Stayed in the DIMORA CANALETTO apartment in the Case dei Pittori when we visited in May. It was everything we had hoped for for our first visit to Venice, and maybe more. Bed was very comfortable, and all the rooms very clean, spacious and nicely furnished.

We specifically chose this apartment because of the kitchen facilities as my husband and I love to cook and we enjoyed making food as well as visiting the local establishments. Wonderful atmosphere in the local Campo and great to watch the ordinary life of Venice unfolding on the canal below as people went about their business on the water. The owner was exceptionally helpful, especially when we had a last day crisis..realising we had left some luggage inside the apartment, after we no longer had the keys. He enabled us to recover our stuff very quickly and still be in time for our aeroplane, for which were very thankful.

Only things I could comment on, would be that a bit more kitchen stuff would be nice for serious cooks ( bigger plastic chopping board etc) and maybe a few other items. But they may be already there, because I am writing this review three months after we stayed, because life has been a little hectic.

We hope we can return someday.

My husband and I and two daughters stayed in the apartment Dimora Canaletto for 5 nights in August 2010. We loved the location and loved our first Venice experience.
Francesco met us at the bus station and walked us to the apartment. Our first walk from the bus station was windy through narrow walkways which at first was very intimidating. But we loved the location because it was a lovely quiet area with many great restaurants close by. And lots of Italian families with children playing in the square. We spent quite a bit of time on the little balcony watching the canal activity which we found so interesting. The only thing is the living room furniture is quite worn and probably needs replacing.

Great apartment, fantastic service by Alfonso and a great experience in Venice. We took two teenagers and were so pleased with our choice of staying here out of the madness of San Marco and in the area of S Croce where it was peaceful but easily accessible to all the attractions.

Our stay in Venice was very comfortable in the apartment we rented, we found the apartment on VRBO a very useful website for travellers. The property owner makes arrangements for you to be escorted to your apartment, this is a wonderful service and makes getting to your accomdation effortless. The young lady who met us was very helpful in helping us get settled and gave us good directions to a square close by with supermarket and restaurants. The apartment is very comfortable for 4 people, nice kitchen with a washer, beautiful little terrace overlooking a canal the apartment is clean and well cared for. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and easy walking distance from any of the main tourist areas. Plan on getting lost in Venice, it is the only way to truly experience it. Buy a map and enjoy the adventure.
One tip I would give is to negotiate the "cover" charge at most restaurants in the evening, it seems to be customary to charge 1.50 to 2.00 euro per person.....