One for art and culture lovers – this home is just a two-minute stroll from Giardini della Biennale, which hosts the Venice Biennale Art Festival, the largest and most famous international art exhibition. On Via Garibaldi (an eight-minute saunter), you'll find some of Venice's best restaurants, as well as a market selling fresh produce. This part of the island is ideal if you want to mingle with the locals and get away from the main tourist areas. That said, it's only two boat stops away from the beaches of the Lido, and historic Piazza San Marco is just over a twenty-minute walk. Back at this home, your hosts occasionally run art exhibitions here, so you may see some beautiful works of art adorning the walls, in addition to the modern pieces already displayed. The house has been carefully restored with local Venetian materials, such as the kitchen with its reclaimed marble from an ancient Abbey near San Marco. We love the industrial vibe, which blends well with the old – think steel and concrete staircases, terrazzo floors and whitewashed beams. After all that exploring, have a soak in the freestanding round bath, or get some fresh air on the private balcony or in the shared, plant-filled courtyard. Home truths: *This home has a private entrance, and it is arranged over three floors, so it may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility *The courtyard is shared, and there's a private balcony with a built-in seat for one *There's no TV, but there are books to read *Guest three would be on a sofa bed in the living room *There's a stereo for listening to your favourite music *Kids toys are available *No parties are allowed here *Unfortunately, cats are not allowed as your hosts are allergic to them, but a small dog is allowed if it is kept on the ground floor – please contact your host if you are booking with a pet *Venice Marco Polo Airport is one hour and twenty minutes away by boat