“The Villa of My Dreams!”

Reviewed 14 Jun 2017

This villa could not be improved upon and, on top of that, our host Lucca was so personable and left so many nice surprises for us, that I cannot imagine a better place to stay in this area. The villa is modern, impeccably furnished, and immaculately clean. The beds are very comfortable. Every time we thought of something we might need, we would turn around and, miraculously, there it was, just where it should be! Lucca thought of everything. It was amazing! The climate control is modern and worked perfectly, and the wi-fi access was outstanding. The washer and dryer were convenient and worked well. The location is lakeside with unbelievable views, and is located just outside the bustle of Bellagio, so that it is both quiet and convenient, as well as very secure. Honestly, I can't think of anything that was lacking. We enjoyed the local restaurants, but cooked several times, as the kitchen was modern and well furnished, and the villa was so pleasant that we preferred to be there. It was great to come "home" to each day. I feel certain that we will return as soon as possible. I have recommended this villa to all my friends, and do so now with unqualified praise. It is truly wonderful! Ciao!

Response from the owner Dear Hely, thank you so much for your fantastic review, it's very important for us! It was a pleasure to meet you and your group and it's a pleasure for us that our customers have enjoyed their stay at Villa dei Fiori. We hope to accomodate you again in the future! All the best, Luca & Mary

“BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL.”

Reviewed 28 Jan 2017

My dreams all came true staying at Villa Dei Fiore. The villa and views are more beautiful than the photos. The booking with Mary was easy. We were two couples, and one single, staying 5 nights at the end of a 3 week European holiday, and what a better way to spend our last days, relaxing at this Villa. Reviews on Trip Adviser tell all that is wonderful here at the Villa. It is peaceful, yet close to Bellagio, shops and restaurants. A five minute walk takes you to the quaint fishing village of Pescallo , where lunch at La Pegola, on the terrace overlooking the water, is devine. You will also find Bellagio Water sports there, where you can hire Boats and Kayacs. In need of a massage? The nearby Hotel Belvadere has a full "well being and spa". A swim or a shot of tennis can also be had nearby at the Bellagio Sporting club, which has a restaurant and Bar. And a licenced supermarket is close. If you want to buy a good leather bag may I suggest a shop at 3 grandi s. Serbelloni 23 Bellagio, owned by three sisters since 1951. I love my leather hold all that I bought. and they give you a tax receipt, which you can claim back at the airport. Lucca the owner suggested many good restaurants, and it is easy to catch a ferry around the lake. The whole stay was made even more wonderful by our host Lucca, who is warm and generous, leaving little surprise bottles of wine on our returns to the villa.. You will not be disappointed staying here. Thank you Mary and Lucca. Beverlyxx

Response from the owner Ciao Beverly, thank you so much for your kind review, it's very important for us! We hope to accomodate you and your Family again in the future! All the best, sincerely! Luca&Mary

“Brilliant stay in Bellagio”

Reviewed 7 Jul 2016

We just stayed at Villa dei fiori in Bellagio for 3 nights with 2 families of 4. We had a great stay. The house is well located with gorgeous views over Lake Como. It is fully equipped with mostly everything you need - lovely little kitchen,stocked pantry,fridge with water and wine,laundry and small neat garden. The rooms are comfortable and the decor is tasteful. The booking process was handled well by Mary and we were met on arrival by the owner Lucca who gave us great advice on what to do. He was warm, informative and very generous with all the little treats he left for us. The wifi was good too! We hope to return soon!

Response from the owner Thank You, Thank you! It was been a pleasure to accomodate your nice group And hope To host You again in The future! We wish You All The Best! Greetings from Mary & Luca

“Highly recommend Villa dei Fiori”

