10 Luxurious Lake Como Villa Rentals With Breathtaking Views

Rained a good part of stay – still the location inspired and the house was perfect for family time cooking and games by the fire. Relaxing and beautiful.

We stayed at Villa Torno for three days in September and it was just magical. The property is situated up a hill which provides gorgeous views of the lake and many outdoor seating areas to take advantage of the vistas. The home has been lovingly restored and is tastefully appointed. The host was very accommodating and helpful with all our questions and needs. The new pool was very welcome after mornings of sightseeing, as was the sauna. We would highly recommend this property and would stay here again if we have the opportunity to return to Lake Como.

You know you love a place when you’ve just gotten familiar with it, and then you can’t believe it’s time to go…. Situated between Como and Bellagio, Villa Torno is an ideal location to visit, neighboring all the must-sees, while maintaining the comfort of your own private retreat. But to enjoy this home’s old-world charm of ancient Italy, its tasteful decor, and modern conveniences, you must be prepared for a few door entry ducks for those taller than 6-foot and a daily dose of steep inclines and rocky terrain. And if you’re up for that, you’ll be rewarded with one of the most beautiful views on Lake Como! Both the property owner and property manager were responsive and helpful in every sense throughout our visit. And if you’re a hiker or an active outdoor type, there’s a small village at the top of the mountain, Montepiatto, 614 meters above the lake. Have a beer in the garden at Crotto that makes the traverse back down all the more gratifying, but only second to a refreshing plunge in the grotto stone pool that awaits you!

Absolutely amazing – great place for 4 couples max – walk up hill is tough but the reward is well worth it!!! Don’t think just book it –

What an incredibly beautiful and thoughtfully designed home! It is more spectacular than the photos can capture. Perfectly situated for privacy with exquisite views everywhere you look, this home is a dream. We could not have asked for more. Both Erika and Jenny were quick in responding to any questions we had and were very helpful in recommending restaurants and a guide for our private boat tour around Lake Como. Our only complaint was that we couldn’t stay longer! Thank you, Erika, for sharing your very special home with us. We will be back!! Rebecca, Mark, Monika and Bob.

This review is long overdue…we stayed in July 2022. Beautiful spot, lovely villa, on relaxing grounds that make you want to spend every minute outside. Lots of homemade dinners cooked with ingredients from the local market (about a mile away) and enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the lake. The only thing we missed was being able to watch Wimbledon on the TV in the family room. The owners were helpful, friendly, and warm. We loved our time here!

Thoroughly enjoyed this charming home with amazing views of Lake Como. Close to Bellagio Centro and we felt immersed in the Italian community and culture. Home definitely had old world charm. Our favorite place to gather was on the deck with a 180° view of Lake Como and on a different patio with a fire pit Francesca’s mom and dad were so kind and helpful and live close by on a separate property on the grounds. Highly recommend!!

We were very happy with the home. It met all of our needs and had fabulous views. It is a very well kept home with extra touches to make you very welcomed. The views were fabulous of the lake.

The view from the terrace is amazing. Everything was wonderful. Add a tour with comolagobike.com. They deliver your ebikes fully charged and show you all the great places.

We had an absolutely wonderful vacation at Francesca’s lovely home. Ricardo was nearby and stopped in frequently to see if we needed anything, and to chat about the area. The home is clean and spacious, and amenities plentiful. Let ved our stay!

The villa was immaculate and the most incredible location. It was well supplied and we were given plenty of great recommendations for our stay.

This property is amazing and deserves top ratings but, for the same reasons it is so unique, it has some issues which are also unique.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wish it was longer! This villa has the best views of the lake. The interior of the home was really nice. The A/C worked very well and there was plenty of hot water. These are issues we’ve had in other vacation rentals in Italy.The exterior was really nice. The drawback is that there is a steep path to lead up to the car. However, I see that as a fair trade for this kind of seclusion.When we were there, the wifi did not work. Our devices were connected to the router but there was no internet connection. We also had a really hard time finding the property. The address we were given was nearly a mile away. We talked to locals, tried to call all the phone numbers and either didn’t get an answer or it said they were not connected. When we reached out via the chat, we were told to call the numbers (which we already did) instead of just giving us directions. We ended up finding the home on our own. An easy fix would be to add detailed directions to the home in the chat feature of the app. We paid a premium for this stay and I felt like we did not have a premium experience at the beginning. After this issue, we were very pleased with the rest of the stay and would stay here again.

