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

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A living room with a red sofa, a white coffee table, and a chandelier. There are windows with curtains, a radiator, and framed pictures on the wall.
A window with a view of a narrow canal, gondola, and buildings.
Living area
A courtyard with a large stone planter, a wooden door, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a bed, a chandelier, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a chair.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4840 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Venice, Italy
  • Place, St. Mark's Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Canal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mark's Basilica
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

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 Grand Canal. .This apartment is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St. Mark's Basilica and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Rialto Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • St. Mark's Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grand Canal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Mark's Basilica - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rialto Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Doge's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Venice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starhotels Splendid Venice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Venchi Cioccogelateria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osteria San Marco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Poke A Pua - ‬3 min walk

About this property

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 transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • 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

Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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/.

Rules

Standard check-in time is 2-7 PM, standard check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-in requires a fee of €30 if 7-10:30 PM, €60 if after 10:30 PM

Tourist tax: imposed by Venetian administration, it is €4 per person per night to be paid cash upon arrival.

Guests must take care of their garbage (in Venice it is strictly regulated). Rules on how to dispose it will be supplied upon arrival.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 109 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ami N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, lovely view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment is in an amazing location close the everything. Getting lost in the Venice laneways was a joy as you could always find your way back. Anthony was helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a group of 4 and we loved staying at this apartment; gorgeous view of the canal, quiet and clean, and right next to Piazza San Marco. Andrew was wonderful - very responsive/great communication, he had great food recommendations, and he was so helpful leading up to, and throughout our whole stay. I would absolutely recommend this booking to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were personally greeted at the vaporetto by the owner Andrew who kindly escorted us to the apartment! What a lovely touch! The apartment was in an amazing location and we completely enjoyed our stay even though the weather didn’t cooperate! Cannot recommend this place highly enough. If it’s available book it! You don’t be disappointed! Thank you again Andrew!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host met us at the taxi boat and walked us to the apartment. Andrea then took my suitcase up to the apt as I’m handicapped. It is literally two minute walk to San Marcus square and I had no problem walking. Ate at two excellent restaurants nearby. Everything was clean and we loved our 3-day retreat!!! I would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mandy Lynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall - wonderful. Location is GREAT! Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Claude F.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Poor experience. Faulty outlet for washer was only fixed 38 hours after check-in. Kettle was corroded and a coffeemaker marketed as a "rare find" was inoperable and full of mold. Both remained inoperable as did most lamps. When reported within 24 hours, management was dismissive and sarcastic, making us feel unsafe. They later falsely claimed to Vrbo they were "unaware" of these issues despite acknowledging them to us in writing. Furthermore, loud internal building renovations directly across the canal caused constant construction and boat noise from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. This was never disclosed prior to arrival, making daytime resting impossible. Do not recommend as there was very little attention to detail regarding amenities, and due to the constant noise, and unprofessional management.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jo K.

AWESOME! Loved this apartment

This is one of the best apartments we've ever stayed in. The location is incredible, just a two minute walk from busy St Mark's Square but is so quiet and peaceful. The beds were great, the apartment spacious and you can watch some of the gondola rides (and be serenaded) from the living room window. There were two adults and two kids staying here and we had the best time. Andrea was great to deal with and responded quickly to my many questions. I highly recommend this apartment and would stay here again if we go back to Venice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michele I.

Perfect location and size!

This apartment is private and quiet and the perfect location for a few nights in Venice. We were a family of 4 and stayed 2 nights. Roberto was our contact and very easy to get in touch with and accessible. Matilde met us at the water taxi stop, walked us to the apartment and showed us all we needed. She even recommended two amazing restaurants for dinner. She also came at check out and directed us to the stop to get to the train station. The apartment was clean and comfortable. There was an issue with the AC but the owner compensated us for the two nights. Just double check if AC is a must for you. Overall, a great two nights in Venice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Pamela K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sheila D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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
Archival

8/10 Good

Satoko M.

