Honey-toned beamed ceilings and hardwood floors are warm touches in this spacious Venice apartment.

Graceful staircase with intricate wrought iron balustrade rises from the apartment's main level foyer of Ca' Bella Venice apartment.

The dining room table retains the shape of the tree trunk from which it was cut. Windows overlook the little campiello below.

At the top of the floating stairs is the doorway that opens to the rooftop deck.

The bathroom doorway that leads to the dining room.

The large bedroom on the second level has a queen bed, decorative antique fireplace, two windows for lots of sunshine.

Views over Venice rooftops from the second level.

A floating staircase on the second level leads to the rooftop deck. A daybed tucked under the eaves provides a fifth sleeping place.

Kitchenette is an integral part of the dining room and runs along the left wall, with ancient marble sink, small refrigerator.

Ancient (non-working) fireplace along the wall that joins the living and dining room areas. Windows admit lots of light.

This photo from the rooftop deck was taken on a beautiful, sunny moring in late October.

Benches with cushions on the deck offer a fine spot to relax and take in views of the city.

Door to the left leads to the second level bedroom. Floating stairs lead up to rooftop deck.

Rooftop views from the apartment's second level.

Another view of the foyer on the main level of the Ca' Bella Venice apartment. The doorway to the right leads to the living room.

Ca' Bella apartment's sunny rooftop deck where you can see the steeple of the San Polo church.

Bathroom on main floor opens to bedroom and to dining area. Crystal chandelier lights contemporary sink.

Bathroom on second level done in watery blue mosaic tiles with trough-style contemporary sink and a bathtub with sprayer attachment.

The bedroom on the main floor has a queen bed, two nightstands and armoire (on the right of the photo), adjoining bathroom.