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LUXE APT. W/ A VIEW & MODERN STYLE (UPSTAIRS UNIT) (BELLAGIO@10 MIN.)

 
 
 
Lezzeno apartment rental - Watching the lights twinkle on in the evening may make you late for dinner!
Watching the lights twinkle on in the evening may make you late for dinner!
  • Lezzeno apartment rental - Watching the lights twinkle on in the evening may make you late for dinner!
    Let yourself be captivated by the shifting colors of the lake scenery
    Cozy living area (kitchen to right and rear, balcony at left rear)
    Additional angle on living area
    Entertainment system in living area (kitchen and balcony to left)
    Enjoy a late-afternoon aperitivo on the panoramic front balcony
  • Lezzeno apartment rental - Front, lake-view bedroom with Mirabello linens and feathertop mattress
    Private balcony off lake-view bedroom (Romeo not included)
    Kitchen is fully equipped w/ built-in modern appliances & expandable table
    Kitchen table expands to comfortably seat four in dining area
    Luxuriate in the large, lake-view bath
    Curl up in the peaceful mountain-view bedroom with en-suite bath
  • Lezzeno apartment rental - Nestle into your comfy feathertop bed under a rustic wood & terracotta ceiling
    Keep an eye out for movie crews across the way at Villa del Balbianello
    After a long trip, unwind by popping the cork on your welcome bottle of wine
    Gaze down on the rest of Lezzeno from your hillside perch
    Exterior of the house from below (apartment is entire top floor)
    Basic floor plan for the apartment
 
Lezzeno apartment rental - Watching the lights twinkle on in the evening may make you late for dinner!

Watching the lights twinkle on in the evening may make you late for dinner!

Let yourself be captivated by the shifting colors of the lake scenery

Let yourself be captivated by the shifting colors of the lake scenery

Cozy living area (kitchen to right and rear, balcony at left rear)

Cozy living area (kitchen to right and rear, balcony at left rear)

Additional angle on living area

Additional angle on living area

Entertainment system in living area (kitchen and balcony to left)

Entertainment system in living area (kitchen and balcony to left)

Enjoy a late-afternoon aperitivo on the panoramic front balcony

Enjoy a late-afternoon aperitivo on the panoramic front balcony

Front, lake-view bedroom with Mirabello linens and feathertop mattress

Front, lake-view bedroom with Mirabello linens and feathertop mattress

Private balcony off lake-view bedroom (Romeo not included)

Private balcony off lake-view bedroom (Romeo not included)

Kitchen is fully equipped w/ built-in modern appliances & expandable table

Kitchen is fully equipped w/ built-in modern appliances & expandable table

Kitchen table expands to comfortably seat four in dining area

Kitchen table expands to comfortably seat four in dining area

Luxuriate in the large, lake-view bath

Luxuriate in the large, lake-view bath

Curl up in the peaceful mountain-view bedroom with en-suite bath

Curl up in the peaceful mountain-view bedroom with en-suite bath

Nestle into your comfy feathertop bed under a rustic wood & terracotta ceiling

Nestle into your comfy feathertop bed under a rustic wood & terracotta ceiling

Keep an eye out for movie crews across the way at Villa del Balbianello

Keep an eye out for movie crews across the way at Villa del Balbianello

After a long trip, unwind by popping the cork on your welcome bottle of wine

After a long trip, unwind by popping the cork on your welcome bottle of wine

Gaze down on the rest of Lezzeno from your hillside perch

Gaze down on the rest of Lezzeno from your hillside perch

Exterior of the house from below (apartment is entire top floor)

Exterior of the house from below (apartment is entire top floor)

Basic floor plan for the apartment

Basic floor plan for the apartment

  • Per night €140 - €180
  • Per week €800 - €1,080
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per night (USD) $181 - $233
Per week $1,034 - $1,395
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps4
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Lezzeno vacation apartment rental
2nd floor apartment - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 balconies (Sleeps 4)

Ca de l'Üga Dulza means 'House of the Sweet Grape' in the local dialect of Lezzeno, a small town just south of Bellagio. Enjoy the sweet life from your perch on the hillside overlooking the dazzling scenery. Villa Ca de l'Üga Dulza is beautifully appointed with exposed-beam ceilings, stylish custom-made furnishings, high-end linens and modern amenities (including free WiFi access). Each of the two bedrooms boasts a comfortable designer queen bed and ample wardrobe, as well as a built-in handmade desk area of Italian walnut. The back bedroom has an adjacent en-suite bathroom with shower, and the second bath off the front hallway boasts an oversized shower, and a view of the lake. The living room offers both a balcony and a comfortable sofa for watching movies or listening to music on your iPod-ready home theater system as you relax after a long day of sightseeing ... or food tasting and wine sipping!

