Venice - Apartment agency recommendations?
Jan 8th, 2012, 12:29 PM
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Venice - Apartment agency recommendations?
Planning a trip to Venice in late March - myself, DH and 9 yo DD. We prefer a suite or 1 bedroom especially when we are staying put for more than one night so we are leaning towards an apartment. I have found some apartment agency sites on Fodors but would like to hear about your personal experience with the agencies and specific apartments.
Looking at: Views on Venice, Rental in Venice and Truly Venice. Any experience with any of these - good or bad? And if so, which apartment did you stay in?
Looking at: Views on Venice, Rental in Venice and Truly Venice. Any experience with any of these - good or bad? And if so, which apartment did you stay in?
Jan 8th, 2012, 12:32 PM
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We have stayed here twice, each time for a couple of months. Worked OK for us. http://realvenicevacationflats.com/
Jan 8th, 2012, 02:40 PM
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I've stayed in this one bedroom apartment located in a historic palazzo many times. The owner is easy to work with, the apartment beautiful, and in a great location. You will need to email the owner for rates- the rates change depending on the season. She also rents 2 other very nice apartments that I have seen but not stayed in. All of the apartments are located in the Dorsoduro area.
http://www.palazzofoscarini.it/pf/en/
http://www.palazzofoscarini.it/pf/en/
Jan 10th, 2012, 04:34 AM
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A few years ago we used www.venicerentals.com and were very happy with them.
They gave a lot of help selecting an apartment based on our needs & preferences.
English speaking staffer (American student) met us at the vaporetto stop when we arrived, walked us to the apartment, showed us nearby shops, etc.
They gave us a cell phone # to call when we arrived at the train station to synch up the meeting time.
They gave a lot of help selecting an apartment based on our needs & preferences.
English speaking staffer (American student) met us at the vaporetto stop when we arrived, walked us to the apartment, showed us nearby shops, etc.
They gave us a cell phone # to call when we arrived at the train station to synch up the meeting time.
Jan 10th, 2012, 10:57 AM
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We are staying in this apartment for three months - http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p333948 - highly recommended. We go back home next week.
Jan 10th, 2012, 11:21 AM
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We've rented twice from Views on Venice, and the apartments and service could not have been better. We rented larger apartments than you're interested in, however. You might check out apartment/agency reviews on slowtrav.com.
Jan 10th, 2012, 11:46 AM
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italyby.com
sleepinitaly.com
But in the same range Westin Europa Regina
Partial Canal view suite $70 + 4500 SPG.com
points per nite what we did last GREAT views
right on Grand canal 1 block from San Marco.
sleepinitaly.com
But in the same range Westin Europa Regina
Partial Canal view suite $70 + 4500 SPG.com
points per nite what we did last GREAT views
right on Grand canal 1 block from San Marco.
Jan 10th, 2012, 12:56 PM
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Have stayed here at least 6 times. I can't imagine a better situation for your family. We love the location and the ambience. Veronica is a perfect hostess! Casa Veronica at www.athomeinvenice.com.
Jan 10th, 2012, 01:01 PM
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We used
http://www.italyperfect.com/venice/v...n-rentals.html
for our apartment in Rome. They were superb and have locations in Venice.
For Venice we actually did what qwovadis is suggesting. Applied for 2 Starwood cards and with spending got enough points for 2 rooms for 3 nights at the Westin Europa. Venice was the end of out trip and we need a little luxury. The towels and robes were yummy fluffy and thick!!
http://www.italyperfect.com/venice/v...n-rentals.html
for our apartment in Rome. They were superb and have locations in Venice.
For Venice we actually did what qwovadis is suggesting. Applied for 2 Starwood cards and with spending got enough points for 2 rooms for 3 nights at the Westin Europa. Venice was the end of out trip and we need a little luxury. The towels and robes were yummy fluffy and thick!!
Jan 10th, 2012, 01:41 PM
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The two agencies that friends have used and would highly recommend are - www.viewsonvenice.com and www.trulyvenice.com
Having done both a hotel and apartment in Venice I would definitely do the apartment again.
Having done both a hotel and apartment in Venice I would definitely do the apartment again.