Not the easiest place to find even though the directions were outstanding. It is tucked away on the side of the mountain right DIRECTLY on the water. Expansive property with every amenity you could ask for. It is one of the best properties We have stayed at. I will say it’s not something for little children or people not mobile as it has long ramps to reach it with steps. But if you want an UNBELIEVABLE property with no one in sight you need to book this place. We WILL be back.

Beautiful two story villa built out on the water. Stunning gardens, unbelievable views of the lake. Well appointed kitchen. Very comfortable and romantic. Private road is good for jogging and cycling. Very close to San Siro for groceries and specialty markets. We will definitely stay here again.

What an amazing villa. Stunning from the moment you walk in. We fell in love with the villa and never wanted to leave. We ended up extending our stay an extra night just to relax and enjoy the stunning view. I can not say enough about our host Giuliano. What a remarkable young man who was helpful in assisting us in anything that we needed. We made wonderful memories at VILLA MOLLI and we will definitely stay again in the future.

What an amazing villa. Stunning from the moment you walk in. We fell in love with the villa and never wanted to leave. We ended up extending our stay an extra night just to relax and enjoy the stunning view. I can not say enough about our host Giuliano. What a remarkable young man who was helpful in assisting us in anything that we needed. We made wonderful memories at VILLA MOLLI and we will definitely stay again in the future.

This property is new and beautiful . The view is Lake Como and you sit outside , eat outside and can not believe it .The family that owns it and welcomes you are the best ! Warm, wonderful, classy and helpful in every way .It was 100 degrees (record heat ) and came every morning to check and see if air conditioner was working. They helped in every way and we became fast friends. The villa is huge and room for everyone – 8 adults . The town is charming and we could drive everywhere in 20 to 30 minutes all over Lake Como . Will definitely go back …

Beautiful house and owner very pleasant to work with. We had no problems and the house was exactly as advertised. Owner was always available to give recommendations.

The description of this property and the photos are very accurate. It is located less than 10 minutes from Bellagio and has some small restaurants and shops within walking distance. The lakefront location is great and the house is well maintained. Giuseppe was great at communicating through WhatsApp and was prompt in answering any questions.

We were a family of 6 adults and 2 children…the Villa far exceeded our expectations! This Villa is located directly on Lake Como in a small charming village of Vassena, with easy access to Bellagio and other quaint villages.The Villa has an old school charm with impeccable grounds, luxurious interior and amenities for a completely enjoyable stay. The photos accurately depicted Guisippe’s Villa.Now a little bit about Guisippe…he was extremely responsive to all communications. He arranged for a flawless airport pickup from Milan to a delectable ‘Taste of Lake Como’ “Chef Inspired and created” seven course meal…prepared by the staff from ‘Salice Blu’ restaurant. A truly memorable meal and night was had by all! We look forward to our next stay VERY soon. Thank you Guisippe (and your lovely wife) for making this such a memorable family holiday!Grazie Mille,Liz and Tom Anastasia

Our family of eight stayed at the villa for 8 days. There was plenty of room, and the grounds were amazing. The villa is close to everything. We cooked in most evenings and enjoyed late nights eating outside. I highly recommend this property, and the owner was responsive and welcoming. I cannot say enough good about this villa.

Very confortable and well équipe.

Can’t say enough about how enjoyable our stay at the Villa was. The pictures do not capture the beauty of the setting and being directly on the lake. The Villa was well appointed and very spacious for 2 families. Very well placed in the Lake region for a variety of activities. The house manager Paola was amazing and incredibly helpful. One of the best vacations for the family- we will be back.

We had an incredible week in Laglio at the villa.Paola went above and beyond to help us with navigating the area and reservations.The house is beautiful and perfectly located. Everything was comfortable and clean.Highly recommend and can’t wait to get back!!!