SPORTS & OUTDOORS: Sports enthusiasts and other athletically inclined souls will be overwhelmed by the scope of activities available. Spectacular hiking trails include the Strada Regia (the ancient Roman 'Royal Road'), which passes just outside our doors and stretches from the edges of Bellagio to Como, as well as countless others looping around the surrounding mountains and sloping shores. A short walk down to the water makes it possible to take advantage of water skiing or wakeboard lessons with world champions through the local water-sports organization. Bike or kayak rentals are also available for those who prefer to adventure independently. Organized biking and horseback outings are available through companies in Bellagio.

DINING & SHOPPING: Those with a more gustatory bent will revel in the many fine restaurants, charming wine bars, and small shops selling local specialties. (Not to mention the gelaterias.) And, of course, there are dozens of small shops full of treasures in nearby Bellagio or Como for those looking to find the perfect souvenirs for themselves or special gifts for friends and family.

WINE TASTING: The nearby Valtellina (full-bodied reds and elegant whites) and Franciacorta (sparkling) wine regions make fantastic wines. Many participate in the Open Winery weekend at the end of May, Glasses of Stars in mid-August, Harvest Welcome in September, San Martino day tastings and food pairings, and Christmas in Cantina in December.

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About Kate M.

Originally from California, I lived in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts before moving to Italy for nine years.

Kate M. purchased this apartment in 2006
Why Kate M. chose Lezzeno

I fell in love with Lake Como from the moment I first arrived in 2003.

What makes this apartment unique

I love Lezzeno because it's close and convenient to the central lake area (being adjacent to Bellagio), but not directly in the thick of things when the summer crowds descend. It's a small village (though the longest on the lake at 7 km end-to-end), full of hard-working residents, most of whom have lived here since birth. While most of Bellagio runs on tourism, Lezzeno is powered by its numerous artisans and tiny ground-floor factories. In my biased opinion, the apartment has the most beautiful perspective on the lake, directly across from the only island as well as the stunning Villa Balbianello (a frequent film location and one of the world's perfect spots for a summer aperitivo) and high enough up the hill to keep road noise to a bare minimum while panoramas are maximized. Because the apartment was originally conceived as a home away from home for close friends and family (as well as my own hideout when I need a quiet place to write), I spent a great deal of time striving to make it as welcoming and comfortable as possible.

Lezzeno apartment rental - Watching the lights twinkle on in the evening may make you late for dinner!

Watching the lights twinkle on in the evening may make you late for dinner!

Let yourself be captivated by the shifting colors of the lake scenery

Let yourself be captivated by the shifting colors of the lake scenery

Cozy living area (kitchen to right and rear, balcony at left rear)

Cozy living area (kitchen to right and rear, balcony at left rear)

Additional angle on living area

Additional angle on living area

Entertainment system in living area (kitchen and balcony to left)

Entertainment system in living area (kitchen and balcony to left)

Enjoy a late-afternoon aperitivo on the panoramic front balcony

Enjoy a late-afternoon aperitivo on the panoramic front balcony

Front, lake-view bedroom with Mirabello linens and feathertop mattress

Front, lake-view bedroom with Mirabello linens and feathertop mattress

Private balcony off lake-view bedroom (Romeo not included)

Private balcony off lake-view bedroom (Romeo not included)

Kitchen is fully equipped w/ built-in modern appliances & expandable table

Kitchen is fully equipped w/ built-in modern appliances & expandable table

Kitchen table expands to comfortably seat four in dining area

Kitchen table expands to comfortably seat four in dining area

Luxuriate in the large, lake-view bath

Luxuriate in the large, lake-view bath

Curl up in the peaceful mountain-view bedroom with en-suite bath

Curl up in the peaceful mountain-view bedroom with en-suite bath

Nestle into your comfy feathertop bed under a rustic wood & terracotta ceiling

Nestle into your comfy feathertop bed under a rustic wood & terracotta ceiling

Keep an eye out for movie crews across the way at Villa del Balbianello

Keep an eye out for movie crews across the way at Villa del Balbianello

After a long trip, unwind by popping the cork on your welcome bottle of wine

After a long trip, unwind by popping the cork on your welcome bottle of wine

Gaze down on the rest of Lezzeno from your hillside perch

Gaze down on the rest of Lezzeno from your hillside perch

Exterior of the house from below (apartment is entire top floor)