Good location, but some things to keep in mind

We loved the location and the view from the apartment. I decided to write some things that I think it will be helpful for future guests. Hopefully the host won't be too defensive. The contact person kept changing up to the last minute which made me a bit nervous, but Matilde, the person who met us at the water bus station was great. When we left, she had to check us out earlier than she planned because another guest locked themselves out and she had to go help them. However, she hurried back to help us to the water bus station. When you look this place up, it will probably show up in US dollar or whatever the currency you set as. But when it comes to payment, it will be in Euro. So depending on the conversion rate at that time, it can make a difference. Also, if you use Paypal to pay, you are responsible to pay for processing fee, not the host. And the tourist tax amount I was quoted kept changing. I was told that my 7 yr old child will be charged since she is older than 6yr old. But I found out that the anyone under 10yr old is exempted and should not be charged at all. So I had to email the host to clarify it. It is a small amount, but inconsistency made me feel a bit uncomfortable. The place smelled like cigarette first time I walked in. Maybe some guests didn't follow the rule, but we got used to it after a while. The floor felt sandy, so I had to vacuum right after I checked in. There is basically no condiments to cook with. I finally found salt, but that was it. So if you plan on cooking there, but don' t want to bother going to the market and bringing back big bottles, bring a small amount of whatever you think you need, i.e. Oil, pepper, coffee. The washing machine smelled mildewy which didn't improve after using it a couple of times. My clothes smelled ok though. Oh, the Italian washing machine seems to take a long time, so give yourself more than 2 hours to finish the laundry. The wi-fi was unreliable. It basically stopped working even after rebooting, so I gave up. There will be working boats( trash collecting boat and construction boat, etc)going by the canal in the morning. We enjoyed watching them, but if you are sensitive to noise and want to sleep in, bring earplugs. TV didn't work, but radio did. Shower water temperature was a little tricky to control to keep it at the optimum temperature(for me). Over all, It was a unique and convenient location and we enjoyed watching gondolas going by : )
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

colleen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Quiet and clean. The host answered all our questions. We would stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allison Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Nice canal view. Old food from previous guests was in the freezer and cabinets. Dated furniture. Old and rusty washer but functional. Helpful host.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LUC S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accueil ponctuel et très agréable malgré lheure tardivel'appartement est très bien situé a quielques minutes de St Marc mais au calme avec vue sur un un canal fréquenté par les gondoles
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tipico Veneziano e vista canale magnifica

Abbiamo scelto questo appartamento per la sua posizione, solo due minuti a piedi da Piazza San Marco, per la magnifica vista canale, e anche per il suo stile. A noi piace infatti soggiornare in ambienti tipici del posto che visitiamo, e questo appartamento era proprio quello che cercavamo. Il pavimento in battuto veneziano, i soffitti con travi a vista, ed i lampadari in vetro di Murano, uniti alla stupenda vista canale, hanno reso il nostro soggiorno squisitamente Veneziano. L'appartamento è poi silenzioso, pulito e in ordine, con tutto quello che serve. Letti comodi. Grazie ad Andrew che ci ha incontrato alla fermata del vaporetto e condotto all'appartamento, dandoci tanti buoni consigli. Abbiamo molto apprezzato il servizio.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Appartamento eccezionale

Abbiamo soggiornato in questo appartamento dove precedentemente sono stati i miei genitori. Si sono trovati talmente bene che hanno deciso di regalarci questo soggiorno, e devo dire che avevano proprio ragione. L'appartamento è in puro stile veneziano e con una vista canale magnifica. La posizione poi è quanto di meglio si possa desiderare per visitare facilmente tutte le principali attrazioni della citta' senza perdere troppo tempo in spostamenti. Appartamento al top! !!veneziana.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastico appartamento

Appartamento in tipico stile Veneziano con magnifica vista su un canale, proprio quello che cercavamo. Abbiamo particolarmente apprezzato la posizione, centralissima ma tranquilla, lo stile dell'appartamento, con le sue lampade in vetro di Murano e il pavimento tipico, la vista canale, con il continuo passaggio di bellissime gondole, e il servizio offerto da Andrew, che ci ha incontrato alla fermata del vaporetto e ci ha condotto all'appartamento, descrivendoci nel frattempo i dintorni e dandoci tanti consigli su negozi tipici e ottimi ristoranti, un "plus" molto gradito. Consigliamo questo appartamento sotto tutti i punti di vista.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maryann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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