Charming Lake Como Retreat – Breathtaking Views between Como and Bellagio.

Pognana Lario, Provincia di Como
$248 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Tucked away in the maze of narrow lanes in the historic center of Pognana Lario lies my house – just 100 meters or a 5–8 minute walk from the main road, yet a quiet world of its own. Como and Bellagio are each just a 20 to 30-minute drive away – two sparkling jewels on the lake, both within easy reach.

The house has a large terrace overlooking the lake, the mountains, and magnificent sunsets. With a surface area of 120 sqm, the house dates from the year 1900 and hasrecently been renovated. It has three floors, two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a separate dining room, and a living room.

The living and dining room: Here you will find a large L-shaped sofa and a 50-inch television with mostly Italian TV channels. However, all the series and blockbusters are in English. The separate dining room has a table seating 4. The dining room also boasts a vaulted ceiling and a walkway to the terrace. From there, you can access the terrace by a steep stairway. Note: Children are not allowed on these stairs or the walkway without adult supervision.

The bedrooms and bathrooms: Two separate bedrooms are located on the lowest level of the house. The master bedroom has a queen-size bed and an en suite bathroom with a wooden tub. This bedroom also has direct access to a small terrace, where you can enjoy your morning coffee. In the master bedroom, the original stone floor has been preserved. The second bedroom has two single beds and has been completely redone.

The kitchen: The fully equipped modern kitchen provides a lot of space for you to cook up a nice meal. If you’re in a hurry, there’s also is a microwave at your disposal.

✅ coffee machine
✅ an electric kettle
✅ a large refrigerator
✅ a toaster
✅ a dishwasher
✅ an oven
✅ an induction stove.

The main terrace: The large rooftop terrace provides a stunning, almost unobstructed 360-degree view of the surrounding area with a great view of the lake, the mountains, and beautiful sunsets. And if you are a fan: Yes, you can see the villa Oleandra, the home of the Clooneys.

The beach: There is a public beach only 10 minutes from the house on foot. The access to the beach, Lido di Quarzano, is right next to the parking lot belonging to “Bar Sonia” on the main road. You will see the stairs going down from there. Kindly only use the beach towels for your visit to the beach. The beach towels are provided in each room. As my guests, you’ll have access to all rooms but one. The third bedroom is private, as I use the house at least once a month.

This is a self service house with keyless access. If you require any assistance you can contact me via your booking chat or on my mobile phone.

Access & Complimentary Luggage Transport:
(Approx. 100 meters from the main road)
The house is accessible only on foot via the village’s historic lanes and stone stairways.
A complimentary luggage transport service with a motorized cart is included in the rental price – both upon arrival and departure.

This service is available:
✅ between 3 PM and 7 PM on the day of arrival
✅ until 12 PM on the day of departure

⚠️ Please note that the service is not available on rainy days. Further details will be provided upon booking.

The garage only fits small and medium size cars.

There is free parking on the main road. Please mind that in the high season, it might take a while to find a parking space.

The bus No. C-30 connects Pognana Lario to both Como city and Bellagio. • Pognana Lario is also connected to Como by ferry. The ferry is just a 20-minute walk from the house.

Important notices / conditions:

My entire property is 100% non-smoking (this includes vaping and other e-cigarettes). Kindly smoke on the street in front of the house, should have the urge to do so. Please keep the area and the town clean and do not discard your cigarette stubs on the ground.

Due to allergies, pets are not allowed. By booking this property, you acknowledge and accept the above conditions.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon monoxide detector On The Property But There Are Gas Appliances; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector With You On The Trip) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Unit Size: 1292 Sq Ft (120 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bidet Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Dutch English French German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Rachel M.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    A hidden gem tucked in a village that truly gives you a taste of the northern Italian culture. Perfect setting for sightseeing. Easy access to Como, Bellagio and Lecco. Be sure to jump on the ferry for a fun day trip. The details in the design of this property are next level. It’s clean, modern, comfortable and feels like a luxury property. The luggage transport is a huge plus. Warm hospitality and thoughtful details. Be sure to arrive in a small vehicle to take advantage of the complimentary parking. Bar Sonia and Max are a must. A morning coffee to start your day on the right foot. And don’t miss an afternoon apertivo on the balcony. Looking forward to our next stay.

