Reviews of Property: Charming, Spacious w. Balconies Overlooking Canals in Central Venice
Description
Apartment, 60 m²,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, 1 Bathroom
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5, 1 Bathroom
Facilities
city centre, waterfront,
balcony,
internet access,
TV
Renato Grome
Speaks: English, Italian, Swedish
35 Reviews of Property 50586 in Venice city centre, Italy
A great place to stay ...
Review Submitted: November 20, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
I've been meaning to write a review after staying at the apartment in late June this year, but you arrive back at work and get stuck into it and the next thing you know you having to buy christmas presents. But i digress.
This wonderful apartment was in a great location. venice can be a busy place, so you want to be close to things but not in the middle of the rush. the apartment was a perfect size, for me and my daughter who i was showing around europe, with two bedrooms and a cosy lounge and kitchen. we cooked our dinners and prepared snacks to make our budgets go further. i wanted to spend my money on northern italian wines and cheeses, and was not disappointed.
we were near the best grocery & necessity shop in venice which is critical when you want to buy food and drink & stock up the travelling necessities. there are not a lot of the bigger grocery stores in venice so having one nearby is very convenient.
there were also lots of wonderful non-touristy bars, cafes and restaurants all around. my daughter and i quickly established our favourite morning coffee cafe, afternoon spritz cafe, fave pastries shop, and late night drinking spot, all within a few minutes. Perfect.
Venice is my type of town, no cars, lots of stunning built form, incredible stories, safe and friendly, somewhere incredibly special. Everyone deserves time in this empire city.
Venice is considered a renaissance city where the piazza san marco and Doge palace get most of the publicity, but i was completley dazzled by the contemporary art galleries - the peggy guggenheim, the grazzi palazzo, & the punta della dogana are worth the trip alone - the collections are just stunning and still affect me many months later.
So i was riding high the whole time in venice due to the attractions and atmosphere. the apartment was perfect for my needs and my daughter and i loved the whole time we were in venice, whether we were with a flow of tourists on a calli, getting lost following the views, or relaxing with a local rose and some cheese reading an Aurelio Zen novel on the balcony off my room.
enjoy. i did.
This wonderful apartment was in a great location. venice can be a busy place, so you want to be close to things but not in the middle of the rush. the apartment was a perfect size, for me and my daughter who i was showing around europe, with two bedrooms and a cosy lounge and kitchen. we cooked our dinners and prepared snacks to make our budgets go further. i wanted to spend my money on northern italian wines and cheeses, and was not disappointed.
we were near the best grocery & necessity shop in venice which is critical when you want to buy food and drink & stock up the travelling necessities. there are not a lot of the bigger grocery stores in venice so having one nearby is very convenient.
there were also lots of wonderful non-touristy bars, cafes and restaurants all around. my daughter and i quickly established our favourite morning coffee cafe, afternoon spritz cafe, fave pastries shop, and late night drinking spot, all within a few minutes. Perfect.
Venice is my type of town, no cars, lots of stunning built form, incredible stories, safe and friendly, somewhere incredibly special. Everyone deserves time in this empire city.
Venice is considered a renaissance city where the piazza san marco and Doge palace get most of the publicity, but i was completley dazzled by the contemporary art galleries - the peggy guggenheim, the grazzi palazzo, & the punta della dogana are worth the trip alone - the collections are just stunning and still affect me many months later.
So i was riding high the whole time in venice due to the attractions and atmosphere. the apartment was perfect for my needs and my daughter and i loved the whole time we were in venice, whether we were with a flow of tourists on a calli, getting lost following the views, or relaxing with a local rose and some cheese reading an Aurelio Zen novel on the balcony off my room.
enjoy. i did.
Owner's Response: Thank you Alastair how wonderful to enjoy a nice chilled rose wine on the Casa Allegra balcony taking in the scenes of the canals and local activity below, after a long day's exploring thoroughly the amazing city of Venice. Yes indeed it's not only a stunning renaissance city, with no cars, safe and friendly, a rich fallen Empire, but Venice also prides itself with some of the worlds best modern art collections at the Guggenheim and Palazzo Grassi, and now recently the Punta Dogana, not to mention the Biennale and the Venice Film Festival.
