CA GRIMANI Double Apartment: private terrace and stunning view

CA GRIMANI Double Apartment: private terrace and stunning view Overview

I remember stumbling off the vaporetto at San Basilio – you know, that stop in Dorsoduro that’s not as chaotic as the ones near San Marco – and weaving my way along Fondamenta Sangiantoffetti to find CA GRIMANI Double Apartment. It’s tucked right there at 1068, on this quiet little fondamenta that feels worlds away from the tourist crush, even though it’s Venice. Honestly, arriving in the late afternoon light, with the canal water lapping softly against the stone and that faint salty tang in the air, I felt like I’d scored a secret hideaway. Check-in was a breeze; the host met me with keys and a quick rundown – no fancy lobby, just a warm, “Benvenuti!” and tips on where to grab the best cicchetti nearby. The place is billed as a 4-star apartment, and yeah, it lives up to that with its clean, airy vibe, but it’s more like staying in a friend’s stylish Venetian pad than some sterile hotel room.

What really hooked me was that private terrace – oh man, it’s the star of the show. The double apartment setup is spacious enough for two (or a small group if you’re cozy), with these big windows framing views over the rooftops and straight out to the Giudecca Canal. I spent evenings out there with a glass of prosecco, watching the sun dip behind the Salute dome – stunning, like postcard-perfect but real, you know? Inside, it’s got all the practical bits: a kitchenette that’s actually functional (I whipped up pasta from the market at Campo Santa Margherita, just a 10-minute stroll away), comfy beds with those crisp linens that smell faintly of lavender, and a bathroom that’s modern without being over-the-top. Well, sort of – the shower pressure was a tad finicky, but nothing that ruined the stay. Dorsoduro’s my favorite sestiere for a reason; it’s artsy and low-key, with spots like the Peggy Guggenheim Collection a short walk east, or the Zattere promenade for gelato and people-watching. Noise-wise, it’s peaceful – no gondola serenades blasting through the walls, though you might hear the occasional boat horn in the morning. And parking? Forget it, this is Venice; leave the car in Mestre and embrace the walking (or water taxi if you’re splurging).

Look, if you’re after that authentic Venice experience without the San Marco madness, this place is gold – especially in shoulder season like early fall when the crowds thin out and the terrace feels like your own private kingdom. It’s not perfect; stairs to the entrance might be a hassle with heavy bags (no elevator, classic old building), and the rating’s a solid 8 for a reason – comfy but not luxurious. But honestly, waking up to that view, grabbing coffee at a tiny bar on Rio Terà dei Saloni nearby, and feeling like you’re living the local life? That’s why I’d book it again in a heartbeat. If you’re a couple or solo traveler craving space and serenity, go for it – just pack light and let the city pull you in.

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Reviews of CA GRIMANI Double Apartment: private terrace and stunning view

• Hartmut from Germany – 19 October 2024 (8/10)

  Tolle Lage in einem alten Gebäude mit Aufzug. Kanalblick aus kunstsinnig und sehr gut eingerichteter Wohnung 1. Tolle Dachterasse in Wohnung 2. Obwohl die Wohnungen für 8 Personen ausgelegt sind, war online nur die Angabe für 5 Personen möglich. Unsere sechste Mitreisende wurde problemlos und ohne Mehrkosten akzeptiert. Haltestelle Accademia und Brücke über den Canal Grande sehr nah Gute Frühstücksbar um die Ecke. Unschlagbar günstige und urige Vinothek nahebei.
  
  What could be improved: Zugang zu Wohnung 2 über eine enge Wendeltreppe nach oben, nichts für Hüftschäden:-) Unten nur die Dusche, was für die oben Wohnenden umständlich ist. Keine überzeugenden Ablagemöglichkeiten in den Einzelzimmern, was unsere Freude genervt hat. Bei Schlüsselübergabe wurde behauptet, der Aufzug sei kaputt, sodass wir mit sechs Personen die Koffer im engen Treppenhaus in die 3. Etage hieven mussten. Tatsächlich funktionierte er tadellos.

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