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Villa San Defendente

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Interior
Dining
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112368.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cerro (Laveno-Mombello), Varese
  • Place, International Museum of Ceramic Design
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Chiesa di Santo Stefano
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of Anthropocene Technology
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Cribs

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Villa San Defendente

This house of 200m2 located in a raised and closed garden of 1000 m2 offers you a view of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Consisting of a large living room and 4 bedrooms, it has an equipped kitchen and 2 bathrooms as well as an independent WC. An independent studio constitutes the fifth bedroom and includes a third bathroom.
The garden and the covered outdoor terrace allow you to make the most of your vacation.
The garden, very well exposed, offers you shade for a nap or the sun for a tan. Garden furniture and barbecue await you.
Parking for 2 to 3 cars. Located in a very quiet hamlet there is no problem of traffic, noise or parking.
Ideal for holidays with family or friends, it is the ideal starting point for excursions to the most beautiful Italian lakes (Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Lugano, Lake Como) and mountain walks ( Val Grande National Park). Milan is only 1 hour by car or 2 hours by train, Turin an hour and a half by car.
An email or telephone exchange is appreciated.
Reservation conditions:
- Security deposit of 500 euros to be returned on arrival when the keys are handed over.
- House dedicated to family stays preferably. We will not welcome groups of friends to organize parties or festive events out of respect for the neighborhood and property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lits bébé, poussette et sac à dos
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Contactez le propriétaire pour accord. 1 seul
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 012087-CNI-00087, IT012087C2FFCKVHVS

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Laveno Mombello

Located in Cerro, a neighbourhood in Laveno Mombello, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Paesaggio Museum and Ogliari European Transport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Villa Taranto Botanical Garden and Ferroviario del Verbano Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Sacro Monte Funicular and Isola Bella Botanical Garden. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Cerro (Laveno-Mombello), Varese

What's nearby

  • International Museum of Ceramic Design - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chiesa di Santo Stefano - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Museum of Anthropocene Technology - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Lake Lugano - 41 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Stresa Ferry Terminal - 51 min drive - 67.6 km

Getting around

  • Laveno Mombello FNM Station - 4 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristoro dell'eremo di Santa Caterina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kopi Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafè Vela - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Zodiaco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ali Baba & Le 40 Pizze - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa San Defendente pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Villa San Defendente?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa San Defendente?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa San Defendente?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa San Defendente located?

This family-friendly Laveno Mombello holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, Laveno Mombello Ferry Terminal and Arolo Beach. Villa De Angeli Frua and Funivie del Lago Maggiore are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

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

Great place for a family trip

Nice place to stay, great for larger groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle F.

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

Very Nice stay in Italy

Fantastic stay in this Lovely and very large and confortable house. Nothing was missing. Thanks a lot
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klemens W.

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

Perfect place

For celebrating life ...
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mario G., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Beautiful house, well situated

Our group of nine rented this beautiful and comfortable home for one week in July. It is a very large house with tons of space on three floors. It has a well equipped large kitchen, with a large dining room and a nice covered eating area outside. It is next to an old church lit a night, which provides a beautiful ambiance at night. The view from the top floor is very nice with Lago Maggiore and the mountains in the distance. It is easy to walk to the shores of the lake and the center of the small hamlet of Cerro. Laveno is only a few kilometers away by car. There's a separate suite on the second floor of the garage. Perfect for a large gathering and for exploring this beautiful region of northern Italy.

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Helen C., United Kingdom

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

First visit to the lakes

Beautiful property, we really enjoyed our stay. The property is excellent and the local area is stunningly beautiful. Fully equipped kitchen, nice dining tables outdoors and inside, comfortable. Swimming beach and bars/restaurants 5 minutes walk away; a couple more cafes a few minutes further. Easy vehicle access to the property from the main road (it's before the road becomes one-way, so you don't need to go the long way around by the beach). Cerro is a pleasant village, but doesn't really have much of a shop (some essentials are available at Non Solo Caffè); Laveno-Mombello has all commerces including two supermarkets (Tigros, Coop). Things to note: Varese has a strict recycling program, some things are collected every other week. WiFi connection to your device is decent, but very slow connection to internet - no streaming, slow browsing. Washing machine is in the separate garage annex building - no noise in the main building but audible in the annex bedroom. Bring insect repellent in the summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emplacement idéal pour visiter les lacs. Literie excellente.Des ustensiles de cuisine supplémentaires et en bon état seraient souhaitables.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Haus. Sehr schöne Lage.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrado C.

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

Villa San Defendente

Ottima posizione, accogliente, grande giardino, ideale per ospitare amici e famigliari
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vielen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis

Das Haus bietet alles für den perfekten Ausflug mit der Familie und mit Freunden.Die Zimmer sind groß und hell und die Betten in gutem Zustand. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet mit viel Geschirr und einem Gasherd. Der Wohn- und Essbereich bietet viel Platz um gemeinsam zu essen und zu spielen.Das Highlight ist der sehr sehr grosse und gepflegte Garten mit überdachter Terasse. Es gibt einen Basketballkorb und eine Tischtennisplatte. Der Grill könnte vielleicht mal ersetzt werden.Die Lage des Hauses ist super. Zu Fuß 5 Minuten vom See mit kleinem Strand und dem Dorfzentrum entfernt. In den Hof passen 3-4 Autos.Die Kommunikation mit den Besitzern ist unkompliziert und freundlich.Wir würden nochmal kommen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Séjour en famille

Nous avons passé un super séjour dans une maison très accueillante et fonctionnelle. Un jardin extraordinaire et une chouette petite plage avec bar et restaurant à 10 minutes à pieds.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miquel R.

