Venice DREAM Apartment: Belvilla N6 Awaits! ✨
Venice DREAM Apartment: Belvilla N6 Awaits! ✨ – A Review That's More "Real" Than Glossy Brochure Stuff
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because I'm about to spill the (Venetian) tea on Venice DREAM Apartment: Belvilla N6 Awaits! ✨. Forget those perfectly curated travel influencer posts – I'm bringing you the real deal, warts and all (mostly because, well, I have warts, and relate).
Accessibility & Safety – Stumbling Blocks and Sighs of Relief (and a little bit of panic)
Right off the bat, let me address the accessibility. Now, this is Venice, people. Venice! It's built on…well, you know…water. While the property claims facilities for disabled guests, let's just say navigating the entire city by wheelchair is a Herculean task. I'm not in a wheelchair, but I can imagine. The Belvedere N6 apartment promises, Facilities for disabled guests, but I’d double-check with Belvilla directly about specifics and any specific needs because navigating the city itself… oof. Think cobblestones, bridges, and narrow alleyways galore.
On the plus side! The apartment itself had an elevator! Hallelujah! Found Elevator written on the list! That's a win right there. Because carrying luggage up endless flights of stairs after a long flight is not my idea of a dream.
Now, safety wise? They do have some serious Safety/security feature. They had a CCTV in common areas and CCTV outside property. That alone made me feel a little less like a sitting duck. There was Security [24-hour] too, which is always reassuring, especially when you're getting back late from a gelato-fueled adventure. The Fire extinguisher and Smoke alarms were present and correct, which, I admit, I always check. Call me paranoid, but I'd rather be prepped than toast.
Cleanliness and Safety (Post-Pandemic – Did They Really Clean?)
Okay, pandemic travel brought out the germaphobe in all of us, right? They’re promising the works: Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Individually-wrapped food options (which, let's be honest, feels wasteful but hey, I get it), Professional-grade sanitizing services, Rooms sanitized between stays, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, and Staff trained in safety protocol.
The rooms were clean, to be fair. I didn't see any obvious signs of lurking germs. But…and there's always a but, isn't there? The "individually-wrapped" thing just felt… excessive. Like, I get it, but it was a lot of plastic. I'm also not sure if the staff was specifically trained in pandemic protocols. The vibe was more: "We're gonna clean, k?" (Which, you know, is fine, but not quite the promise).
Dining, Glorious Dining (And the Occasional Disappointment)
Oh, the food! Venice! The food! Heaven, right? Belvilla N6 doesn't have it's own restaurant, but the Breakfast in room was an option, which is a huge plus. Being able to slowly drink my coffee in the comfort of my room, avoiding the early morning rush? Sign me up. Breakfast takeaway service was also available.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax (More Like, "Find Your Own Adventure")
So, the apartment doesn't have its own pool or spa. No Pool with view. Definitely no Spa. Forget Sauna and Steamroom. It's not a resort. It's a Venice apartment! You’re supposed to be in Venice!
However, the city itself is your spa, your pool, your gym, your everything. Walk. Get lost. Eat pasta. Drink wine. That's the wellness program here. Though, the apartment did provide a little booklet with local tour options.
Rooms – The Good, The Bad, and the Slightly Annoying!
Okay, let's dive into the apartment itself. The listing boasts, in great detail, the Available in all rooms:
- Additional toilet: Always a win when traveling with… certain people.
- Air conditioning: THANK GOD. Venice in summer? Hot.
- Alarm clock: Old-school but useful.
- Bathrobes: Nice touch, if you're into that.
- Bathroom phone: Why? Just why?
- Bathtub: Ooooh, yes!
- Blackout curtains: Crucial for sleeping off those Aperol spritzes.
- Carpeting: Eh, it was there.
- Closet: Adequate.
- Coffee/tea maker: Essential.
- Complimentary tea: Nice!
- Daily housekeeping: Yep, the staff was pretty thorough.
- Desk: Always practical.
- Extra long bed: Big plus for a taller person (or someone who likes to sprawl).
- Free bottled water: Always appreciated.
- Hair dryer: Standard.
- High floor: I loved it! I'd requested this.
- In-room safe box: A necessity.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Useful for families.
- Internet access – LAN: Fine for those old-school types.
- Internet access – wireless: Wi-Fi was surprisingly stable!
- Ironing facilities: Not that I used them.
- Laptop workspace: Handy.
- Linens: Clean.
- Mini bar: Empty… but hey, the fridge worked!
- Mirror: Plenty of mirrors.
- Non-smoking: Thank goodness.
- On-demand movies: Didn’t bother, far more interesting things going on outside.