A classical house set on the lakefront of Lake Como between Cernobbio and Tremezzo (the most sought after stretch) – with private dock, well manicured gardens and a true private home feel to enjoy for indulgent relaxation. The whole experience was perfect – from pre arrival communication, to the support from Paola the property manager, to days out cruising around the area in an antique Riva (not included!!). It exceeded all expectations and has a perfect five star rating from me!

We just spent an amazing week at this beautiful villa. Fantastic location, walking distance to several great local restaurants and the lakefront location was magical. The views and outdoor area were spectacular. The villa has its own dock if you want to rent a boat and beautiful seating areas for lounging and dining as well as a grassy garden for kids to play on. Paola, the house manager, was amazing. She organized everything from groceries when we got there to help with booking restaurants and recommendations. She was super organized and always quick to respond. She was like a hotel concierge! Thank you Paola!James, the owner, was super helpful with recommendations and information and I was so grateful to be able to chat with him directly before our stay. Thank you! We had kids ranging from 7-17 and my 87 year father with us and everyone had a great time. Don’t hesitate to book this villa. You won’t regret it! We definitely plan on returning.

Superb attention by the property owner, on-site housekeeper, and true appreciation of living in a villa on Lake Como. One of the best family vacations we have ever had and the exceptional ownership and property made that all possible.

Charming older home in need of some updating.

This villa exceeded expectations from the villa itself to the location on the lake! We had a group of 11 and it comfortably slept everyone. Andrea made the check-in process easy and is very responsive if you have questions. Being right on the lake was so nice as you could lounge on the patio or take a swim. If you’re visiting Lake Como, this is a must stay!

A group of 9 friends and family absolutely enjoyed our stay at Villa Lucia. It was like living in a museum in an absolutely gorgeous location. The villa was clean and full of historic charm. Its clearly still owned and used by the family that built it over 100yrs ago. . The patriarch was a commandant in the mounted cavalry and the house is full of photos and memorabilia that are endlessly fascinating to look at. It was mostly accurate to the photos online. Some of the furniture and décor were a bit dated in person, but all the appliances and bathrooms worked well. the house is well stocked with glass and dinnerware, cookware plates and platters to entertain. There is no AC, but the portable fans and cool breezes off the lake were more than enough to keep everyone comfortable. The patio and dock area are located just across the street on the lake. If you have kids, be sure to supervise them closely while crossing. Traffic isnt dense but when cars/motorcycles come by they absolutley fly thru the streets in Como everywhere. That said this was the gem of the property. We all spent loads of time admiring the view over cocktails and swimming in the lake. Andrea the property manager was very responsive and great to work with. he provided several restaurant recommendations that were excellent. There’s even a great Osteria just next door which made it convenient for the adults to have a night out away from the kids while still being very close by. We’d definitely recommend this location if you want to experience villa life in Como!

This property was everything we hoped for. Great location, stunning views, ample space and privacy, impeccably clean and a great host. Highly recommend!

What a great location. Close to town. Everything we needed. Loved the water front. Great owners..

My wife and I rented Giuseppe’s property with another couple during our time in Italy and it was by far the highlight of our trip. The home is beautiful right from the start as you pull in off the street through a Jasmine covered gate and approach the front door through a quaint walkway lined with old vines and flowers. Inside the house was well appointed and spotless. What we did not realize is the upstairs actually has three bedrooms, 2 with king sized beds and balconies over looking the water, and one with two twins. Another room in the basement also has a king and patio. The back porch was breathtaking with its seamless transition to the lake and amazing views. There were cherry trees hanging over the yard at peak ripeness which made for a wonderful snack after taking a dip in the lake or touring in the provided kayaks. Giuseppe was kind, attentive, and provided numerous recommendations. Are personal favorites were a morning cappuccino at Vassena Cafe with the barista Wendy and dinner at Al Molo, all within easy walking distance (<5min) and with beautiful views of the lake. This is a quieter side of the lake, with less bustle than the more western tip of the Y. However, Bellagio is only a 10min drive (careful, the roads are quite narrow and can by nerve wracking for American drivers) and from there it’s easy to navigate to more popular towns. For us, Vassena provided a quiet and peaceful haven from which to take day trips or just enjoy being out on the lake. Book this place if you can!

