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Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci'

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a view of a lake, and a red building.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.
A garden with a stone pathway, various plants, and a blue tarp on the right.
A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, a large window offering a view of the outdoors, a television mounted on the wall, and a cozy seating area with a patterned rug.
A room with a green table and chairs, large windows with a view of a lake and mountains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Carate Urio, Lombardy
  • Place, Il Giardino della Valle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Villa d'Este
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Villa Erba
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Shower room 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci'

Charming cottage overlooking Lake Como. Immersed in the greenery, incredibly peaceful, ideal to disconnect from the daily routine. It offers many opportunities for boat rides, in the mountains, visits to the beautiful lake villas, to the many lake villages and to taste the local gastronomic specialties. It is 40 minutes away. from Milan where you can visit countless museums and monuments, as well as go shopping in the Italian fashion capital.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT013044C2KPJ66G51, 013044-CNI-00014
Property # 6409730
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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

About the area

Carate Urio

Located in Carate Urio, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Villa del Balbianello and Villa Monastero are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lugano and Menaggio Beach. La Piazzetta and Como-Brunate Funicular are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain climbing nearby.
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Carate Urio, Lombardy

What's nearby

  • Il Giardino della Valle - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • La Piazzetta - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Villa Bernasconi - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Villa d'Este - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Villa Erba - 11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Como Nord Lago Station - 15 min drive
  • Albate-Trecallo Station - 20 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • Vincenzo d’Ascanio Cafè
  • ‪Il Sereno Al Lago Ristorante - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Cascata - ‬33 min drive
  • Trattoria Laghee

Frequently asked questions

Is Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci'?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci' located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Villa d'Este, La Piazzetta and Villa Erba. Villa Bernasconi and Intelvi Valley are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saskia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic paradise to stay! Brunella and Giovanni are lovely people who make you feel very welcome and have plenty ideas what to visit. The house is lovely, well equiped and spacious for 2. The outdoor space is briliant, you can choose plenty of sunny or shadow places. And with the best view ever at Lake Como you don’t want to leave the house at all. We surely come back! Thank you Brunella and Giovanni!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Dear Saskia, We are very happy that you had such a pleasant time at Sans Souci, and we thank you very much for the review. Have a good summer Best wishes Brunella e Giovanni
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10/10 Excellent

Suzan B.

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A place to enjoy in peace, with a house that feels like home

We enjoyed the coziness of the bright house with a lot of comfort, the beautiful garden and the beautiful view. the hospitable welcome by Brunella and Giovanni and very helpful personal tips to explore the area. A place where we would like to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pieter N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday

Perfect
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Thank you for your review Best wishes Brunella Giovanni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sans Souci - the right name!

very kind and diskret owners, interesting region
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dirk Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

It was our second stay in this beautiful house with an fantastic view. We love the very clean house, the garden, the view, the quietness, the privacy and everything. Thank you very much again Brunella and Giovanni.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
We too are very pleased that guests return and enjoy their stay at Sans Souci . You are good and kind guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kai S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It is a beautiful place to relax at lake Como

The house is beautiful with a nice view to lake Come. Especially in the evenings it is nice to sit outside an look at the lake and opposite site. We did not miss anything. Brunella and Giovanni are so nice and helpful, really great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
Thank you very much for your kind review;. we try to do our best but as you say, the magic view and the lights of the lake have the most merit. Have a good summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johannes s.

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Paradise Garden above Lake Como

All aspects of our stay exceeded expectations, which were already high according to the hymnisch praise of guests before us. The lake view, the calm atmosphere ein a lush garden, the amnesties, all was top of class. The nice caring of our hosts, who not only gave us a good insight on cultural and sightseeing opportunities, they also welcomed our two (grown up) daughters joining us on a surprise two day visit. Whether Brunella had also her hand in the excellent weather, we do not know, but it cannot be excluded.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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San Souci and it’s hosts was Beyond our Expectations!

My wife and I enjoyed a magnificent week enjoying the well manicured gardens, fabulous lake Como view, warm and inviting hosts Giovanni and Brunella and their tremendous Villa. We had previously stayed at Villa D’Este for our honeymoon and found that Sans Souci offered so much more for us. We enjoyed all the surrounding villages and restaurants and felt compelled to return to the villa just to relax and take in the views and sounds of birds and church bells. Truly one of our best vacation experiences. Thank you Brunella and Giovanni. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Dear Gina and Patrick Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are really happy you want to come back and celebrate your aniversaire Best wishes Arrivederci Brunella and Giovanni
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