Exterior of the house from below (apartment is entire top floor)

Basic floor plan for the apartment

Basic floor plan for the apartment

Car: recommended

Extremely convenient to Bellagio & central lake area, but off the beaten path, Lezzeno boasts 5 restaurants, 3 bars, several small groceries, and a public beach.

*Enjoy the annual June fireworks spectacular over Isola Comacina while sipping champagne on the balcony

*Tour the gardens of centuries-old villas at the height of azalea season in April/May

*Attend one of Villa Balbianello's exclusive Happy Hours with live music at the height of summer

*Rent a motorboat and tool around the lake for the day, docking for lunch at a lakeside restaurant

*Hike one of the many trails crisscrossing the surrounding mountains or stroll along a shoreline promenade

*Learn to waterski or wakeboard at the watersports center five minutes' walk down the hill

*Go sailing, kitesurfing, or windsurfing in the northern branch of the lake

*Take in a winery tour or tasting in nearby Valtellina or Franciacorta

*Race down powdery winter slopes or tackle cross-country trails within 1-2 hours' drive

Other Activities: Shopping, Historic Villas, Kayaking, Boating, Wakeboarding

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation apartment rental in Lezzeno, Italy

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
Euro
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Spring
May 1 2013 - May 30 2013
€150
€150
€900
4 Nights
 
 
Early Summer
May 31 2013 - Jun 30 2013
€165
€165
€990
4 Nights
 
 
High Summer
Jul 1 2013 - Sep 1 2013
€180
€180
€1,080
1 Week
 
 
Early Autumn
Sep 2 2013 - Oct 6 2013
€165
€165
€990
4 Nights
 
 
Autumn
Oct 7 2013 - Nov 3 2013
€150
€150
€900
3 Nights
 
 
Late Autumn
Nov 4 2013 - Dec 1 2013
€140
€140
€800
2 Nights
 

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (Euro) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • Final cleaning, bed & bath linen, and all taxes included in listed rates.
  • Sunday changeovers cannot be accommodated (i.e., if a guest is scheduled to depart on a given Sunday, that date cannot be booked for arrival, and vice versa).

