Luxury Palazzo Grand Canal

We have stayed in every type of house, BB, and hotel. Without question this Grand Canal palazzo flat is the best. The view of the Grand Canal and its finest palazzos is magnificent. To maximize the breath-taking vision of the canal there are six adjacent wide and 8 ft. high windows facing it, each with a shallow Juliet balcony. You can relax or work while you watch the watercraft and gondola spectacle passing below. The palazzo apartment itself is a “must-see sight”. The walls are covered with thought-provoking imaginative original art. The floors and doors are of glowing heavy good in different patterns. Beautiful furnishings evoke another century but are as comfortable as could be. Architecture is classic high Art Deco with its curved features and internal windows. The bedrooms are very large, each with a bath with better-than-US plumbing. The kitchen is complete and modern. This is the place to stay for anyone inspired by aesthetics, culture, and art – the very reason to be in Venice anyway!

We spent a week here over New Year's. First, the good things: Communication with owner was good, we were greeted upon arrival with no issues, the location is unbeatable, and the views of the canal from the big windows in the living room and dining room were amazing. The apartment is also filled with interesting contemporary art. The negatives included the fact that the apartment was very cluttered and dirty. There were partially used foodstuffs in the fridge and freezer, including a lot of crumbs. There were 2 bedrooms with ensuite baths, a third bedroom, and a powder room. In one of the baths (with a plastic shower stall) there was no hot water, and the other had a tub with a handheld spray that lacked a glass door or shower curtain, so water sprayed around the bathroom when trying to shower. Both bathrooms were cluttered with partially used shampoos, soaps, etc. The powder room toilet would clog if any toilet paper went into it. Beds were all apparently old, rather hard and uncomfortable. Everything was dusty if not downright dirty. We are used to wonky mechanicals when renting in Italy, but this place needs a major decluttering and cleaning (and a look at the plumbing situation). It was amazing to sit by the front windows with a glass of wine and watch the boat traffic go by on the grand canal, but creature comforts were lacking, to say the least.

Hands down, there is nowhere else like this in Venice. Set back in a quiet, safe, non-tourist corner of the city, this place is a jewel. When you make your way through the entrance doors into the living room, you will gasp at the view, one that few Venice visitors get to experience like this. The 5 sit-in windows that open up onto the Grand Canal offer an ongoing window into Venice life, from the morning boat deliveries, the constant stream of Vaporettos, and the gondoliers ferrying passengers across. As you sit in the window, drinking a coffee or wine, other tourists may gape at you in open-mouthed envy of your spectacular lodging. And the rest of the place is just as perfect - the kitchen is ideal for making whichever meals you won't eat out, and the dining room also shares the view of the Canal. Museum-quality artwork, and the best literature collection you will ever find in a vacation rental, complete the package. When you do leave the house, you will find a lovely neighborhood with good shops and restaurants. San Marcos and the Rialto are each about a 15-minute walk. The Academy bridge is a 5-minute walk. And the Alilaguna boat to the airport picks up a quick 3-minute walk away, at San Angelo. Book this property. You will be glad you did!

Wonderful to watch the canal traffic float by the large windows of this apartment. Although eccentric and charming, it could do with a thorough airing and cleaning.

Excellent location overlooking the Grand Canal. Easy walk to San Marco and to the near-by vaporetto stop. Shops and restaurants near by and some lovely squares. Close to Chiesa San Vidal where there are nightly concerts. Very comfortable apartment, well fitted out as the owner's home in their individual style. Some quirky features but overall just what a Venice Palazzo should be in décor and style. Plumbing is typical for Venice and not the same as an 4-star hotel but perfectly serviceable. Kitchen is well fitted. Overall, the apartment is spacious and comfortable, and provides magnificent views over the Grand Canal through the 5 French windows. We very much enjoyed our stay and would love to come back.

This was an absolutely delightful property. We are a family of three adults that have travelled fairly extensively, and normally choose apartments over hotels for the roominess it provides. The location in Venice was superb, right on the Grand Canal with easy access to public water transport. Views from the windows which had comfortable cushions were superb, beating all expectations. The booking process could not have been easier and access to the caretaker (Dionne) immediate. He was there to meet our private water taxi from the airport to the apartment and immediately responsive when required. This mode of travel from the airport was so much fun. What a way to enter the city in a no stress, but fantastic way. Karen called us at the apartment to ensure our stay was comfortable and let us know we could also call her at ant time if we had questions ( very nice and personal touch). Kitchen well stocked, washer/dryer in the apartment, beds comfortable for us, and apartment was clean. Small market down the street for all you really need. San Stefano close and really nice. Furnishings eclectic and fun. Will definitely choose this apartment for another trip to Venice. Highly recommend this to those that prefer apartment style versus hotels ( hotels have some amenities that self catering does not however this apartment wins hands down in all departments that are important to us (Great location, charming dwelling and terrific value). If you decide to book this apartment, I’m sure you’ll love it!!!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Palazzo Alvera. We were close to 2 major campos; Sant Angelo and Sant Stefano - everything you might need is right there. Would like to see the bed and mattress replaced in the master bedroom. In addition, the furniture in the living room needs to be replaced. Please excuse me for being forthright about our experience, but the apartment could really be gorgeous with a few changes. Thanks again for a wonderful vacation. Best Regards, Mark and Erica Ross

My husband and I stayed here for a month last winter. Over the past ten years, it was the fourth time we have rented here. It is a magical place. It has 5 large windows on the grand canal. Sometimes late at night when the canal is silent you can imagine it is the 16th century. The apartment is well appointed and well heated and has all that you need to be comfortable. Let me also mention the wonderful library they make available. Often we go to the Rialto market early in the morning to shop and then enjoy our lunch at home watching traffic on the canal. The owners have someone on call at all times if you need help with something or have a question. And the owners themselves can be reached even when they are traveling outside Italy. They have called us at least once just to see how we are doing each time we have stayed there.Venice is a special place with wonderful art and music and endlessly fascinating alleys and side streets. Venice itself plus this apartment make the whole experience one of our very special memories.

The house was amazing. The location right by the Rialto Bridge was very convenient and close to everything and everywhere we wanted to go. The dock was very special and so was the view from the windows of the house. A rare luxury that most people do not get to enjoy. We loved our stay.

We had a wonderful stay in this amazing property. The apartment is spacious, perfectly located, with gorgeous views on the Grand Canal, has high ceilings, and stunning artwork. We loved our stay and would definitely come back the next time we are in Venice.