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Lake Front with Large Balcony, Lake Access & Boat Dock

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Front with Large Balcony, Lake Access & Boat Dock

La Dolce Vita'
On The Shores of Lago d' Como, Nesso is on the road from the city of Como to Bellagio, offering postcard views of the lake. You will know you are in Italy the minute you arrive. The house is situated in Nesso, a lakefront Italian village, dating back to Roman times, a step back in time. Close to lake attractions and Milan, with easy trips to famous Italian cities. Villa Rosina, owned by the Famiglia Pertusini for centuries, is a perfect lakeside retreat that puts you front and center on the lake looking west over the wonders of the region. The house is located off the main road via a waterfall crossed lane, down a garden staircase providing the perfect waterfront vacation in this secluded, historic retreat.

Enjoy the lakeside garden, boat dock, where you swim, and only a short walk to town to restaurants, bars and the ferry. Villa Rosina is perched on the shore of Lake Como where the lake activity of boats coming and going can be enjoyed from the terrace over a morning café or an evening aperitif. With great views, lovely gardens of cherry and chestnut trees next to the villa, this is truly the place for an Italian holiday.

One of the few water front properties around the lake with water access. Wonderful views, festive with the sound of the church bells, remote location nestled between Como and Bellagio. Tourist trips to Bellagio are only 25 minutes away.

The property consists of two homes with a boat dock, gardens and lake front
HOUSE ONE:
Apartment #1 - VRBO # 1122593- is the lower apartment. Master Bedroom is air conditioned
Apartment #2 - This listing is for the middle apartment. All three bedrooms are air conditioned
Apatment # 3 - VRBO # 3947499 top Apartment with air-conditioning
HOUSE TWO:
Apartment #4 - VRBO # 2213253 2 bedroom lower apartment with air-conditioned bedrooms
Apartment #5 - VRBO # 2213248 top 3 bedroom apartment with air-conditioning in all three bedrooms

Property manager

Amy Leary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: you can smoke outside on the terrace.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Other people are staying
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 013161-CNI-00087

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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dock Boat Water Sports Lakefront Luxury Terrific Views Bellagi
Dock Boat Water Sports Lakefront Luxury Terrific Views Bellagi

About the neighborhood

Map
NESSO, COMO

What's nearby

  • Nesso Ferry Dock - 12 min walk
  • Nesso Waterfalls - 13 min walk
  • Bellagio Port - 14 min drive
  • Villa del Balbianello - 36 min drive
  • Greenway del Lago di Como - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Como Borghi - 20 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's Bar - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Crotto dei Platani - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪La Piazzetta - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Bar Caffetteria Il Porto - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Lido di Argegno - ‬40 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front with Large Balcony, Lake Access & Boat Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Front with Large Balcony, Lake Access & Boat Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front with Large Balcony, Lake Access & Boat Dock?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front with Large Balcony, Lake Access & Boat Dock located?

