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Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci'

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Shower room 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci'

Charming cottage overlooking Lake Como. Immersed in the greenery, incredibly peaceful, ideal to disconnect from the daily routine. It offers many opportunities for boat rides, in the mountains, visits to the beautiful lake villas, to the many lake villages and to taste the local gastronomic specialties. It is 40 minutes away. from Milan where you can visit countless museums and monuments, as well as go shopping in the Italian fashion capital.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 013044-CNI-00014, IT01344C2KPJ66G5I
Property # 6409730
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Carate Urio

Located in Carate Urio, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lugano and Menaggio Beach, while Como-Brunate Funicular and Villa Monastero are popular area attractions. Mokart Como and Enoteca Principessa are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Carate Urio, Lombardy

What's nearby

  • Intelvi Valley - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Argegno Beach - 19 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Argegno Marina - 19 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Villa d'Este - 21 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Villa Erba - 22 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Como Nord Lago Station - 15 min drive
  • Albate-Trecallo Station - 20 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Del Fagiano - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Una finestra sul lago/ Ex Da Benito - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Belvedere - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pianta - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Locanda del Cantiere - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci'?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Small house with large garden, view of Como Lake 'Sans Souci' located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Villa d'Este, Villa Erba and Villa Bernasconi. Intelvi Valley and Argegno Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 93 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Suzan B.

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

A place to enjoy in peace, with a house that feels like home

We enjoyed the coziness of the bright house with a lot of comfort, the beautiful garden and the beautiful view. the hospitable welcome by Brunella and Giovanni and very helpful personal tips to explore the area. A place where we would like to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pieter N.

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

Perfect holiday

Perfect
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your review Best wishes Brunella Giovanni
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10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

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

Sans Souci - the right name!

very kind and diskret owners, interesting region
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk Z.

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Perfect!

It was our second stay in this beautiful house with an fantastic view. We love the very clean house, the garden, the view, the quietness, the privacy and everything. Thank you very much again Brunella and Giovanni.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2024
We too are very pleased that guests return and enjoy their stay at Sans Souci . You are good and kind guests.
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10/10 Excellent

Kai S.

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It is a beautiful place to relax at lake Como

The house is beautiful with a nice view to lake Come. Especially in the evenings it is nice to sit outside an look at the lake and opposite site. We did not miss anything. Brunella and Giovanni are so nice and helpful, really great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2022
Thank you very much for your kind review;. we try to do our best but as you say, the magic view and the lights of the lake have the most merit. Have a good summer!
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10/10 Excellent

Johannes s.

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Paradise Garden above Lake Como

All aspects of our stay exceeded expectations, which were already high according to the hymnisch praise of guests before us. The lake view, the calm atmosphere ein a lush garden, the amnesties, all was top of class. The nice caring of our hosts, who not only gave us a good insight on cultural and sightseeing opportunities, they also welcomed our two (grown up) daughters joining us on a surprise two day visit. Whether Brunella had also her hand in the excellent weather, we do not know, but it cannot be excluded.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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Perfect stay

Beautiful house with the most amazing views of the lake. Comfortable and tastefully furnished, with access to all amenities. The owners live at the top of the garden and are on hand for any needs, at the same time you have privacy. Brunella was so helpful, communicating before we arrived and giving us important information. Later giving us tips on all the things to do in the area and where to eat. She could not have been kinder or more helpful. She even reserved a table for us at a local restaurant the first night we arrived, and provided us with coffee when we forgot to buy some and there was cake in the fridge for our breakfast! I really have nothing bad to say about this. Would have loved to stay longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2025
Dear Amanda and Steven Thank you very much for talking your tome for leave as a such wonderful review! We sre thrilled to hear yo enjoy to stay st Sans Souci and appreciated the besutiful views of the lake. We're glad that I was able to be helpful and make your stay even more special. We appreciate your kind words and are so happy that you felt at home with us. We would love to have you back again someday! Best regards, Brunella
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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San Souci and it’s hosts was Beyond our Expectations!

My wife and I enjoyed a magnificent week enjoying the well manicured gardens, fabulous lake Como view, warm and inviting hosts Giovanni and Brunella and their tremendous Villa. We had previously stayed at Villa D’Este for our honeymoon and found that Sans Souci offered so much more for us. We enjoyed all the surrounding villages and restaurants and felt compelled to return to the villa just to relax and take in the views and sounds of birds and church bells. Truly one of our best vacation experiences. Thank you Brunella and Giovanni. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2024
Dear Gina and Patrick Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are really happy you want to come back and celebrate your aniversaire Best wishes Arrivederci Brunella and Giovanni
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk Z.

