Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Northeast Italy

Vibrant Updated Apartment with Private Courtyard

Venice has been much more "island" than what we are able to imagine today while we admire it in all is splendor. Venice has always had a complexity of life, expecially in the past, very different from the mainalnd despite its proximity; the city was full of shops and "fonteghi" (warehouses) located at the ground floor of every house between the alley ("calle") and facing the canal. These work places and traiding posts allowed the flourishing of commerce, craftmanship and the cit'y self-sufficiency. The renovation of these particular places, nowadays left unused, are now passion of deeply fond of tradition architects. That's how "Casa Ruiz" was born, named after the Ruiz family, who owned a southamerican coffee and spices company dealing with venetian merchants. the house was used as warehouse for coffee, spices, ceramic an metal artifacts. The building is not very high, horse shoe shaped with an opening on the fondamenta and the canal. It was partly divided and partly lifted up recently but the charm of the place is intact, mostly due to the private courtyard that the house embraces. The renovation has unveiled all the typical characteristics of this kind of buildings: enormous windows in every room, an exit on the courtyard and massive beams painted on the high ceiling, with walls that are now and then interrupted by intertwining chimeys used for the processing of roasting coffe beans. at the moment "Casa Ruiz" is a comfortable house located in an interesting part of the city, for those guests who hope tp get to know a difference Venice, within its squares and alleys eternally the same. It will be easy to reach the usual tourist-attraction places and at the same time to take shelter in a quiet space as the backyard at home. YOU CAN USE ALL MY HOUSE THE CHECK IN SERVICE IS INCLUSIVE ON THE PRICE ALL DAYS FROM 11 AM TILL 8 PM, FROM 8 PM TILL MIDNIGHT THERE IS AN EXTRA FEE FOR THE GUY OF EURO 25,00 1) Here are some infos about PUBLIC MEANS OF TRANSPORTS: From Marco Polo airport: I suggest you to take the boat service Alilaguna Orange line to Ca’ Rezzonico stop (65 minutes ride and from there 4 minutes walk to the apartment). From Treviso airport: I suggest you to take the ATVO shuttle bus to Piazzale Roma (about 50 minutes ride) and from there the waterbus line 1 to Ca’ Rezzonico stop (45 minutes ride). From Piazzale Roma parking area or Santa Lucia train station: I suggest you to take the waterbus line 1 to Ca’ Rezzonico stop (45-40 minutes ride). From Tronchetto parking area: you can take the waterbus line 2 to San Basilio stop. If you click on each mean of transport above you will be directed to their websites so you can check timetables and/or purchase tickets online if you wish, I hope you will find it useful! 2) In case you want to arrive sooner and closer to the apartment you can even take a private WATER TAXI, quite expensive but very fast: from Marco Polo airport it takes about 25 minutes and costs about €100,00-€110,00, from Piazzale Roma or train station will take 15 minutes and costs about €50,00-€60,00. The cost is for the ride (and not for person) and it will depends upon the number of people and pieces of luggage (with a maximum of 10 people with 1 piece of luggage each). Here you can find infos about this service and book the water taxi: http://www.venicewatertaxi.it/?lang=en http://www.motoscafivenezia.it/eng/ 3) From Marco Polo or Treviso airport in alternative you can even take a LAND TAXI to the Stazione Marittima San Basilio. 4) Here are some links about PARKING AREAS in case you will be arriving by car: Piazzale Roma or San Giuliano http://www.avmspa.it/context.jsp?ID_LINK=5&area=8 Tronchetto: http://www.veniceparking.it/en/find-parking/Venezia%20Tronchetto%20Parking/ Mestre: http://www.garageeuropamestre.com/scheda.asp?idprod=67&idpadrerif=41 http://www.parcheggiotriestina.it/en/ Marco Polo airport: http://www.parkvia.com/it-IT/parcheggio-aeroporto/venezia?gclid=CjwKEAjwoZ-oBRCAjZqs96qCmzgSJADnWCv8zOwUr23LVhQD5RkbJ8S9BxL0gunqLdmUvDqJSwFnxhoCf6nw_wcB http://www.veniceairport.it/en/park/rates.html And for general practical infos: http://www.veneziaunica.it/en I hope I have been helpful! Irene The apartment is located in Dorsoduro, one of the most charming districts of Venice. The general vibe of the neighborhood is artistic, youthful, and relaxed, and is home to some of the most picturesque canals and palazzi. IN 3 MINUTES BY FOOT YOU CAN ARRIVE AT CA REZZONICO IN THE GRAN CANAL AND THERE YOU CAN TAKE THE WATER BUS LINE 1 Campo Santa Margherita is AT 2 MIN FAR BY FOOT FROM THE APARTMENT , just in the center of the district of Dorso Duro and is one of the liveliest corners of the city. In Campo Santa Margherita are concentrated many clubs that are frequented both in winter and in the summer thanks to the tables placed outside bars, pubs, restaurants and pizzerias. In Campo Santa Margherita you can still see the Venetians intent on their daily lives, but also watch the children playing in the afternoon and on Sundays. Campo Santa Margherita is one of the larger open