"Casa Cannaregio” is a fully restored 16th century home & private garden with an outdoor Hot Tub. Located on one of the most picturesque Venetian canals in Sestiere di Cannaregio. This district is considered the most authentic and peaceful residential areas in all Venice. The splendor of Venice - Piazza San Marco - the Bridge of Sighs - the Grand Canal - are just a short walk or water taxi away! This unique private home and garden is the perfect place to stay as you explore the magic of Venice!
The space
Imagine this… a Venetian gondola bringing you to the doorstep of your own home! That was always our dream... While we are from Bergamo, Italy near Milan, we’ve always had a deep love for Venice – considering it the most beautiful and romantic city in the world! It was always our dream to one day own a home in this magical city, and our dream came true! While we spend lots of time at our Venetian home, we also enjoy allowing others to experience it as well! You will find by staying at “Casa Canneregio” it isn’t a just a place for tourists, but a real home that we love! It is with great pleasure to allow you also enjoy our home as you explore Venice while living like a local!
Welcome to “Casa Cannaregio” - Benvenuti a “Casa Cannaregio”
THE HOME – LA CASA
The home is set along the picturesque Rio di San Girolamo, a truly Venetian canal where private boats, water taxis, and graceful gondolas glide by. Nestled in Cannaregio – one of Venice’s most authentic and charming districts – you’ll be surrounded by a lively community of families and small businesses that have thrived here for generations. Far from the tourist crowds, this neighborhood offers nice restaurants, local shops, and cozy cafés, giving you a taste of real Venetian life. Step inside through your private entrance, where a welcoming hallway leads to the Living-Dining Room and Bedroom – both opening directly onto a spacious private garden with a Jacuzzi. At 77 sqm inside and 105 sqm outdoors, the home strikes the perfect balance between Venetian charm and modern comfort. Fully air-conditioned and equipped with underfloor heating, it’s an inviting retreat in every season.
LIVING – DINING ROOM : SOGGIORNO E SALA DA PRANZO
Life in Italy revolves around good food, friends, and family… and in Venice, we invite you to do the same! Cin cin and buon appetito! The centerpiece of our dining area is a stunning 19th-century Italian wooden table, over 10 feet long, illuminated by a vintage six-light Murano crystal chandelier. It’s the perfect setting for an elegant dinner or an impromptu gathering. The living area features a comfortable sofa and chairs, ideal for relaxing or socializing before or after a meal. For your enjoyment, our bookcase is filled with books about Venice and other titles to explore. If you prefer entertainment, there’s a 48-inch Samsung HD TV with high-speed fiber Wi-Fi and Chromecast for streaming. We’ve also provided an excellent Bluetooth speaker (Anker Soundcore Motion Plus) so you can fill the home with your favorite music—or even a Puccini or Verdi opera! For extra guests, the sofa converts into a very comfortable double bed (160x200x14 cm mattress). Guests often tell us, “This bed is even more comfortable than our own!”. A door in the living room opens to the private outdoor patio, garden, and jacuzzi, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.
BEDROOM: LA CAMERA DA LETTO
After a full day exploring Venice’s food, wine, and charm, nothing beats a restful night’s sleep. The air-conditioned bedroom features a queen-size, high-quality memory foam mattress with pocketed springs and plush bedding—comfort practically guaranteed! A dedicated work desk with high-speed fiber-optic Wi-Fi makes it easy to check emails or share photos of your Venetian adventures. Shuttered windows ensure a peaceful, darkened space for deeper rest. The bedroom also opens directly onto your private outdoor patio with garden access and a jacuzzi, creating a truly relaxing retreat.
KITCHEN: LA CUCINA
What’s an Italian home without food?! “Niente!” One of our favorite places in our home is the kitchen! It’s fully equipped, whether you’d like to prepare a simple dish or cook something more elaborate. As you can probably guess, we’re passionate about good food—and we hope you are too! Here are just some of the kitchen essentials available for you…
• Sleek modern Italian cabinetry
• Antique Italian wood work table
• A refrigerator with freezer
• Large sink
• Induction stove with a ventilation hood
• Self-cleaning oven
• Microwave oven
• Dishwasher
• Nespresso coffee machine with milk frother
• Electric kettle
• Toaster
• Electric juicer
• Chopper
• Immersion blender
• Rice cooker
• Air purifier
• Food scale
• Pots, pans, and skillets, plates, pizza plates
• Cutlery, glasses, wine glasses, beer glasses
• Wine decanter
• Ice bucket
• Table cloth and placemats
BATHROOM: IL BAGNO
Conveniently located off the main hallway, the bathroom features a spacious vanity with a large sink, a walk-in shower with excellent hot water pressure, and high-quality plush bath and hand towels. You’ll also find a toilet and a separate bidet for added comfort and convenience.
LAUNDRY AND UTILITY ROOM: LA LAVANDERIA E IL LOCALE DI SERVIZIO
Next to the Kitchen is the Laundry and Utility Room. A fast efficient washer and dryer is available for guest use. Utility Room shelves for storing a few bottles of your favorite wine or water for your stay.
PRIVATE PATIO - GARDEN AND JACUZZI: IL PATIO PRIVATO - GIARDINO E JACUZZI
The outdoor area at Casa Cannaregio is truly magical! To begin with, having a private garden in Venice is something extraordinarily rare — they almost don’t exist… but you’re in luck! What makes this space even more special is how perfect it is for dining al fresco, or for sipping a glass of Barolo while the moon rises over Venice and the stars light up the sky.
