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Luxury Villa Rentals in Venice
Palazzo apartments on the canals and Palladian villas on the mainland, with the lagoon a short ride away
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A palazzo on the canals or a villa on the Brenta
There is nowhere like Venice, and the way to see it is to stay long enough to wander after the day visitors have gone, when the canals fall quiet and the city belongs to those who live there. For those who prefer a pool and a garden, the Venetian nobility long ago showed the way, building their summer villas on the mainland along the Brenta canal and in the hills of the Veneto.
Our Venice collection runs to 330+ properties: apartments in palazzi on the canals and campi of the city, and villas with private pools on the mainland, from the Riviera del Brenta to the Prosecco hills.
Here is where to stay and how to make the most of the lagoon.
Venice at a glance
- Properties
- 330+ apartments and villas, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,500 to £6,100 a week, from around £2,200
- Best areas
- San Marco, Dorsoduro and Cannaregio in the city; the Riviera del Brenta and the Prosecco hills
- Best time
- April to June and September to October; Carnival in February
- Airports
- Venice Marco Polo, with water taxis to the city, and Treviso
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Playa Venice: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Tennis Court – Venice7 bedrooms
House ArborVenice: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Hot Tub – Venice Beach4 bedrooms
Palazzo Levante San Polo Venezia: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Canal Views – Venice Rialto5 bedrooms
Palazzo Panada San Marco: Elegant 4-Bedroom Townhouse Overlooking Canal – San Marco4 bedroomsWhere to stay in Venice
San Marco for the grand sights, Dorsoduro for art and quieter canals, Cannaregio for local life, and the mainland for a villa with a pool.
San Marco, Dorsoduro and the quiet canals
San Marco has the Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Campanile; Dorsoduro has the Accademia, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Zattere promenade; Cannaregio and Castello are where Venetians actually live. An apartment in a palazzo lets you see the city early in the morning and late in the evening, which is when it is at its best. Our concierge can arrange private guides, gondolas and water taxis.
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Murano, Burano and Torcello
Across the lagoon, Murano has made glass for centuries, Burano is famous for lace and brightly painted houses, and Torcello, almost deserted now, has a cathedral with some of the finest Byzantine mosaics in Italy. A private boat for the day is the best way to see them.
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Palladio, Prosecco and Verona
Along the Brenta canal between Venice and Padua stand the summer villas of the Venetian nobility, among them Palladio's Villa Foscari. North of Treviso, the Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Verona, with its Roman arena and summer opera, and Lake Garda are within easy reach.
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Cicchetti, risotto and an early spritz
Venetian food is best explored in the bacari, the little wine bars serving cicchetti, small plates of salt cod, sardines in saor and fried seafood, with a glass of wine or a spritz. Spring and autumn are the best seasons, Carnival fills the city with masks in February, and the Biennale brings art and architecture from around the world. Our concierge can arrange private chefs, cicchetti tours and restaurant reservations.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Venice
Rent Palazzo Canaletto Italy3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £13,727 a week
Villa La Quadra Estate Italy7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £13,545 a week
Villa Smeraldo Giudecca San Marco: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview in San Marco – Venice4 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £13,482 a week
Palazzo Leoncini San Marco: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Canal Views – San Marco Venice5 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £13,468 a week
Rent Apartment San Luca Italy4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £12,110 a week
Palazzo Rialto San-Marco: Exquisite 4-Bedroom Apartment with Grand Canal Views – San Marco4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £12,096 a week
Palazzo Dogaressa Dorsoduro: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Canal Views – Dorsoduro Venice3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £12,005 a week
Villa Smeraldo San Barnaba Rialto: Spacious 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Canal Views – Venice4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £11,865 a weekWhy book your Venice villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Venice's properties range from palazzo apartments to mainland villas, and we know which are easy to reach with luggage and which have the best canal views. With 330+ properties in Venice, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access roads, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Water taxis, private guides, gondolas, boat trips to the islands, tickets for La Fenice and the Biennale, and restaurant reservations. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I stay in Venice or on the mainland?
An apartment in the city is best for experiencing Venice itself, especially in the early morning and evening. A villa on the mainland, on the Brenta or in the Prosecco hills, offers a pool, a garden and easy day trips into the city.
How do I get from the airport to Venice?
From Venice Marco Polo airport you can take a private water taxi directly to the city, or the Alilaguna water bus. Our concierge can arrange water taxis and porters.
Are there villas with pools near Venice?
Yes. Our collection includes villas with private pools on the Riviera del Brenta, in the Prosecco hills and elsewhere in the Veneto, within reach of the city.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Venice?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Venice cost?
Across our 330+ villas in Venice, weekly rates typically range from £2,500 to £6,100, with the most affordable from around £2,200 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
April to June and September to October are the most pleasant. Carnival takes place in February, and the Biennale runs from spring to autumn.
Are there villas in Venice for large groups?
Yes. Our Venice collection includes houses with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist of houses that suit it.
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