Lake Como Vistas Authentic Italy - Best-Value Hotel - Lakeside Hotel - Romantic Lodgings

Character: Classic country cottage in a secluded location with stunning views. One of the young owners is American and lives on the property. Advantages: Very authentic, quiet and panoramic, and extremely affordable for Lake Como. Location: In the hills 6km southwest of Bellagio and 23 km from Como town. A tiny hamlet with a store and restaurant are a 5-minute walk away. Click here to see a map. Size: Three double rooms and one apartment for a maximum total of 9 people. Each room has its own ultra-modern bathroom; all except one have lake views. The apartment and one room are on a separate floor and provide total privacy for a group of 4 or 5 people. Features: Air conditioning, all rooms non-smoking, minibar, coffee and teamaking supplies, wireless Internet; satellite TV in the apartment. Minimum stay: Two nights for rooms; three nights for the apartment. Disadvantages: No elevator (it is a few steps up to the rooms); the access road is steep; breakfast is not included (but a full buffet breakfast is available down the hill). Car needed: A car is not mandatory but if you do not have one you should be prepared to walk up the steep road, as taxis are hard to find.

Five years ago we helped a young American woman plan an extended trip throughout Italy. That memorable journey turned into a fairy tale on the shores of Lake Como, when Kate met Nico and they fell in love. Today they are married and continuing their romantic idyll in a charming stone-and-stucco cottage that they have furnished with a combination of good taste, colorful fancy and careful attention to detail. They invite you to share their adventure by choosing this small piece of heaven as your base for exploring this gorgeous part of Italy.

Lake Como Vistas is not your typical resort hotel by a long shot. Actually, it's not even a hotel at all! It's a true home, one that manages to feel spacious and cozy at the same time. Surrounding it are sub-alpine forests where mushrooms grow after every rainfall. Overhead are the snow-capped mountains, while straight down below are the pastel-hued homes, the cheerful banks of flowers, the palatial villas and the gleaming silver waters of the lake. All of this is on view outside your window, from your patio, or from the hiking paths that criss-cross the hills surrounding the lake. You will have to drive a short, steep and windy road to get here, but the peace and quiet, the warm welcome, the comfortable modern lodgings and the unforgettable panorama will make it well worth your while!

Accommodations here are in three guestrooms and one apartment, on two floors. They are beautifully appointed with hardwood floors, large double-glazed windows, brand-new stylish furnishings, high-end linens, a big wardrobe, minibar, tea and coffee accessories and many amenities such as air conditioning and wireless Internet access. Every room has its own private bathroom featuring a tiled glass-enclosed shower with handheld and fixed wall showerhead, as well as a hair dryer. On the ground floor are Purple and Green, each offering stunning lake views plus a double bed and a separate entrance from the shared patio.

The setting upstairs is a bit more rustic but the rooms themselves are as modern as those downstairs. Red, which has tranquil mountain views, features wood-beam ceilings and a travertine-lined shower. It is next door to the Apartment, which boasts lake views from every room. It has two balconies, a living room with L-shaped sofa, DVD player and satellite TV, and a stunning modern kitchen with full fridge, oven, four-burner range, small dishwasher, toaster, electric skillet, American coffeemaker, tea kettle and all the dishes and cookware you'll need to make a yummy Italian meal. A foldaway bed can easily be added to the living room, so if your group numbers 4 or 5, you can take Red and the Apartment and have this entire floor to yourselves. But whether you choose the apartment or a guestroom, we hope you will be able to spend a few days in this very special place. Your hosts will be delighted to help you plan many wonderful days filled with the glories of beautiful Lake Como.

OPEN APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER

For this property:
Breakfast is not served at Lake Como Vistas. You are welcome to enjoy a full buffet breakfast at a lakeside hotel ten minutes away for 10 Euro/person.

In the nearest town, about a 5-minute walk from the property, you will find a small general store and a bar/pizzeria/restaurant. The fast ferry from Como stops here a few times each day. Larger shops, a supermarket and more restaurants are in Bellagio (6 km) and Como town (23 km). A circular ferry travels between Bellagio/Menaggio/Varenna and Cadenabbia; most of these ferries also take cars.

It is possible to stay here without a car but there is a 10-minute walk up and down a very steep hill to get here. The hill is very well-lit and safe, and though not ideal for large cars or inexperienced drivers, there are three parking spots at the house. Otherwise you can park at the bottom of the hill and walk up.

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