Lake Como Villa

About The Experience

This Lake Como villa is the perfect venue for weddings, family reunions, or large group gatherings: each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom, and all beds can be made up as one queen or two twins. A large lawn area, tennis court, and private swimming pool mean that this Italian lake villa for rent has plenty of room for outdoor relaxation and recreation. Not only that, but a professional-grade kitchen provides all your group needs for a cooking class or your own personal chef. And with a great central location near Menaggio, this villa on Lake Como is also a wonderful stepping-off point for your explorations.

Location Description

This villa is located about a 10 minute drive from the lake shore village of Menaggio. Once a walled city, some of the remnants are still visible today. In the summer, Menaggio is a popular recreation area, with opportunities for windsurfing, water skiing, and other water-based activities. You could also rent a bicycle and explore the area or take a walk down the lakeside promenade, lined with flowers. Because of its central location, Menaggio is a great base for exploring the rest of the area. Drive down the lakeshore road to Tremezzo and Como, or hop on a ferry to visit Varenna or Bellagio. Known as "la perla del lago" (the pearl of the lake), Bellagio is considered by many to be the most beautiful town in Europe. Its narrow cobbled streets, breathtaking views, impeccable homes and glorious villas make it a most enchanting spot to explore. Como, located at the southernmost tip of the lake which bears its name, is perfect for a day's outing. Sights in Como include the Duomo, the austere church of San Abbondio, the Piazza S. Fedele (with many 400-year-old buildings), and the Basilica, one of the masterpieces of the maestri comacini (Como masters). Before leaving, be sure to take the funicular up to Brunate-- a small village with a spectacular view. While on Lake Como, you'll discover that the cuisine is based primarily on fish. Specialties include misultitt (fish desiccated in containers called misolte) and soused fish (fried and then pickled), along with more traditional dishes like rice with perch or smoked trout.

Milan (airport): 83 km
Lugano (airport): 33 km
Como: 43 km
Tremezzo: 12 km
Bellagio: 10 km (partly by ferry)
Varenna: 10 km (partly by ferry)
Menaggio: 6.5 km

Exterior Description

Continuously owned by the same family since it was built, this 19th century villa faces southeast with views of the three branches of Lake Como as well as the mountains behind. It is surrounded by a beautiful park with century-old trees, a private tennis court, and a private swimming pool (10m x 6m). Parking is available for 3 cars. Also included in the rental price is a private mooring at the S. Maria Rezzonico harbor.

Interior Description

This villa has a total of eight bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. All beds are 160 cm queen-size beds that can be divided into twins upon request. Two extra single beds can be added on the third floor at an extra cost. The interior of the villa is glamorous, with mosaic floors, a great wooden staircase, and statues. Although it still maintains an authentic atmosphere, the villa has recently been restored to include all the amenities of a modern house.

Ground Floor: A large foyer opens into a living room with a fireplace, satellite TV, and doors opening onto a lawn with views of the lake. A formal dining room has seating for 16, while the professional-grade kitchen is equipped with everything necessary for a chef: professional gas range and oven, American coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, and dryer. (Please note that the photo of the kitchen shown is of a similar kitchen; the kitchen at this villa will be comparable but slightly different in appearance.) This floor also has a guest WC.

First Floor: Upstairs there are three bedrooms. The first two each have an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, shower, and large Jacuzzi tub. The third bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.

Second Floor: Up another flight of stairs you will find a large game room with a billiard table and a beautiful lake view. There are also two bedrooms on this floor. The first has a lake view and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, Jacuzzi tub, and shower. The second bedroom has a garden view and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, tub, and shower.

Third Floor: On the topmost floor, there are three more bedrooms. The first two each have a lake view and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower. The third bedroom has a garden view and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, tub, and shower.

Features Description

Available Amenities: 3 hours daily maid service (Monday - Saturday), linens changed Tuesday and Saturday, continental breakfast (Monday - Saturday), prepared cold lunch (Monday - Friday), cook service for dinner (Monday - Friday) [FOOD is NOT INCLUDED], linen and bath towels changed twice a week, air conditioning in all bedrooms, heating, washing machine, dryer, satellite TV, central heating, telephone, WIFI internet access, parking for 3 cars.

Arrive & Relax: This property allows you to show up, drop your bags, and settle in without a hassle. No searching for a grocery store after that long flight, and no worrying about Sunday store closures. You can deal with the details later… after a meal and a good nights' sleep! Arrive & Relax provisions include:

• Welcome Dinner: This simple meal will be left for you with heating instructions and includes: a pasta dish, vegetable dish, salad, fruit, bread, and wine.
• Stocked Pantry: Basic groceries will be provided according to the number in your party. Supplies will include milk, coffee, tea, bread, biscuits, sugar, salt, water, fruit, eggs, oil, butter, jam, orange juice, and cereal.

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Babysitter: Upon request
• Driver: Upon request
• Baby bed: 100 Euros
• Extra bed: 150 Euros
• Continental Breakfast on Sunday: 11 Euros per person
• FOOD is NOT INCLUDED in the rental price! Guests must pay a 700 Euro food deposit in cash upon arrival. This is mandatory!

Nearby Attractions: Menaggio (windsurfing, water skiing, biking), Tremezzo, Varenna, Bellagio (cobbled streets, breathtaking views), Como (Duomo, church of San Abbondio, Piazza S. Fedele, the Basilica), Brunate (funicular from Como).

Please Note:

• The photo of the kitchen shown is of a similar kitchen; the kitchen at this villa will be comparable but slightly different in appearance.
• This villa does not have a barbecue.
• Internet: WiFi signal only works in the ground and first floor.
• The owner lives in a house on the same estate and uses the same entrance gate.

Features and Amenities

Property Seasons & Rates (USD)

Date Range

Weekly

Min Stay

May-04-2013 - Jun-29-2013

$23,700

1 wk

Jun-29-2013 - Aug-31-2013

$36,340

1 wk

Aug-31-2013 - Sep-28-2013

$23,700

1 wk

Sep-28-2013 - Dec-21-2013

$17,380

1 wk

Dec-21-2013 - Jan-04-2014

$23,700

1 wk

Jan-04-2014 - Apr-12-2014

$17,380

1 wk

Apr-12-2014 - Apr-26-2014

$23,700

1 wk

Apr-26-2014 - May-03-2014

$17,380

1 wk

May-03-2014 - Jun-28-2014

$23,700

1 wk

Jun-28-2014 - Aug-30-2014

$36,340

1 wk

Aug-30-2014 - Sep-27-2014

$23,700

1 wk

Sep-27-2014 - Dec-20-2014

$17,380

1 wk

Dec-20-2014 - Jan-03-2015

$23,700

1 wk

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Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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