Casa Flora
Feel Venetian for a few days at Casa Flora, a large and very stylish boutique holiday apartment rental in the heart of Venice.
We have a sun-drenched garden by the canal, which is a beautiful place to have breakfast or enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. It’s rare to have such an outdoor space in Venice.
How would you describe Palazzo Morosini in a nutshell?
Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri is the ideal home away from home. It’s a beautiful 15th-century palazzo in the very heart of Venice’s San Polo sestiere and boasts magnificent views of the city. It was completely restored over a 5 1/2 year period with an up-and-coming Venetian designer to create interiors that are sleek and decorated with locally-produced textiles and top furnishings. We opened in April 2017 so everything is extremely new and there are very few apartments in Venice with this level of comfort and sophistication.
How would you describe the atmosphere of Palazzo Morosini?
The atmosphere is very serene and peaceful. Although we are in the centre of Venice, San Polo is an area that’s not so touristy. The apartments are designed to remind us of our own home, even though we have a lot of elements and furnishings that bring you back to Venice, like the Murano chandeliers and the Rubelli fabrics.
The level of comfort in the apartments is very contemporary. In addition, being surrounded by the water and gardens is also very soothing and relaxing. After a day of sightseeing, it is wonderful to come back to a beautiful apartment with these stunning views… you don’t really want to leave.
What is your policy on family/children or is it best for couples?
We do accept children. We’re very happy to have different types of guests from all over the world.
Venice generally tends to be a couple’s destination. This is why we have so many one-bedroom apartments. But a lot of our guests are traveling with their families or with friends, so they can either take two apartments on the same floor, or a two-bedroom apartment, or several apartments.
And what about the views?
Because of the location, many of the apartments have very open views, which is rare in Venice as most waterfront properties look onto buildings directly across the canal. So to have this perspective on the city is quite unusual. But not all of the apartments have views. The Aneto apartment overlooks the garden on one side and the cloister on the other, which features a lounge area where guests can relax, while the other ground-floor apartment, Mirto, is set in a detached building across two floors and overlooks the garden and canal.
Palazzo Morosini has 9 apartments on three floors that range from 50-150 sqm. Many of the apartments interconnect, enabling us to accommodate groups of 2-10. Six are one-bedroom apartments (with sofa beds for up to 4 people), two have two bedrooms, and one is a three-bedroom apartment. There’s also the possibility of renting the entire palazzo, which has about 30 beds in total. We have a sun-drenched garden by the canal, which is a beautiful place to have breakfast or enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. It’s rare to have such an outdoor space in Venice.
Because of the location, many of the apartments have very open views, which is rare in Venice as most waterfront properties look onto buildings directly across the canal. So to have this perspective on the city is quite unusual. But not all of the apartments have views. The Aneto apartment overlooks the garden on one side and the cloister on the other, which features a lounge area where guests can relax, while the other ground-floor apartment, Mirto, is set in a detached building across two floors and overlooks the garden and canal.
Rafano is a refined duplex of 80 m2 featuring a double bedroom, a living room and two bathrooms. Ideal for a young couple, it is located on the second and third floor of the palazzo, with views on the palace’s picturesque and quiet inner court and canal.
Room amenities include floor and wall heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, home automation system, a fully-equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, fine linens and towels, mattress topper, choice of feather or anti-allergic pillows and duvets, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, washer, dryer, iron and board, good reading lamps, shutters and equipment for babies and toddlers.
Located on the 3rd floor of Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri, Rabarbaro features a king-size bedroom with a sitting area overlooking the palazzo’s private garden and canal, a large bathroom with walk-in shower, a 18 m2 chef’s kitchen with two windows overlooking the palace’s interior court and a large living room.
Room amenities include floor and wall heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, home automation system, a fully-equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, fine linens and towels, mattress topper, choice of feather or anti-allergic pillows and duvets, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, washer, dryer, iron and board, good reading lamps, shutters and equipment for babies and toddlers.
Mirto is an independent one-bedroom maisonette for complete privacy and peace. The maisonette apartment is evenly distributed on two levels and features a charming living room and an open kitchen on the ground floor. On the upper floor is an intimate bedroom with en-suite bathroom and views of the canal and garden.
Room amenities include floor and wall heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, home automation system, a fully-equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, fine linens and towels, mattress topper, choice of feather or anti-allergic pillows and duvets, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, washer, dryer, iron and board, good reading lamps, shutters and equipment for babies and toddlers.
Ginepro is located on the second floor and features a beautiful king-size bedroom with breathtaking views of the canal, an en-suite bathroom with shower, an eat-in kitchen and another bathroom with shower. The four big windows lead to a French balcony overlooking St. Agostin Square. The apartment has a lavish quality yet an understated elegance which make it a perfect space for both relaxing and entertaining.
Room amenities include floor and wall heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, home automation system, a fully-equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, fine linens and towels, mattress topper, choice of feather or anti-allergic pillows and duvets, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, washer, dryer, iron and board, good reading lamps, shutters and equipment for babies and toddlers.
Located on the first floor of Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri, Cayenna is a marvellous 50 m2 apartment featuring a living room with open kitchen, a bathroom, and a double bedroom with a private terrace with views of the courtyard and glimpses of the canal.