Located in Nesso, this beachfront apartment building is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Nesso Ferry Dock and Nesso Waterfalls. Lido di Faggeto and Port of Lezzeno are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Lake Front with Large Balcony, Lake Access & Boat Dock Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nesso, Lake Como
A wonderful, well-equipment property that is excellently located on the shore of Lake Como. Stunning views from the patio across the lake. The lake swimming was wonderful. However, it would be a little easier if the ladder from the jetty actually went into the water. A truly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minke B., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake Como apartment with direct access to swimming dock
The apartment is spacious and very clean with lovely views. We enjoyed having direct access to the lake for swimming
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nesso
A beautiful property right on the lake. There is a dock that can be used to swim in the lake. The deck overlooking the lake is incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael F., Palm Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
60 days Will change your Life
Life on the shores of Lake Como, in a peaceful little town called Nesso. Want a life changing expierience. I promise you will find it here. So much to do or not do. Two of the nicest people run this operatio and will make your stay delightful. Slow down, expierience all the Lake Como has to offer, you won't regret it. This is the perfecy spot.
Stayed 61 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nesso
Had a fabulous time vacationing in Lake Como and staying in your beautiful villa. Sat outside every morning and evening enjoying the beautiful view of the mountains and lake como. Everything was perfect, plan to return soon. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfetto
Lovely villa with top swimming!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B., Fleming Island Fl USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly retreat
We loved our stay in Nesso, Lake Como. This home was so warm, welcoming and well appointed. The balcony was our favorite with spectacular views. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant apartment which was well positioned immediately next to the lake in Nesso, a quiet village equi-distant between Como and Bellagio. The terrace was quite simply spectacular - sitting out watching the boats on the lake was so tranquil throughout the day. Access to the lake for late afternoon swimming was also delightful (and much needed after some sweltering days)!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location on Lake Como
This place is conveniently located between Como and Bellagio, in the community of Nesso. The road around the lake is very narrow, so it was really nice to have beautiful walking paths to restaurants, gelato shops and ferrys. The house is well cooled in the summer heat and is very comfortable with great views. We enjoyed our mornings and evenings on the desk watching all the boats go by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway!!
Being in Nesso was so lovely. We spent every morning on the porch watching the lake. Most days we went down to the dock for swimming. We decided to not have a car so the grocery store was a ten minute walk as was the distance to the ferry stop to get to other parts of the lake. We walked to the waterfall and enjoyed jumping off the bridge. If you want to get away, this is a lovely small town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views in a perfect location. We will be back!
The house was perfectly equip for a family of 4. Three beds, plus too baths made it convenient for everyone in the family to have privacy and space. The AC in the bedrooms made sleeping a breeze. The apartment was walking distance to a couple restaurants, but we preferred to drive do to the narrow Italy streets. Lots of steps to walk up and down to the apartment, but we did not mind, because it allowed us to get our daily steps in. The apartment was actually cleaner and prettier than the VRBO website showed. My daughters loved jumping in the water at the boat dock. We had an excellent time and are already talking about when we can come back. Our host, Lino was excellent in communicating with us before and during our stay. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
We stayed for four nights, while touring Italy with our two sons, ages 23 and 21. It’s as beautiful as the pictures show, however, the steps to get down to the property and the driveway, others need to know, may be a challenge. It is a very steep driveway and many steps down to the house. Coming up to the main road could pose a challenge to those not able to handle a lot of stairs. Though Nesso is beautiful, there are limited options for food. We rented a car from Como to be able to travel for restaurants, etc. I would absolutely recommend this rental as it is just gorgeous and has everything. The deck and the views are breathtaking and the home itself has a very warm feel. Would love to return in th colder months to use the beautiful fireplace. The owner was always accessible to questions. Come and see for yourself, you will NOT be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S., Cottage Grove, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Bellisimo e Perfetto!!
What a wonderful place we were fortunate enough to stay at for a week in May! This exceptionally well-maintained middle apartment was exactly as shown and described on the listing, and very comfortable for 6 adults inside and outside. Hosts Lino and Amy were welcoming and quickly answered questions as needed. Nesso was a perfect, quieter little town for us. We enjoyed walking the ancient Roman trail to go to the ferry launch for trips to other towns, to restaurants or to the market. We especially enjoyed our time on the great wraparound veranda taking in the spectacular views with our morning cappuccinos, evening meals, and glasses of wine. This spot is *very* special. For us, it was the best rental we've ever stayed at over our many decades of travel. We highly recommend this Villa Rosina apartment to all. Grazie, Lino and Amy!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriot M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can I give this place 6 STARS please??
Quite simply—off the charts. Anyone who has stayed in Como before knows that to get a place right on the water ranks among the world’s great locations, so this place already had massive props just based on location alone. Plus a little dock?? Incredible! My family of 5 (two grown kids, one spouse, plus my husband and I, reveled in our daily belly flops, floats, and swims in the stunning water, all under the watchful gaze of families of swans, mergansers, and ducks, bells from the church giving a gentle ding-dong now and then. Then we would towel off, loll in the canvas chairs for a bit, then walk the stairs up to the house, which perched on the rise above the lake like a butter-yellow birthday cake. It wasn’t all stuffy and fancy—just wonderfully comfortable and inviting. We enjoyed every corner of the house, which had every single thing you could want. Aperativos on the broad veranda (we were in the 3-bedroom middle unit) overlooking the lake at sunset were especially wonderful. The kitchen was easy and roomy, and we enjoyed making a couple of suppers with goods bought from the tidy little market a short walk away, where we would get fresh eggs, croissants, fruits & veggies every day. Nesso is tiny but has awesome pizza at Tre Rose overlooking the lake. Since Nesso has limited ferry service, we found it best with our big bunch to drive to Bellagio (15 minutes), where the ferry service is much more frequent. Note that the driveway takes some nerves of steel, but it’s doable if you don’t freak out too much! Our host made the entire process easy, relaxed, and problem-free—he was super available and we can’t thank him enough for our remarkable stay. Go go go go go!!! You will NEVER forget it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and facilities
The location of the apartment is fantastic with stunning views and direct access to Lake Como which we swam in daily. The apartment is spacious and extremely well equipped, it does stay cool despite no a/c. Nesso is beautiful with 2 shops. We got take away pizzas and ate in the restaurant at Tre Rose on several occasions, the food is good, but be prepared to wait if they are busy as it's a family run restaurant and serve people as fast as they can. The ferry service is good, we used it to go to Como and also drove to Como and got the train from Como to Milan. We hired a boat from Lezzeno Rent a Boat, highly recommend them. We (family of 4 with 2 teenagers) would highly recommend this apartment (we had the first floor apartment with large balcony) and would definitely love to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sue W., Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Had a wonderful stay at this apartment. Lots of room. Beautiful views. Clean and comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous return visit
This was our second visit to la Rosina and it was just as lovely as we recalled. While the location is a little tricky with steep narrow access off the main road and lots of steps to the villa, for those who don’t have mobility problems the reward is a beautiful home with idyllic views. Nesso is quiet which was perfect for us, yet close by car, bus or ferry to the more touristy popular destinations around lake Como. We hope to visit again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonia Kerr