Grazie mille e molto Benvenuti! Renato
Grazie mille e molto Benvenuti! Renato
Grazie Venice and Casa Allegra
Review Submitted: November 21, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2009
Venice and Casa Allegra provided us with a perfect setting to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. The apartment is situated beautifully. The accommodations are very nice and its location just off the beaten path can't be beat. We would highly recommend this property to our friends and family. As many have already written, the booklet comes in very handy particularly if it is your first visit to Venice. We went with many of the restaurant recommendations and we were not disappointed. Renato did a great job of responding to questions before our arrival. If you like the pictures, you will like Casa Allegra! We have two additional recommendations to add. We were in pursuit of Murano glass dome lights for our kitchen. We toured Murano, checked out the shops in Murano and all around Venice and bought our lights at a little shop called Tinti Murano Glass in Campo S. Cassiano, S. Croce. The owner, Giuseppe is a nice man and was very helpful. We felt the shop offered a really nice selection glass at reasonable prices. Our favorite place to buy wine is Enoteca Mascari, S. Polo. They have tons of wine from all over Italy to check out. The staff was very friendly, patient and recommended some wonderful, reasonably priced wines.
Owner's Response: Dear Rita and Harry Thank you, it sounds like you had a PERFECT time at Casa Allegra, and thank you for the recommendations and shopping tips very much appreciated.
Grazie e Benvenuti!
Renato
Grazie e Benvenuti!
Renato
Casa Allegra - a wonderful place for holidays
Review Submitted: November 4, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
Dear Mr. Grome,
we spent our holidays from 24th to 29th August at Casa Allegra.
Thank you so much for the wonderful time. Venice is a very interesting city and the apartment was lovely - comfortable and in a perfekt location.
We´re sure this won´t be our last visit at Casa Allegra. Thank you again.
Best regards.
Dietmar and Margit
Germany
we spent our holidays from 24th to 29th August at Casa Allegra.
Thank you so much for the wonderful time. Venice is a very interesting city and the apartment was lovely - comfortable and in a perfekt location.
We´re sure this won´t be our last visit at Casa Allegra. Thank you again.
Best regards.
Dietmar and Margit
Germany
Owner's Response: Thank you Dietmar and Margit, you are very welcome.
Regards
Renato
Regards
Renato
Quiet & Comfortable in Venice
Review Submitted: November 2, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
Dear Renato
We had a great time, it was a good location and away from the really busy areas which we were pleased about.
The self-contained aspect was good and everything we needed was there and it was nice to be able to shop locally and then eat at the Apartment. We would certainly reccommend it and have already.
Best Regards
Campbell
luxury lifestyle group llg
We had a great time, it was a good location and away from the really busy areas which we were pleased about.
The self-contained aspect was good and everything we needed was there and it was nice to be able to shop locally and then eat at the Apartment. We would certainly reccommend it and have already.
Best Regards
Campbell
luxury lifestyle group llg
Owner's Response: Dear Campbell,
Thank you, we are very pleased to know you did have a great time, that you did found Casa Allegra to be in a good location, away from the really busy areas, which you were in fact pleased about.
And that you found the self-contained aspect of the home-away-from-home was good for you and that you did have everything you needed in our Casa Allagra apartment, and that you had enjoyed being able to shop locally and to eat in.
We truly appreciate your recommending Casa Allegra, as you have already.
Hope to have you back soon. Welcome!
Renato
Thank you, we are very pleased to know you did have a great time, that you did found Casa Allegra to be in a good location, away from the really busy areas, which you were in fact pleased about.
And that you found the self-contained aspect of the home-away-from-home was good for you and that you did have everything you needed in our Casa Allagra apartment, and that you had enjoyed being able to shop locally and to eat in.
We truly appreciate your recommending Casa Allegra, as you have already.
Hope to have you back soon. Welcome!
Renato
Spendida vacanza!