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in Lezzeno, Italy

Property Type:
  • apartment
  • floor 2
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 800 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Mountain View ...
    From back bedroom and bath
  • Lake View ...
    From front bedroom, living/kitchen area & side bath
  • Mountain
  • Lake
Theme:
  • Luxury
  • Adventure
  • Away From It All
  • Romantic
General:
  • Basic Soaps
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Laundry Soap
  • Towels Provided
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Wireless Internet
  • Alarm Clock
  • Washing Machine ...
    Combination washer/dryer in the unit allows you to pack lighter.
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    Combination washer/dryer in the unit allows you to pack lighter.
  • Living Room ...
    Living/dining area
  • Parking Off Street ...
    Secured by motorized gate, remote control provided.
  • Telephone ...
    Free calls within Italy.
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Units in each room keep you cool no matter how fierce the Italian summer sun!
  • Linens Provided ...
    Lush Mirabello bed and bath linens ensure you're surrounded by luxury.
  • Free Long Distance ...
    Calling card for international calls within Europe and to the U.S. available upon request.
  • Internet
  • Local Maps
  • Shampoo
  • Bottled Water
  • Free Local Calls
  • Toilet Paper
  • Parking
  • Heating
Kitchen:
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Pantry Items
  • Blender
  • Oven
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Refrigerator
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Side Bathroom - toilet , shower
    Back Bathroom - toilet , shower , bidet
  • The side bathroom, with its oversized shower and eye-catching autumn-leaves vanity, is both elegant and inviting with clean lines, sleek stone tiles, and modern fixtures. Entry is off the hallway from the kitchen/living area. A hairdryer (with diffuser attachment) is tucked into one drawer, and a few toiletry essentials and sample products are usually on hand. The back bathroom opens directly off the back bedroom, providing a bit more privacy, a slightly more rustic feel with river rock tiles to offset its otherwise modern design. The corner vanity provides plenty of storage space for toiletries as well as a stored hairdryer. In cooler months, both bathrooms offer warmed stone tiles to pamper your feet and the heated towel rack ensures that you can always step out of the shower into your cozy robe or plush bath towel without any hint of chill.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
  • Front Bedroom - 1 queen , 160 x 200 cm
    Back Bedroom - 1 queen , 160 x 200 cm
  • The FRONT bedroom features a very comfortable Italian queen bed (slightly wider & shorter than the U.S. version) with an upholstered headboard and luxury Mirabello and Haworth linens. A spacious wardrobe with plenty of hangers as well as a seven-drawer bureau will easily store all the clothes you pack as well as any new purchases. The handmade Italian walnut writing desk set into the space below one of the windows allows you to write postcards or e-mails home bragging in detail about the incredible view you're gazing at right at that very moment. And for fresh air, simply pop out onto your side balcony with a fresh-brewed espresso, a glass of wine, or just a good book! The BACK bedroom also boasts a sumptuously upholstered queen bed with Mirabello and Haworth linen, its own custom roomy wardrobe with ample hangers, and a small antique loveseat. Another handmade walnut writing desk is installed in the corner of this room.
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • Books
  • DVD Player
  • CD Player
  • Games
  • Games for Kids
  • Television
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    SKY service -- series, documentary, and news channels
  • Video Library ...
    Kid-friendly titles, Italian-themed and set films, and general favorites
  • Music Library ...
    Various Italian and other popular music CDs
  • Stereo
Outside:
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Balcony ...
    (2) Main front balcony is off the living/kitchen area, directly facing the lake. Second smaller balcony is off the front bedroom, facing south-west toward the hillside and Como.
  • Terrace
  • Deck / Patio
  • Beach Towels
  • Binoculars
  • Patio
  • Small Cooler
  • Deck Furniture
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only ...
    Smoking is not permitted in the house or anywhere on the grounds.
  • children welcome ...
    We welcome well-behaved younger guests aged 8+
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • alternative lifestyle
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • pets not allowed
Attractions:
  • ruins
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • restaurants
  • coin laundry
  • winery tours
  • live theater
  • museums
  • arboretum
  • waterfalls
  • autumn foliage
  • forests
  • health/beauty spa
  • playground
  • library
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • scenic drives
  • outlet shopping
  • shelling
  • boating
  • sledding
  • bird watching
  • horseback riding
  • antiquing
  • sight seeing
  • paddle boating
  • shopping
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • ATM/bank
  • medical services
  • fitness center
  • laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cross country skiing
  • mountain biking
  • mountain climbing
  • rock climbing
  • cycling
  • wind-surfing
  • basketball court
  • golf
  • tennis
  • hiking
  • fishing
  • jet skiing
  • skiing
  • swimming
  • water skiing
  • sailing
  • kayaking
Notes: The apartment is on the 2nd floor of a small free-standing villa & consists of two queen bedrooms, two bathrooms with showers, a living room, a compact full kitchen, and two balconies. Ca de l'Üga Dulza is beautifully appointed with exposed-beam ceilings, stylish furnishings, high-end linens, and modern amenities. The living/kitchen area and front bedroom and bath have breathtaking views of the lake. The back bedroom and bath have soothing views of the terraced greenery and mountainside. Amenities include free wireless Internet access, a home cinema system with CD/DVD/BluRay capabilities as well as an iPod dock, Sky satellite LCD TV, and a DVD library with a variety of Italy-centric, general interest, and family films.

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Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in Lezzeno, Italy

Luxe Apt. w/ a View & Modern Style (Upstairs Unit) (Bellagio@10 Min.)
average rating of 5.0 based on 12 reviews
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Luxe Apt. w/ a View & Modern Style (Upstairs Unit) (Bellagio@10 Min.)
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Lezzeno Lake Como
Kauai
5

The perfect place to stay on Lake Como

5 of 5
Submitted: February 22, 2013 Stayed: April 2012
This is a beautiful little apartment, perfectly appointed with every convenience and a stunning view of the lake. We stayed with another couple and it was just perfect and very comfortable.The owners were very helpful and had a binder with all the touring information. Every adventure and restaurant they recommended we loved! I only wish we had stayed longer than 3 nights....next time we will!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Luxe Apt. w/ a View & Modern Style (Upstairs Unit) (Bellagio@10 Min.)
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Lezzeno Lake Como
Orlando
5

Five stars aren't enough!

