The Dreamers' House - Unique Lakefront Property in a Beautiful Garden
Villa with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Garden
Dreamer's House (Villa Sognatore) is a lakefront property located 10km north of Menaggio on the northwest shore of Lake Como. The house positions its guests right on the lake with access to the water, which is the best place to acquaint oneself with the beauty and tranquillity that make Lake Como so unforgettable. The setting is a botanical paradise as well since the property is surrounded by well-maintained, terracing gardens with mature specimen plants, palm trees and perennials.
The property includes 4 stone patios at different heights, and 2 large terraces off the bedrooms and living room facing the lake, all affording breathtaking views of the water and Alps. In 2008, a new scenic walkway on the lake passes near the property, giving the guest access to restaurants and the lakeside village of San Vito. A separated guest house with the 3rd bedroom/WC is included. Famous villas, sites, golf and more are a 10-15 min drive.
Swim from Front Yard or Relax Amid Mountain Views
Open Double Doors & Feel Lake Como Ambience
Master Bedroom with Terrace & Mountain/Lake Views
Enjoy this Alpine View with Your Daily Breakfast
Modern Bathroom with Mosaic Tile Shower
Property Is Immersed in a Botanical Paradise
Inside the house, the top floor consists of a large room combining the living and dining rooms and a large eat-in kitchen with island, plus a new full bath with mosaic tiles and modern Italian design. In the living room, the wall facing the lake is only windows, with double doors opening to a large terrace with sweeping panoramas. There is a satellite TV system with news/movies/sports in English or Italian, as well as terrestrial TV with mostly Italian channels. A multi-region DVD player (plays codes 1-6) has been added.
The middle floor is composed of master and guest bedrooms, both with two single beds that can be combined to form a double-size bed. Each room features large picture windows with lake & mountain views and terrace access. There is a third small room with a small bed and baby crib (the house actually sleeps 7 + 1 baby). The full bath includes shower, bidet/toilet, and double vanity. Both bedrooms open onto a large middle terrace, where stairs lead down to the lawn and lakefront. Here there is a detached "mini casa" guest house with two single beds and half bath. The mini casa opens onto a large stone patio two meters (6 ft.) from the lake, featuring a new teak outdoor furniture set. The front yard ends with a stone terrace right at the lake's edge (optional child safety fence available).
The property is entered by an electronic gate that leads down into a covered car port with one space reserved for the house (additional parking available on street above). From there stairs lead down through gardens to a stone patio with table and benches suitable for barbecuing with a magnificent view of lake, mountains, surrounding specimen plants and rock garden (parts of garden are owned by neighbors). The properties on the left and right of the house are vacation houses NOT rented by their owners. Therefore, the owner kindly requests that common courtesy is observed when these neighbors are present. This is a no pet and no smoking (inside) property.
Facilities for this holiday villa in Menaggio, Lombardy
Property
Type:
Villa
Nearest Airport:
Malpensa - 90 kms
Nearest Port:
Menaggio - 10 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
San Vito - .3 kms
Nearest Restaurant:
San Vito - .3 kms
Nearest Beach:
Front Yard - 0 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Menaggio/Croce - 11 kms
Nearest Ski Resort:
Madesimo - 40 kms
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Golfing, Quiet, Watersports
Bedrooms:
3 Double Bedrooms. All 3 bedrooms have two single beds put together as a double. There is a 7th bed in a small room, suitable for a child or a baby (crib provided).
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate WC.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Iron. Washing Machine and Dryer are available in the basement, which is entered from the outside.
General:
Central Heating, Maid Service, House Linen, Towels Provided. 2 Fans are available. Extra maid service available on request charged per hour.
Dining:
Seating for 4. There is an island in the kitchen with 4 places and outdoor seating for 6.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, DVD.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. 4 stone terraces set at different heights around the property. The top one includes stone table and benches with a Weber grill with 180 degree view of the lake and mountains.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
There are approx. 40 stairs leading down from the parking space to the front door.
Local activities in and around Menaggio, Lombardy
Visiting historic villas (Carlotta, Balbianello, Monastero, Cipressi, Melzi Gardens) and small lakeside villages (Bellagio, Menaggio, Varenna, Tremezzo, Lenno), boating, swimming, hiking, taking a lake cruise, dining, shopping (Menaggio & Como), windsurfing, water skiing, skiing (St. Moritz, Madesimo), golfing (Menaggio/Croce), mountain biking.