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Thank you!

We wanted to spend a holiday without many contacts and in calm - completely withdrawn. 'Sans Souci' is ideal for this (although it is centrally located in Carate Urio). Brunella and her family took this into account, but she was always available for questions. The beautiful house, the beautiful and large garden and the fantastic view, unique. We thank Brunella for her hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
Thanks for your review. We understood and immediately shared the legitimate concern to avoid Covid. We are happy that this has not limited the quality of your lake holiday and the satisfaction of your stay in Sans Souci. Happy end of summer!
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10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

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We initially chose Carate Urio b/c of its location midway between Como and Lenno, which were the venues for a weekend wedding celebration we attended. As it turned out, staying at Sans Souci was itself a highlight of our 7-day stay. Both the dining/living area and the spacious bedroom downstairs offered lovely views across the lake. And since our hosts themselves live in the small house during the winter months, the place is fully furnished with appliances, comfortable chairs inside and out, and a wall full of books in multiple languages. Brunella and Giovanni were most helpful in mapping out routes to drive and suggesting restaurants, museums and villas to visit in the area. Despite the 30 or so steps required to reach the house from the designated parking lot down the hill, we 70-year-olds felt like youngsters coming and going to the local lakefront! A marvelous way to experience Lake Como, with gracious hosts who respected our privacy while always being available to answer any questions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2025
Desr Susan and Lee Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your ' experience staying at Carate Urio's Sans Souci! We're thrilled to hear that the stay was a highlight of your 7-day visit, and that you enjoyed the lovely views of the lake from both the dining/living area and the spacious bedroom. It's great to hear that despite the steps to the house, you felt like "youngsters" exploring the local lakefront at 70 years young! We agree that staying at Sans Souci was a marvelous way to experience Lake Como, Best regards, Brunella and Giovanni
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10/10 Excellent

Ulrike L.

"In august we spent a nic...

"In august we spent a nice holiday with our 2 daughters in carate urio in the house of Brunella and Giovanni C. The house has very tasteful furniture and is perfectly arranged. Our children lived in the bedroom and we enjoyed a fantastic view of the lake and the sunrise over the mountains from our sleeping couch in the living room. The shade on the hammock below the palmtrees makes you feel as in a dream. Family c. was always helpful and we were given different suggestions for restaurants and walking routes arround the Lago di como. We strongly recommend this house for your next holiday."
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk A.

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Great cottage with superb view of the lake

Despite the heat we have spent a wonderful week in Sans Souci. Brunella and Giovanni were really excellent host. They were always available and very helpful with their advice where to swim or where to dine. The house lies in a beautiful area of the lake. It offers private parking, which is a big help in this region of the lake. We have stayed there with 3 persons, which was no problem. There is plenty of space in the house and eve more in the grat garden. We wish Brunella and Giovanni all the best for the future. Thanks for having us as guest - we recommend this house to anyone who wants to get to know the Como lake region.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James G.

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Caring Hosts

The location, facilities and view have been well covered by other reviews. I would like to concentrate on our hosts. We are elderly and unfortunately my wife picked up Covid on the flight,.and I tested positive a week later. We spent most of our holiday sel-fisolating.. Brunella & Giovanni could not have been more helpful and were genuinely concerned for our welfare. .Fortunately, we were not very ill but it was very reassuring to know that we had someone to turn to if needed, They did shopping for us and even brought us a Sunday dinner with wine..They made it very clear that we should phone or text if we needed anything. Although we spent most of our time confined to house and garden we still enjoyed our holiday We can't thank Brunella & Giovanni enough for the care and support they gave us. James & Christel Graham
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2022
Dear guests, We are sorry that you have not been able to enjoy your holidays as you would have liked, due to Covid. But we are pleased that you have felt assisted and comforted. It was the least we could do! Sperismo chebil panoramo, the beautiful colors of the lake and the garden, have been able to compensate at least in part Sincerely
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

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The best house and hosts on Lake Como!

We had an absolutely wonderful week in Brunella and Giovanni’s house Sans Souci! The photos do not do it justice, it is even more beautiful than the photos can portray! The location is brilliant, you can get to so many pretty towns and villages by boat and there are so many walks to take for those who want to be more active. Brunella is so heart warming and made us feel so welcome. And she genuinely cares for every need or problem you may have. She certainly helped us out with a sticky situation! 😉 And Giovanni took so much time to explain all the possible things to do and sites to see. Definitely not expected and so valuable! We were obviously paying guests but Brunella and Giovanni made us feel completely like guests and we felt so at home. Have no worries about privacy, although they are also on the property you have no worries about privacy as the house is on the other side of the property. Everything was ideal! And the house has all you need and more. The views are fabulous! I want to go back already! What more can I say, the name of the house is perfect, we arrived stressed from the journey and left “Sans Souci” (no worries, relaxed)! Thank you so much dear Brunella and Giovanni! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2021
Nice Alessandra and Jaroslav, it was a real pleasure to have you as guests. I think you have grasped the characteristic of the place. We are pleased that our information was useful to you and that you returned home full of serenity and without stress. See you soon. Happy autumn!
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10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger B.

