Stunning secluded 4 Bedroom Lake Como Villa

We stayed in the house in April and were blessed with amazing weather for the entire week. The house itself was perfect for us with everything we could have needed or wanted. Our daughters had a bedroom each and bathroom on the first floor while my wife and I had the top floor all to ourselves. The views from the master bedroom over the lake to the mountains beyond are a delight and something we will both remember. The house has its own waterfront which you access via a steep pathway and we spent many hours playing in the water and on the shore. The area is great with much to do and we particularly enjoyed a day out in Chiavenna, a lovely town about 30 minutes away. There is also a large super market about 15 minutes from the house and numerous restaurants. You will need a 4x4 if you want to get to the front door alternatively there is a parking bay a short walk up the drive, but this is very steep.

We (4 adults, 5 children) loved Villa Rustica. The house is beautiful and very well appointed; we were extremely comfortable. However, the key selling points have to be the stunning view and the tranquil setting. It's a truly lovely location. We greatly enjoyed dining outside on the terrace, amidst trees and overlooking the lake, and relaxing in the grounds.

While the house is secluded, there's lots to do if you're willing to travel a little way by car. We enjoyed Colico and it's nearby attractions; we took the ferry along Lake Como to Bellagio; and the children appreciated a trip to a treetop climbing.

We'd suggest arriving at the house with all necessary supplies (incl washing up liquid / dishwasher tablets) to avoid having to head back out to pick anything else up. It will save you time and you won't have to sacrifice time away from the views.

The house was spotlessly clean, the information provided was accurate and the owners' local representatives were helpful.

My husband and I stayed at Villa Rustica for 1 week in the middle of May.

We spent the entire week enjoying the local area and extensive grounds of the property which included private access to the lake (though this was a little on the steep side, but the end result was worth it). The property is stunning and lives up to it's name. Our early mornings were spent enjoying breakfast under the veranda and evenings sitting out by the lawn with a BBQ smoking away (and large glass of wine or three). We'd return here in a heartbeat (especially now we are used to the access road which was on the narrow side), but other than that it was an absolute delight and highly recommended.

We had the most wonderful holiday in this perfectly delightful house overlooking Lake Mezzola. From our very first correspondence with Suzanna and Alexis (the owners), we found them exceptionally helpful in every respect. Their team on the ground were also fantastic. the house is beautifully appointed, with everything there that one needed. you need to be fairly fit in order to enjoy the steep wooded path down to the lake, but we loved this, and felt as if we were characters in "Swallows and Amazons" . The views from the house are sensational, bbqs in the evenings overlooking the lake fabulous and just struggled to take in the beauty of it all. We would really recommend it.

Stayed in this beautifully situated house with ten people in late August. It is quite an adventure to get there on very narrow and steep roads. The on-the-ground support by Gianluca and Silvia - guiding us the last kilometers to the location and helping to transport our luggage - was very helpful. We recommend to come well prepared with food supplies so you don't have to leave too often. The house is beautifully restored and tastefully decorated. Even with ten people including children there is enough space and things to do. The kitchen is really fully equipped, also with all the things you need if you come with children. There is also an outdoor fireplace for large barbecues.

You can relax and take in the beautiful views. The terrace is ideally placed so you have sun in the morning and shade during the hottest hours. The playground for the kids is well shaded all day, so they can play whenever they want. The little 'beach' is very nice as well but you need proper shoes to get there, as the „path“ is very steep and rugged. Because of the children we were a little uncomfortable with the scorpions and centipedes but you get kind of used to it.