Our visit to Lake Como & Bellagio was wonderful, but our stay here was a disappointment. We booked the upstairs apartment with Domenica, and her son, Luca, three months in advance (when we had other attractive rental choices in the area), but we were given the downstairs unit upon arrival. Concerned about noise from above, we were told that upstairs guests would not arrive for two days. Still we heard noise as they cleaned and prepared, and apparently the room is used as a bachelor's pad between renters. The lower apartment is box-like and lacks a lake view unless you go out onto the lawn. We left early in the morning to sight-see, and came back late only to sleep.
The rental is in a good location, has a handy washing machine inside, and was clean. There is no dishwasher, and you must park on the narrow roadside and hike up a steep cobblestone driveway which is challenging with luggage.
We feel that Luca and Domenica were deceptive when they took our booking, and also when they told us the upper unit would be empty for two days giving us some privacy and quiet time. We have booked rental homes through VRBO for many years with satisfaction. This stay has been one of our rare rental disappointments.
The Smith Family