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Einfach nur schön
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Romane c.

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Un excellent logement au lac de Côme avec des hôtes adorables !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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Die Gastgeber Brunella und Giovanni waren super zuvorkommend. Das Haus hat einen wahnsinnig schönen Blick auf den See und die Berge, es ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Es ist in der Umgebung auch sehr ruhig.Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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Wunderschöne Unterkunft

Wir haben die Woche in Sans Souci sehr genossen. Zum Frühstück auf der Terrasse mit Blick auf den See und Abends im Garten ebenfalls mit wunderbarem Seeblick bei einem Glas Wein. Grazie Mille Brunella e Giovanni
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
Dear Susanne and Peter Vielen Dank für Ihre nette Bewertung. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie eine schöne Woche im SansSouci hatten Greetings Brunella e Giovanni
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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Exceptionnel

Merci aux propriétaires pour leur gentillesse, leur sens du contact et pour tous les renseignements précieux qu'ils nous ont donnés pour visiter la région du lac de Come . Le logement est très confortable et la vue sur le lac est extraordinaire, que ce soit des terrasses ou de l'intérieur, au calme.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

dominique d.

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Vue exceptionnelle sur le lac de Côme des différentes terrasses de la maison

Maisonnette avec un bel emplacement et un équipement exceptionnel qui bénéficie d’un stationnement indispensable ce village escarpé Brunella et Giovanni sont très accueillants et donnent de très bons conseils
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne R.

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Un sejour enchanteur !

Une jolie villa dans un decor de rêve et des hôtes charmants ! Notre séjour a été superbe et nous en garderons un merveilleux souvenir !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Merci beaucoup pour votre review Nous sommes ravis que vous avez apprécie votre séjour e la masoin
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10/10 Excellent

Heiko H.

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Lago di Como 2024

Traumhaft
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2024
Dear Heiko Thank you very much for your review Best wishes
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10/10 Excellent

Hans-Hermann G.

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Traumhafter Seeblick

In der Ferienwohnung mit traumhaftem Seeblick und einem sehr schönen Garten, im kleinen Örtchen Carate Urio, 10Km nördlich von Como, lässt es sich gut erholen. Die sehr herzlichen Vermieter versorgen dich mit Insiderinformationen für Wanderungen, Ausflüge und Restaurants, die immer zutreffen. Ein kleiner Supermarkt in der Nähe hat alles für den täglichen Bedarf an Essen. Kleiner Nachteil, der Parkplatz ist ca. 300 Meter entfernt, und es ist ständig etwas steil zum Laufen. Mann sollte gut zu Fuß sein.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your review and we are happy that you had a good time. Regarding parking, it is true that it is not attached to the house, but in this area it is a great privilege to have parking for your entire stay in Sans Souci.
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8/10 Good

Heike H.

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Herrliche Unterkunft aber Verkehrschaos

Schöne Unterkunft und landschaftlich ein Traum, aber leider während unseres Aufenthaltes war der See überlaufen und chaotisch. Wir empfehlen die Sehenswürdigkeiten genau zu planen und vorzubuchen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2024
Thank you for your review and for appreciating Sans Souci. We are sorry that you were unable to take advantage of the lake due to the excessive number of tourists concentrated in that period. In fact they coincided with the holidays of four countries France, Switzerland , Austria, Germany.
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10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger B.

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Kleinod am Comer See in Carate Urio

Wir haben uns im Haus Sanssoucis von Brunella und Giovanni sehr wohl gefühlt. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt, die malerische Lage und Nähe zum See hat unser Urlaubsgefühl abgerundet. Die Vermieter waren sehr sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Alles hat hervorragend funktioniert. Das Haus ist bestens ausgestattet und lässt keine Wünsche offen. Die beiden Terrassen laden zum Entspannen ein und bieten einen herrlichen Blick auf den See. Ein zugehöriger überwachter Parkplatz ist ein weiterer Pluspunkt. Wir würden das Haus jederzeit wieder buchen und können es nur wärmstens weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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