The property is 300 meters north of San Vito, a small village directly on the lake and part of the Cremia comune. Importantly, there are two restaurants La Baia (casual restaurant) and Lumin (pizzeria/fresh bread in the morning), both located on the water's edge in San Vito, which can be easily accessed via the new footpath on the lakefront (not necessary to walk along the road). Min/Hour by car (highly recommended - closest bus stop c. 300 meters), ten minutes from Menaggio (a fashionable main resort in the central lake area that is a hub for ferry, bus, speed and cruise boat connections), Villa Carlotta-Tremezzo 20 minutes, Varenna and Bellagio 30 minutes via ferry, Colico 45 minutes, Como 1 hr, Lugano 1 hr, Milan city center 1.5 hr, Milan Malpensa/Linate airports 1.5 hrs, Bergamo 2 hrs, Saint Moritz 2 hrs, Verona 3 hrs, Venice 3.5 hrs, and Florence 4 hrs. More info from owner or Tourist Office in Menaggio.
10 minute drive/10km north of Menaggio along the main lake road, just north of the hamlet of San Vito, in a private inlet directly on the lake.
Rental rates for this villa
Price Per Week
Quoted In
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Euro
UK Pound
US Dollar
13 Sep - 10 Oct 2008
€1700.00
£1338.58
$2663.78
11 Oct - 7 Nov 2008
€1330.00
£1047.24
$2084.02
8 Nov - 19 Dec 2008
€840.00
£661.42
$1316.22
20 Dec - 2 Jan 2009
€1100.00
£866.14
$1723.62
3 Jan - 3 Apr 2009
€900.00
£708.66
$1410.24
4 Apr - 17 Apr 2009
€1100.00
£866.14
$1723.62
18 Apr - 8 May 2009
€1400.00
£1102.36
$2193.70
9 May - 19 Jun 2009
€1800.00
£1417.32
$2820.47
20 Jun - 5 Sep 2009
€2300.00
£1811.02
$3603.94
6 Sep - 9 Oct 2009
€1800.00
£1417.32
$2820.47
Rental Notes: If you book more than 1 year in advance, take 10% off the rental rates. Please add 80 Euros for final cleaning. Nightly rentals available-two night minimum rentals available except 2 weeks around Xmas & Easter, and May 10 - Oct. 10. For stays of 2 nights only please add 60 Euros for key pick-up. Rates are for 1-4-person occupancy. Please add 15 Euro/day per extra person above 4. Rates include linen, utilities and starter kit (soaps, toilet paper, etc.). 350 Euro Refundable Security Deposit, returned 1 wk after departure. Optional: Boat buoy 100 Euros/week. Changeover day is Saturday. Departure time is 10:00am and check in time is between 3 - 7pm Mon-Fri with escort (after 7pm without escort) and between 3 - 5pm Sat with escort (after 5pm without escort). 50% of rental amount is due via bank transfer to confirm reservation and block calendar dates. Other 50% is due 30 days prior to arrival. Full refund if cancellation is 30 or more days prior to arrival; no refund within 30 days
Late offers for this Villa
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
18 October 2008
24 October 2008
6
€850
Price is for 6 nights only and is reduced by 290 Euros for the std. 4 person occupancy.
01 November 2008
08 November 2008
7
€1120
Price is a weekly rate for std. 4 person occupancy, reduced from 1,330 Euros.
08 November 2008
15 November 2008
7
€700
Price is a weekly rate for std. 4 person occupancy, reduced from 840 Euros.
Guestbook
"'This house is gorgeous! We couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our week on Lake Como. We'll always remember the house's beautiful decor, views and comfort from the heat! We laid out in the sun, reading and then swam when it got too hot to handle. We toured the area from Como to Colico, visited an abbey, and kayaked. Heaven! We're off to Tuscany, but we will never forget the beautiful, magnificent & vibrant house on Lake Como'" - San Jose, California
"'At the beginning we were planning to visit Lake Como and stay in a hotel, however, we changed our minds when we found the Dreamers' House on the internet. What a wonderful house! I would personally like to thank you for all your help via email & all the useful information. It has been wonderful, we now know why you call it Dreamers House, we could have dreamed all day. A fantastic chill out zone'. Guests from England." - England
"Excellent stay - no complaints! A perfect setting in an excellent accommodation. We highly recommend the 'Barchetta' restaurant in Bellagio. We hope all future holidaymakers have as fabulous a time as we did during our short stay. Guests from London." - London
"During our short stay, we felt like we were in our own house. The weather was always above 30 degrees, the water, the grounds around the villa, everything was more than we dreamed. The property has an easy Mediterranean flair, the water and the air too. We recommend it to anyone. Guests from Koblenz, Germany." - Koblenz, Germany
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Owner joined site on:
19 January 2008
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19 January 2008
Holiday Villa in italy - Lombardy - Como - Menaggio - Cremia
