About this property

This impressive and beautifully decorated San Pietro di Castello luxury apartment to rent in Venice is located in the delightful residential area of Castello. Depicted by Canaletto and Guardi, it stands beside a 16th century church designed by Palladio and a 15th century bell tower by Codussi. The palazzo is only a short walk from three different vaporetti stops that will take you all over Venice. San Marco and the centre of Venice are only a 20-minute stroll from the property. In a few minutes by water taxi you can reach any island in the Venice lagoon, such as Murano, Burano, Torcello, Mazzorbo and San Servolo. The location is also convenient for the Biennale. There are stunning views of Venice from every corner of the palazzo.

The main entrance of this luxurious rental property leads to the stairs and lift. On the right there is an entrance hall, hallway and main kitchen. The stairs lead to the cavanna (ancient boat shelter) of 1,000 square feet. This enormous vaulted room can be used for dining (seats 50) or other functions. Beyond the cavanna is a gym with a shower and heated pool/hot tub. Doors also open to a small garden. On the first floor there is a second kitchen, dining room, two living rooms and two bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms. The lift arrives directly onto the dining/living room. Three doors lead to a large terrace overlooking the water.

On the second floor there is the master bedroom with splendid water views, a large tub and a balcony overlooking the Palladian church. The second bedroom has a Turkish bath. There are also two more bedrooms, each with en suite accommodation. Reachable by stairs or lift, the spacious loft has a third kitchen with an eating counter and kitchen, a bathroom, and a living area with four sofa beds for sleeping up to four guests. Stairs lead to the 150ft roof terrace from which you can have dinner and drinks, enjoying breath-taking views over Venice. There is central heating, air conditioning and internet access throughout the palazzo. This property is very suitable for special events, such as a weddings or other celebrations.

Accommodation:

The palazzo sleeps up to 16 in 6 formal bedrooms and in the spacious loft, which has 4 sofa beds.

Ground floor: Entrance hall, hallway and main kitchen. Stairs lead to cavanna. Gym with a shower and heated pool/hot tub. Doors open to a small garden.

First floor: Second kitchen. Dining room. Two living rooms. Two bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms. The lift arrives directly onto the dining/living room. Three doors lead to a large terrace overlooking the water.

Second Floor: Master bedroom with water views, a large tub and a balcony overlooking the Palladian church. Second bedroom, which has a Turkish bath. Two more bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms.

Loft: Reachable by stairs or lift. Third kitchen with an eating counter. Bathroom, Living area with four sofa beds for sleeping up to four guests. Stairs lead to the 150ft roof terrace.