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Live the high life in Lake Como in a period villa with lake view & private pool

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Experience the epitome of Lake Como luxury at this period villa with a private pool and breathtaking lake views. Enjoy golfing, tennis, or horse riding in nearby Loveno, then unwind in the elegant drawing room with double aspect views or by the romantic Juliette balcony.

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12320 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

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Live the high life in Lake Como in a period villa with lake view & private pool

Live the high life in Lake Como and come home to this period villa with fabulous lake view and private pool! Enjoying an elevated position on the Menaggio hillside close to the world famous Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club and the breathtaking Lake of Como and Lugano, guests are sure to enjoy their family holiday and corporate event in style!
The detached villa dates back to 1800 and is a picturesque sight to behold, providing perfect symmetry and elegance with a pale pink facade framed with cream pilasters, a romantic central Juliette balcony and evergreen colour shutter-framed windows to all sides.The beautiful villa has undergone the highest standard of refurbishment with the use of local craftsmen and modern luxury touches throughout. The 3 storey villa is perfect for family stays and for corporate hospitality with 4 double beds, 4 single beds, 4 bathrooms, Wi-Fi access, a private bar and garden with outdoor swimming pool. Catering, house-keeping and chauffeur service can also be arranged for your additional comfort upon request.
Electric gates invite guests into a gravel driveway for up to 3 vehicles and a wide path leads to the entrance of the three storey villa.
Internally the ground floor boasts a fully fitted kitchen and a beautiful guest suite furnished to the highest standard with a comfortable double bed fitted with a brand new en-suite bathroom with power shower. Two further double bedrooms and a comfortable bedroom with twin single beds also feature to the ground floor, alongside a fully fitted family bathroom with bath tub, power shower and ‘his and hers’ washbasin sinks.
The villa’s secondary kitchen to the ground floor perfectly complements the stone built BBQ and dining area outside, providing added convenience as a catering and food preparation area for alfresco dinner parties and relaxed summertime lunches.
A wonderful stone staircase with open banister rail and romantic Doric column leads to the first floor which provides the principal living and entertaining quarters. Here at the heart of the villa guests can enjoy a splendid open plan kitchen diner and a splendid drawing room.
The fully fitted kitchen provides all the desired appliances required during your stay and boasts a bespoke hand painted Tuscan-style design with original marble flooring. The dining area features a large antique table and original wooden flooring.
A purpose-built private bar also provides a fabulous way to entertain guests with aperitifs before dining.
The romantic Juliette balcony also provides the perfect spot for enjoying a glass of ‘prosecco’ before a splendid dinner.
The drawing room open space and offers a lovely place to relax and entertain with double aspect views and comfortable sofas to unwind on in front of the TV.
The elegant stone steps lead to the upper floor, where two bedrooms furnished with single beds and a luxury master bedroom suite are provided for guests.
The spectacular 85sqm master suite features romantic beamed ceilings and is furnished with a comfortable double bed, a newly fitted luxury en-suite and a comfortable sitting area with splendid panoramic lake views of Lake Como to serve as the perfect backdrop
The nearby world famous Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf club provides the ideal activity for golf fans and a tennis club and nature can be found in nearby Loveno. Several horse riding centres also operate in Porlezza. Menaggio is one of the famous picturesque ‘golden triangle’ towns of Lake Como and is easily accessible from Croce, being just a 5 minute’s drive away. Pretty cafe-lined piazzas, a wide variety of shops and restaurants and a family-friendly Lido with cocktail lounge provides all you need on a daily basis and a car and passenger ferry service operates from the town between Bellagio, Varenna and Cadenabbia. Nearby attractions include Villa Carlotta, Villa Melzi and Villa Balbianello. Fine dining can be found easily along the western shore, from the central lake to the south part of Lake Como. The villa is ideally situated for those travelling by car with plenty of off-street parking behind its gated entrance. A local convenience store and bus service is situated in Croce and the highly recommended ‘Agriturismo’ places popular with families and known as ‘Ristorante Agriturismo La Barcola’ is less than a 5 minutes drive away from the villa.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,444 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

for organized events limited to family gatherings with maximum of 30 persons with extra fee of 3000 euro
Swimming pool is open from April 1 to September 30

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 013145-LNI-00022, IT013145C2PVGD2RYM

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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Menaggio, Lombardy

What's nearby

  • Menaggio Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spiaggia Lerai - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Villa Carlotta - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bellagio Port - 18 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Villa del Balbianello - 22 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Fiumelatte Station - 30 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Centrale - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Lago - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Manzoni - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café del Pess - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Bellavista - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Live the high life in Lake Como in a period villa with lake view & private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Live the high life in Lake Como in a period villa with lake view & private pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Live the high life in Lake Como in a period villa with lake view & private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live the high life in Lake Como in a period villa with lake view & private pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Live the high life in Lake Como in a period villa with lake view & private pool located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club and Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi. Villa Mylius Vigoni and Menaggio Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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