La Torre dell'Isola, Sala Comacina, Italy

Right on the side of the lake. Three restaurants within a few minutes walk. Butcher and baker in the village, bus ride needed for anything more. Both butcher and baker sell a few other things too so you can put together a meal including wine locally.

Amazing beautiful and peaceful place to holiday. Did not want to leave the villa, just relaxed and enjoyed the beauty of Lake Como.

Amazing beautiful and peaceful place to holiday.

This Villa was an amazing holiday experience. Away from the tourist area, we could enjoy the local butcher, bakery, and wine bars. The restaurants nearby were fantastic. What a glorious spot to sit and the kitchen is well equipped to cater for all meals. The kids enjoyed swimming out front and the Greenway walk was beautiful to walk through (note, there are lots of cobblestones and hills) at a leisurely pace.

We had the most enjoyable and relaxing week at Sala comacina. What a beautiful place. Quiet with local bakery, butcher and corner store. The greenway walk was fabulous (we are unfit and could manage it but it was a bit hot). Fabulous spot on the lake and preferred this to the touristy areas around.

No private parking close to the house. I did send 2 emails to the managers of house. Answers from the manager : there is a private parking and a garage I will never rent again with lake Como holliday. Stay far away from that company.

Fantastic location, well equipped property right on the lake. The only recommendation we have is to bring a smaller car. We've traveled in a passenger van and it was very difficult to park, although the property offered a garage less than 100 m. We miss having our coffee in the morning on the beautiful front yard right on the lake. We've rented a boat (it's a must!) for a few days and cruised around the lake to view all the beautiful villas. Can't wait to return! Thank you for the timely communication and recommendations - we loved our stay!

What a special place! The setting is gorgeous, the house and kitchen are well equipped, and you’re a 4-minute walk from one of the best restaurants on the lake. George from the agency was terrific, including on arrival and recommending a boat ride. For Americans used to creature comforts, be aware (as the listing shows) there’s no AC or clothes dryer, and only 1 parking space, which is a little distance away. But the villa had plenty of fans, and once the sun was behind the mountains it was cool and comfortable. The town itself has very little walking distance, but Lenno is a 40-minute walk with the Villa Balbiano and the Villa Balbianello in between.

Torre dell'Isola was an ideal place for our group of eight, consisting of our family of four and four friends of our children, ages 22 to 25. The place was as advertised: the furnishings and appliances are dated, but it is an authentic Italian villa, full of charm, located in a village with less tourist traffic, and featuring a spectacular view from every room. Private steps provide easy access to the lake for cooling swims in the afternoon heat. We loved the outdoor space, whether for morning coffee on the circular stone patio above the water or for dinner on the lawn. A few caveats are worth noting to ensure a good fit. First, as noted, the furnishings and appliances are dated; someone expecting five-star luxury will be disappointed. Second, there are fans but no air conditioning. For us this was no problem, as the July heat at midday would gave way to temperatures in the low 70s at night, and most of us cooled off in the lake once or twice a day in any event. Some will feel differently, however. Third, the ferry service to Sala Comacina is more limited than in the big towns like Bellagio and Menaggio, so visitors should plan on taking a private water taxi (which are more expensive), a bus or a car. Finally, there is only one parking spot, located a short walk from the villa, and the villa can be accessed only on foot. There is only limited parking in Sala Comacina, so finding a space for our second car was a bit of a challenge. We always did find a spot, usually within five minutes' walk of the villa, up several flights of stairs. Again, none of these factors were problems for us, and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay at La Torre dell'Isola.

Can’t beat the lakefront location with views of Isola Comacina. Walking distance to Locanda La Tirlindana and Lido Di Comacina (have reservations). The house itself is furnished modestly. Updated and more comfortable furniture, especially outside to enjoy the scenery and great backyard would go a long way to making this place awesome. The giant tree in the photos in the backyard has been cut down (sad). The location in an old Italian village is awesome and authentic feeling and the walk through cobblestone alleys to reach the house is super fun. Having the tower makes for really cool pictures. Overall, a great experience. I want to buy the place to take better care of it - has the potential to be a superior property in a perfect location if it was cared for a little better.