Venice Vacation Rentals

Venice is the city of lovers and of people who are passionate about life. Venice is one of the most iconic cities in the world and should most definitely be on every avid traveller’s bucket list to visit at some point in their lives. Venice is home to some of the world’s most famous landmarks and the worlds famous experiences. Some of these experiences include for example:

• The island of Murano where you can view the exquisite glass factory.
• The Doge’s Palace was the supreme authority of the Venetian Republic resided. The Doge’s Palace was the powerhouse of Venice’s rulers for over 900 years. A visit to the palace will leave you in absolute awe of the extravagant lifestyle of the times.
• Venice has more than 400 bridges. Many of them are iconic including the famous Rialto Bridge.
• Gondolas are a part of Venetian Culture and taking a gondola ride serenaded by an authentic gondolier is an experience of a lifetime.
• Homemade Venetian Ice-cream is delicious. Venice has some of the best ice creams in the world, so a visit to one of the hundreds of gelaterias dotted around the city is another must.
• Harry’s Bar in Venice invented the famous Bellini drink. The bar is one of the most famous in the world. Harrys Bar which was owned by Giuseppe Cipriani first opened its doors in 1931. Since that day it has welcomed some of the world’s most famous people through its doors. Notable customers include the writer Ernest Hemingway, Charlie Chaplin, Woody Allen, George Clooney, Aristotle Onassis and Barbara Hutton to name but a few. Harry’s Bar is so famous there is a film about it. The 72^nd International Venice Film Festival first screened the film.
• Sip a glass of champagne, cocktail or a Venetian Aperol Spritz in San Marco Square while listening to the incredible sounds of an Italian Orchestra. San Marco Square is one of the most elegant, opulent and beautiful squares in the world. Napoleon himself famously called it the drawing room of Europe. San Marco Square is known as St Mark’s Square in English and has a long social, religious and political history dating from 800 to 1797.
• One of the most dominating and imposing features of St Mark’s Square is the Basilica San Marco. It is Venice’s fairy tale cathedral that served as the chapel for The Dodge. The Basilica which is one of the most photographed pieces of Byzantine architecture in the world is resplendent with mosaics and works of art from the 17^th and 18^th
• Venice’s Grand Canal is the widest canal in Venice and is teeming with all manner of boats and gondolas. The shores of the Grand Canal are where you will find some of the cities best architecture as well as some of the best hotels such as the Bauer Hotel, The Danieli and The Gritti Palace.
• But of all the wonderful things to do in Venice, one of the most memorable will be to wander around the incredible maze of back streets, getting lost and taking in the incredible atmosphere of one of the world’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.

When It comes to thinking about where to stay in Venice and which Vacation rentals in Venice, Italy to choose, you must first understand a little about the history of this incredible city.

Between the 11^th and 17^th Centuries, Venice was one of the most powerful states in the world and during this time, the Nobel men of Venice built almost 100 palaces. These palaces still line the canals today. To put the number of palaces into perspective, the cities of Rome, Florence and Milan have just 6 to 8 palaces in each in comparison to Venice’s 100. Many of these Venetian palaces are now Vacation Rentals in Venice Italy. So, as you can imagine when it comes to Where to Stay in Venice, there can be no better place than a converted Venetian Palace to hang your coat for a few days or even a few weeks.

But the selection of properties to rent in Venice does not end with Noble Men’s Palaces. There are many wonderful Venice Villa Rentals that include modern apartments for rent in Venice Italy as well as large standalone homes and condominiums.

Staying in one of the Venice vacation rentals has so many advantages.

First and foremost, you get to have a lot more space for the same cost or in some cases a lesser cost than the equivalent 5-star hotels.

If you are a family group or a group of friends travelling together, you don’t have to split up your group. By Staying in one of our villas in Venice Italy, you get to be together and also get to live like a local. You will have much more cultural and authentic Italian experience.

Your apartment or villa in Venice will have the same facilities as your home with lots of living space and in many cases a full kitchen. These facilities mean you can choose to eat some of your meals at home and also go out and mingle with the locals in the fabulous Venetian markets. The other advantage is that your time is your own. You don’t have to work with the schedule of the hotel’s breakfast and dinner times.

Where to stay in Venice and picking the ideal villa

At Exceptional Villas, our team of experts are familiar with every single property we represent and are very lucky to spend a lot of time in Venice. They are experts in matching the perfect Vacation Rentals in Venice Italy to your requirements. This process starts with them asking you details of what you are looking for as well as asking you what is important to you and what your dream Villa in Venice looks like. They will then provide you with a short list and help you with the pros and cons of each so that you end up making the perfect choice for your vacation or holiday.

Paul, our Italy villa specialist viewing our luxury villas and apartments in Venice.

Once booked, it is over to our expert 5-star concierge team at Exceptional Venice. Our team are very proud of our consistent 5-star rating on Trip Advisor as well as our 9.9 rating on Trust pilot, and they will go the extra mile to ensure that every detail of your vacation is organized with precision and expertise. We are equally proud to be considered one of the most trusted villa rental companies in the world. An example of some of the concierge experiences and services you can enjoy with Exceptional Villas are:

• Ground transportation from Marco Polo (VCE) Airport or Treviso (TSF) Airport to your chosen Vacation Rental in Venice or other parts of Italy should you be booking a two-centre holiday
• Private Chauffeurs
• Villa Pre-stocking
• Chefs
• Restaurant reservations and recommendations
• Spa treatments
• Visits to the famous Murano Glass Factory
• Private Expert Guides in Venice
• Shopping by apportionment
• Gondola tours
• Water taxis
• Wine tasting tours
• Art tours
• Italian and Venetian cookery classes
• And whatever your heart desires!

Linda, the General Manager at Exceptional Villas enjoying a visit to Venice.

We are very much looking forward to helping you find your perfect Venice Italy Home to Rent and to also helping you to have a holiday of a lifetime in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We also have rentals in other Italian locations such as the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany. The Amalfi Coast is a firm favorite place to visit in Italy.