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San Marco Architect Designed Penthouse Apartment

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Interior
Living area
Living Area
entrance
TV/reading corner

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Venice, Veneto
  • St. Mark's Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rialto Bridge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Grand Canal
    ‪27 min walk‬
  • Venice (VCE-Marco Polo)
    ‪129 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping alcove.

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

San Marco Architect Designed Penthouse Apartment

Historic San Marco Penthouse Apartment is the perfect location for your holiday: here you will have the possibility to spend your Venetian days in a unique and fascinating location. 

This large, airy and bright, non-smoking apartment is located on the third (last) floor, in a 500 year old architecturally-significant Palazzo. 
Renovated by a famous architect, the apartment is designed to create different spaces within it's wide open area: the wide living area with couch, chaise longues and armchairs; two cozy spaces with desks; a fully-equipped gourmand kitchen; a TV/Reading corner with a queen size sofa and opposite a corner that accommodates two single beds (which can be pushed together to function as a King bed). 
The master bedroom with Queen bed is totally separated from other spaces and is located in the opposite side, compared to the position of the single beds.
The penthouse has two complete bathrooms: one with a shower and one with a tub.
The apartment is equipped with all the modern comforts and facilities ,including air conditioning (Central Air Unit controllable in 4 zones), independent heating, free wifi internet connection, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave oven...

In this very unusual and spacious Venetian property, very quite and silent, you have the possibility to relax after an exciting day and also take small daily breaks since it's literally within steps of the most popular sights, shops, and restaurants in San Marco.
Thanks to its central location you can easily reach Piazza San Marco and the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs in a few minutes walk. You'll have the opportunity to visit the monuments in the early morning, when they are not too crowded or you can be enchanted by the magic of Piazza San Marco in the night, with the orchestras playing. From the penthouse in 5-10 minutes walking you reach Rialto, Academia, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Piazza Santo Stefano, etc.
In the immediate neighborhood you'll find a souvenir shop, pharmacy, pâtisserie, newspaper stand, coffee shop, good restaurant and bars, little grocery shop, fruit and vegetable shop, and also all the high fashion shops of the best Italian labels, that are located in this area of Venice.


The apartment is perfect for short or long term stays.
Boat stop San Marco-Vallaresso (less than 5 minutes walk to the penthouse):
- Line 1, from Piazzale Roma and train station every 12 min day time and every 20 min night time;
Boat stop San Marco-Giardinetti (less than 5 minutes walk to the penthouse):
- Alilaguna direct line to/from airport Marco Polo and to/from cruise terminal

Property manager

Ed Hayes
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Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
late check in: after 20pm an extra fee is required - 20€ for check in between 20pm to 21pm; - 35€ 21to 23; - 50€ 23to 24; - 100€ 24 pm to 1 am;
Usual check in: from 14:00. Check out is by 10:00 am. If the apartment is free the day before we can organize check in earlier, or store your luggage
If the apartment is free the day before and after your arrival we are glad to help you with an earlier or later check in/out.

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Venice

Venice City Center, a neighbourhood in Venice, is home to this apartment. Rialto Bridge and St Mark's Campanile are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grand Canal and Lido of Venice Beaches. Marina di Venezia and San Teodoro are also worth visiting.
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Venice, Veneto

What's nearby

  • St. Mark's Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Teatro La Fenice - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Mark's Basilica - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Doge's Palace - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rialto Bridge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Caravella - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ai Mercanti - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Terrazza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante al Theatro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Brasilia - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is San Marco Architect Designed Penthouse Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at San Marco Architect Designed Penthouse Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Marco Architect Designed Penthouse Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is San Marco Architect Designed Penthouse Apartment located?

Located in Venice City Center, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of St. Mark's Square, St Mark's Campanile and Teatro La Fenice. Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Basilica are also within 10 minutes. Venice Santa Lucia Station is 29 minutes by foot and Venice (XVQ-Santa Lucia Rail Station) is 29 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic unique loft apartment
We loved our stay in this stunning and spacious apartment. It’s got everything you need and the unique loft design with exposed beams was a great feature. It was close to everything yet secure and quiet. Just around the corner from the entry is a quite spot by the canal where you can watch the gondolas and boats go by. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location, beautiful apartment, helpful manager
Our host was very helpful and met us at the Vaporetto to take us to the apartment (also booked a water taxi to take us back to the train station at the end of our stay. The apartment was spacious and the beams were beautiful, just watch your head on the bedroom door. It was so quiet apart from the occasional romantic sound of the Gondaliers singing and the church bells. Definitely bring mozzie spray, however the apartment does have refillable plug in mozzie repellant things. There were a lot of stairs but they balanced out the amount of gelato, pizza and pasta that we ate. We really enjoyed staying in this apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Retreat
The flat is wonderful, oozing ancient Veneziano charm and masterfully crafted out of the old attic beam structure. Some would call it "quaint", but as an architect myself, I have a great appreciation for the way in which Julio renovated this ancient structure into a warm, beautiful interior. One difficulty is the stairs to get there. Had it not been for my son, we would not have been able to get our large suitcase up there on our own, as the senior years stare us in the face. I think this should be made known beforehand. However, the charm of the place more than made up for that. Would love to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

