The Ivy House in the Castle, a very quiet 400 year old house newly renovated.

6.0

1 bedroomSleeps 220 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Explore the area

Menaggio, Lombardia

Menaggio Beach9 min walk
Spiaggia Lerai9 min walk
Bellagio Port17 min drive
Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)95 min drive

Spacious house in a quiet residential area yet close to everything in town. Lovely views from the front windows. We appr...

Chris S.

Nov 4, 2018

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Main Bedroom with Lake View

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The studio is part of a property 400 years old (completely renovated in 2020) Fabio lives in the main house, guests have a charming independent studio with a balcony, a bedroom and a small bathroom + kitchen/dining room. There is a double bed ideal for a couple. it can be split in 2 singles if needed (but with at least a one day notice). Kitchen has a dishwasher. There is Wi-fi, and a washing machine. The garden has a barbecue. In the garden we have cats, they never enter in the apartement, but we can not accept pets. Private parking on site.

The studio for rent is located in Menaggio, on the western shore of Lake Como about mid lake, just 15 min. by ferry from Bellagio and Varenna. Menaggio is one of the most important towns on Lake Como and has been a tourist attraction for hundreds of years. From Menaggio central location, one can easily navigate the whole lake by public boats. Bellagio and Varenna are only a short boat ride away. Lugano, in Switzerland is only 15 miles away, well served by public transportation.

The owner is a US born of Italian Origin resident, with a thorough knowledge of the Lake and its surroundings. He is glad to spend all the time needed with guests to help them planning their hikes, boat trips, shopping trips or simple sightseeing. He also assists with full info on travel to reach Menaggio by car or public transportation, as many do.

Property manager

Fabio Ausenda

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Extremely quiet neighborhood, parties not allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not in the house, just outside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Extremely quiet neighborhood, parties not allowed

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property Registration Number 013145-CNI-00331

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Menaggio

Located in Menaggio, this apartment is in the mountains and on a lake. Villa del Balbianello and Villa Monastero are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Menaggio Beach and Lake Lugano. Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

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Menaggio, Lombardia

What's nearby

Menaggio Beach - 9 min walk
Spiaggia Lerai - 9 min walk
Villa Carlotta - 6 min drive
Bellagio Port - 17 min drive
Villa Monastero - 42 min drive

Getting around

Fiumelatte Station - 27 min drive
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪Caffe Centrale - ‬5 min walk
‪Il Ristorante SAS di Cagliani Paolo & C. - ‬6 min walk
‪Bar Cafè Del Pess - ‬6 min walk
‪Divino 13 - ‬4 min walk
‪Pizzeria Lugano - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ivy House in the Castle, a very quiet 400 year old house newly renovated. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ivy House in the Castle, a very quiet 400 year old house newly renovated. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ivy House in the Castle, a very quiet 400 year old house newly renovated. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ivy House in the Castle, a very quiet 400 year old house newly renovated. located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Menaggio Beach and Spiaggia Lerai. Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club and San Martino Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

6.0

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6/10 Okay

Chris S.

4 Nov 2018

Good location close to Menaggio centre

Spacious house in a quiet residential area yet close to everything in town. Lovely views from the front windows. We appreciated the dedicated parking space directly in front of the house although we did not use our car during our stay. Walks, buses and ferries were all accessible by foot, although it was uphill on the way back. We would suggest using the car to go to the supermarket at the start of a stay, then do daily top ups on foot. Some aspects of the property were tired, in particular the garden and patio furniture and also the crockery/glasses. Everywhere was very clean. The owner was in touch via WhatsApp during our stay and offered suggestions for walks etc.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Fabio Ausenda

Fabio was born in New York in 1957, with a Masters Degree in Natural Resources Policy and Planning from Cornell University, becomes a protected areas planner for International Organizations. In 1989 is the founder of Europe Conservation, a European non-profit organization specialized in providing volunteers to small conservation projects in developing countries. In 1996 he first publishes Green Volunteers, the World Guide to Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation, now sold world wide and known as “The Bible of Conservation Volunteering”. He is also active in the humanitarian field by being among the founders of the First Italian Ethical Bank. He also edits and publishes other international volunteering guides: World Volunteers, The World Guide to Humanitarian and Development Volunteering, and Archaeo-Volunteers, the World Guide to Archaeological and Heritage Volunteering. Silvia, Fabio's wife, is the President of a non profit humanitarian Organization (SOS Bambini)supporting orphanages in Rumania. Fabio lives and works between Milan and Lake Como (Italy). Fabio and Silvia have a daughter, Stella, 9 years old.

Why they chose this property

Because Lake Como is probably one of the most spectacular places on Earth. That is why movie stars choose it to buy properties. The Ivy House is one of the most unique houses in an Historical Area of Menaggio. We immediatley fell in love with it, as soon as we saw it for sale.

What makes this property unique

An extremely quiet and cool location. Excellent to relax after days of moving around visiting other places... ideal also for a winter holiday. We are just one hour and fifteen minutes away from top quality ski and cross country areas.