When done badly, minimalism in interior design can be mistaken for appearing underdressed or anonymous. When done well — as is the case with this apartment on Guidecca — it looks ultra-modern and sophisticated. Dominated by clean lines, shiny surfaces and chic furnishings, it's definitely a case of less is more here. As well as being instantly calming upon your return, it also acts as a blank canvas against which slightly more outré touches, like the striking piece of azure artwork on the far wall, really pop off. We're also big fans of the open corner kitchen, which is both spacious and sociable, and the pair of bathrooms that are liberal with the use of metal and glass to make for spa-worthy spaces. On the island, you'll find a handful of small art galleries and some restaurants with a view of the lagoon, but you can also reach the mainland in only seven minutes by ferry. After which, many of the city's most famous attractions are a short walk further — the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute is another quarter of an hour on foot, for instance.

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Additional fees

• Your host can arrange extra cleaning services for you here

• If you'll be arriving after 8pm, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €30 and this rises by €10 with every hour that passes — after midnight, this rises to an additional €20 every hour

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.