Casa Pioppo

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About the Experience
Enjoy a refreshing getaway with this Italian rental villa above Lake Como and the lakeshore town of Varenna. Ideal for a family or a romantic getaway, this cottage has been supplied with all the amenities you’d want to make you feel at home. Brush up on your tennis skills at the nearby court, barbecue outside or savor a good book under one of several shady trees. This vacation villa for rent in Italy is one of three detached buildings located on a large estate, dotted with olive and cypress trees.
Location
This charming cottage is located in the Lombardy region on the eastern shore of Lake Como. It is only 3 km from the lakeshore town of Varenna. Built on a rocky outcropping over the lake, Varenna is populated with beautiful old houses and romantic panoramas. Varenna is a great starting point for visits to the north and center of Italy, as well as the southern base of the Swiss Alps. Varenna has shops, restaurants, a railroad station and a ferry. Both Milano Linate and Milano Malpensa airports are less than two hours away. Nearby attractions include the castle of Vezio and the Villa Monastero, a neo-classical garden offering a long walk along the lakeshore. Other resort towns of Lake Como, including Tramezzo, Bellagio, and Menaggio are all easily reachable by ferry.
Milano Malpensa (airport): 94 km + 4 km by ferry
Milano Linate (airport): 90 km
Como: 40 km + 4 km by ferry
Airport of Lugano-Agno: 35 km +5 km by ferry
Varenna (train, ferry): 3 km
Exterior Description
(500 m2) This villa is a single-story detached home that is part of a large estate. Tucked away from the other homes on the estate, the cottage is surrounded by garden and trees. There is an outdoor barbecue and a shared tennis court for guest enjoyment.
Interior Description
(90 m2) Built on one level, the villa has been furnished in good taste with a modern style. The living/dining room has a couch, armchair and a dining table with seating for six. There is a light and bright kitchen featuring a microwave, cook-top stove, oven, washing machine, dishwasher, American coffee maker, Italian coffee maker, toaster and kettle. The first bedroom has a 160 cm standard double bed. The second bedroom has two 90 cm single beds that can be joined together upon request. There is a separate bathroom with a sink, bidet, WC and a bathtub with hand-held shower head.
Features
Available Amenities: Shared tennis court with Casa Antonella and Villa Angelina (extra cost), barbecue, CD player, Satellite TV, hairdryer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, cook-top stove, oven, American coffee maker, Italian coffee maker, toaster, kettle, maid service two hours every Tuesday and Thursday.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
  • Heating: Based on consumption (metered).
  • Baby bed (€150/week).
  • Extra maid service (€10/hour).
  • Tennis court (€15/hr daytime, €20/hr evening).

  • Nearby Attractions: Hiking, golf club at Menaggio (4 km + 4 km by ferry), clay tennis court (maintained by the local tennis club), neighboring lakes (Maggiore, Orta, Garda, Lugano).
    Please Note:
  • A car is necessary for this villa.
  • Unless rented with Villa Angelina 3, guests do not have access to the pool.
  • There is no telephone.
  • There is no view of the lake.
  • This villa can be rented along with Casa Antonella 3 and Villa Angelina 3, all on the same estate.
  • Property Seasons & Rates (USD)
    Date Range Weekly         Min
    Stay
    Sep-01-2007 - Oct-06-2007 $2,177 1 wk
    Oct-06-2007 - Dec-22-2007 $1,988 1 wk
    Dec-22-2007 - Jan-05-2008 $2,177 1 wk
    Jan-05-2008 - Mar-22-2008 $2,084 1 wk
    Mar-22-2008 - Mar-29-2008 $2,272 1 wk
    Mar-29-2008 - May-03-2008 $2,084 1 wk
    May-03-2008 - Jun-28-2008 $2,272 1 wk
    Jun-28-2008 - Aug-30-2008 $2,461 1 wk
    Aug-30-2008 - Oct-04-2008 $2,272 1 wk
    Oct-04-2008 - Dec-20-2008 $2,084 1 wk
    Dec-20-2008 - Jan-10-2009 $2,272 1 wk
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    Arrival Times
    Please note: Official Arrival Times:
    Sat 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Conditions *

    Security Deposit
    Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 500 EUR

    Additional Expenses
    Heating charged according to consumption
    If available, telephone is extra and charged according to consumption.
    A baby bed is available upon request for the weekly rate of: 100 EUR
    Upon request and with approval of the owner a late arrival is possible between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm with a late arrival fee of: 50 EUR
    Weekly utility deposit: 100 EUR

    Other Notes
    Extra maid service is usually available upon request and is paid locally.
    If available, heating is allowed by Italian law only from November 1 to April 1 with exceptions made for extreme weather
    If available, cook service must be arranged at least two months prior to arrival and is subject to the availability of the cook.

    * These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.

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    Property Details
    Sleeps: 4
    Single Bedrooms: 0
    Double Bedrooms: 2
    Bathrooms: 1
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    Property #: 17285
    Nearest Town:
    Varenna
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    Baby Beds
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    Tennis
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