Room amenities include floor and wall heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, home automation system, a fully-equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, fine linens and towels, mattress topper, choice of feather or anti-allergic pillows and duvets, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, washer, dryer, iron and board, good reading lamps, shutters and equipment for babies and toddlers.
Aneto is located on the ground floor of Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri and features a living room, a double king-size bedroom, an eat-in kitchen and a bathroom with shower. The apartment also has a picturesque outdoor courtyard where you can relax and entertain.
Room amenities include floor and wall heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, home automation system, a fully-equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, fine linens and towels, mattress topper, choice of feather or anti-allergic pillows and duvets, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, washer, dryer, iron and board, good reading lamps, shutters and equipment for babies and toddlers.
This elegant 110 m2 apartment offers the ultimate Venetian abode. Zenzero is located on the first floor of Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri and it features two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, two bathrooms with walk-in shower and a large living room with balcony. The apartment has views over the courtyard, the garden and the canal.
Room amenities include floor and wall heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, home automation system, a fully-equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, fine linens and towels, mattress topper, choice of feather or anti-allergic pillows and duvets, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, washer, dryer, iron and board, good reading lamps, shutters and equipment for babies and toddlers.
Coriandolo is a jaw-dropping 74 m2 apartment with 3.60 metre ceilings boasting stunning views over the canal Rio de San Polo. It features two double king-size bedrooms, two bathrooms (one with a walk-in shower and one with a Turkish bath and shower) and a huge living room with eat-in kitchen.
Room amenities include floor and wall heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, home automation system, a fully-equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, fine linens and towels, mattress topper, choice of feather or anti-allergic pillows and duvets, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, washer, dryer, iron and board, good reading lamps, shutters and equipment for babies and toddlers.
Located on the 2nd floor, Anice is the largest and most spectacular apartment. It features a large living room with 6.45m ceilings, 2 french windows leading to a balcony overlooking the charming canal and Venice, 3 king-size bedrooms all with views of the canal, 3 bathrooms (1 with a bathtub and 2 with walk-in showers) and a dine-in kitchen. Towering ceilings, mesmerising canal views, stylish custom-made Italian furnishings make this space a royal dwelling.
Room amenities include floor and wall heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, home automation system, a fully-equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine, fine linens & towels, mattress topper, choice of feather or anti-allergic pillows and duvets, bathroom amenities, hairdryer, washer, dryer, iron & board, good reading lamps, shutters and equipment for babies and toddlers.
Every apartment has complimentary toiletries, as well as high-quality beds and Egyptian cotton sheets. There’s either a fully-equipped kitchen or kitchenette, as well as a washing machine, ironing equipment, safe and hair dryer. There are mirror TVs and surround sound systems, as well as ultra-fast Wi-Fi. Each apartment has floor and wall heating, as well as A/C to ensure optimal climatisation in winter and summer.
In each apartment there’s a booklet containing information about the palazzo and the city of Venice, including transportation options and current exhibits. There is on-site support during the day who can assist with booking restaurants or providing information on the city, as well as a laundry and maid service on request. We can also stock the fridge with food prior to arrival. We are available 24 hours in case our guests need to reach us.
I would certainly recommend the Scuola Grande di San Rocco. It’s one of the most beautiful things to see in Venice and is completely covered in paintings by Tintoretto. Sometimes they have concerts there as well. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful sites in Venice is the Chiesa di San Sebastiano. It’s spectacular and contains one of Tintoretto’s last paintings, the Martyrdom of San Sebastiano.
It is also very beautiful to take a traditional Venetian boat to explore the North Laguna. It’s not as well known as the South Laguna because you need an expert Captain to go there. There’s a gondola company that organises amazing sunset trips, including an exceptional gourmet meal on board. Inside the booklets in each apartment I have prepared a 3-day program that I recommend to our guests. It features off-the-beaten-track experiences and things to do according to the season, including where to go for breakfast and lunch, what to see, and what to do after dinner.
Palazzo Morosini is near the Frari Church and Campo San Polo, which is the largest square in Venice after Piazza San Marco. It’s not as crowded as other parts of the city, with a lot of locals living here, plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes. We are close to supermarkets and the Rialto fruit and vegetable market, so a lot of our guests like to buy fresh produce, then come back to their apartment and cook. And even though we don’t have our own restaurant, there is a wide selection located all around us.
We’re not far from the main train station, so you can also go sightseeing to Padua or Verona. We are also close to the main Vaporetto (water bus) stop, which makes it easy to get to San Marco, or you can walk there in 20 mins. We are in the centre of Venice, so everything is within easy walking distance. On arrival, Palazzo Morosini can be reached on foot as well as by water taxi from either Piazzale Roma or the cruise terminal, as well as from the Santa Lucia Railway Station.
In my opinion, the first weeks of November (at the tail end of the season) are great because you can still experience some very nice weather but it’s not as crowded. The Art Biennale is still on until the end of November, so you get to see the end of all the major exhibits taking place. Alternatively, I would come at the beginning of the season. Some people say that the best time to visit Venice is right before Easter. Personally, I like the summer as well, although not everybody does. You can be out on the boats or go to the beach at the Lido and the days are longer. Right before Christmas can also see heavenly days. There are very few people around and you can find gorgeous, sunny days with not a cloud in the sky.
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