Bella Menaggio Terrazzo, Menaggio, Italy

The location of the property and the views from the apartment terrace was spectacular. Unfortunately it felt that was apartment was not well maintained. The layout was great but it had electrical issues. None of the appliances worked. The morning that we left, I woke up to the smell of burnt cable. We quickly packed up and left because of the strong toxic smell. If it wasn’t for the electrical issues, I would say it’s worth staying there but it’s not.

The location its self was excellent. The view was spectacular and the rooms and accommodations were comfortable. My only complaint and warning is getting to and from the location itself as is difficult to get to if you are traveling with luggage, children, elderly or injured. I had thought 8 mins from the ferry terminal was not bad but I did not realize it was basically a hike up the mountain with luggage and the whole family. There are portions of this walk that do not have proper lighting or sidewalk as well with flights of stairs and the apt is located on a narrow two way street where you have to cross at this very sharp turn so it is a bit nerve racking. My suggestion would be have the key in a key box on the property instead of requiring guest to check in person at the office back in town... We had to walk back down in the pouring rain to get the keys.So make sure you read the instructions!

The view from the terrasse is beautiful. Every morning watching the sunrise over Lac de Côme. Walking distance to the ferry et downtown

The spacious outdoor deck/patio with the enchanting view was a highlight of our stay. It’s a beautiful setting to relax in and spend time with family or friends. The lake, restaurants and shops are in walking distance. Walking the hill back up is a good way to work off pasta and gelato! The hill would be daunting, however, if you have mobility issues. The big pillars in the garage make the parking space a challenge. Nevertheless, we were able to park a mid-sized SUV in it with A LOT of effort. The most notable missing feature is a lack of a door on one of the bedrooms. The kitchen is well stocked, but some dish towels and a small bottle of dish soap would be appreciated. We didn’t have any trouble using the washer, dryer or dishwasher but did lose power for a couple of hours. Be careful about running multiple appliances at the same time.In summary, we would go back for the view.

The villa was large and comfortable with beautiful views of the lake and mountains. The villa was walking distance to the ferries and the town. The assigned parking spot was impossible to fit the car into.

We had high expectations for this place based on the photos and the listing, but were disappointed. First, this place is not quiet. It is very hot there, and since there is no a/c, you have to keep the windows open. It’s near the city, so there is constant noise from trash pick-up, vehicles, parties, etc. There were also lots of flies in the house and cigarette smoke from one of the neighbors that routinely filled the house. The house smelled like urine from time to time. We think it came from either the neighbors cat from the apartment above or from one the plants outside. Our bedroom had NO door. That's right, NO door. It appeared to be kicked in and we found it laying out back. There was a small room divider that was being used as a door, which was UNSATISFACTORY! We tried to contact the host per the instructions, but they NEVER responded. The place has more furniture than the pictures, most of which is unnecessary and it cluttered the place. We could not use the TV because it had the wrong plug. We could not get the washer/dryer to work (yes we followed the instructions). I'm not sure what is going on with this place, but it needs some help. The view from the patio was great, and we enjoyed that. There is a designated parking spot in the garage, but you better have a compact car (which we did) because that is all that will fit. Overall, there are better places to stay in Menaggio that also have great views.

Great views, house was clean and furnished nicely. Not having a man gate to get to town and lack of AC in the home leave room for improvement.

Property was as advertised and had a great view but we experienced some major issues with the electrical service to the unit tripping on and off for one day and then the following day we had zero electrical power as the unit breaker would not hold on. We notified the management company but they didn’t respond and then we had two maintenance guys show up to replace a stove with no warning and they never looked at the electrical power issues. I would not rent this unit again and it’s sad as the property was nice

Lovely apartment with a great view. Tough climb up the hill.

While we enjoyed our stay, and generally liked this condo for its location, view, etc., with just a little attention to detail, maintenance, and responsiveness, this place could be so much better. A few minor issues are to be expected, but there were far too many. For starters, the entrance gate doesn't open unless you pull the car further back than you would think, so not the best start to our stay, (others had the same problem). Door locks are also an issue, and the main lock for exiting the building would only work by using a key for the first 2 days, which is not very safe in an emergency. The condo also had a distinct order of a bad air freshener that was likely used to mask something like cigarette smoke. It got better after we aired out, but was still apparent the whole time. That, coupled with lights that didn't work in the master, sheets and blankets that were entirely too small for the bedding, not enough towels, and a clogged sink in the master bath made for a great deal of unnecessary frustration. And my attempt to email them to address some of these issues wasn't even given the courtesy of a response. Finally, there's a stairway down to the village that avoids walking down the road. However, the gate at the top, into the condos, auto-locks at some point, which is fine, but they don't tell you when that is, so I walked all they way up only to have to go all the way back down. Easy things to address, but far too many to overlook.

I would stay here again! We stayed for two nights and I wished it were longer! The apartment had a stunning view of Lake Como and was very close to the central part of the town. The apartment was clean and spacious.