VILLA MICHELANGELO - Pearl of the Larian triangle between Varenna and Bellagio

We were a group of 6 adults and we had a fabulous stay in the Villa, helped by fantastic weather. The views all round were amazing and we visited many towns on the lake which were all stunning.

The restaurant in the hotel nearby was lovely and we ate there 3 times. It was nice to be able to walk there and not drive in the evening.

Michele was very helpful and friendly and always available on the phone. The villa is stunning and there was plenty of room for all of us. As we were a group of 6 we could all sit together in the upstairs lounge, and we loved the outdoor seating area too. We would love to stay again.

Couldn’t have been better

From our warm welcome to authentic Italian meals prepared by our host to a wonderful modern villa, this stay exceeded our already high expectations. The view from the pool is spectacular. Great location to day trip from to destinations around lake Como and Lugano Switzerland. A wonderful surprise was a terrific hotel restaurant located a 5 minute walk from the villa. Michele and his family who own the villa were excellent in responding to the requests we made. The villa can easily accommodate a group of eight adults. Highly recommended.

We lucked out booking in Olgiasca. Not only a stunning view, Olgiasca is towards the north end of Lake Como and is a smaller and quieter community on the lake. Shopping centre is close by in Colico for groceries and the town has a great bakery. We loved this area and had the best of both worlds swimming in the pool or in the lake. We were close enough to explore all the tourist areas either by car or ferry.

Being from the Midwestern US, the trek to get up the property was invigorating to say the least. Once you finally get there, you'll be pleased that you took the switchback inclined road. The views are spectacular and the setting is conducive to relaxation. Michele is readily available via text and he was quite responsive with requests. My spouse and I brought our 3 children and had friends visiting throughout the week. At one point we had six children aged 7-12 and the pool as well as beach were wonderful entertainment venues. Be sure to take advantage of Michele's mother's cooking. We had her prepare 2 meals for us which were delicious, convenient and well worth the cost. There is a nice restaurant that is less than 2 minutes on foot.

We visited during late July which gave us wonderfully warm days and comfortable nights. The lack of air conditioning can be ameliorated with thoughtful placement of 2 floor fans that were available to us. Lastly, consider taking a walk to the Abbey that is about 1 mile away. The views are breathtaking.