We wanted to spend a holiday without many contacts and in calm - completely withdrawn. 'Sans Souci' is ideal for this (although it is centrally located in Carate Urio). Brunella and her family took this into account, but she was always available for questions. The beautiful house, the beautiful and large garden and the fantastic view, unique. We thank Brunella for her hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thanks for your review. We understood and immediately shared the legitimate concern to avoid Covid. We are happy that this has not limited the quality of your lake holiday and the satisfaction of your stay in Sans Souci. Happy end of summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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Perfect stay

Beautiful house with the most amazing views of the lake. Comfortable and tastefully furnished, with access to all amenities. The owners live at the top of the garden and are on hand for any needs, at the same time you have privacy. Brunella was so helpful, communicating before we arrived and giving us important information. Later giving us tips on all the things to do in the area and where to eat. She could not have been kinder or more helpful. She even reserved a table for us at a local restaurant the first night we arrived, and provided us with coffee when we forgot to buy some and there was cake in the fridge for our breakfast! I really have nothing bad to say about this. Would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Dear Amanda and Steven Thank you very much for talking your tome for leave as a such wonderful review! We sre thrilled to hear yo enjoy to stay st Sans Souci and appreciated the besutiful views of the lake. We're glad that I was able to be helpful and make your stay even more special. We appreciate your kind words and are so happy that you felt at home with us. We would love to have you back again someday! Best regards, Brunella
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10/10 Excellent

Ulrike L.

"In august we spent a nic...

"In august we spent a nice holiday with our 2 daughters in carate urio in the house of Brunella and Giovanni C. The house has very tasteful furniture and is perfectly arranged. Our children lived in the bedroom and we enjoyed a fantastic view of the lake and the sunrise over the mountains from our sleeping couch in the living room. The shade on the hammock below the palmtrees makes you feel as in a dream. Family c. was always helpful and we were given different suggestions for restaurants and walking routes arround the Lago di como. We strongly recommend this house for your next holiday."
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage with superb view of the lake

Despite the heat we have spent a wonderful week in Sans Souci. Brunella and Giovanni were really excellent host. They were always available and very helpful with their advice where to swim or where to dine. The house lies in a beautiful area of the lake. It offers private parking, which is a big help in this region of the lake. We have stayed there with 3 persons, which was no problem. There is plenty of space in the house and eve more in the grat garden. We wish Brunella and Giovanni all the best for the future. Thanks for having us as guest - we recommend this house to anyone who wants to get to know the Como lake region.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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We initially chose Carate Urio b/c of its location midway between Como and Lenno, which were the venues for a weekend wedding celebration we attended. As it turned out, staying at Sans Souci was itself a highlight of our 7-day stay. Both the dining/living area and the spacious bedroom downstairs offered lovely views across the lake. And since our hosts themselves live in the small house during the winter months, the place is fully furnished with appliances, comfortable chairs inside and out, and a wall full of books in multiple languages. Brunella and Giovanni were most helpful in mapping out routes to drive and suggesting restaurants, museums and villas to visit in the area. Despite the 30 or so steps required to reach the house from the designated parking lot down the hill, we 70-year-olds felt like youngsters coming and going to the local lakefront! A marvelous way to experience Lake Como, with gracious hosts who respected our privacy while always being available to answer any questions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Desr Susan and Lee Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your ' experience staying at Carate Urio's Sans Souci! We're thrilled to hear that the stay was a highlight of your 7-day visit, and that you enjoyed the lovely views of the lake from both the dining/living area and the spacious bedroom. It's great to hear that despite the steps to the house, you felt like "youngsters" exploring the local lakefront at 70 years young! We agree that staying at Sans Souci was a marvelous way to experience Lake Como, Best regards, Brunella and Giovanni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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Caring Hosts

The location, facilities and view have been well covered by other reviews. I would like to concentrate on our hosts. We are elderly and unfortunately my wife picked up Covid on the flight,.and I tested positive a week later. We spent most of our holiday sel-fisolating.. Brunella & Giovanni could not have been more helpful and were genuinely concerned for our welfare. .Fortunately, we were not very ill but it was very reassuring to know that we had someone to turn to if needed, They did shopping for us and even brought us a Sunday dinner with wine..They made it very clear that we should phone or text if we needed anything. Although we spent most of our time confined to house and garden we still enjoyed our holiday We can't thank Brunella & Giovanni enough for the care and support they gave us. James & Christel Graham
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
Dear guests, We are sorry that you have not been able to enjoy your holidays as you would have liked, due to Covid. But we are pleased that you have felt assisted and comforted. It was the least we could do! Sperismo chebil panoramo, the beautiful colors of the lake and the garden, have been able to compensate at least in part Sincerely
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

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The best house and hosts on Lake Como!

