Views on Venice was founded in the late 1990’s when the concept of short term apartment rentals was in its infancy and rarely considered an option by most visitors to the city. As a ‘thirty-something’ Venetian excited by the new business and communication opportunities offered by the internet, I decided to link up with a close childhood friend in creating a partnership which, at the time, was a novelty in Venice. The idea we had in mind was to approach the traditional management of my family’s apartments from an entirely different angle, while at the same time resisting the attentions of those wanting to transform my family's palazzo into a prestigious hotel. Our aim was to offer these apartments, as well as those of friends, for rental to an international clientele who’d take pleasure in the comfort, freedom and authenticity of ‘living at home as a Venetian’ rather than merely observing the city from the confines of an anonymous hotel room or suite. The common denominator then, as now, was to offer ‘something extra’ amidst an already extraordinary city - an added dimension which turns a ‘stay’ into an ‘experience’ and a 'dream' into 'reality'.

A striking addition to the fabulous Monastero family – with real personality and chock-full of charm – Ca’ Del Monastero 9 sleeps 4 guests in surroundings where the ancient and contemporary link together as one. Recently refurbed in such a way as to blend seamlessly into the overall aesthetic of the residence, and displaying a novel and imaginative approach to layout and functionality, the apartment is reached by taking a lift to the second floor, followed by two short staircases rising to meet you from the splendid communal entrance on the ground floor below. Prepare to be bowled over as you step across the threshold into this handsome Santa Croce ‘home-from-home-with-a-heart’, where ruggedly hewn timbers soar overhead, russet red marble gleams with mirror-like effect, and comfortreigns supreme. Please note that the operation of air conditioning and heating are subjected to the municipality regulation.Generally, the heating works from middle of October to middle of April, while air conditioning works between middle of Aprile to middle of October. Please contact us for further information. Arrivals after 8pm incur an arrival fee

Within easy walking distance of Venice’s Santa Lucia Railway Station and Piazzale Roma if travelling light, and even closer to the vaporetto (waterbus) stops at Riva di Biasio and San Stae on the Grand Canal for hassle-free travel around the city. And so much to see and do right on your doorstep… Moments to Campo San Giacomo Dell’ Orio - one of Venice’s most charming ‘away from the crowds’ tree-filled squares and home to a well-stocked Coop supermarket and nearby local shops - and a short walk to a Conad supermarket on the Rio Marin canal.