Reviewed 3 Jul 2016

I did months of research on places to stay in Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. My wife thought I was crazy spending so much time, but I wanted to make sure we had an amazing trip and the perfect villa was key. The Villa dei Fiori is the perfect villa! We were so happy with every aspect of this fantastic place. Here are the highlights… Location: We loved being out of the hustle and crowds of Bellagio in the quiet neighboring village of Pescallo. It was a delightful 1km walk to Bellagio where we went daily to enjoy the abundant restaurants, shopping and gelato. Pescallo is quiet and charming with a couple of restaurants and a market a short walk from the villa. The Villa itself: This is not your standard vacation rental. This is furnished like a fine home with quality in every aspect. The fixtures, furniture and décor are all first class and in excellent condition. The place is immaculately clean. The patios and outdoor space are delightful and provide wonderful lake views. The kitchen is amazing and has quality pots, pans and utensils making it a delight to cook at home. The beds and linens are of high quality and very comfortable. They have a washer and dryer so you can do laundry allowing you to pack light and leave with all your clothes clean ready for your next destination. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to get you started – eggs, Processo, jams, crackers, olives, pasta, tomato sauce, etc. All is at your disposal to enjoy. We felt so relaxed in this villa – it truly was a home away from home. Daily housekeeping service: We don’t normally find daily housekeeping service with vacation rentals and found it to be an excellent amenity. She did a great job of keeping the place, clean and towels fresh, beds made, etc. Summary: I could go on for pages about how much our family enjoyed our stay here. I cannot think of one thing that we did not absolutely love about this villa. I highly recommend it and hope to have the opportunity to return to this amazing villa and part of Italy! Thank you Luca and Mary for all your hospitality and recommendations!

Response from the owner Dear, Thank you so much for your Fantastic review And for your appreciation, it's very important for us!!! Hope To accomodate again in The future! All The best! Ciao Luca&Mary

“So much to love”

Reviewed 21 Jun 2016

This villa is a 15 min walk out of Bellagio in Pescallo which is a lovely little area without crowds but with services nearby and lots of lovely walks. The water is close and the views amazing. The villa is extremely well equipped and feels so comfortable. The owners are very generous and were terrific to deal with. Luca had some great recommendations. We loved our stay and would stay again. We didn't have a car and arrived by ferry - there is only a random taxi service so it would be best to organise a transfer with Luca beforehand. Once we had made contact with him he zoomed down to collect us so no problems. Era meraviglioso!

Response from the owner Thank you Very much To all of you (Jane, Sue, Hilary, Rob, Jack, Anna) for the fantastic review And for Your appreciation, it's a pleasure To accomodate kind guests like you! Hope To host you again In the future! All the best. Luca & Mary

“5 Star Accommodation in a Great location”

Reviewed 2 Jun 2016

We stayed at Luca's Villa dei Fiore for 5 nights with four friends who had arrived some hours before us. We made the journey from Milan by car - quite exciting on the narrow, twisting, lakeside road - to find our friends well ensconced with antipasti and aperitivo well on the go thanks to a visit to the local supermarket and the well stocked larder left by Luca. Drinks thrust in hands we marvelled at the most magnificient views over Lake Como - north to snow capped Swiss Alps and down the southeast arm of this most beautiful lake. The villa is in Pescallo, an easy 15 minutes walk into the very pretty village of Bellagio. From Bellagio those magnificent villas which are open to the public are accessible on foot and by public ferry. We did not try the taxis and private boats as with a little planning the ferries get you where you want to go with ease. Luca provides great recommendations - ignore them at your peril - for restaurants, shopping and boat hire. His villa is in fantastic condition, well provisioned and equipped. For six adults it worked really well with some concessions being made around the two bathrooms. Thank you Luca and Mary for letting us stay at your villa - it was a privilege and a treat. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner Dear Jane, Thank you very much for your fantastic review And for your appreciation, it's very important for us! It was a pleasure To host your Family And Hope To accomodate you again in the future. We wish you all the best! Luca & Mary

“Absolutely Perfect”

Reviewed 20 Oct 2014

Hi We stayed at Villa dei Fori with 5 adults and one child this was just perfect for views and entertaining. Although it rained the entire time we still had the best time. The walk down to the main town was an easy15min stroll. There is so much space to move around felt like a real home. Everything was so clean. We normally stay in 5 star hotels this was so much better especially with family. Luca our host was so friendly and to have a bottle of champagne chilling in the fridge, a bottle of red on the table was a lovely welcome...We will definately be back in summer next year for longer.....Please reserve the sunshine this time.....The owner met as at the Villa on arrival and showed us how to use appliances and places to see.

Response from the owner Ciao Colleen, how are you and your Family? We thank you so much for your fantastic review, it's very important for us and we are very proud of this. we will be happy to welcome you again the next summer .... and we'll do everything possible to give you the sun!!! All the best! Kind regards. Luca & Mary

“Awesome...10 out 0f 10!”

Reviewed 18 Oct 2014

What a find! Owner Luca gracious and helpful. Larder stocked with fruit, eggs, snacks...even wine. Villa charming and an easy walk to town!

