About our home

A south-facing 100 sq/mtrs canalside apartment on the Dorsoduro, which is one of the quietest and most sought-after areas of Venice. The apartment lies 2 minutes from the delightful Zattere and 1 minute from charming Campo Santa Margherita. It is close to all the major sights, but away from the main tourist traps, making a stay here restful even in the busiest months. The whole interior has recently been restored (June 2007). Rooms are bright and spacious and most have moulded plaster ceilings with old Murano chandeliers; floors are of travertine limestone, carrara marble or ceramic sandstone. 2 of the 3 bedrooms look out over the canal and the living room has a very large comfortable sofabed. The apartment has a separate well-equipped kitchen. Other features/facilities include Internet access, flat-screen TV, DVD player and stereo, film library and a comprehensive selection of Venetian-themed books. The apartment is beautifully furnished throughout with a mixture of contemporary and antique styles, including a magnificent Henri II carved walnut bed.

Immediately outside the apartment is the church of San Sebastiano, whose celebrated interior was the 24-year-long project of local artist Veronese. Close by you'll also find the Accademia and Guggenheim galleries, the Frari, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Scuola Grande dei Carmini. The famous Ca' Rezzonico (including its useful vaporetto and traghetto stops) on the Grand Canal is a 2 minute walk away. 20 minutes on foot will take you to both San Marco and the Rialto.

At Ca' San Sebastiano you can expect to find what is often lacking from many self-catering apartments, including feather pillows, umbrellas and walking sticks, a fully equipped picnic basket and coolbag, electrical adaptors, postcards, a good selection of Venetian and Italian CDs and DVDs, as well as an impressive library of books on Venice and more general literature. There are some folding chairs to take to sit out by the canal.

The very well equipped kitchen means you can take full advantage of the superb local markets, including the fish and vegetable stalls in Campo Santa Margherita, just 1 minute's walk from your kitchen.

-------

Please Note:

We have 4 properties listed for swaps on Luxe:

London, Central 3-Bed Apartment:

http://www.luxehomeswap.com/home-exchange/united-kingdom/london-very-very-central-london-3-bed-apartment-charming-and-characterful

British Country Manor House:

http://www.luxehomeswap.com/home-exchange/united-kingdom/llanymynech-beautiful-charming-and-characterful-17th-century-manor-house

Thailand, Koh Samui, 3-Bed Villa:

http://www.luxehomeswap.com/home-exchange/thailand/bo-phut-thai-villa-brand-new-3-double-beds-own-pool-fully-air-conditioned

Venice 3-Bed Apartment:

http://www.luxehomeswap.com/home-exchange/italy/venice-venice-elegant-charming-and-characterful-3-bed-canal-side-apartment

None of our swaps need be simultaneous. We can organise swaps for any combination of our destinations. We are experienced, successful and respectful holiday home swappers, and adore travelling.