Vacation Rentals by Owner

Serenity Now

Guest: Delighted (Australia)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

This is a fabulous place to stay and thank you to my hosts for their assistance and flexibility. The unit is located in a quieter town on the edge of the lake. There is access to banking and shopping but it is away from the bustle. The Urio ferry stop is gloriously quiet and easy to find as are the bus stops - at least in April-May. The apartment is perfectly positioned to allow you to enjoy the lake and the village. The bed is comfortable, the rooms are spacious and the furnishings are tasteful. The kitchen is a joy for those that want to take advantage of the chance to cook for themselves. Special thanks to my Elena who accommodated my many questions and gave me a lift to the train station at short notice. Many thanks for a wonderful holiday I look forward to returning.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Lake Como Rental

Guest: Nigel (Leics England)
Date of Stay: 04/12/11 Review Submitted: 04/27/11

My wife & I stayed for 4 nights in April 2011.The apartment is excellent & I would definitely recommend it to any couple.You can dine at home here with wonderful views of the lake.Silvana speaks perfect English and all the arrangments went exactly to plan.There is some road noise from the minor road in front of the apartment although we did not find this an issue (& my wife says I'm very picky about road proximity!) & the bedroom is farther away from the road.Local roads are quite narrow so I would recommend a smallish rental car.The apartment has its own parking space which when you arrive you will realise is a big plus point.By the way Lake Como is magnificent & this is a good location to tour from.If we come back to the area this is the apartment we would want.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Very Romantic Getaway

Guest: Gary & Kelli (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/31/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

We really enjoyed our few days at this villa. It was very quiet & relaxing! The secured gated parking was nice. It was "off season" while we were visiting therefore we had to drive to find resturants and stores that were open this time of the year. It rained the ENTIRE time we were there and we still had a great time! Silvana is so helpful and spoke great English! We will never forget celebrating our 30th anniversary here! The only thing that could have made it perfect was there were not many English speaking tv channels and no intenet service. But we were in Italy and that is not what we were there for. Just having withdrawls. We would highly recommend this villa and any others that Silvanna manages. We do hope to return oneday!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/08/09 Review Submitted: 10/08/09

Thank you Silvana for providing such a lovely and comfortable resting place on the edge of Lake Como. My husband and I found the apartment, with secure parking, the perfect location from which to explore Lake Como. From watching the fishermen just outside, preparing a meal in the easy to use kitchen, to grabbing a delicious dinner right next door, your location and facilities could not have been better. And topping all that off with your information booklet as well as personal suggestions, made our stay at Lake Como a delight. I love a place where there are "no surprises!" Thanks again for everything. Beth and David

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Guest: Sharon Arkell (Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/12/07 Review Submitted: 10/12/07

Just back from our second stay at this fabulous apartment and 3rd stay in this apartment block)! Of course we love it - it is filled with light, spacious, airy, self contained (although we eat next door at the delicious San Bernardo almost every night) and affordable. Carate Urio is so quiet, you can enjoy the view in peace; stroll the local road and take it all in. Only wish this apartment had access to pool & gym.....but for the price and proximity to all things wonderful at Lake Como, not a bad trade off. We'll be back for a 4th visit asap - and a 5th and a 6th and a ....!!!

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Guest: Charles Ferree
Date of Stay: 11/28/06 Review Submitted: 11/27/06

Dear Silvana. Finally had time to write to you about the apartment. We found the apartment lovely and spacious and very well equipped. The vistas from every room were great, we enjoyed getting up in the morning and viewing the lake and the local neighborhood. The ferry to other towns was just a short drive away and restaurants and stores were very close by. A very enjoyable stay. Thank you, Charlie

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Guest: Helen & David Hunt
Date of Stay: 09/15/06 Review Submitted: 09/14/06

Thanks Silvana for creating a little sanctuary away from the hustle & bustle of cars and tourists - we loved the flat, it was just perfect for us as we love to cook, relax and drink wine.

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Guest: Daniel & Janet Li
Date of Stay: 05/03/06 Review Submitted: 05/02/06

On the left is a water color sketch by Dan across the lake from the living room window of the Lario apartment. It was a gratifying sketching trip around lake Como for a couple of retired architects. There is a vista which ever way you turn. Thanks to Silvana, we'll stay in touch.

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Guest: Elizabeth & Archie Darbar
Date of Stay: 04/09/06 Review Submitted: 04/08/06

It has been a pleasure to be back at our favourite place in the world, the stunning Lake Como! The apartment was very comfortable and gave us everything we needed. Thank you Silvana for being so helpful and friendly. William has slept happily in the cot - one of the best we've encountered on our travels. We look forward to our next visit to this little piece of paradise, thank you!

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Guest: Paula Tuttle and Lawson Hubbard
Date of Stay: 10/22/04 Review Submitted: 10/21/04

We enjoyed the apartment so very much! It was delightful, everything we needed,lovely views of the lake, quiet and convenient, we loved visiting all the neighbouring towns.

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Guest: patricia seidenspinner (St. Petersburg, FL, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/05/04 Review Submitted: 10/05/04

Delightful apartment, very comfortably furnished. We enjoyed it thoroughly. The entire booking and arrival/departure process was effortless thanks to Silvana.

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Guest: Bob Carither
Date of Stay: 09/26/04 Review Submitted: 09/25/04

Lago di Como is unbelievebly beautiful and romantic! We have talked with people from all over Europe. The apartment was perfect fur us. Thank you for speaking English! We love Italy and now appreciate America more than we know!

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Guest: Victoria, Andrew Adamovich
Date of Stay: 08/28/04 Review Submitted: 08/27/04

We enjoyed the apartment and loved Lake Como. The market at Lenno was good and the pizza next door great for lunch/dinner. Fox town was un-expectedly good (and attractive).

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Guest: Caroline & Marshall Morton (Richmond, VA USA)
Date of Stay: 08/24/04 Review Submitted: 08/24/04

A wonderful apartment, every possible comfort. Such a convenient location to everything on Lake Como and other lakes. We loved our week there. Incredible view!

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Guest: Larry and Rita Longo
Date of Stay: 07/01/04 Review Submitted: 06/30/04

In the evening, after sunset, Como glows in all it's glory. A beautiful sight indeed. Perhaps a tiny piece of heaven in northern Italy. Viva l'Italia! Thank you for the memories, Larry and Rita Longo.

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Guest: Brandon Kelly
Date of Stay: 07/01/04 Review Submitted: 06/30/04

We had a fantastic week, good food, good shopping and beautiful sights. The pizza next door was best! Hopt to come back soon, Brandon Kelly

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Guest: Bernie Wipuchanin
Date of Stay: 05/14/04 Review Submitted: 05/13/04

We had a fantastic stay at your apartment. Everything here was perfect. Look forward to coming back to Lake Como again. Many thanks, Bernie, Bangkok.

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Guest: Mary Ann Britt
Date of Stay: 03/20/04 Review Submitted: 03/19/04

We had a wonderful time in your lovely home here on Lake Como - We look forward to a return visit with many more days to stay, everything was perfect. Sincerely, Mary Ann Britt

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