places in Venice after St. Mark's Square and Campo S. Polo. This square is celebrated for its night life. Here is consumed spritz (a local drink) during happy hour and beyond. For this reason Campo Santa Margherita, (along with Campo S. Giacometto at Rialto), is the favorite place in Venice for young people but also for many tourists that enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this square. The square is named after the ancient Church of Santa Margherita, founded in the ninth century and dedicated to that martyr. It was rebuilt in 1687 by architect Giambattista Lambranzi. The Church of Santa Margherita was abolished in 1810 because of the Napoleonic reforms and was used for a period as a cigarette factory and then as a store of marbles. It became evangelical church in 1882 and later became a cinema, known as Cinema S. Margherita or in Venetian dialect "Cine Vecio", to distinguish it from "Cine Novo", once located where now is the Supermarket Punto. Actually it is an auditorium (+39 041 2349911) owned by the University of Ca' Foscari. Incorporated into the building you can see the typical belltower so truncated in 1808. At its base are located some interesting marble fragments of the seventeenth century, among these are visible a dragon and a sea monster. At the center of the square is located an isolated building, the Scuola dei Varoteri (which was the seat of the tanners since 1725). On the facade you see a beautiful tabernacle, "The Virgin adored by brother on her knees", (1501). Near it is open in the morning (from Tuesday to Saturday) the fish market of Campo Santa Margherita. In front of it are some notable houses dating from the Gothic period. At the end of Campo Santa Margherita is situated the Church of Santa Maria del Carmelo also called "dei Carmini", which was built in 1286 but retains some nice outside paterae in Venetian-Byzantine style. Inside you can see a cycle of 24 paintings (12 per side) called "Episodes of the Carmelite Order". Next to the church is the Scuola di Santa Maria del Carmine (opening hours: 11 am to 4 pm, admission € 5.00, tel. +39 041 5289420) that was built in a Classical style designed by Longhena between 1668 and 1670. Inside the Scuola there are some beautiful series of paintings made by Giambattista Tiepolo. Bars in Campo Santa Margherita "Margaret DuChamp". Campo Santa Margherita, Dorso Duro 3029, Venice. Opening hours: 9am-1,30am, on Saturdays it opens at 5pm. Phone +39 041 5286255. "Il Caffè". Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro 2963. Opening hours: 7am-1am. Closed on Sundays. Ph. +39 041 5287998. "Orange". Dorso Duro 3054. With courtyard. It opens 10am-2am all week. Phone +39 041 5234740. "Salus". Between Campo Santa Margherita and Rio Terà dei Pugni. It opens from 7,30am to midnight all week. Ph. +39 041 5285279. "Osteria alla Bifora". Campo Santa Margherita 2930. Open every day 12am-3pm and 6pm-2am. Telephone +39 041 5236119. "Chet Bar". Dorso Duro 3684. Orario 8am-1am, closed on Sundays. Info: +39 328 8729967. "Madigans' Pub". Dorsoduro 3053/A in Campo Santa Margherita. Opening hours: every day from 8am to 2am. Phone. +39 340 9091953. "Bar Rosso". Campo Santa Margherita 3665. It opens 8am-1am all week. No phone. How to get to Campo Santa Margherita In order to get to Campo Santa Margherita from Piazzale Roma car parking, just walk along the waterfront of Rio Novo towards Accademia (about 8-minute walk). To get from Santa Lucia train station just go out, turn right and cross the Bridge of the Constitution, then follows as above. The closest vaporetto stops to Campo Santa Margherita are "Ca' Rezzonico" (line 1), "Piazzale Roma" (lines 1-2-4.1-4.2-5.1-5.2) and "S. Basilio" (line 6). Would you like to arrive to Santa Margherita from St. Mark's Square? It's easy, just follow the signs to Accademia and then to Piazzale Roma (30-minute walk). From Rialto to reach on foot Santa Margarita you have to follow this direction: S. Polo, Frari, Accademia. In Campo Santa Margherita is located the supermarket "Punto" which is open Monday through Saturday from 8.30am to 8.00pm, ph. +39 041 5289494. On Tuesdays and Saturday in the square opens a florist from 8am to 1pm. In this square is held the quaint market of Campo Santa Margherita.

Happy Place near Bled

This newly renovated family house in an idyllic village just 3km from Bled is a fantastic blend of nature, tradition and modern appliances. Drink your coffee on the terrace facing the garden or on the balcony, make some breakfast or lunch in the hand-painted kitchen that combines rustic flair with modern comfort, enjoy an afternoon or an evening in the spacious living room, and sleep the sleep of the happy in the hand-made oiled oak bed that is the absolute star of the apartment. A HAPPY PLACE!

ENNI Apartment

My place is close to family-friendly activities, public transport, the city center (3 km) and the airport (10 km). The apartment is located just 350 m to the most beautiful beaches. Restaurants, supermarket, beach bars, leisure facilitiec, etc. are within the walking distance. Free WI-FI, TV with several international TV channels and air conditioning are provided. Pets are allowed.