- Private bathroom: Yep.
- Reading light: Good for late-night novel binges.
- Refrigerator: Essential for the Prosecco.
- Safety/security feature: As noted above, definitely present.
- Satellite/cable channels: Meh.
- Scale: A cruel reminder of all the pasta I consumed.
- Seating area: Good for enjoying that bottled water.
- Separate shower/bathtub: Nice.
- Shower: Fine.
- Slippers: Nope.
- Smoke detector: Good.
- Socket near the bed: Crucially important for charging my phone!
- Sofa: Comfy.
- Soundproofing: Pretty good, though you could still hear the gondoliers serenading until the wee hours.
- Telephone: Who even uses these anymore?
- Toiletries: Basic.
- Towels: Clean.
- Umbrella: A must in Venice.
- Visual alarm: Good for those with visual impairments.
- Wake-up service: Didn’t need it, but it was offered.
- Wi-Fi [free]: Yay!
- Window that opens: And gives you the Venetian breeze!
Services and Conveniences – The Little Things That Matter (and Some That Don't)
They offer a ton of stuff! Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center.
What I Loved (And What Left Me a Little Cold)
The Good:
- The Location: Honestly, the location was fantastic. Close enough to the action but far enough away from the real madness.
- The Apartment Itself: Clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for day-to-day living.
- The Terrace: Sitting outside on the terrace with a glass of wine, watching the world go by… pure magic.
- The Wi-Fi: Reliable! A small but significant detail.
The Not-So-Good:
- The "Facilities for Disabled Guests" Claim: It needs serious qualification.
- The Over-the-Top Wrapping: Plastic, plastic, everywhere.
- Limited Activities On-Site: Fine, but don't expect a resort.
Overall Verdict:
Venice DREAM Apartment: Belvilla N6 Awaits! ✨ is a solid choice for exploring Venice. It's a comfortable base, well-located, and generally clean. Just go in with realistic expectations. It's a self-catering apartment in a busy city. Treat it as such and you will have a great stay! Prepare for a bit of an adventure, a lot of beauty,
Escape to Cozy Perfection: Fireplace Chalet in Charming Baarle-Nassau!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this ain't your dry, bullet-pointed itinerary. This is me in Venice, at Belvilla by OYO Appartamento N6, and the chaos that ensued. Prepare for a ride.
Day 1: Arrival – "Lost Luggage, Last Words, and Lamenting the Lack of Prosciutto"
- 8:00 AM (ish) – Arrival at Marco Polo Airport: Okay, smooth sailing, right? Wrong. The airport was a goddamn ballet of luggage carousels and bewildered tourists. My suitcase? MIA. Vanished. Poof! All my carefully curated Venetian outfits, gone. “They’re probably in… Milan,” the woman at the baggage claim chirped, which felt as helpful as a chocolate teapot. My mood plummeted faster than the gondolas in the Grand Canal.
- 9:30 AM – Water Taxi Debacle: Found a gondolier who swore to get me to the apartment. I've never been in such a rickety, open-seated boat that seemed to go in circles…The ride was a bumpy, choppy mess. I had to bargain with this guy, his English was terrible, and I think I overpaid. But after all, as the Italians would say, che fare? What else could I do?
- 10:30 AM – Apartment Check-in at Belvilla by OYO Appartamento N6: Finally, the apartment. Found a key, got the door open, and was so relieved to be somewhere that I ignored the slightly musty smell (it’s Venice, what do you expect?). * Quick note: This place was charming, in that delightfully crumbling-Venetian way. The tiles were wonky, the furniture looked like it had seen a few centuries, and the view of the canal was almost worth the price of admission. I really liked the fact that I could be right next to the real city.
- 11:00 AM – The Prosciutto Crisis: My luggage was gone, so how was I going to get my life started? That's right-- by raiding the nearest alimentari (grocery store), but what could I do about the prosciutto I had planned for the first day? The grief was real.
- 12:00 PM – Lunch at a Trattoria (Near San Polo): Starving, and slightly shell-shocked, I stumbled into a place called "Osteria Boccadoro." The pasta, thank the heavens, was perfection. I ordered the spaghetti alle vongole (clams!) and it was like a warm, salty hug. It didn't fix the lost luggage, but it did make the world feel a tiny bit brighter. The espresso, however, was bitter. But I still did end up drinking it.
- 1:30 PM – Wandering Lost in a Maze: I wandered around San Polo, just getting lost. One wrong turn, and I was completely disoriented. The tiny alleyways, the bridges, the canals… it was beautiful, disorienting, and utterly wonderful. I ended up buying a map… which I promptly lost moments later.