We had an absolutely wonderful week in Brunella and Giovanni’s house Sans Souci! The photos do not do it justice, it is even more beautiful than the photos can portray! The location is brilliant, you can get to so many pretty towns and villages by boat and there are so many walks to take for those who want to be more active. Brunella is so heart warming and made us feel so welcome. And she genuinely cares for every need or problem you may have. She certainly helped us out with a sticky situation! 😉 And Giovanni took so much time to explain all the possible things to do and sites to see. Definitely not expected and so valuable! We were obviously paying guests but Brunella and Giovanni made us feel completely like guests and we felt so at home. Have no worries about privacy, although they are also on the property you have no worries about privacy as the house is on the other side of the property. Everything was ideal! And the house has all you need and more. The views are fabulous! I want to go back already! What more can I say, the name of the house is perfect, we arrived stressed from the journey and left “Sans Souci” (no worries, relaxed)! Thank you so much dear Brunella and Giovanni! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2021
Nice Alessandra and Jaroslav, it was a real pleasure to have you as guests. I think you have grasped the characteristic of the place. We are pleased that our information was useful to you and that you returned home full of serenity and without stress. See you soon. Happy autumn!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilona P.

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We had a wonderful stay with Brunella and Giovanni. Everything we needed was provided. We were able to unwind completely on the amazing terraces with beautiful views of Lake Como. The house is in a fantastic location, and the hosts are very friendly and helpful, providing us with great insider tips, even for our visit to Milano. The house is fully equipped, leaves nothing to be desired, and is decorated with great attention to detail. It was a beautiful holiday. Many thanks to Brunella and Gionanni!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2026
chers, Merci de tout cœur pour vos belles paroles ! Nous sommes très heureux que vous vous soyez détendu sur nos terrasses avec vue sur le lac de Côme et que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour à la maison. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir et de vous donner quelques conseils pour Milan 😊 Nous vous attendons à nouveau à Sans Souci! Une étreinte, Brunella et Giovanni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrin L.

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Das Haus liegt sehr schön mit Blick auf den Comer See. Es ist super und sehr geschmackvoll ausgestattet, absolut sauber und lädt zum Entspannen ein. Man muss einige Treppen steigen, aber dafür hat man auch Zugang zum See, in dem man jederzeit schwimmen kann. Die Gastgeber sind überaus freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit in Carate Urio.Katrin und Lutz, Juli 2026
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ines M.

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Fantastisch! Brunella und Giovanni sind tolle Gastgeber, die Verständigung klappte perfekt. Das Haus ist sehr sauber, es ist "Alles" da und noch ein bisschen "Mehr" für einen sorgenfreien Urlaub. Der Seeblick, die kleinen, einladenden Plätzchen im Garten, die alten großen Bäume sind wunderschön. Das Schlafzimmer ist auch an heißen Tagen angenehm temperiert, im Wohn- und Esszimmer sorgt eine Klimaanlage für kühle Temperaturen. Ein Parkplatz ist in der Nähe vorhanden. Großen Dank an Giovanni für seine guten Tipps und sein Entgegenkommen. Wir können die Unterkunft mit diesen Gastgebern nur empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger B.

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Einfach nur schön
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Romane c.

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Un excellent logement au lac de Côme avec des hôtes adorables !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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Die Gastgeber Brunella und Giovanni waren super zuvorkommend. Das Haus hat einen wahnsinnig schönen Blick auf den See und die Berge, es ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Es ist in der Umgebung auch sehr ruhig.Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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Wunderschöne Unterkunft

Wir haben die Woche in Sans Souci sehr genossen. Zum Frühstück auf der Terrasse mit Blick auf den See und Abends im Garten ebenfalls mit wunderbarem Seeblick bei einem Glas Wein. Grazie Mille Brunella e Giovanni
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Dear Susanne and Peter Vielen Dank für Ihre nette Bewertung. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie eine schöne Woche im SansSouci hatten Greetings Brunella e Giovanni
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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Exceptionnel

Merci aux propriétaires pour leur gentillesse, leur sens du contact et pour tous les renseignements précieux qu'ils nous ont donnés pour visiter la région du lac de Come . Le logement est très confortable et la vue sur le lac est extraordinaire, que ce soit des terrasses ou de l'intérieur, au calme.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dominique d.

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Vue exceptionnelle sur le lac de Côme des différentes terrasses de la maison

Maisonnette avec un bel emplacement et un équipement exceptionnel qui bénéficie d’un stationnement indispensable ce village escarpé Brunella et Giovanni sont très accueillants et donnent de très bons conseils
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne R.

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Un sejour enchanteur !

Une jolie villa dans un decor de rêve et des hôtes charmants ! Notre séjour a été superbe et nous en garderons un merveilleux souvenir !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Merci beaucoup pour votre review Nous sommes ravis que vous avez apprécie votre séjour e la masoin

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