Five stars aren't enough!
5 of 5
Submitted: August 21, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We arrived in the middle of the night and were thankful for the owners great directions. The apartment impressed us as soon as we arrived. The quality and thoughfulness of the furnishings couldn't be better. When we woke up in the morning to the view it took our breath away! Our only mistake was not staying longer. Kate provided more information about the area than anywhere else we stayed in Europe, and by far the most comfortable of the apartments we rented.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: I'm so happy that you all enjoyed your stay. We're sorry not to have met you while you were here, but glad that everything worked out with the directions and area information -- and that the road in didn't give you too much pause at that hour (those West Virginia mountains must have been good practice indeed)!
business
Luxe Apt. w/ a View & Modern Style (Upstairs Unit) (Bellagio@10 Min.)
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Lezzeno Lake Como
5

Fantastic Views

5 of 5
Submitted: May 23, 2012 Stayed: October 2011
We stayed in the upstairs apartment in October and it worked out perfectly for two couples. The apartment is beautiful with all of the amenities that you could want. The view from the apartment is absolutely fantastic and Kate and Nic have made staying there a wondful experience --the drive up to the building is alittle challenging but that is half the fun and you can't get a better location/view. There is a wonderful walking path that leads back down to the main road and water front. The kitchen has anything you need --we cooked a least one meal each day and ate either on the the terrace or at the table looking out over the lake. Easy to take the ferry around the lake or drive up to Bellagio.
We highly recommend!!! Thank you Kate and Nic for allowing us to use your wonderful place.
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Luxe Apt. w/ a View & Modern Style (Upstairs Unit) (Bellagio@10 Min.)
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Lezzeno Lake Como
Cambria, CA, USA
5

Ca de Luga d'Ulza

Ca de Luga d'Ulza
5 of 5
Submitted: January 25, 2012 Stayed: May 2011
What an absolutely fantastic time we had in Lezzeno on the shores of Lake Como. Kate was an exquisite hostess and thought of everything from prestocking the fridge to taking us down to a great little restaurant and then picking us up when we were ready to come back. Gated parking, lovely, modern amenities, super views, comfortable beds and quiet. Can't find fault with anything. Five stars, no six!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Luxe Apt. w/ a View & Modern Style (Upstairs Unit) (Bellagio@10 Min.)
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Lezzeno Lake Como
Montauk, New York, USA
5

As close to heaven as one can get!

5 of 5
Submitted: June 4, 2011 Stayed: May 2011
Waking up early the first morning before all the others, I stumbled out on to the deck facing west over our small village of Lezzeno to Lake Como. Just at that moment the utter silence was broken by the sounding of the 7am church bell down below and as if choreographed, a cocaphony of birds burst into the air and as if on cue the ferry from Mezzegra slowed to a crawl right in front of me and slid into the dock in the town below. The air was crystal clear and the lake narrow enough to see the Isola Comacina to the left and Villa Balbianello on the right jutting out photo perfect from a heavily wooded peninsula. We spent five glorious days at this precious villa, which far exceeded our expectations both in amenities and location. The photos on the VRBO website simply don't do it justice-and we were pleasantly surprised by the thoughtfully stocked refrigerator and the bottle of local wine that our landlords left for us, not to mention all the local information carefully laid out for anyone who is interested in exploration. We hiked the 'greenway' across the lake from Cadenabbia to Mezzegra, as well as several trails above our compound leading to the picturesque Madonna del Sasso church. We spent a day roaming Bellagio and then taking the ferries on a special pass to several locations on either side of the lake. From Bellagio on another day, we also drove the car onto a ferry which took us to Cadenabbia, Lake Como's gateway to Lake Lugano and Switzerland just up in the mountains above. You really need a car, but driving in this part of Italy is a particular challange as the roads are Lilliputian and not for the faint of heart. The local produce and lake fish are a delight if you are one that likes to prepare your own meals at home-this kitchen is very well equipt; we even asked for a blender and they dutifully supplied it the next day. Restaurants in the area are consistantly good and prices mid to high with the poor exchange rate of the dollar to the euro. This place is for the romantic, adventure seekers who are not afraid to explore this exceptional region by car.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 6/6
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