The property was quaint and beautiful, ample space for 3 families and generally walkable to cafes, scenic areas and most importantly to Lake Como!

We had planned renewing our vows after 20 years of marriage while we were in Italy. After arriving and seeing the beauty of the property, we altered our plans and renewed them on the back terrace overlooking the lake. Karin was super responsive and Rudi more than went the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed!!

Views of Lake Como are even more impressive than the online photos! Loved the Villa itself and everyone involved in making our stay very special... Karin, the property manager; Stephania, the house manager, and Rudi, the daily housekeeper. Easy access to Bellagio via car for sightseeing there and ferrying to many other destinations along the Lake. Nene's is a short but stout walk for coffee and wine bar also serving food. We planned lunches and an occasional dinner out. We thoroughly enjoyed many dinners overlooking the Lake at the Villa with easy access to two local supermarkets via car. Our trip was for a family of seven with age ranges from 27 to 84. Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did!

We had an amazing stay at this villa. The views of Lake Como are beyond belief and some of the best we saw from anywhere in the greater Bellagio area. The house was immaculately clean and the linens and towels were very nice. San Giovanni is a cute little village on the outskirts of Bellagio. Getting into Bellagio is not for the faint of heart - you have to walk on the main, windy road for a bit but after a few times doing it we felt much more comfortable. There are a lot of stairs to get into San Giovanni so if you are planning to walk to places vs drive, you definitely have to be in reasonably good physical shape. There is a ferry service right from San Giovanni to Bellagio and other places on the lake but the schedule is relatively limited. Lake Como is a truly magical and beautiful spot on this planet. We hope to go back one day. And a big thank you and shout out to Rudy who came daily to freshen up the house and provide clean linens - she is awesome and the service is a really nice touch (our previous villa in Tuscany didn’t offer this). Overall we loved this home, the views and the location. It was nice being outside the crowds of downtown Bellagio. Oh and be sure to do a private boat ride on the lake. That was one of the best things we did! We used Bellagio Water Limousines - they were really nice and awesome. And the in-home chef was really great too. So nice to be home with the views but not have to cook. Our meal was excellent. Thanks for a wonderful stay!!

We were six adults staying at the villa and there was more than ample space for all of us to gather together for conversation and meals and adequate bedrooms and baths for us to have our own privacy. The villa is nicely appointed and both the agent and owner were very helpful in getting us settled in and acquainted with the property. They also offered suggestions for meals and entertainments nearby (in addition to the comprehensive list in the house manual) that we availed ourselves of during our stay. Overall, we had a great time and would certainly recommend it to any group of 6-8 people. The only downside to the property is that is sits quite a distance outside of the village of Bellagio. It is a good twenty to thirty minute walk with multiple staircases or inclines and there are no sidewalks so remaining vigilant of the automobile traffic with whom you share the roads is imperative. Ubers are nearly non-existent and taxi service is difficult to arrange unless you can connect with a driver early on and get his private number to schedule trips well in advance. We were able to do so and used his services often. The property is lovely, historical and quite impressive. All the plumbing is modern and hot water was plentiful. More comfortable outdoor dining seating would be a positive addition but all our expectations for our stay were not only met but exceeded.

There is so much architectural and natural beauty to absorb in the Lake Como area and Villa Poletti is A wonderful place to stay to take in an amazing view of the lake and mountains beyond. The morning after our departure and we are yearning to return. Of which, we will! Our morning walks to NeNe for caffe and pastries with our friends and families were an energetic start to our day. With only a 3 day stay, we maximized our daytime visits to Bellagio, Mennagio, Varenna, various gardens and shopping. We did not have a car so we utilized taxi, the Bellagio (tourist) train that dropped us off in San Giovanni, the local C30 bus (that picked us up and dropped us in front of the Villa)water taxi ferry and our legs! The fresh May weather (a little rain)made all of these experiences enjoyable. We invited a chef into the Villa to prepare and serve a meal to our group of 7 one evening . The best decision ever! Chef Danilo and his sweet daughter were the highlight of one evening. Karin is the most gracious host and her assistant and house cleaner were so attentive. The villa beds were very comfortable and the rooms were quite spacious and clean. With our a driver, we arranged a driver to transport us to/ from the Villa. Bellagio Taxi took us to Como to meet our train. All logistics were rather easy, and our stay in the Villa has been our best decision thus far. That majestic view -- we just loved it! Exactly as described by the owner. Grazie for the hospitality!

The villa was delightful. It had a beautiful view and had everything we needed. We had a short walk to the pier to catch the boat to multiple locations. You had to drive to Bellagio but it was a short drive. We had a private chef cook for us one night and cooked for ourselves one night. Otherwise we went to several nice restaurants in the area.

Great property... listing was accurate. Views were spectacular. You can't go wrong...

The property is amazing with incredible views of the water. We highly suggest everyone read the notes carefully from the owner. The location is a fairly long walk and busses are rare but if you have a rental car you will not have any issues.

