relaxing after enjoying days out around Venice. The garden was good too but unfortunately it was the time of year when there were a lot of insects about which seemed intent on biting despite citronella candles and repellent! I hope we can return again at another time of year to fully enjoy the garden as well as this lovely apartment.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alice G.

Wonderful apartment.
One of the best we’ve stayed in. Great garden. A real neighborhood Away from the crowds. Comfortable bed. Complete with everything we needed and Manager very helpful. Quiet location with excellent restaurants and only a very short walk to vaporetto stop. Will return if we get back to Venice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S., Worcester MA

Great place to stay if you want to be away from crowds and around locals
Nice apartment close to Vapratto
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Ana O.

Loved staying in the Cannaregio area!
We had a great four nights in this flat. We were flying in from Washington state and were greatly delayed so being able to get off the airport water bus, walk a few steps without climbing stairs, and be in the apartment was heaven. We felt we were in a "remote" corner of Venice which worked beautifully for us as it was still easy to get around. The apartment was perfectly functional. The only con was it is darker and not as comfortable as I like and the garden didn't draw me out. But, overall, it was perfectly fine and Judith and Nan were lovely to work with. I would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jan T.

A wonderful quirky hideaway in a quiet area, only 30mins walk from St Marks square
We loved staying here and Nan was really helpful. Very spacious and comfortable with good Wifi. Everything needed was there as it is a home, not just basic accommodation. Had hoped to sit in the garden for breakfast but the sun didn’t reach there until after we had gone off for the day. It is a bit dark in the apartment but that will keep it cool later in the year. We opened the kitchen windows and door to let light flood in. A great find and a privilege to borrow someone’s home for a few days. Very convenient for the water bus from the airport. The instructions we were given were very helpful. Even a kettle for those who like tea rather than coffee. I would have preferred some mugs rather than an eclectic mix of cups (some of which are tatty and need to be ditched!) but that’s just a matter of taste. A brilliant place to spend 4 nights in Venice with cafes around the corner!

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Good space, garden, and Venice on your doorstep
Hospitable preparation and greeting, including clear directions and tips. Great location for accessing and escaping Venice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H., Bailey, CO / Boquete, Panama

Great place to stay, away from the crowds but close enough.
Great comfortable place to come home to after a day of exploring Venice. Quite far enough away from the crowds but close enough to some very good restaurants and just a couple of blocks to a water bus stop to get to any place in Venice. Very comfortable place loved the chase lounge chairs. We were late getting there as the train from Rome was delayed but Stefano stayed and checked us in. Nan met us for coffee and when we told her the coffee pot was not there, replaced it right away. Place had everything we needed would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

4/10 Poor

Sandy S.

Very uncomfortable and ill-equipped apartment
After 11 years of using VRBO for our vacations, this is the first apartment that had no coffee pot, broken down Furniture in the living room and kitchen and a lack of supplies. There was one quarter roll of toilet tissue and no Kleenex available so we were forced to go out and find a store to fulfill our needs. The two couches in the living room, while beautiful antiques, were so uncomfortable that we were forced to use five or six pillows behind our backs so that we could sit and read. The depth was entirely too big. the little side chairs that were part of the kitchen and living room we're so dilapidated that we were afraid to sit on them.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Greyson P.

Peaceful, convenient apartment
We loved staying in the apartment. The area was very quiet but convenient to the vaporetto and many good restaurants. We could easily walk to the more touristed areas but escape to our little refuge. The apartment itself was clean and very comfortable. When we ran into a problem with the hot water heater, Nan worked hard to resolve it as quickly as possible. The little garden was an extra treat. We definitely will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Clifton L.

Incredible Venice
This is truly an amazing place. Quiet location makes it great for recharging after wandering the city. Incredibly convenient to transportation if you don't feel like walking. Quick ride to and from the airport. Cozy accommodations that allow for you to cook for yourself instead of going out every night if you desire. I know I will be recommending this to my friends and family should they desire to visit Venice. Absolutely top notch!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Comfortable apartment in a natural setting.
Our stay in to be by my Cannaregio fit our expectations in every way. The apartment, located on a pleasant side Street close to a Vaporetto stop, but also within an easy 15 minute walk to the waterways and Village center, was perfect, providing a nice buffer from the excessive force crowds that gather in other parts of the city. The apartment itself was very clean and well outfitted. I The weather was brisk so we did not take advantage of the little patio off the kitchen but I'm warmer days that would have been an added treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jill Q.

Great apartment in quiet, lovely neighborhood
We loved our stay in the apartment! It is a quiet and beautiful spot to come 'home' to after running around the busier areas in Venice, yet close enough to the action when we found our second wind. The apartment doesn't get much natural light, but we didn't spend much time inside anyway. Only con was the shower - the shower curtain had mildew on it, and for some reason a rusty wire hanger was looped through the shower curtain rings, I guess to be used as a handle? Not sure why.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017