San Pietro di Castello

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. This luxury palazzo in Venice is situated between the two main exhibition centres, Giardini della Biennale and Arsenale, so 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.

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

Ground floor, garden & docks:

• Main entrance leading to the stairs and lift. On the right hallway guest cloakroom, and main kitchen.
• Stairs (three steps) leading to the Cavana (ancient covered shelter for boats), a 1,000 sq feet vaulted room suitable for indoor dining seating up to 50 invitees; conferences; meetings; dancing parties; music; cinema screenings etc. The space is accessible from the main entrance as well as the private jetty on the canal. A glass lift reaching up to the loft opens onto the private pier on the canal.
• Beyond the Cavana: conservatory gym with a 7.5 x 7.5 ft. hot tub and simple bathroom with shower.
• Two double glass doors leading to the garden: large wisteria pergola, herb garden, Garden room with its exclusive bar/kitchen isle for serving drinks and snacks directly from the counter, outdoor lounge with comfortable armchairs for alfresco dining and drinking, or dining table.
• Bathroom with shower.
• Large jetty for mooring up to 5 boats.
• A wide 800 sq. feet shed area – the Squero, ancient boat shelter – for gatherings or al fresco dining.

First floor:

Reachable by stairs or lift.

• Through the staircase (or lift) you will reach the 3rd kitchen, the lift will bring you directly to dining/living area
• Dining room, large table seating up to 10 guests.
• Three-panel patio door opening onto the terrace overlooking the garden with two dining tables seating up to 20 guests.
• Living/study, fully equipped wide desk (two printers, stationery, etc.),
• Living room with a large selection of art books and catalogues, Venice guides, SAT TV, HI-FI.
• King size double bedroom with glass door leading onto the terrace and window overlooking the canal.
• Twin bedroom (two French beds) overlooking the verdant campo, the church, its bell tower and the Arsenale.

Second Floor :

Reachable by stairs or lift.

Four bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms:

• The Master Bedroom (double king size bed) has also a tub, offering splendid views on the Arsenale from a glass door opening onto a balcony and five windows overlooking the church, the Arsenale and the Canale San Pietro.
• Master 2 (double king size bed and a further single bed) has a Turkish bath and windows overlooking the canal.
• Twin bedroom with two French beds overlooking the verdant campo, the church, its bell tower and the Arsenale.
• King sized double bedroom overlooking the private garden.
• Kitchenette closet & Laundry closet with washing machine & tumble drier.

Loft:

Reachable by stairs or lift.

• Living space with four sofabeds, for sleeping up to 4 youngsters, bathroom with walk-in shower.
• Stairs leading to the roof terrace (Altana in Venetian) overlooking Venice and the Codussi’s bell tower, where to enjoy unforgettable sunset drinks or dinners.

All extra services are on request

An impressive four-storied luxury palazzo to rent in the delightful residential area of Castello. The palazzo is only a short walk from three different vaporetti stops that will take you all over Venice, and 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 laguna such as Murano, Burano, Torcello, Mazzorbo and San Servolo. The location is also convenient for the Biennale.

€18,750 - €30,000 per week

Refundable damage deposit -> €3000

Minimum stay is 4 nights. Please check with us for nightly prices for stays of less than one week.