Loved the house and the location is gorgeous. The welcome treats and amenities were perfect. Would definitely stay again!

Loved the house and the location is gorgeous. The welcome treats and amenities were perfect. Would definitely stay again!

We took a family vacation with 10 people (all adults) and we could not have asked for a better place to stay. The house is beautiful, and the property manager was incredibly helpful. We did not have a car, so we did a fair bit of walking to get to places, but we had mo trouble with that, and the sites along the walks are great. If we are fortuate enough to go back some day, I would definitely stay there again.

We took a family vacation with 10 people (all adults) and we could not have asked for a better place to stay. The house is beautiful, and the property manager was incredibly helpful. We did not have a car, so we did a fair bit of walking to get to places, but we had mo trouble with that, and the sites along the walks are great. If we are fortuate enough to go back some day, I would definitely stay there again.

We visited Villa Poletti with 4 couples and had a great time. The place is great, views amazing and we really had a wonderful stay! I would highly recommend this villa! The place is about a 15 min walk along a winding road to center of Bellagio and there is not a great taxi/uber/car service in area. I recommend someone having a car to make dinners in town easier. We also utilized the ferry from San Giovanni, just a few minute walk but the times are limited. There is a great coffee and sandwich shop NeNe in SanGiovanni.. delicious!! We can't wait to go back!

Since this was our first time we were unaware of certain locales on Lake Como. For example, the listing indicates Bellagio when in fact it is on the hill above San Giovanni. Considerably fewer ferries available. The HIKE home up on the road from Bellagio is drastic, especially at night. Not at all what we expected. Seems to be very few taxis available. However the walk along the waters edge during the day only (once you figure out where and how) is lovely! All that said, Monika was very accommodating; even offered to drive us to the ferry with our luggage upon departure.

Our family of 7 had a fabulous stay in Lake Como at Villa Poletti. The website and other reviews were accurate - it was what we imagined and we had a fabulous stay. Some of the best nights were relaxing on the terrace watching the sunset and the great view of the lake. It took a little time to get boat, bus, walking times down, but once we did everything was very smooth. The views from all the rooms are unforgettable. We loved our short walk (getting a little exercise everyday) to the main part of San Giovanni to catch our ferry to Bellagio and fell in love with cappuccinos, croissaints and local food selections at NeNe. The walk to Bellagio was also good exercise and mostly a beautiful path where you only had to be on the busy road for a short time. We have already recommended the Villa to our friends and will definitely be back ourselves.

Our family of 7 had a fabulous stay in Lake Como at Villa Poletti. The website and other reviews were accurate - it was what we imagined and we had a fabulous stay. Some of the best nights were relaxing on the terrace watching the sunset and the great view of the lake. It took a little time to get boat, bus, walking times down, but once we did everything was very smooth. The views from all the rooms are unforgettable. We loved our short walk (getting a little exercise everyday) to the main part of San Giovanni to catch our ferry to Bellagio and fell in love with cappuccinos, croissaints and local food selections at NeNe. The walk to Bellagio was also good exercise and mostly a beautiful path where you only had to be on the busy road for a short time. We have already recommended the Villa to our friends and will definitely be back ourselves.

The views from the villa are stunning, Monika and her team are responsive and the villa was clean. However, we were a little disappointed that the AC never really worked in the house and it was very hot during the week we stayed. Monika sent someone over to try and fix it but nothing really changed. At night it cooled off enough to sleep but it was hot and muggy during the day and early evening. For the amount we paid for the villa I would have expected the owner to keep the temperature manageable. Every other place we stayed in Italy, Rome and Milan, had very nice, cool apartments.

The views from the villa are stunning, Monika and her team are responsive and the villa was clean. However, we were a little disappointed that the AC never really worked in the house and it was very hot during the week we stayed. Monika sent someone over to try and fix it but nothing really changed. At night it cooled off enough to sleep but it was hot and muggy during the day and early evening. For the amount we paid for the villa I would have expected the owner to keep the temperature manageable. Every other place we stayed in Italy, Rome and Milan, had very nice, cool apartments.

We enjoyed our stay, the property was great and the view amazing. There were 4 couples and it accommodated our group just fine!

As a group, the charm of the Villa and the Village was lovely. If the description was more clear regarding the number of on suite baths, the group would have liked it better. The penthouse bedroom and sofa sleeper with the low roof was disappointing as the normal height adults had to stoop. The Villa was comfortable but not luxurious. The view is definitely worth coming back for. Three stories of stairs was challenging and the steep climb to find a limited resource for dining and supplies for eating was a surprise. You definitely need a car for a long stay.

The view from this villa is the best view on the lake! We were super impressed. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the furniture was great. Our favorite part was sitting on the back patio and enjoying the amazing view. I would love to come back to this exact same villa every year!