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

Fantàstica casa per a famílies

Hem passat 6 dies en família en aquesta casa. Les habitacions són molt espaioses. Si hi vas amb nins, hi ha molts de jocs.L'espai exterior també és molt agradable. A la taula de tennis taula hi hem passat moltes hores, fins i tot, a prop dels 0 graus.La comunicació amb els propietaris va ser fluïda i sempre disposats a ajudar.La comunicació amb els prop
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tonio A.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Schöne Lage, Sauberkeit verbesserungsfähig

Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön. Man ist schnell fußläufig im Zentrum von Cerro und kann auch mit dem Auto schöne Ausflüge in der Umgebung machen. Auch der Garten ist sehr schön. Leider ist die Sauberkeit des Hauses verbesserungsfähig. Insbesondere die Küche und Bäder waren nicht so sauber wie wir es erwartet hätten (Schmutz unter der WC-Brille, alter Kaffee in der Kaffeemaschine, allgemein nicht so gründlich gereinigt). Zudem ist der Grundriss des Hauses nicht so optimal. Das Bad im Obergeschoss ist nicht vom Flur aus erreichbar und zum Zimmer hin nicht mit einer Tür abschließbar. Darauf könnte in der Beschreibung deutlicher drauf hingewiesen werden.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jasmin H.

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

Schönes Haus in Seenähe

Das Haus ist groß und bietet viel Platz für Familien und Freunde. Der See mit Strand ist fußläufig entfernt. Auch der große Garten bietet viel Platz für Entspannung und eine Pause im Schatten.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

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

Schönes Haus, toller Garten

wir haben eine Woche mit 9 Personen + Hund in diesem gut ausgestatteten, großzügigen Haus mit viel Platz und schönem Garten verbracht. Netter Kontakt mit den Vermietern, unkomplizierte Abwicklung. Wir kommen gerne wieder !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verena W.

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

Super schöner Aufenthalt

Wir haben hier eine tolle Woche verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr sauber und groß. Der Garten ist ein Traum. Die Kappelle nebenan Leuten um 7 Uhr in der Früh und um 19 Uhr am Abend. Toller klang. Das Haus ist als Ausgangspunkt perfekt. Es haben 4 Autos im Hof Platz. Wir fühlten uns sehr sicher und können das Haus nur empfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcello B.

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

Tolle Zeit am Lago Maggiore

Unser Aufenthalt in diesem Haus am Lago Maggiore über Ostern war fantastisch! Das Haus ist geräumig, toll eingerichtet, sauber und bietet jeglichen Komfort, den man sich wünschen kann. Die Außenanlagen sind wunderschön gepflegt, was unseren Aufenthalt (trotz Regen) noch angenehmer gemacht hat. Die Lage ist ideal für Ausflüge und der See bei einem kurzen Spaziergang gut zu erreichen. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter verlief reibungslos, und die gesamte Abwicklung war äußerst professionell. Wir können dieses wunderschöne Ferienhaus weiterempfehlen und freuen uns schon auf unseren nächsten Besuch!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Raj N.

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

Maggiore Stay

Good stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michel L.

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

Une jolie et spacieuse villa typique

Point de départ idéal pour la découverte des grands lacs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kerstin S.

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

Mückengitter wären noch TOP.

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Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Françoise C.

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

SUPERBE

Maison familiale avec beaucoup de cachet, a coté de la petite église de San Defendente. Super accueil par Mme Bozena qui explique le fonctionnement de la maison. Tout le monde y a trouvé son bonheur, à l'extérieur avec football, ping pong, badminton, grill, mobilier de jardin, à l'intérieur avec un bel espace, une cuisine bien équipée (lave vaisselle, four, gaz, cafetière etc..) des livres et BD pour tous les goûts, TV, WIFI, jeux. Chauffage central. Parking pour 2 à 3 voitures. Parc fermé par portail électrique. Je recommande cette maison à 100% à un groupe jusqu'à 12 personnes. Quelques chaises supplémentaires à la salle à manger en éviterait le transfert de l'extérieur à l'intérieur quand la température est encore fraiche.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

HUGO W.

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

Prachtig

Goed geregeld
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

BucketList T.

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

Small group stay for 4 nights

Cozy villa with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Vielen Dank!

Wir haben die zwei Wochen sehr genossen. Großes Haus, unkomplizierte und freundliche Vermieter.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ebasti B.

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

Sommer 2022

Ein sehr schöner Urlaub. Lage und Größe der Villa waren perfekt. Auch Das Örtchen Cerro und die naheliegende „Stadt“ Lambello sind Wunder schön und sicher eine Reise wert. Allein die Einrichtung des Hauses ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen und könnte sicher mit etwas Liebe verbessert werden. Es war aber alles da was wir gebraucht haben.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Un séjour très très agréable !

Une maison conçue pour accueillir famille et amis. Près d’un sympathique petit village italien au bord du lac . Nous avons passé un délicieux séjour dans lequel tout est mis en œuvre pour nous faciliter la vie et la découverte de la région
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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