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

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Menaggio, Como

Menaggio Beach9 min walk
Spiaggia Lerai10 min walk
Villa Monastero42 min drive
Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)77 min drive

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

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.

Property manager

Fabio Ausenda

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Safety Gate for stairs provided.

Events

No events allowed

The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood.

Pets

Pets allowed

Small dogs allowed if large ask owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only on balcony

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Note from host: The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood.

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property Registration Number 013145-CNI-00335

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Menaggio

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

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Menaggio, Como

What's nearby

Menaggio Beach - 9 min walk
Spiaggia Lerai - 10 min walk
Villa Carlotta - 6 min drive
Bellagio Port - 17 min drive
Villa Monastero - 42 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Caffe Centrale - 6 min walk
Il Ristorante SAS di Cagliani Paolo & C. - 6 min walk
Bar Cafè Del Pess - 7 min walk
Divino 13 - 4 min walk
Pizzeria Lugano - 5 min walk

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.

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 15-minute walk of Menaggio Beach and Spiaggia Lerai. Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club and Cadenabbia Ferry Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

13 Aug 2018

Beautiful situation, friendly welcome

We had a fantastic time. It's a lovely little house, well equipped and clean, in a stunning location with beautiful views. The owner, Fabio, was wonderfully welcoming and informative, in a slightly chaotic but extremely helpful way. It was, by our standards, very hot (high 30s when we arrived) but there are fans, thick walls, and a good through breeze, so we coped well. We hired a car, but we wouldn't bother again: there are good public transport links, and a great deal is accessible by foot.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine l.

1 Oct 2017

Lovely house in a great location

We loved our stay in the little bridge house. It's in a quiet historic part of Menaggio and is very comfortable. Fabio was very kind and helpful, with suggestions of local day trips and helping us solve a small problem in the house. Menaggio is a great base and well connected with boats and buses.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bénédicte D.

16 Aug 2023

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

Appartement avec charme bien placé

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour, l'appartement est bien agencé et dans une jolie maison ancienne. La terrasse est très appréciable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippe L.

31 Jul 2023

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Très agréable séjour à Menaggio

Fabio est un propriétaire charmant qui a su être patient malgré nos trois heures de retard à l'arrivée. Prévenant sans être envahissant, il a su nous donner de très bons conseils pour organiser notre séjour. La maison est chaleureuse et bien placée avec une précieuse place de parking ce qui permet de faire beaucoup de visites via bus et bateaux (attention cependant aux rues très étroites pour la voiture). Située dans un quartier tranquille sur les hauteurs avec une vue partielle sur le lac, elle permet d'accéder au centre ville en quelques minutes à pieds (même si ça grimpe ou descend assez dur). Elle a du caractère (pierres) sans être très grande mais elle est bien équipée (machine à laver, LV,...) avec une jolie terrasse, intelligemment organisée et largement suffisante pour quatre ou cinq personnes (notre cas). Une petite remarque sur la climatisation qui équipe la pièce principale et la grande chambre mais malheureusement pas la petite or celle-ci est prévue pour trois personnes et il y fait rapidement chaud. Nous avons pu visiter bien sûr Menaggio à pied mais aussi Côme, Bellaggio et Varena (que nous recommandons) en bus et bateaux . En vingt minutes en voiture nous avons rejoins le parking de Breglia permettant d'accéder après une heure de marche au refuge à 1400 m avec une superbe vue sur le lac. Nous avons également pu aller à Milan mais c'est déjà beaucoup plus long. Bref, un très beau séjour que nous recommandons sans réserve.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

evelyne r., paris

21 Jul 2023

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Une belle place pour découvrir le lac de Côme

Nous avons été très bien accueillis par Fabio, qui parle également Français, et nous a bien conseillés. La maison est spacieuse, bien équipée avec linge de maison fournis, et très agréable. L'emplacement est idéal, dans le coeur historique, proche de l'embarcadère donnant accès aux autres villes touristiques du lac. Une plage est accessible à pied pour se baigner dans le lac. Une belle semaine pour nous 4 !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fabio Ausenda

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.