Villa Poletti is hands down the best VRBO/Homeaway rental we have ever experienced. The house itself is amazing and nicely updated. The view is fantastic, not just of the lake but of the surrounding mountains as well. We stayed here for access to Bellagio, just a short drive away, but we greatly enjoyed walking to and through the immediate neighborhood of San Giovanni. The check in process was smooth and very welcoming. The house was stocked well enough to make a simple meal the night we arrived. Check out was even easier as we simply did a walk through with Monika the property manager. We offered to pull sheets and towels but were told even that wasn't necessary. Our family had a wonderful time. Would we go back and stay again? In a heartbeat. Thank you Karin!

Villa Poletti is hands down the best VRBO/Homeaway rental we have ever experienced. The house itself is amazing and nicely updated. The view is fantastic, not just of the lake but of the surrounding mountains as well. We stayed here for access to Bellagio, just a short drive away, but we greatly enjoyed walking to and through the immediate neighborhood of San Giovanni. The check in process was smooth and very welcoming. The house was stocked well enough to make a simple meal the night we arrived. Check out was even easier as we simply did a walk through with Monika the property manager. We offered to pull sheets and towels but were told even that wasn't necessary. Our family had a wonderful time. Would we go back and stay again? In a heartbeat. Thank you Karin!

The view from this villa is the best view on the lake! We were super impressed. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the furniture was great. Our favorite part was sitting on the back patio and enjoying the amazing view. I would love to come back to this exact same villa every year!

We loved our stay at Villa Poletti. Absolutely stunning views of the lake. Great family villa. We will cherish our memories of staying there and hope to come back soon. Great location. Bus stop for Bellagio outside the villa. Or 25 minute walk to Bellagio through St Giovanni village and Melzi gardens. Some traffic noise, but the views and comfort of the villa more than made up for that. We also loved the St. Giovanni church bells.

Loved the location, view and everything about the stay. One of the best views from the balcony anywhere. A walk towards the water reveals all the charming nuances of Italian life. Comfortable, charming, loved it.

We had a wonderful and restful stay and enjoyed our almost daily walks for lunch to either S.Giovanni or downtown. The evening views from this villa are magical, with different hues of blue emanating from the lake, the mountains, and the sky, with Villa Carlotta and the Grand Hotel elegantly lit facades right across the lake. This made dinners on the peaceful garden terrace our most cherished moments. The bus stop outside the villa's gate came in handy for shopping sprees in Como!

We had a wonderful time at this property and loved sitting on the patio and watching the lake. There was ample space for 4 couples and everything was in good repair. The beds were comfortable and much of the furniture was conveniently located with good lighting and plumbing ( we've stayed throughout Italy and this is NOT a given.) There were lots of thoughtful touches and Monika the caretaker was very helpful. The 3rd floor/ penthouse was a bit of a problem because of the eaves. You must be very careful or you'll hit your head. There was not a good reading light up there and another mirror( beside the one in the bathroom) would be welcome. As others have mentioned the driveway is hard to pull out of and the streets are narrow and dangerous. There are paths and stairs all over that are fun to walk on if you're in good shape or part mountain goat.This was the best way to get to nearby restaurants, grocery store or the ferry. We had fantastic meals in Como, Bellagio, Varenna and nearby San Giovanni but found lunch was a better choice with the ferry schedules than dinner was. Overall, a wonderfully relaxing vacation with friends and family.

The villa has phenomenal soothing views from most rooms, from the large grassy terrace, and from the terraced garden. The ability to pick apples from the trees in the garden complemented well the kitchen amenities that welcomed us on arrival, including the Prosecco that followed us on the garden stroll. And the Etro bathrooms amenities facilitated further a memorable feeling of "la dolce vita!" We also found the location to be a great compromise between the hustle and bustle of downtown Bellagio while still remaining in walking distance from the center (about one mile). There is a bus stop outside the main gate with service to the city of Como in one direction and downtown bellagio on the other. We hope to return in the near future and reconnect with the wonderful people we met in this idyllic part of Italy. .

The Villa is quite beautiful. Are you should know that there is a limited amount of outdoor space facing the lake. The main road is right out the front door, so you will deal with traffic noise all day and into the evening. As is fairly typical for the area, walking on the road can be scary for non Italians. The time to learn the ferry schedule and the train schedule from San Giovanni. Local taxi service, like pretty much all local service, it's high-quality and very friendly. We had an excellent time.

I had a wonderful stay at Villa Poletti. The check in was smooth and they even allow us to do an earlier check in, which was great. I was welcomed by a bottle of Prosecco, fresh fruit and some kitchen essentials. Loved the coffee they carry! The villa has unbelievable views of Lake Como. The Location over towering the town below of San Giovanni makes it so relaxing to hang in the indoor-outdoor living room. The villa is about 20-30 minute walk to downtown and at check in Monika explained to us all the scenic routes to take to go safely to Bellagio downtown without having to go all the way through the main road. I am looking forward to going back!