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Apartment on Como Lake |
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Bellagio - Lea |
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For those interested in the Italian lake experience, this apartment on Como Lake is a great choice. Situated in a small complex within walking distance of the village of San Giovanni and a pebble beach, this Lake Como rental is also only about a mile to the lovely town of Bellagio. The views are wonderful, and the location of this rental apartment near Bellagio, Italy, is perfect for day trips throughout the area.
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The apartment is located in S. Giovanni (Bellagio), a rural fishing village on the banks of Lake Como. The main square, with its beautiful Baroque church, is within easy walking distance. Near the square there is a bar-restaurant that serves fresh fish. There is also a grocery store and a boutique. Boat tours of the lake's villages, villas, and Comacina Island, can be reserved nearby. There is a bus stop, with service to Como and Lecco, just 500 m from the apartment. The lovely town of Bellagio offers excellent restaurants, pizzerias, and bars.
Como (train station): 30 km
Lecco (train station): 24 km
Chevrio: 3 km
Bellagio (bus station): 1.5 km
Pebble beach: 300 meters
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(900 m2) This nice apartment building consists of five apartments, including Lea (Ground floor), Laila (1st floor), and Sisco (Attic floor). The building is located in a complex of seven houses. Each apartment shares a garden with the other apartments of the building and is equipped with outdoor furniture and an umbrella. Each apartment has one parking space in a spacious private garage as well as outdoor parking. The road leading to the building is paved.
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(200m2) Ground floor: This spacious apartment has a living room with sofa bed and fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom with double bed (160x190cm), a bedroom with two twin beds (85x190cm), and a bedroom with two twin beds (80x180cm) and a divan bed (160x180cm). There are two bathrooms with tubs.
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Available amenities: Air-conditioning, satellite TV (with English channels), telephone, fax machine, washing machine, American coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher, and hair dryer. Iron upon request. There are sun screens on all windows. Shared amenities include: a clothes dryer and icemaker (both located in the garage), and a barbecue. Shared vacuum available upon request.
Nearby attractions: Well equipped fitness center, squash facilities, and mountain bike rentals nearby. Bellagio's church, which sits right on the main square, features works by Perugino. Another nearby beach (500 m away) has a snack bar and a pier. Within a fifteen-minute walk there is a sports club with swimming pool, tennis court, sauna, gym, and restaurant. Water skiing is also available. There is an 18-hole golf course 30 minutes away. Nearby Chevrio (15-minute drive) offers breathtaking views of the lake.
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Sep-01-2007 - Sep-29-2007
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$1,989
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1 wk
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Sep-29-2007 - Dec-22-2007
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$1,421
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1 wk
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Dec-22-2007 - Jan-05-2008
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$2,178
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1 wk
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Jan-05-2008 - Mar-15-2008
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$1,421
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1 wk
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Mar-15-2008 - Jun-28-2008
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$1,989
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1 wk
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Jun-28-2008 - Aug-30-2008
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$2,178
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1 wk
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Aug-30-2008 - Oct-04-2008
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$1,989
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1 wk
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Oct-04-2008 - Dec-20-2008
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$1,421
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1 wk
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Dec-20-2008 - Jan-10-2009
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$2,178
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1 wk
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Based on 3 Reviews |
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Overall
Peace and Quiet
View
Outside Area
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
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Overall:
I suppose the best endorsement of a rental property is whether or not you would return. In a heartbeat I would.
Enjoyed Most:
Roominess for 6 people; up to date and modern appliances, although the clothes dryer did not work, but you really did not need it. It was also extremely convenient being 1.2 km from Bellagio, but a portion of the walk is along a busy and narrow road that can strike fear into most - so take the car.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The property was ideal. I suppose I would have liked hand maidens, grapes and copious amount of wine, but my wife would have frowned on those excesses. I truly cannot think of a thing that was bad. Oh, I forgot, the toaster is a learning experience; it is incredibly simple to use. The toast doesn't pop up, but you have to lift it out using the racks with the handles. If that is my only complaint and it is not, then this is the place for you.
