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I have been using Cross-Pollinate for about 10 years now. The service is consistently great and I can always find just the kind of apartment we like, at the right price. - Hirani Himona
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The two places I have stayed at from Cross-Pollinate have been among the best across Europe. Highly recommended. - Nicholas Burn
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Cross-Pollinate was very helpful when the owner of the B&B wanted to charge us for the baby under 2 y o. It would have been difficult without them since the owners did not speak any english. - Yulia Pichugina
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Cross-Pollinate was extremely helpful! They found us a place to stay in our price range when many other places of business couldn't help us. - Sarah Seminutin
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Ca' Frari 2
First and foremost, the location here is the best! Situated right in front of the gorgeous Chiesa dei Frari, this is a part of Venice that's difficult not to love-- super-central but nonetheless a bit off the beaten track, you'll be pretty much anywhere you'd want to go in 15 minutes.

In the immediate surroundings, you have great cafes, bookshops, a supermarket, and the whole area of the neighborhoods San Polo/Santa Croce is famous for its food. Within a minute you'll be on the square in front of the church and from there you can take a stroll along the canal, to just take in the beauty of this city and let the sun shine on your face, or walk to one of the many interesting eateries of this town.

The apartment itself is situated on the first floor (with 8 easy steps to reach it) and accessed from a quiet courtyard. Furnished quite simply and rather basic, it's composed of a kitchen/living room area with sofa bed and one bedroom with queen bed, and a bathroom.

Davide, the owner, lives just around the corner and is determined to make your stay at Ca' Frari a pleasant one. He's Venetian-born and very proud of his city.
Amenities
  • 1st floor
  • flatscreen TV
  • air-conditioning
  • full kitchen
  • hair dryer
  • independent heating
  • linen and towels provided
  • no elevator
  • WiFi
Reviews
Dorothy on Apr 2017:
Davide was a welcoming, communicative and accommodating host when we booked his apartment 24 hours before our stay. This was our second stay in Venice this winter and we purposefully picked the location of his apartment for ease of access from the train station and because we love the local vibe in this neighborhood. Turns out it was very easy to access the airport as well, by bus from piazza Roma, only a few Minutes walk away. We very much appreciated that there was coffee and fresh milk in the kitchen, as well as some pastry snacks.
Jackie on Apr 2017:
It was in a nice area. Provided map with useful information. Very nice apartment with lots of space. Clear with instructions.
Ratings
average score
5.0 / 5.0
Price/Value
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Accuracy of listing
5.0
Location
5.0
Helpfulness of owner / staff / host
5.0
Booking details
Booking details: vacation rental apartment (1 bedroom / 1 bathroom), sleeps max. 4 people
Payment accepted: cash on arrival in euro
Minimum stay: minimum stay of 2 nights
Cancellations allowed up to: 5 days before arrival
Occupancy: double
Bed options: 1 queen (150 cm) or 1 queen bed & 1 double sofabed
Policies & Extra Charges: city tourist tax €3.00 per person per night (not included in price), check-out time is 12 pm (noon), apartment will be clean by 3 pm on day of check-in, fee for check-in after 9 pm is €30, luggage can be held before check-in, luggage can be left after check-out, must call owner upon arrival for check-in, non-smoking
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Rates and Availability
Location
 Ca' Frari 2
A
Stazione Santa Lucia
B
Piazzale Roma
C
Piazza San Marco
D
Ponte di Rialto
E
Accademia
F
Peggy Guggenheim Museum