This is a lovely two-part house in the Dorsoduro, close to a number of great local squares with good restaurants, bars and shops, but free of bigger throngs of tourists. It’s close to the station, and to boat transport, and easy walking distance to the Accademia and the Guggenheim. It’s ideal for two groups, with a nice first floor terrace connecting the properties and a surprisingly large garden, with curious tortoises and quite a lot of mosquitos. The houses have good insect screens though. If you stay, pay attention to instructions about the exterior doors and the rubbish collection to avoid exasperated neighbours.