Gorgeous lakefront villa with wonderful owner/manager who was great communicator and trouble shooter! Great swimming and kayaking and dinners at Molo 5 can’t be beaten! John

August 2017Yes, we wanted to respond to your inquiry. We had an amazing trip staying at Villa Capuana and are very grateful to the staff at Holiday Homes for making it so enjoyable. First, the house was extraordinary. Beautiful location, nicely furnished, with lots of space and very comfortable. And a pretty well stocked kitchen. One thing we wish is if the owner (or HH) provided some history of the house for the renters to be able to read. I’ve done a little research on the house and it is truly an historic property. We had no idea (I’m happy to share with you what I have learned, if you’re interested). The appliances were all modern and functioned properly, the showers were great, basically everything that was supposed to work, did work. One ting you probably ought to do is let your tenants know that Netflix is available in the house. Our kids accessed that daily (when the internet was working). Second, the boat rental was extremely convenient and a good alternative to renting a car. By boat, we were able to reach many of the local Como towns on our own boat, and not have to worry about the ferry (although we did take the ferry some as well). We would not have rented the boat if there was no boathouse, so that made it easy. Third, the proprietor of the house, Marte (spelling?) was the best. He was not at all intrusive, but available to help whenever we needed him. Sometimes, that was to answer simple questions that we had, other times it was to repair something, he even helped us recover a soccer ball that was stuck in one of the trees. He is a delightful person and a huge help to tenants. Fourth, the fact that the house had air conditioning (in the bedrooms) turned out to be a Godsend. While it was hot downstairs, the bedrooms were comfortable sanctuaries during the two or three really hot, humid days we had on the lake. Fifth, the people in Varenna and Fiumelatte could not have been nicer to us. They made us feel very welcome and not self-conscious at the mistakes in language and custom I’m sure we were making hourly. Sixth, thank you for the recommendation of Clara Bettarini. She was a skilled chef and her lovely daughter Sophia the perfect “wait staff.” It was a terrific way to celebrate our anniversary dinner. We visited the towns of Bellagio (touristy but definitely worth seeing), Menaggio, Bellano, Lenno and Tremezzo. The Grand Hotel Tremezzo (where we ate lunch) was extraordinary. We never did make it to Como or Cernobbio, which I wish we had. Just didn’t have time. The walk to Varenna was easy and it was nice to know there was also a more scenic option (the Greenway). Varenna is a cute town which we thoroughly enjoyed. And a lot of fabulous restaurants. The WiFi was nice to have in the house, although it went down several times when we were there and was typically slow. So I guess among the things we could recommend to improve – we already mentioned some background on Villa Capuana and better internet access. Additionally, it would have been nice to have a little bit better background on restaurant and even grocery market options in Varenna. We had to try a bunch of them ourselves. I would highly rate Crotto di Pina and Ristorante La Vista. Monamour was good, but a little pricey given the quality of the food. We had a pretty good meal at La Punta in Bellagio, but the view was breathtaking. Anyway, more reviews of restaurants accessible to Villa Capuana would have been very helpful. Also, there is a little market in Fiumelatte that was great (open only in the mornings). Would have been nice to know about it in advance. I just kind of stumbled into it the first day we arrived and then went there every day thereafter for daily croissants and bread, prosciutto, cheese, bottled water, etc.Your team was very professional and helpful. It was nice to meet you when we came to Menaggio. I will try to send you some of our pictures. They all look like they are from postcards!! And yes you can use our comments however you wish. If we can ever be a reference for the property or Holiday Homes, we are happy to do so. Rest assured, I am telling all of our friends where to go in Como! You were all fantastic to work with!!Anyway, thanks for all of your help and look forward to our next interaction with Happy Holiday Homes.Steve, UK

September 2017We had a splendid time at Villa Capuana a beautiful place and great location. Marty was too good help and very pleasant to deal with!Margareta, USA