Review Submitted: November 1, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Caro Renato, che dire! Siamo stati veramente bene. dal 7 al 13 giugno Nel cuore di Venezia. Infatti da casa ci siamo girati Venezia per lo più a piedi. Con i miei figli e mia madre di 87 anni, siamo stati dappertutto, poi tornavamo a casa e mangiavamo lì, e riuscivamo la sera. la casa è una bomboniera, e proprio bella molto pulita e i servizi ottimi! Con i miei figli fantasticavamo di venire ad abitare a Venezia, per quanto siamo stati bene. Di sicuro farò di tutto per tornarci. Grazie per l'oppurtunità, e di sicuro farò di tutto per pubblicizzare la tua casa, ne vale veramente la pena.
Owner's Response: Grazie mille e molto benvenuti di nuovo!
Saluti
Renato
Saluti
Renato
We'll be back!
Review Submitted: November 1, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2008
Dear Renato,
Just a quick note to let you know that Casa Allegra was all and more than we had expected, clean full of charcters with balconies overlooking the canals surrounding the building. For those of us who enjoy cooking (even when on holiday!) the kitchen had more than enough utensils, pots, pans etc to prepare a meal for the family and with the supermarket a couple of blocks away life was bliss!
The apartment is tucked away up an alleway just off the crowded tourist route of Strada Nuova making it so convenient for sightseeing. Once inside this haven of peace and tranquility you feel more like a local than a tourist, enjoying a glass of wine on the balcony waching the occasional boat pass by. The nearby restaurants (a canal width away) serve good food as do many of the restaurants off the beaten track. The apartment is bright and breezy, full of charcter and we would HIGHLY recommend a stay at Casa Allegra to anyone wishing to spend time exploring Venice.
Thank you also for the accurate instructions and information you sent to us prior to our arrival. Easy to follow and a great help.
We will return!
Thank you again
Tim and family
Just a quick note to let you know that Casa Allegra was all and more than we had expected, clean full of charcters with balconies overlooking the canals surrounding the building. For those of us who enjoy cooking (even when on holiday!) the kitchen had more than enough utensils, pots, pans etc to prepare a meal for the family and with the supermarket a couple of blocks away life was bliss!
The apartment is tucked away up an alleway just off the crowded tourist route of Strada Nuova making it so convenient for sightseeing. Once inside this haven of peace and tranquility you feel more like a local than a tourist, enjoying a glass of wine on the balcony waching the occasional boat pass by. The nearby restaurants (a canal width away) serve good food as do many of the restaurants off the beaten track. The apartment is bright and breezy, full of charcter and we would HIGHLY recommend a stay at Casa Allegra to anyone wishing to spend time exploring Venice.
Thank you also for the accurate instructions and information you sent to us prior to our arrival. Easy to follow and a great help.
We will return!
Thank you again
Tim and family
Owner's Response: Dear Tim,
Thank you. Great to know you and your family had a grand time at Casa Allegra in Venice, and that you felt that "once you are inside this haven of peace and tranquility you feel more like a local than a tourist, enjoying a glass of wine on the balcony watching the occasional boat pass by".
More than welcome back again. Benvenuti.
Renato
Thank you. Great to know you and your family had a grand time at Casa Allegra in Venice, and that you felt that "once you are inside this haven of peace and tranquility you feel more like a local than a tourist, enjoying a glass of wine on the balcony watching the occasional boat pass by".
More than welcome back again. Benvenuti.
Renato
Wonderful Easter in Casa Allegria
Review Submitted: October 31, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
We were very happy to stay in Casa Allegra
during Easter and we liked the charming flat very much.
We felt "true Venetians" when living there some days and are rather sure to come back some time.
We also liked the colourful pictures from Mr. Grome senior.
The informations of the owner were very helpful.
during Easter and we liked the charming flat very much.
We felt "true Venetians" when living there some days and are rather sure to come back some time.
We also liked the colourful pictures from Mr. Grome senior.
The informations of the owner were very helpful.
A really lovely apartment
Review Submitted: September 29, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Dear Renato,
We just wanted to tell you that our stay at Casa Allegra was wonderful!