- 4:00 PM – Gondola Ride Round 2: Because I had to. I wanted to get the "real" experience, and I can't lie, it actually was amazing! The canals, the buildings, the soft sounds all create a unique experience.
- 6:00 PM – Aperitivo Panic: Found a small bacaro (wine bar) to drown my sorrows with Aperol Spritzes. Ordered some cicchetti (Venetian tapas) – deep-fried olives, tiny sandwiches. Ate them, and tried not to think about my lost luggage.
- 8:00 PM – Dinner (and Ordering Pizza): I was too tired to go out so I ordered pizza to eat in the apartment. It arrived cold. Ah Venice, how I love you!
Day 2: The Art of Mess and Unexpected Surprises
- 9:00 AM – Trying to Find a Replacement Outfit: In my jeans and t-shirt, it was time to get a replacement outfit. I went to the closest store, and nothing fit! I was shocked! I ended up buying some new jeans, a top, and a souvenir scarf.
- 10:30 AM – San Marco Square (Again): Yes, I went back. It's touristy, crowded, and the pigeons are terrifying, but you have to see it. This time, no getting distracted, I just wanted to see it!
- 12:00 PM – The Accidental Museum: I somehow wandered, completely by chance, into the Museo Correr. And wow, I was amazed. The history! The art! The sheer grandeur! It's amazing what you can stumble upon when you're just wandering around aimlessly.
- 2:00 PM – The Rialto Bridge (and Dodging Dodgy Souvenirs): The Rialto Bridge, a necessary evil. Beautiful, sure, but also packed with hawkers and souvenir shops selling the same plastic garbage. I tried to navigate the crowds, and failed miserably. Ended up buying a cheap, glittery mask. Regrets? Maybe.
- 3:00 PM - The Unexpected Lunch: I was walking around, and I saw a restaurant, just by chance, with the best seafood pasta. I sat down and almost cried. The pasta was delicious.
- 4:30 PM – Shopping and the Lost Purse: Shopping for souvenirs. I needed to go. I walked and walked, and found some unique things. Then, I realized I had lost my purse!
- 6:00 PM – Panic and the Kindness of Strangers: My purse was gone! No cash, no cards, just a sinking feeling. I started retracing my steps, sweating bullets. And then… a kind Italian woman, who didn't speak much English, found it! She had been a waitress somewhere, found my purse near the bridge, and waited for me to return! I can't believe it, but the woman restored my faith in humanity.
- 8:00 PM – Quiet Dinner at Apartment: After the drama of the purse, all I wanted was a quiet night. Ate a simple dinner.
Day 3: The Grand Farewell (and the Lingering Smell of Must)
- 9:00 AM – Packing (and Lamenting What I Did and Didn't Do): Packing. Realizing I hadn't seen half the things I wanted to see. Did I even see the Doge's Palace? No! But, there's always next time, right?
- 10:00 AM – A Final Canal Stroll: One last walk along the canals, soaking it all in. Saying goodbye to the bridges, the sounds, the smells…and the musty scent of my apartment.
- 11:00 AM – Last-Minute Souvenir Hunt: Found a shop selling real Murano glass. Bought a tiny, delicate glass Venetian mask. At least now I have something to remember Venice by.
- 12:00 PM – Aperitivo, Take 2: One last Aperol Spritz, this time to toast Venice. To the good, the bad, the lost luggage, and the unexpected kindness.
- 1:00 PM – Water Taxi Back to the Airport: The water taxi was late, and I was a sweaty mess, but hey, it was Venice.
- 2:00 PM – Departure: Okay, I'm out. Goodbye Venice, I'll be back, hopefully with my suitcase next time.
So, there you have it. My messy, imperfect, and utterly Venetian adventure. You might think it sounds chaotic, and you'd be right. But that's part of the fun, isn't it? Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go order some pizza.
Escape to Paradise: Stunning Seaview Apartment in Kühlungsborn, Germany
Okay, first thing's first: Is "Dream Apartment" hyperbole? Because I'm already expecting doves, a gondola waiting at the door, and a personal chef named Giuseppe.
Hah! Okay, look, "Dream Apartment" is... well, it's marketing, right? Don't go expecting a Disney fairytale, okay? Giuseppe's definitely *not* included (darn!). The doves? Maybe, if you count the pigeons outside. Gondola at the door? Now, that’s the *real* dream. You'll probably have to walk a bit. But, I gotta admit, when I saw the photos, my jaw did drop a little. It *looked* like something out of a movie. The reality? Well, let's just say it's got character. Lots and lots of character. More on that later… 😉
The listing mentions "Belvilla N6." Does that mean there are other Belvilla apartments? Would I be better off with one of the others? Is N6... the red-headed stepchild?