Response from the owner Thank you for your review, it's very important for us! All the Best Luca & Mary

“As good as it gets”

Reviewed 21 Aug 2014

This will all be repetitious, as there isn’t anything new I can add to the rave reviews below. I think it’s worth writing anyway. My wife and I spent a week in the villa in May of this year with our 5 year old daughter and 10 month old son. Villa The villa is fantastic, even better than it looks in the pictures. Modern and clean in every way. Simply decorated and uncluttered. The backyard is perfect for enjoying the views and playing with the kids. And the views….no better to be found. One night we had a storm come through and even that was fantastic to watch as the scale of things is so huge you could actually see the storm coming in, sun in one direction, rain in the other. You’ll never tire of it. The grass is like a golf course. The landscaping on the property in general is much like the house – simple, understated, but very effective. Luca’s parents live in the other half and were very nice. We didn’t have a car but a covered parking spot was available if we had. Incredible. As mentioned in other reviews, it was stocked with a generous portion of everyday food items. This was a really nice touch and we took advantage of it. The daily cleaning is essentially limited to the bathrooms (new towels!) and a little straightening out around the rest of the house. Not quite a hotel, but more than I would have ever expected in a private rental visit. A great touch. There is also a washer and dryer in the basement. Nobody wants to do laundry on vacation, but we were here for a week and elsewhere in Italy for a few nights and the laundry was incredibly convenient (especially with the kids.) For a family or a small group of friends the house is perfect. Location We didn’t want a car on this vacation, as we spend plenty of time in one in our daily lives. The house is in a wonderful location just up the road from the waterfront in the tiny hamlet of Pescallo (prettier waterfront than the Bellagio waterfront, btw) and a 10-15 minute walk from the town of Bellagio itself. Far enough away to feel “local” but not so far that you dreaded the walk. The shorter route is fairly flat and 10-12 minutes depending on how fast you walk. This route is along one of the two main roads into town, but you have to put that in perspective. It isn’t really that busy, one lane in either direction. Some houses, a hotel, and shops along the way. Where I live this would be a pretty quiet road, but to each his own. There are people walking up and down that road all day. The longer route follows the road behind the villa down to the Pescallo waterfront and then back up to the main road into Bellagio (the same as the one above, but all the way near town). Since you go down and then back up there is some climbing, that’s true. But the walk is much prettier, through a quaint little part of the peninsula, along a dedicated pathway. Beautiful houses, olive groves, and spectacular views great you every step. There is shade in spots if it is hot, and I recall a bench or two perhaps. We went this way almost all the time, unless we opted to bring the stroller as much of the pathway was cobbled. It takes about 15 minutes. There is a market only a 10 minute walk away that has everything you could possible need in a vacation house. A few people have commented on the road behind the house. It is the road into and out of Pescallo. It is a minor road but does get used. One of the days we were there was an Italian National holiday and there were a lot of people in town. That day the road got a little distracting at times with people walking up and down and scooters buzzing by. Other than that, however, it was no problem. Scale of 1 to 10 I’d say it was a 1. My wife might have given it a 3. Not a big deal. Neither was the nursery behind the house. Total non-event. Hosts Luca and Mary were fantastic, from the time we first made contact with them and the whole time we were there. The villa, and the comfort of their guests, is clearly very important to them. They were always reachable and were loaded with recommendations. They were also very accommodating for our son, leaving a crib for him, high chair, changing pad, toys, etc. Summary If you are going to Bellagio and have the opportunity to stay here it would be a mistake not to. You could get a room in one of the big hotels in town for the same price. Instead you have a very-well sized house, way more space, privacy, MUCH nicer accommodations, and the sense of “living like a local.” No brainer. Luca, questa vacanza è stato uno dei migliori che abbiamo mai avuto, e la vostra villa ha svolto un ruolo importante in questo. Spero di tornare un giorno. Ciao, Jim, Kathy, Ella and James.

Response from the owner Ciao Jim, Kathy, Ella and James, how are you? Sorry for the delay, but we were very busy.... We thank you so much for your fantastic review, for your appreciation, we are very proud of this and it's so important for us! We hope to accomodate your beautiful family the next time! All the best, kind regards. Luca & Mary

“Absolutely perfect”

Reviewed 25 Jun 2014

We have had a wonderful stay at Villa dei Fiori. The accommodations are spacious and clean, Luca and Mary are gracious hosts, the location is great, and the view is breathtaking. My husband and I are traveling with three teenage daughters, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Response from the owner Dear,thank you very much for the nice review on Flipkey/Trip Advisor, it is very important for us! Have a good back home! Many greetings, we hope to welcome you again! All the best Luca & Mary

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