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

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8.8Excellent
(13 Ratings)
"This place was exactly what our group needed! So much space and easy access to town and the ferries, while still feeling away from it all! The views from this home are absolutely stunning!"
Joanne E.
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8.8 / 10.0
Excellent(13 Ratings)

Villa in Menaggio

12 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this villa rental

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.

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

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Menaggio


Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10.0
Excellent(13 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
This place was exactly what our group needed! So much space and easy access to town and the ferries, while still feeling away from it all! The views from this home are absolutely stunning!
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Sep 2025
Great property with plenty of space for cooking, relaxing, congregating both indoors and outdoors. Lovely views of the lake and mountains and, if traveling with car, great access to grocery stores, pharmacy, etc.Bike path to Menaggio/Lake Lugano easily accessible from house. Excellent bar/gelateria few doors down. Easy to reach hiking trails to nearby waterfall and peaks overlooking Lake Como.Place is well-equipped with everything needed for cooking, dining, and drinking.Extremely responsive manager, George, provides excellent service.Negatives:- Place could benefit from a bit of TLC (range, sink faucets, etc)- Electrical service has some issues, but they are manageable with George’s input- Location is on quite a busy road with buses, trucks, motorcycles, and cars- Menaggio waterfront is a 30 minute walk downhill. The return walk is 100% uphill and can be too much for some people.Overall, highly recommend for larger groups.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
The property was a joy. The views, the comfort, the historical deals where all an absolute pleasure. We were a large group celebrating a milestone birthday. It fit perfectly for our needs. We had a few issues with the gate at check in, but George was quick to respond and great to work with. Please note, this is a historical villa, so you will have the issues that go along with an older home, but none distracted from our stay, just added character. Thank you for an amazing time! We hope to stay again in the future.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2022
The location was just on the edge of busy busy Menaggio on a hillside. Really nice covered dining areas poolside. Pool area was sufficient after asking for different furniture/pump issue. Indoors was beautiful. Very cool old style interior. Kitchen was fully stocked. Only three bedrooms were air conditioned …so I think a move to all rooms having it is warranted. We enjoyed the incredible views of Lake Como from our windows and balcony. Local restaurants were fabulous! There’re was zero trash pick up for 11 people for a week. I thought that was odd. Also we had great difficulty with the operation of the main driveway security gate. It was unreliable at best. The property itself is incredible!!! George was there to greet us and orient us to house/property. He responded when we told him the poolside chairs were broken. New ones were sent over promptly. Pool should be cleaned daily too. Millions of bugs in pool every morning. We cleaned it ourselves. Overall an amazing experience and felt very special while staying there. The Longs

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FAQs

Is parking included with this villa?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Live the high life in Lake Como in a period villa with lake view & private pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Live the high life in Lake Como in a period villa with lake view & private pool?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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