As I told you, we had the Luigi Nono congress on Giudecca, after that we worked for several days in the Archivio Luigi Nono, but nevertheless we had some time to visit Venice and we really liked it. The weather was superb, too.
We were happy to come home in the evening to the lovely apartment and to do some cooking in the well equipped kitchen.
We would like to come again soon...
Thank you and best wishes
Bernhard and Irmela
PS: I had a look at your photos (book in the apartment and also on your website). They are really wonderful.
We just wanted to tell you that our stay at Casa Allegra was wonderful!
As I told you, we had the Luigi Nono congress on Giudecca, after that we worked for several days in the Archivio Luigi Nono, but nevertheless we had some time to visit Venice and we really liked it. The weather was superb, too.
We were happy to come home in the evening to the lovely apartment and to do some cooking in the well equipped kitchen.
We would like to come again soon...
Thank you and best wishes
Bernhard and Irmela
PS: I had a look at your photos (book in the apartment and also on your website). They are really wonderful.
Owner's Response: Dear Bernhard and Irmela,
Great to hear you both enjoyed your stay at Casa Allegra in central Venice.
Sincerely hope to have you come back again very soon. Benvenuti.
Thank you again for choosing Casa Allegra.
Renato
Great to hear you both enjoyed your stay at Casa Allegra in central Venice.
Sincerely hope to have you come back again very soon. Benvenuti.
Thank you again for choosing Casa Allegra.
Renato
Casa Allegra - perfect for the family
Review Submitted: September 29, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
We spent a fantastic 5 days at Casa Allegra at the end of May 09. The apartment was perfect as was the location. The children spent many happy hours on the balconies watching the world go by on the other side of the canal and they loved the bunk beds. We really enjoyed travelling around the beautiful city by boat, especially the traghetto rides across the Grand Canal to the market. The information sent to us by Renato before we travelled was excellent and we took up many recommendations such as an evening apperitif in the local bar. The local supermarket is well stocked and makes self catering very enjoyable - as does the shopping experience at the market. Venice has become our favourite city and we can't wait to return.
Owner's Response: Dear Susan,
Happy to hear you and your family had an excellent time staying at Casa Allegra in central Venice, "a perfect apartment in perfect location", it doesn't get better than that.
Hope to have you come back again very soon. Welcome. Benvenuti.
Again thank you for choosing Casa Allegra.
Renato
Happy to hear you and your family had an excellent time staying at Casa Allegra in central Venice, "a perfect apartment in perfect location", it doesn't get better than that.
Hope to have you come back again very soon. Welcome. Benvenuti.
Again thank you for choosing Casa Allegra.
Renato
Just wonderful
Review Submitted: July 23, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
Dear Renato,
we are back from Venice and I can hardly tell you how wonderful it was.First of all let me thank you for your very helpful informationpackage.We found your apartment easily
and from the first moment we loved it.It is so well equipped
and cosy, and the location in Cannareggio is just perfekt.
Venice is an amazing city, full of art and culture.You can be sure that we will ask you another time for your apartment, because we like to see more although we did our best to see a lot.
I send you a foto Hubert and me sitting at " Il Santo Bevitore ". We liked very much sitting there in the evening
having a Spritz and enjoying the atmosphere.
Now thank you again and I hope we will stay in touch.
Kind regards
Roswitha & Hubert
Germany
.
we are back from Venice and I can hardly tell you how wonderful it was.First of all let me thank you for your very helpful informationpackage.We found your apartment easily
and from the first moment we loved it.It is so well equipped
and cosy, and the location in Cannareggio is just perfekt.
Venice is an amazing city, full of art and culture.You can be sure that we will ask you another time for your apartment, because we like to see more although we did our best to see a lot.
I send you a foto Hubert and me sitting at " Il Santo Bevitore ". We liked very much sitting there in the evening
having a Spritz and enjoying the atmosphere.
Now thank you again and I hope we will stay in touch.
Kind regards
Roswitha & Hubert
Germany
.
Owner's Response: Thank you for your kind words, we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed visiting beautiful Venice and that you were happy guests at our charming apartment in central Venice.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Best regards
Renato
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Best regards
Renato
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