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A stone building with a sloped roof and red shutters, situated on a grassy hill with a flagpole in front.
A wooden staircase with a handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A garden with a table and chairs, a fence, and a view of mountains in the background.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, and a TV stand.
A residential area with a stone-paved driveway, parked cars, and a view of mountains in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the lakeshore, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 5 guests. It includes a separate living room and a bicycle for your use. Enjoy lake views from the patio while engaging in nearby activities like motorboating and swimming. The property is pet-friendly and located near Menaggio Beach and Spiaggia Lerai.

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Spiaggia Lerai
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Menaggio, Como
  • Place, Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Menaggio Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiaggia Lerai
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!

The house for rent is 400 years old (completely and comfortably renovated in 2002, roof-top terrace built in 2023) and is situated in the historic Castello above Menaggio, on Lake Como just across Bellagio and Varenna. It is a bridge over a pebble stone road, a short five minute walk down to the center of Menaggio. The house has two floors and a private parking below. On the first floor is the kitchen, dining area and the living room (with an additional sofa bed for 2) with a walkout balcony with lake view and fireplace. The second floor has a large roof-top terrace with view on the mountains, a master bedroom, a second bedroom (with a single bed that turns into a double) and a bathroom with bath/shower, wc and bidet. Traffic is restricted so the house is very quiet with a great Lake View. It is "suspended" above the road, and it has a balcony and a large terrace. Under the bridge you can access the terraced garden, where an area is reserved to guests as a sundeck or to work or read, or where you can cook, BBQ and dine. The garden is occasionally shared wth other guests, but the roof top terrace and balcony are in exclusive use. House is ideal for who travels by public transportation. Menaggio is very well served by buses and boats and a main train line is just across the Lake, in Varenna, 15 minutes away by ferry.

The house for rent is located in Menaggio, on the western shore of Lake Como about mid lake, just 15 min. by ferry from Bellagio and Varenna. Menaggio is one of the most important towns on Lake Como and has been a tourist attraction for hundreds of years. From Menaggio central location, one can easily navigate the whole lake by public boats. Bellagio and Varenna are only a short boat ride away. Lugano, in Switzerland is only 15 miles away, well served by public transportation.

The owner is a US born of Italian Origin resident, with a thorough knowledge of the Lake and its surroundings. He is glad to spend all the time needed with guests to help them planning their hikes, boat trips, shopping trips or simple sightseeing. He also assists with full info on travel to reach Menaggio and picks up guests with no car at the bus or the ferry.

Only one dog of small size is allowed, no cats or other kind of pets. The dog, however, can only stay in the house or use the balcony and the large terrace, not the garden.


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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Safety Gate for stairs provided.
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Events

No events allowed
The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Small dogs allowed if large ask owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on balcony

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 013145-CIM-00199, IT013145B4RNAID8GW
Property # 155640vb
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
Note from host: The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

About the area

Menaggio

Located in Menaggio, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Villa del Balbianello and Villa Monastero are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Menaggio Beach and Lake Lugano. Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Menaggio, Como

What's nearby

  • Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Menaggio Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spiaggia Lerai - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Villa Mylius Vigoni - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Fiumelatte Station - 27 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cambusa - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Renzo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Centrale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tato - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Olivedo - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi and Menaggio Beach. Bellagio Port is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Fabio Ausenda

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Fabio was born in New York in 1957, with a Masters Degree in Natural Resources Policy and Planning from Cornell University, becomes a protected areas planner for International Organizations. In 1989 is the founder of Europe Conservation, a European non-profit organization specialized in providing volunteers to small conservation projects in developing countries. In 1996 he first publishes Green Volunteers, the World Guide to Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation, now sold world wide and known as “The Bible of Conservation Volunteering”. He is also active in the humanitarian field by being among the founders of the First Italian Ethical Bank. He also edits and publishes other international volunteering guides: World Volunteers, The World Guide to Humanitarian and Development Volunteering, and Archaeo-Volunteers, the World Guide to Archaeological and Heritage Volunteering. He is now the Director of the Menaggio Youth Hostel. Silvia, Fabio's wife, is the President of a non profit humanitarian Organization (SOS Bambini)supporting orphanages in Rumania. Fabio lives and works between Milan and Lake Como (Italy). Fabio and Silvia have a daughter, Stella, 21 years old.

Why they chose this property

Because Lake Como is probably one of the most spectacular places on Earth. That is why movie stars choose it to buy properties. The Little House on the Bridge is one of the most unique houses in an Historical Area of Menaggio. We immediatley fell in love with it, as soon as we saw it for sale.

What makes this property unique

An extremely quiet and cool location. Ideal for smart working, in an extremey quiet area. Excellent to relax after days of moving around visiting other places... ideal also for a winter holiday. The fireplace makes the house very cozy and we are just one hour and fifteen minutes away from top quality ski and cross country areas.

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