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Beautiful view of lake Como, we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Juliet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home in a stunning location
We had a great stay in a beautiful property. Our only minor complaint was over the communication process with the owner and property manager which was a bit haphazard. For example, a few months after paying deposit and receiving confirmation of our booking I received an email out of the blue, asking if I would like to ‘go ahead with the booking’.... this was speedily recognised as a mistake, but caused us a few hours of worry. Arrival details were also not clear. Lost on page 3 of detailed instructions on how to locate the property, was a tiny note stating we should contact the property manager before arrival. We missed this, and arrived expecting to find a key and to be able to enter the property, but could not. Fortunately we arrived at during office hours on a weekday, and were able to speak with the property manager and it was all cleared up quickly, so no harm done.... but could have been very different if we had arrived late at night, or on a Sunday. Advice to other renters - make sure you contact the property manager as stated! The road to the property was very narrow and steep as noted in other reviews, however we were able to drive our rented Peugeot estate/ people carrier down to the house.... not easy, but also not impossible!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mungo C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay on Lake Como
We really enjoyed our stay in lino's apartment. The setting is stunning, and we loved hearing the church bells chime, and swimming in the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Hayley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property not as advertised
This property was advertised as having air conditioning and we were extremely disappointed to arrive and find it had none. To add to this, we had one working fan for 3 bedrooms for 2 nights, even though we reported the fact that 2 weren’t working on the first day, then we were given another 2 for our last night, but could only use one due to the clicking noise of the other. If the listing of this villa had been accurate, we would never have booked it as air conditioning was a must for us.

10/10 Excellent

Hanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house
We really had a Great time. The house and The surrandings were lovley. And The dock so ve could swim in the lake. We would like to Come back One Day.

10/10 Excellent

jeff s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
The property is comfortable and the views of the lake are amazing. Nesso is a great little village with old world charm while still convenient for accessing all Lake Como has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

FEDERICO G.

Excellent place for a quite and relax vacation
Beautiful property with water front, a private dock from where you can jump into the lake and beautiful terrace for enjoying the evenings. You only need to know that you will need to walk up and down long stairs when moving around the property and the whole area, which is normal as this is a house in the mountains side! -my mom who is 76 didn't have issues though. Parking is private for a few cars and is close by up the stairs. The property are actually 3 independent houses/apartments all of them very comfortable. My favourite would be the bottom one as it hashould the biggest terrace, then the middle one which also had a big balcony/terrace and beautiful views and the least favourite would be the top one which hashould no balcony but a huge opening window facing the lake. We spent a great time and both Lino and signora Silvana were very helpful. Nesso is a quite and very nice town with some activities to to, mostly water /based like swimming and jumping from the roman bridge near the waterfall. The ferry also stops here so you can visit other towns around the like by boat. The bus stop is right at the entrance of the property (from the main road you need to walk down the private road around 50 mts) very happy!

10/10 Excellent

Jean Luc M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour idéal pour visiter le Lac de Côme
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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021