Alright, alright, you’re thinking strategically – I like that! Yes, Belvilla has a *ton* of apartments. N6… well, let's just say I didn't exactly do a comparative analysis of *all* their Venice offerings. I booked it, got excited, and didn't really look anywhere else. My advice? Read reviews, and *really* pore over the photos. And maybe, just *maybe*, stalk some Instagram hashtags for Belvilla Venice. I mean, I *liked* N6, but other people might have a completely different experience. It’s all a gamble, folks. The apartment lottery! 😅
Location, location, location! Where *exactly* is this place? Is it near the Rialto Bridge? Saint Mark's Square? (Because, you know, "Venice" is kinda big). And how hard is it to drag a suitcase there?
Okay, listen up because this is *crucial*: Location matters in Venice! N6's location was... decent. It wasn't smack-dab in the middle of the chaos of St. Mark's (blessedly). It was a bit of a walk to Rialto, but a *lovely* walk, mind you! You know, you can't escape the walking, the bridges, the cobblestones! Seriously, my calves were singing opera by the end of the trip. The suitcase situation? Oh. My. Goodness. Bring the lightest suitcase you own, and pack *light*. Or, better yet, ship your luggage ahead. Navigating those bridges with luggage? Pure, unadulterated torture.
What's the apartment *actually* like? Is it charming? Modern? Does it have a washing machine (because, let's be honest, laundry is a travel killer)?
"Charming"... yes, in a very *Venetian* way. Think exposed beams, maybe some slightly wonky floors (part of the charm!), and probably *not* what you'd call "modern." It definitely *didn't* have the sterile feel of a chain hotel. Laundry? Ugh. I can barely remember! I think… I think it did. Maybe. I’d have to check the listing again. But hey, if not, there are laundromats! I’m pretty sure. One thing that sticks in my mind (and it’s a good one!), the view from the tiny balcony was *amazing*. Overlooking a canal, with laundry hanging. You know, proper Venetian life. It beats the heck out of a hotel view, if you ask me.
And the Wi-Fi? Because, let's be real, the internet is a lifeline for us modern travelers.
Right, the Wi-Fi! Ugh. Okay, so *that* was a bit of a headache. Let's just say it was… temperamental. Think dial-up speeds in the age of fiber optic. We may or may not have had to hunt for stronger signals. So if you're planning on working remotely and need super reliable internet, maybe bring a backup hotspot or *definitely* inquire about the specifics of the Wi-Fi situation BEFORE you book. I was mostly relying on it to stream movies at night, and… well, I got very familiar with buffering. 😅
Tell me about the *bad* stuff! Every place has flaws. Were there any dealbreakers? Did a rogue pigeon try to move in?
Okay, honest time. There were a couple of bumps in the road. The rogue pigeon, thankfully, didn’t happen. But, let's see... the shower head was a bit… *ancient*. And the water pressure? Variable. Sometimes it was a gentle trickle, sometimes it was a fire hose. Embrace the unpredictability! The second time, there was a bit of a leak in the bathroom, and you had to be super careful, and then, the neighbors were a bit… loud. Venetian life, right? But the REAL thing that almost put me over the edge? The *stairs*. Venice is notorious for stairs. And this apartment? Yep, those stairs were a killer. Narrow, steep, winding… carrying luggage up them was a feat of strength I didn't know I possessed. I was seriously considering just sleeping on the landing on the climb down one day!
Would you *actually* recommend it? Is it a good value for the money? What's the bottom line?
Ah, the million-dollar question! Would I recommend it? Hmm... as long as you're not expecting flawless perfection - definitely! The location was great, the view was beautiful, and it was *Venice*. The price was… okay. Not dirt cheap, but not exorbitant either. Look, it depends on what you value. If you want a genuine Venetian experience, and you're willing to roll with the punches (and the stairs!), then yes. If you want a luxury hotel experience with perfectly functioning everything, then no. Honestly, I had a *blast*. Quirks and all. It was the real Venice. But, next time? Maybe an apartment on the ground floor. 😅
Any tips for surviving Venice/this particular Belvilla?
Okay, wise words from your friendly neighborhood Venetian traveler: * **Pack light!** Seriously, you'll thank me. * **Learn a few basic Italian phrases.** Even a "Ciao!" and "Grazie!" goes a long way. * **Get lost!** (But download offline maps, just in case). * **Embrace the chaos.** It's part of the charmOcean View Inn