  • Bruce G.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    We stayed at Robert's wonderful home for five nights. Robert is a great communicator and if you need anything, he's on top of it. Franco is Robert's representative who will check you in and you will definitely need Franco and his cart. If you are going to be driving, make sure you check with Robert on the size of the car, as Robert provided valuable advice on the size of the car that will fit into his garage. Without Franco’s professional parking services, parking never would have happened. Limited parking options available.Great restaurant below, they sells bus tickets to Como and Bellagio. Staff is great too.House is in impeccable condition. Great views on the terrace as the pictures show.Great place, I'll bring my daughter back next year. Thank you Robert. Bruce and Jennifer.

  • Laura S.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Amazing week! The property was spectacular. We felt like we were at home with every amenity possible. The host has amazing taste. So comfortable and spacious. Great location! The views are so amazing from the private terrace. We saw fireworks a few nights! We will be back!

  • David W.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    Check-in was easy and the house was amazing and the full size shower was a treat after dealing with 3x3 showers for over a week. the location is almost half way between Como and Bellagio. I though the drive would only be 10-15 min but on the Italian roads it was closer to 30-40 min. The views along the drive are amazing but you need to plan for extra time. The only negative is the 153 steps to get from the road to the unit. If it was not for that I would give all 5 stars.

  • Kelli P.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 30, 2025

    We stayed in Robert’s beautiful terrace house for 3 days. We had a bit of trouble finding the house , but Robert was quick to find us help and we were escorted to the house ( with full luggage service thankfully , because it is a climb to the house ) . The house is beautiful, spacious and has everything you would need . You quickly realize that long walk to the house is well worth it, because the views are absolutely to die for!

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Clean and modern. Amazing view from the piazza of Lake Como. Extremely attentive host. Garage space great for small car. The walk up to the house is well worth the view and the serenity of the hillside. Def consult the hosts Instagram page for directions. Will stay again!

  • Sylvain T.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

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  • sarah g.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    Beautifully presented house in fantastic location. We had a brilliant time. Lots of steps to access property and within property.

  • Nadine P.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We have really enjoyed our stay at this property and our communications with the owner who took the time to answer quickly my questions before and during our stay. The roof top terrace of the house offers a 180 degrees view of Lake Como from high up. I spent every day on it and got up as soon as the sunrise to admire the view with a cappuccino, my phone for pictures and a book. It is nicely furnished inside and the outdoor spaces, and you have a small terrace just outside the primary bedroom. The kitchen is modern, nice appliances with view of Lake Como, beautiful dining room and fireplace. Lots of natural light. They have a lot of stairs in this region, avoid high heels and big suitcases as you need to go up to access the house. We made the mistake to rent a small SUV and could not park in the garage. They have several public parking sites in town, we were always able to find a free parking spot. They have public transportation and we will consider in a future stay to take advantage of this option. You can buy your food and wine in Pognana Lario. The neighbors are quiet and friendly as we got help to figure out our way through these ancient stones as we were going up the stairs at our arrival. You really get the feeling of leaving and experiencing beautiful Italy. The distance to Como is 14 km but takes 30 minutes by car as the road is narrow, about the same for Bellagio.

  • Sharon J.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    Really lovely property, close to Lake Como. Excellently furnished and fully equipped. A bit of a hike from the road - up a number of cobbled steps... but, I am 60 years old and could manage it easily enough - 'though not as quickly as my 21 year old son - but we wouldn't get the beautiful views from the terrace without the short up-hill hike - so well worth it IMO. There are a few places to park - but the closer ones were generally full, so a 10-15 minute walk along the road was usually required.. Overall a really excellent place and experience.

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