jean paul p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour magnifique
Proche de San Marco et pourtant très tranquille dans cette petite ruelle Appartement typique et très bien équipé Un petit bémol l éclairage est un peu faible et il manque une cafetière un peu plus grande
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlie V.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
SanMarco Loft Living
Check in went super smoothly thanks to info from host and his representative. Location couldn’t have been better, but the unit itself needs some maintenance. Beds were OK/Linens were basic but serviceable. We stayed in early Oct but needed a/c which did not work in the king bedroom. We reached out to representative who supposedly reached out to maintenance… A/C was never fixed and no follow-up from rep explaining why. Also Tall people beware—few areas of loft where you can stand completely straight. Second bathroom is also very small and corner sink is so small it’s almost unusable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ripley vibes with view of St Mark’s Campanile
Totally correct, beats any hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Building & Apartment
The location was really ideal and the apartment was so nice to come home to after being out all day. The air conditioning was really great too! We would definitely highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the middle of everything.
We had a great stay in the penthouse - with a wonderful view of the tower. It was a nice place to get away from the crowns and heat but close to St Marks and lots of restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heart of Venice
Nice location, 5 minutes from the Basilica. Bought a multi-day water taxi pass and used that to navigate the area. nice sandwich coffee shop 50 yards away. Everything worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jessika D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
San Marco stay
The apartment is beautiful and spaciously sized for three adults. We enjoyed staying in central San Marco without worrying about the noise. The check-in process was smooth and informative, but we didn't see the same level of support throughout. On the first morning we awoke to a strong sulphuric smell emanating from the AC in the bedroom and dining room. When we reached out to the PM, he said he'd check on it, but never followed up with us. The smell continued every morning of our stay even though we left the ACs off after the first night. The smell may be harmless, or within the building air ducts not the unit, but it was certainly anomalous to us and we had hoped it would be addressed during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
In the heart of everything but in a quiet location. Took a vaporetto from the airport - fun way to arrive and we were met at the stop and walked to the apartment. Easy check in process. The apartment has air conditioning and once turned on, the property cooled off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
25th Anniversary with Adult children
Great location in the middle of everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place
The apartment is gorgeous convenient and comfortable! The location cannot be beat- down a quiet Calle but near st Marco the host has provided helpful tips for eating well and a well stocked kitchen for staying in. The beds were comfortable, the heat and ac worked well, having 2 bathrooms was perfect! We’d definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mar M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time
The location was perfect for exploring the city's treasures, and the accommodations were comfortable and thoughtfully appointed. A huge thank you to our host for making our Venice experience unforgettable! Can't wait to return for another dose of Venetian charm.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place and perfect location!
Perfect place for a unique Venice experience! Cable service for the TV didn’t work and there were a few lights that didn’t work as well. While they didn’t ruin my trip it may for others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

PABLO R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique
This apartment is very unique. The design take you back in history as you look at how well preserved the wood used for the inside was placed to give the place a romantic setting. The property manager was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RON J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Venice
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T., Fairfax, Virginia USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Venice Gem
The apartment location is ideal. It's a short walk from Piazza San Marco. Although there is no elevator, the stairs were easy to manage. The place is very clean, and the pictures are accurate. I would definitely enjoy staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Oliver W.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Nice Appartment with a special smell from aircondition
Location Great Aircondition smells horrible We wirke up in the night from the bed smell
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

darryl k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal Venetian Stay
From initial booking to arrival, the communication was excellent and help getting to the apartment was greatly appreciated and went very well. We arrived during the film festival so all private water taxis were not available when we arrived but Giulio and Elena walked use right through what to do to arrive and start to enjoy our stay. The location is excellent. Close to everything! Literally minutes walks to any destination in Venice. The space is large, the head space is a bit of an issue I’m 6’2” so just had to duck a bit. The people of Venice were very friendly and it made our trip one to remember for all the right reasons! The apartment is down a narrow pathway and it’s a bit dark but we always felt safe as there are many side streets that have many hidden places to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and Beautiful
This apartment looks exactly like the pictures. It was only a few minutes from San Marco square and Rialto bridges making it a prime location. We loved the decor and wood beams. Giulio and his daughter,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L., Oakville, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Location, Beautiful Apartment
We were met at Rialto bridge after taking a water boat from the airport and escorted to the apartment and shown all of the features of the apartment. The apartment is open (one bedroom) but very spacious and was prefect for our family with 2 teens. The apartment was clean and well stocked. The location was excellent, only a few minutes to Piazza San Marco but very quiet. Ed was very responsive and easy to communicate with. The apartment is very unique and the architecture is stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the apartment!
Awesome location, ease of check in/check out, clean, fun (different from your typical apartment), spacious (super comfortable for 4), 2 bathrooms + kitchen, lots of options for sitting and relaxing. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet gem in a stunning city
We had a most pleasant stay at Edward’s property. The apartment itself is so unique and comfortable, the location is central and the apartment has all the amenities one might need for a short or extended stay. Many food recommendations were provided by the host which was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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