The garden covers a little over 100 square meters, offering a serene retreat from the city. Guests love enjoying their morning coffee and meals in the covered patio, which features a large outdoor table for four.
And now for the best part…
After a full day exploring Venice, what better way to unwind than with a relaxing soak in the outdoor Jacuzzi? This is a large, high-powered Jacuzzi® hydromassage tub for up to five adults, holding 900 liters of water. It’s professionally maintained, heated, and available year-round for your comfort. Truly the crown jewel of our garden — and a guest favorite!
The Jacuzzi is also an extremely rare feature in Venice. Given the incredible logistics of transporting it by boat through the canals and lowering it into the garden with a crane… it might very well be the only private Jacuzzi in all of Venice!
Enjoy — Godetevela!
HISTORICAL INFORMATION ABOUT VENICE AND OUR HOME
Venice, a magical, romantic and historic city unlike any other, has been capturing hearts and imaginations for centuries. With its Gothic architecture, Renaissance and Baroque buildings, wide campos, and narrow canals, Venice is often described as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is built on a group of 118 islands and these small islands are linked with 400 bridges. These islands are located in the Venetian Lagoon, which sits just off of the mainland of Northern Italy. Founded in the 8th century AD by refugees fleeing barbarian Germanic and Hun invasions, by constructing pilings on lagoon islands to escape the enemy attacks. Over the centuries, as Venice grew it became a significant maritime powerhouse. Its control of Mediterranean trade with a formidable fleet of sailing ships allowed it to dominate the Eastern Adriatic and even participate in the Crusades of the 11th Century. During the Renaissance, Venice became an important cultural centre, boasting figures like the painter Titian and author / world explorer Marco Polo. The city is renowned for its unique architecture, with Gothic palaces, majestic churches, and waterfront squares. However, the rise of new trade routes and the fall of Constantinople in 1453 initiated the decline of the "Serenissima" Republic of Venice. In 1797, with the arrival of Napoleon, Venice was ruled by the French and later ceded to Austria. After the unification of Italy in the 19th century, Venice was finally reunited with the rest of the country.
Modern day Venice is divided into six districts known as Sestieres. Our home is located in the Sestiere of Cannaregio, which was initially developed in the 11th century as a residential area in the north of the city. There are a few theories as to the origins of its name. Some say, it came from the extensive reeds in the area when it was still uninhabited. Another hypothesis links it to 'Canal Regio,' referring to the Cannaregio Canal. Today, Sestiere of Cannaregio remains a residential area and the second largest district in Venice with a population of over 15,000 people. Our house is part of the original “Complex of Moro Houses”, which was built in 1544 and finished in 1560. Designed by the famous Venetian architect Jacopo Sansovino, commissioned by the noble Leonardo Moro, from whom it takes its name. This complex of houses was initially used as private homes for working class Venetians. The home was built during the height of the Italian Renaissance, the same time when important works were completed in the Piazza San Marco. The Moro Complex was also considered to be an important architecture project of the mid-sixteenth century. The historical maps of Venice show our house and the Moro Houses, from 1560 onwards. It was a vast quadrangular structure, almost completely surrounded by water, with four corner towers connected to each other by long wings: a suburban residence on the banks of the lagoon, with an admirable garden in a spacious courtyard. The garden of our home, was part of the spacious courtyard of the complex called “Palazzo Moro”. Not far from this house was the Jewish Quarter of Venice. For 270 years starting in 1516, Jews were segregated and it was the only section of Venice where Jews could live. In 1797 the French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte conquered Venice and allowed Jews to live in any part of the city. This historical and beautiful Jewish Quarter is a five-minute walk from our home and is worth a visit. For hundreds of years there are not detailed historical records for the house and not much is known. In the 1900’s onward the complex was used for carpentry purposes, a clothing factory and a warehouse. Today, this home has been returned to its original intended purpose, a Venetian home.
It’s hard to imagine all of those who have travelled by boat past this house over the years on the canal Rio di San Girolamo... Kings, Nobility, Emperors, Sculptors, Painters, Writers, Explorers and Travelers like you. We hope you enjoy your stay as you contemplate the nearly 500-year-old history of this magical place we call home!
Guest access
Guests can access all areas, both internal and external.
Other things to note
• For your greater convenience, we will take care of paying the city tax assessed to you by the Municipality of Venice.
• Please be aware that in Italy, electricity has a voltage of 220 Volts and a frequency of 50 Hertz. Please remember to bring appropriate electric adapters as needed.
• In the rare event that the Jacuzzi is not functioning, we offer a 25% refund on the nightly rate for each night that the Jacuzzi is unavailable.
• In some periods of the year Venice is subject to the Acqua Alta phenomenon and some areas of Venice, such as Piazza San Marco, could flood at high tide. Since 2020, in the event of strong tides, the MOSE mobile barrier system comes into operation which protects Venice from high water, so today there are much fewer areas of Venice subject to Acqua Alta. Fortunately, our house has always been free from Acqua Alta as it is located in an area of Venice not affected by this phenomenon.
Registration Details
IT027042C24GCA3QJL
