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Exterior
Roof Top Terrace
Outdoor dining
Winter Lake View from the Front Balcony, the Mountais turn Pink at Sunset!
Fabio and family greets you from the flowered Balcony

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Menaggio, Como
  • Place, Menaggio Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiaggia Lerai
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellagio Port
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!

The house for rent is 400 years old (completely and comfortably renovated in 2002, roof-top terrace built in 2023) and is situated in the historic Castello above Menaggio, on Lake Como just across Bellagio and Varenna. It is a bridge over a pebble stone road, a short five minute walk down to the center of Menaggio. The house has two floors and a private parking below. On the first floor is the kitchen, dining area and the living room (with an additional sofa bed for 2) with a walkout balcony with lake view and fireplace. The second floor has a large roof-top terrace with view on the mountains, a master bedroom, a second bedroom (with a single bed that turns into a double) and a bathroom with bath/shower, wc and bidet. Traffic is restricted so the house is very quiet with a great Lake View. It is "suspended" above the road, and it has a balcony and a large terrace. Under the bridge you can access the terraced garden, where an area is reserved to guests as a sundeck or to work or read, or where you can cook, BBQ and dine. The garden is occasionally shared wth other guests, but the roof top terrace and balcony are in exclusive use. House is ideal for who travels by public transportation. Menaggio is very well served by buses and boats and a main train line is just across the Lake, in Varenna, 15 minutes away by ferry.

The house 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 and picks up guests with no car at the bus or the ferry.

Only one dog of small size is allowed, no cats or other kind of pets. The dog, however, can only stay in the house or use the balcony and the large terrace, not the garden.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Safety Gate for stairs provided.
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Events

No events allowed
The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Small dogs allowed if large ask owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on balcony

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: The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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-CIM-00199, IT013145B4RNAID8GW

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 holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Villa del Balbianello is a notable landmark, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Menaggio, Como

What's nearby

  • Menaggio Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Spiaggia Lerai - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bellagio Port - 17 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Villa Serbelloni - 18 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Villa Monastero - 24 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Fiumelatte Station - 27 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Centrale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Lago - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar Manzoni - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café del Pess - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Bellavista - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi and Menaggio Beach. Spiaggia Lerai and Villa Mylius Vigoni are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Fabio Ausenda

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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. He is now the Director of the Menaggio Youth Hostel. 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, 21 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 Little House on the Bridge 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. Ideal for smart working, in an extremey quiet area. Excellent to relax after days of moving around visiting other places... ideal also for a winter holiday. The fireplace makes the house very cozy and we are just one hour and fifteen minutes away from top quality ski and cross country areas.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish