Menaggio Castle is history. Traffic is limited, so it is very quiet, with a beautiful view of the lake. It has a large rooftop terrace and balcony. A/C in the master bedroom, full kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine. Common garden available (no dogs allowed in the garden). A 5-minute walk (downhill) to the center. Private parking or ideal no-car parking. Absolutely no smoking allowed. Not even on the balcony or terrace. Tourist tax of 3 €/person/day from March to October to be paid on arrival.
The space
The rental house is 300 years old (completely and comfortably renovated in 2002 the rooftop terrace built in 2023) and is located in the historic Castello above Menaggio on Lake Como just opposite Bellagio and Varenna. It is a bridge over a cobblestone road, a five-minute walk from the center of Menaggio. The house has two floors. The second floor has the kitchen, dining area and living room (with an additional sofa bed for 2) with a balcony overlooking the lake and a fireplace. The second floor has a large rooftop terrace with mountain views, a master bedroom, a second bedroom (with a single bed that converts to a double bed) and a 3rd high bed, and a bathroom with tub/shower, toilet and bidet. The house is ideal for those who prefer to travel by public transportation. Menaggio is very well served by buses and boats, and a main train line is just across the lake at Varenna, a 15-minute ferry ride away. It has private parking for one car. Strictly for non-smokers. Not even outside. Air conditioning in the master bedroom. No barbecues on the terrace or garden, as smoke disturbs neighbors. No groups of young people, only couples or families have disturbed neighbors in the past.
Access for guests
Guests have access to the whole house on 2 floors: main floor with kitchen and dining/living room to a balcony with beautiful lake view to sit outisde. The second floor has a very large terrace with alpine views and a table for outdoor dining. Under the deck, guests can access the owner's terraced garden, where they can enjoy a lake-view space, occasionally shared with 2 other guests (it is large enough to provide enough privacy) to be used as a work area or sundeck.
Other things to keep in mind
The house is located in Menaggio, on the western shore of Lake Como about halfway across the lake, only 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 a hundred years. From Menaggio's central location, one can easily navigate the entire lake with public ferries. Bellagio and Varenna are only a short boat ride away. Lugano, Switzerland, is only 24 miles away, well served by public transportation.
Registration number
CIN: EN013145B4RNAID8GW