Surrounding Area:
San Giovanni is a wonderful small town in which to stay. It is extraordinarily quiet, but if you like to try fish from Lake Como, then the Restaurante Mella is the place to go. It has about 50 seats, but we noticed that people were coming from outside San Giovanni. The surrounding area is Bellagio which is a tourist attraction even for Italians, but it is not touristy in ambiance. There is the expensive shop or two, but there are better deals up the hill from the main street along the water. You cannot beat the ferry service; they run often and are not expensive.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The nearest town is Bellagio. It is within walking distance 1.2 km, but the walk is not for the faint hearted. Italian drivers seem to have a penchant for pushing small cars beyond the sound barrier and on the short portion of the road you have to walk on into Bellagio is no exception. You should not walk it at night unless you are lit up like the Vatican.
Tips or Restaurants:
Bellagio is loaded with good, if not great restaurants. The menus are all posted so shop around. Some of the better ones are up the alleys. In San Giovanni the Restaurante Mella is a great find. If you love fish, you will not want to leave this establishment. If not for my bank I would still be there. Parking in the garage is available, but you really don't need it. The access road, Via Al Crotto, is very narrow. Our Fiat Chroma navigated it without having to bring in the mirrors, but our friends in their Range Rover had to bring in the mirrors. I would have liked a wi-fi access point, but then, that is me; not everyone would want it. There is a great Internet access cafe in Bellagio where free tapas are served with your paid access to the Internet. The wine is also terrific.
Check In Out:
Francesca was attentive and explained everything.
April, 2007
Overall:
It was everything we expected. We were pleased.
Enjoyed Most:
Spacious rooms, many windows, and walk-out access to garden.
Unpleasant Surprises:
The garden is lovely but the garden furnishings are basic plastic.
Surrounding Area:
Lake Como is beautiful, surrounded by picturesque mountains, and Bellagio is within 1 to 1.5 hours from Lugano, Bergamo and Milan. Como is about 0.5 hours away. Many small villages around the Lake, some reachable by frequent ferrys from Bellagio. Best attractions were Villa Carlotta Tremezzo and Villa Melzi Bellagio, both with wonderful botanic gardens.
Nearby Events or Locales:
Good proximity to Bellagio approximately, 1 mile away. While it is walkable, you must walk on a narrow road to reach Bellagio. Bellagio is a lovely resort with shops, restaurants and cafes.
Tips or Restaurants:
Bellagio restaurant, Far Out, was very nice.
Directions:
The road from Como to Bellagio is narrow, and the small lane into the villa is quite narrow. Rent a small car.
Check In Out:
Francesca was very accommodating.
October, 2006
Enjoyed Most:
The space, the overall feel, it really felt as though we were in our own home. We loved it. There was a high chair for the baby and I think a cot, but my daughter had her own traveling cot. I loved listening to the church bells ring the half hours from 7 AM to 10 PM. At certain times they play a hymn tune which is famous in the district. They are not right next door so you are not awakened by them.. There were no insects of any kind except for one house fly. Absolutely NO biting ones.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Nothing
Surrounding Area:
Lake Como is just about the most beautiful place I have ever seen, and I travel a lot. We had a car so we could go on the car ferry and then drive around, but a car is not an essential. The town of Bellagio and the other lakeside towns are delightful, with great shopping and little restaurants for lunch which are not at all expensive.
Nearby Events or Locales:
San Giovanni is a suburb of Bellagio and about 2 minutes walk from the apartment. We went there to buy stuff for breakfast each morning, and then to admire the lake in the early morning light. Bellagio is further along a narrow road with mostly no footpath. There are buses but I don't know how often they run. I did not walk there but I would guess it would take about 20 - 30 minutes.
Tips or Restaurants:
The apartment was very well equipped. Lots of towels and toilet paper. No tea towels but there is a dishwasher. There is also no microwave - apparently the Italians do not use them. We only ate out at lunch time as we always cooked in the evening - and ate al fresco in the garden. We found that the eating places were not too crowded even though it was the height of summer and we had no bad experiences.
Directions:
The lane into the street where of the apartment is very narrow between stone walls. Caution was needed in the Renault car we were using. A large 4 wheel drive might have trouble
August, 2005
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