"Venice is the city of mirrors, the city of mirages, at once solid and liquid, at once air and stone." Erica Jong
The places of Ca' Martina
Ca 'Martina is located in the beautiful Via Garibaldi, in the still typical and characteristic Sestiere di Castello, close to the main tourist destinations of the city but, at the same time, in a quiet residential area where you can experience the charm of authentic Venice.
The Via Garibaldi is wide, lively and special. Here you will find everything you need during your stay.
A few steps from the house there is a well-stocked Coop Supermarket where you can buy groceries, household products, the person and so on.
It is one of the few areas of Venice where you will still find the "neighborhood shops" where the Venetians go shopping every day, provided with typical Italian and Venetian products such as cheeses, hams and wines.
There is also a historic bakery and a counter for buying fruit and vegetables.
A purchase, or even just a photo, deserves the large boat moored at the end of Via Garibaldi where the farmer sells the products of his garden and its orchards directly to the customer, protruding them on the shore.
Do not count the excellent restaurants, typical and renowned but much cheaper than those in the historic center.
There are also many Bar and the typical Bàcari (Cicchetterie), where you can drink a Spritz (aperitif invented in Venice and now famous all over the world) or an excellent wine eating the "Cicchetti", typical Venetian food samples fish, meat or vegetables, sitting next to the residents of the popular neighborhood and listening to their chat in dialect.
From the shore in front of the house, you can watch "in the first row" the great fireworks displays during the New Year and the Redeemer's Day, which takes place on the third Saturday of July, without having to venture into the crowds of Piazza San Marco and enjoying a better view : this is really a privileged place.
With a walk of 5 minutes you can reach the historic venues of the "BIENNALE di Venezia", because Ca 'Martina is right in the middle between the Arsenale and the Giardini, and in 10 minutes you will arrive in Piazza San Marco with a breathtaking view. With just a few minutes by boat you can easily reach the Island of Lido, where I live, lush in spring, beautiful in summer for its beach and quiet and relaxing during autumn and winter. Beautiful to go on foot or by bike. At the end of August, here is held the International Film Festival of Art, better known as "EXHIBITION OF CINEMA DI VENEZIA", famous all over the world. At the Lido there are also many Congresses and Ca 'Martina is a great place to come back after the work done to enjoy Venice at dusk and spend a quiet evening full of proposals.
If you are sporty, you can jog from home to S. Elena, beautiful green area also equipped with some tools, a field to play football, one for basketball and a small skating rink. If you are not sporty, you can relax thanks to the shade and the sea breeze during the summer heat, lying lazily on the grass under a tree.
There is also a playground for children.
The vaporetto stop is a three minute walk from home, convenient for both your arrival and to leave for the most distant itineraries.
Ca 'Martina: the house
Ca 'Martina is a newly renovated apartment with new furnishings, located on the first floor; there are only 12 steps to climb. Nice, comfortable, welcoming and bright, it measures approximately 75 square meters and can comfortably accommodate three people.
The brand new and comfortable sofa bed is "French", with a 140 cm wide mattress. It is placed in the living room which, depending on the needs, becomes a second comfortable bedroom, independent of the other rooms and equipped with a door.
The large double bedroom is comfortable and quiet, with a spacious wardrobe and a table where, eventually, you can work.
A baby bed is available.
The large eat-in kitchen is equipped with every comfort, including washing machine, dishwasher, traditional oven and microwave, fridge with freezer, kettle, toaster and a comfortable dining table.
The bathroom has a sink, toilet, shower cubicle and also a bidet.
Excellent heating and air conditioning system.
The Wi fi adsl line is unlimited.
The bed linen, the bathroom and the kitchen are supplied as well as the iron, the hair dryer and all that concerns the reception for the first days.
In Ca 'Martina it is forbidden to smoke, to introduce animals and to organize parties.
The check-in
After having received the reservation, I will ask you with what means of transport, where and what time you will arrive in Venice and I will explain the easiest and cheapest way to reach Ca 'Martina, providing information on timetables and means.
I will pick you up personally at the vaporetto stop nearest to my house (3 minutes walk) and, if I can not come, I will welcome you to my best friend, who will help me in case of need.
You will be taken home where we will give you all the information about its management and any useful advice on the surroundings, in order to make your stay even more comfortable.We will be at your disposal for advice on restaurants where you can have lunch or dinner and to answer all your other requests.
Contacts and reservations
Prices to stay in Ca 'Martina vary according to the periods, from a minimum of € 85 to a maximum of € 130 per night for two people. For the third person a supplement of € 30 per night is required. During special events or events, prices may be higher. The minimum stay is three nights. The booking notice must be at least two days.
At the time of booking will be required to pay 30% of the amount during the high season, and 50% during the low season. Payment must be made by bank transfer; the balance will be paid in cash upon your arrival. The cancellation of the reservation provides for the refund of the deposit only if it is made within 15 days of arrival.
At the expense of the stay must be added € 50 for final cleaning and Tourist Tax, required by the City of Venice, which will be paid in cash at check in.
Check-in is possible from 15.00 to 20.00 and is free. The check out must take place before 10.00 am.
For arrivals between 20.00 and 22.00 a cost of 30 € will be charged. For arrivals between 22.00 and 24.00 50 € will be requested. After this time, the possibility of reception must be agreed.
For requests and estimates, write an e-mail to this e-mail address: [email protected]