Description The Rialto Hour: Venezia

Waking up to the Renaissance marble facade of Santa Maria dei Miracoli framed in your bedroom window is the kind of detail that makes a Venice stay feel different. This top-floor apartment sits on a quiet calle in Cannaregio – far enough from the crowds to feel like a local address, close enough that the Rialto Bridge is a five-minute walk and Piazza San Marco is just under ten-minutes on foot. A water taxi landing just fifteen-metres away, with no bridges to navigate, makes arriving with luggage almost graceful.

Home truths:
* The loft is on the third floor with no lift, so you'll be carrying luggage up the stairs on arrival and departure.
* Being in the heart of Venice, some street and canal noise does filter in – particularly at busier times of day. Most guests find it easy to tune out, but it's worth knowing if you're a light sleeper.
* If you're travelling with a baby, your host can provide a cot on request – worth arranging before you arrive.
* You won't find an oven here – though there is a hob. We think the kitchen is better suited to prepping lighter bites than large meals.