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Villa San Defendente

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Marina
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Interior
Outdoor dining
Dining
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room at Villa San Defendente. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa San Defendente

This house of 200m2 located in a raised and closed garden of 1000 m2 offers you a view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Consisting of a large living room and 4 bedrooms, it has an equipped kitchen and 2 bathrooms as well as an independent WC. An independent studio constitutes the fifth bedroom and includes a third bathroom.
The garden and the covered outdoor terrace allow you to make the most of your vacation.
The garden, very well exposed, offers you shade for a nap or the sun for a tan. Garden furniture and barbecue await you.
Parking for 2 to 3 cars. Located in a very quiet hamlet there is no problem of traffic, noise or parking.
Ideal for holidays with family or friends, it is the ideal starting point for excursions to the most beautiful Italian lakes (Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Lugano, Lake Como) and mountain walks ( Val Grande National Park). Milan is only 1 hour by car or 2 hours by train, Turin an hour and a half by car.
An email or telephone exchange is appreciated.
Reservation conditions:
- Security deposit of 500 euros to be returned on arrival when the keys are handed over.
- House dedicated to family stays preferably. We will not welcome groups of friends to organize parties or festive events out of respect for the neighborhood and property.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,368 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Contactez le propriétaire pour accord. 1 seul

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: lits bébé, poussette et sac à dos

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 012087-CNI-00087, IT012087C2FFCKVHVS

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful On Lake Maggiore
Beautiful Villa on Lake Maggiore Laveno Mombello
Beautiful Villa on Lake Maggiore Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Cerro (Laveno-Mombello), Varese

What's nearby

  • Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore - 49 min drive - 68.6 km
  • Stresa Ferry Terminal - 50 min drive - 68.6 km
  • Villa Pallavicino Park - 50 min drive - 68.3 km

Getting around

  • Laveno Mombello FNM Station - 4 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristoro dell'eremo di Santa Caterina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Zodiaco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Lampara - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kopi Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafè Vela - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa San Defendente pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Villa San Defendente?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa San Defendente?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa San Defendente located?

This family-friendly Laveno Mombello vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Arolo Beach. Villa De Angeli Frua and Funivie del Lago Maggiore are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Villa San Defendente Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family trip

Nice place to stay, great for larger groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice stay in Italy

Fantastic stay in this Lovely and very large and confortable house. Nothing was missing. Thanks a lot
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mario G., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Beautiful house, well situated

Our group of nine rented this beautiful and comfortable home for one week in July. It is a very large house with tons of space on three floors. It has a well equipped large kitchen, with a large dining room and a nice covered eating area outside. It is next to an old church lit a night, which provides a beautiful ambiance at night. The view from the top floor is very nice with Lago Maggiore and the mountains in the distance. It is easy to walk to the shores of the lake and the center of the small hamlet of Cerro. Laveno is only a few kilometers away by car. There's a separate suite on the second floor of the garage. Perfect for a large gathering and for exploring this beautiful region of northern Italy.

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Helen C., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First visit to the lakes

Beautiful property, we really enjoyed our stay. The property is excellent and the local area is stunningly beautiful. Fully equipped kitchen, nice dining tables outdoors and inside, comfortable. Swimming beach and bars/restaurants 5 minutes walk away; a couple more cafes a few minutes further. Easy vehicle access to the property from the main road (it's before the road becomes one-way, so you don't need to go the long way around by the beach). Cerro is a pleasant village, but doesn't really have much of a shop (some essentials are available at Non Solo Caffè); Laveno-Mombello has all commerces including two supermarkets (Tigros, Coop). Things to note: Varese has a strict recycling program, some things are collected every other week. WiFi connection to your device is decent, but very slow connection to internet - no streaming, slow browsing. Washing machine is in the separate garage annex building - no noise in the main building but audible in the annex bedroom. Bring insect repellent in the summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vielen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis

Das Haus bietet alles für den perfekten Ausflug mit der Familie und mit Freunden.Die Zimmer sind groß und hell und die Betten in gutem Zustand. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet mit viel Geschirr und einem Gasherd. Der Wohn- und Essbereich bietet viel Platz um gemeinsam zu essen und zu spielen.Das Highlight ist der sehr sehr grosse und gepflegte Garten mit überdachter Terasse. Es gibt einen Basketballkorb und eine Tischtennisplatte. Der Grill könnte vielleicht mal ersetzt werden.Die Lage des Hauses ist super. Zu Fuß 5 Minuten vom See mit kleinem Strand und dem Dorfzentrum entfernt. In den Hof passen 3-4 Autos.Die Kommunikation mit den Besitzern ist unkompliziert und freundlich.Wir würden nochmal kommen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Séjour en famille

Nous avons passé un super séjour dans une maison très accueillante et fonctionnelle. Un jardin extraordinaire et une chouette petite plage avec bar et restaurant à 10 minutes à pieds.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miquel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantàstica casa per a famílies

Hem passat 6 dies en família en aquesta casa. Les habitacions són molt espaioses. Si hi vas amb nins, hi ha molts de jocs.L'espai exterior també és molt agradable. A la taula de tennis taula hi hem passat moltes hores, fins i tot, a prop dels 0 graus.La comunicació amb els propietaris va ser fluïda i sempre disposats a ajudar.La comunicació amb els prop
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tonio A.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Schöne Lage, Sauberkeit verbesserungsfähig

Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön. Man ist schnell fußläufig im Zentrum von Cerro und kann auch mit dem Auto schöne Ausflüge in der Umgebung machen. Auch der Garten ist sehr schön. Leider ist die Sauberkeit des Hauses verbesserungsfähig. Insbesondere die Küche und Bäder waren nicht so sauber wie wir es erwartet hätten (Schmutz unter der WC-Brille, alter Kaffee in der Kaffeemaschine, allgemein nicht so gründlich gereinigt). Zudem ist der Grundriss des Hauses nicht so optimal. Das Bad im Obergeschoss ist nicht vom Flur aus erreichbar und zum Zimmer hin nicht mit einer Tür abschließbar. Darauf könnte in der Beschreibung deutlicher drauf hingewiesen werden.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jasmin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Haus in Seenähe

Das Haus ist groß und bietet viel Platz für Familien und Freunde. Der See mit Strand ist fußläufig entfernt. Auch der große Garten bietet viel Platz für Entspannung und eine Pause im Schatten.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Haus, toller Garten

wir haben eine Woche mit 9 Personen + Hund in diesem gut ausgestatteten, großzügigen Haus mit viel Platz und schönem Garten verbracht. Netter Kontakt mit den Vermietern, unkomplizierte Abwicklung. Wir kommen gerne wieder !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super schöner Aufenthalt

Wir haben hier eine tolle Woche verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr sauber und groß. Der Garten ist ein Traum. Die Kappelle nebenan Leuten um 7 Uhr in der Früh und um 19 Uhr am Abend. Toller klang. Das Haus ist als Ausgangspunkt perfekt. Es haben 4 Autos im Hof Platz. Wir fühlten uns sehr sicher und können das Haus nur empfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcello B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Zeit am Lago Maggiore

Unser Aufenthalt in diesem Haus am Lago Maggiore über Ostern war fantastisch! Das Haus ist geräumig, toll eingerichtet, sauber und bietet jeglichen Komfort, den man sich wünschen kann. Die Außenanlagen sind wunderschön gepflegt, was unseren Aufenthalt (trotz Regen) noch angenehmer gemacht hat. Die Lage ist ideal für Ausflüge und der See bei einem kurzen Spaziergang gut zu erreichen. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter verlief reibungslos, und die gesamte Abwicklung war äußerst professionell. Wir können dieses wunderschöne Ferienhaus weiterempfehlen und freuen uns schon auf unseren nächsten Besuch!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Raj N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maggiore Stay

Good stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Une jolie et spacieuse villa typique

Point de départ idéal pour la découverte des grands lacs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kerstin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Mückengitter wären noch TOP.

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Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klemens W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

For celebrating life ...
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Françoise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SUPERBE

Maison familiale avec beaucoup de cachet, a coté de la petite église de San Defendente. Super accueil par Mme Bozena qui explique le fonctionnement de la maison. Tout le monde y a trouvé son bonheur, à l'extérieur avec football, ping pong, badminton, grill, mobilier de jardin, à l'intérieur avec un bel espace, une cuisine bien équipée (lave vaisselle, four, gaz, cafetière etc..) des livres et BD pour tous les goûts, TV, WIFI, jeux. Chauffage central. Parking pour 2 à 3 voitures. Parc fermé par portail électrique. Je recommande cette maison à 100% à un groupe jusqu'à 12 personnes. Quelques chaises supplémentaires à la salle à manger en éviterait le transfert de l'extérieur à l'intérieur quand la température est encore fraiche.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

HUGO W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prachtig

Goed geregeld
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

BucketList T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small group stay for 4 nights

Cozy villa with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vielen Dank!

Wir haben die zwei Wochen sehr genossen. Großes Haus, unkomplizierte und freundliche Vermieter.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ebasti B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sommer 2022

Ein sehr schöner Urlaub. Lage und Größe der Villa waren perfekt. Auch Das Örtchen Cerro und die naheliegende „Stadt“ Lambello sind Wunder schön und sicher eine Reise wert. Allein die Einrichtung des Hauses ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen und könnte sicher mit etwas Liebe verbessert werden. Es war aber alles da was wir gebraucht haben.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un séjour très très agréable !

Une maison conçue pour accueillir famille et amis. Près d’un sympathique petit village italien au bord du lac . Nous avons passé un délicieux séjour dans lequel tout est mis en œuvre pour nous faciliter la vie et la découverte de la région
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ulrich M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sehr gutes Haus für Familien

Die Lage, das Haus, der Garten, die Nähe zum See ist hervorragend. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Sauberkeit in der Küche war nicht ganz zufriedenstellend und vor allem bei diesem heissen Wetter, das wir genossen haben, hätten wir uns einen oder zwei Sonnenschirme gewünscht. Die Betten waren alle sehr gut, ausser in einem Schlafzimmer war das Liegen unbequem und jede Drehung hat ein Quitschen ausgelöst, sodass das Paar in diesem Zimmer die Matratze auf den Boden legte.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

fernanda r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa lago Maggiori

A casa eh ventilada e ensolarada. Quartos grandes. Sala ótima e cozinha funcional. Gostamos de tudo. A localização eh boa - a 5 minutos a pé da vila e do lago. A casa tem tudo. O único se não , eh a Internet que cai com frequência. Mas a casa eh ótima e adoramos a estadia. Obrigada
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Une petite semaine parfaite en famille

Nous sommes venus à 11 personnes (8 adultes et 3 ados). La maison et le studio étaient tout simplement parfaits. Accueil par Bozena très sympathique, lits faits à l’arrivée (option linge de maison). Salon et cuisine incroyable. Extérieurs vraiment sympa en cette saison. Nous avons mangé dehors en soirée (barbecue). Emplacement idéal pour une virée (ou deux) sur le Lac Majeur. Une très belle adresse à retenir pour un prochain séjour en Italie 🇮🇹
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022