Our ten day stay began with the wonderful meeting of Francesco, our host. He is truly that as he takes care of you like you are his family. Anything we asked, he provided with ease. We enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by the chef and served impeccably. It was my husband’s birthday dinner and we had a cake and sparklers!! Beautiful location offering village charm with full access to the other lake locations. Should we decide to visit Como again we would choose the Villa again.

We had a wonderful visit to Lake Como. The views from the villa are breathtaking. We thoroughly enjoyed the patio from the first cup of coffee in the morning to dining al fresco in the evening. We took a tour of Lake Como with Francesco who has lived in the area his whole life and took the ferry to visit Bellagio and Varenna. The bedrooms and living room were very comfortable and there is a game area downstairs. We travel as a family every other year and everyone agreed that the villa was the nicest place that we have ever stayed. Francesco was very helpful and had coffee and snacks ready for us. We would love to go again!

From before you arrive, you know this is going to be something special. Francesco displays a master class in hosting with a Villa that is second to none. Beautifully presented, clean, tidy, activities and a sneaky little wine cellar to boot. Magnificent location, easy to get around. To say it is perfect is an understatement

To be honest, we think this place was better than the pictures (and the pictures looked pretty good). It was simply perfect for our family holiday (8 people including 2 kids) and we can't imagine a better place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Lake Como. The house and gardens had so much space, and was so comfortable, we didn't really want to leave. Bedrooms & Bathrooms really well laid out. The lounge and dining room had heaps of light and opened up with incredible views of the lake. Our favourite parts were afternoon games of Bocce with food & drinks at the outside table; jumping into the Lake from our deck; table tennis battles; an evening birthday dinner under the stars. Thank you Francesco for a perfect holiday. We hope to return again one day!

Villa la ruga exceeded our expectations. It is spacious private and tranquil on a beautiful part of Lake Como. Argegno is a brisk and slightly challenging 10 minute walk away and it is friendly and welcoming with afresh bar La Motta for evening cocktails and

My wife and I were married on this property in July 2023. We knew we wanted to get married in Lake como so we started looking at wedding venues but as we started looking at VRBOs we thought... why don't we do our ceremony at one of these properties? We didn't know if it was possible so we reached out to the host, Francesco. Francesco responded fast and with all of the information we would need if we wanted to proceed, and we felt so comfortable with his kindness and the property so we booked it! It was beyond anything I could have ever expected. Francesco helped us connect with a celebrant, photographer, florist, and chef for our big day! The wedding was GORGEOUS. Directly after the wedding ceremony, Francesco took us on his personal boat and drove us around the lake with our photographer. That night, the chef came by the house, used Francesco's kitchen and wine and served us a 4 course meal, baked our wedding cake, etc. Not only did this property provide enough room to accommodate 8 people in my party comfortably, it turned into our dream wedding venue. I cannot speak highly enough of the host, Francesco. None of this could have been possible without him and I've never had a host as responsive, respectful, and genuinely caring for his guests. If you're considering booking this property for your stay at lake como, DO IT. You will not regret it if your experience is anything like mine.

A really beautiful special villa stunning location great host would book again.

Exceptional experience! I’ve traveled quite a bit and have stayed in many vacation rentals. The experience with Francesco was top notch. He was very prompt in replying to any questions or special requests that we may have had prior and during our visit. Being that this villa is owned by his family makes pride of ownership and personal experience top priority for him. The villa itself was very well maintained and spacious. It offered bocci and many areas for guests to sit and watch the lake activities. I’d recommend Francescos chef (Umberto) to prepare a meal for you and guests at the villa. Again exceptional dinner experience on the veranda. If your lucky to book a personal tour of the lake with Francesco will be the icing on the cake of your visit. Look forward to visiting again!

Our experience at this amazing property will be hard to match. The home and its views are stunning. I’m not sure the pictures do it justice. And Francesco made us feel like we were staying in a five-star hotel. He arranged our transportation to and from Milan, which went smoothly. When several construction projects delayed our arrival at the home, Francesco went to the store and bought us snacks and a few staples so we could relax when we arrived. On our first night, we took the advice of many reviewers on this site and asked Francesco to arrange a private in-home dinner with Umberto. I am so happy we did. The food was ample and delicious. We also enjoyed several wines from the cellar. We also took advantage of the private boat tour with Francesco, who is knowledgeable and, frankly, a joy to be around. He went above and beyond repeatedly to make our stay memorable even arranging for a food delivery one night when the older relatives we were with did not feel up to walking into the the lovely little town. Francesco’s attention to detail and genuine interest in making sure you enjoy your time is reason alone to stay here. The dreamy home is the icing on the cake. I can’t wait to return.

From the minute we arrived to the minute we left, everything at the Villa LaRuga was perfect. The Villa is located in an absolutely beautiful area of the lake! The view of the sunrise is amazing and the nights are beautiful! The villa is spacious and has everything you could possibility need. In addition, Francesco is the perfect host. You arrive to a warm welcome and some special goodies for your stay! He came the next day with his wonderfully smile and fresh croissants that were delicious. He also was our tour guide on the lake for two days and provided us with incredible rides around the lake, pointing out areas of special interest and took us to towns where we could experience both tourist attractions and areas not as well travelled! His restaurant recommendations were perfect! He also did some shopping at the nearby market for us! If you have a chance you should also have chef Umberto come to the Villa and prepare one of his amazing meals. It was a meal we will never forget! Our stay at the Villa was an incredible experience and we all hope to go back and enjoy the beauty of the Villa and Lake Como again! We thank Francesco for sharing his Villa and his warm hospitality and for making us feel welcome to Lake Como!! A truly memorable experience!!

Absolute perfection. Everything was better than expected. Our family of 5 stayed here and only wish we could have stayed longer then five days. The pictures do not even come close to how beautiful this villa is from the bocce court to the wine cellar it is truly amazing. It is located only minutes from the town which offers great restaurants, shops and cafes. Across the lake is Bellagio which is worth visiting. Lugano is also just a 30 minute drive away. Francesco is very accessible and makes you feel at home as well as offers great suggestions for places to eat and things to do in the area. I would highly recommend staying here and would rent this villa again without hesitation.

Francesco was an amazing host! He contacted us days before our arrival to make our arrival as easy as possible. The home was spectacular, clean, spacious, with fantastic views from every window. He was kind and had the basics for us so we did not have to run to the market for first day essentials. The home was centrally located on Lake Como, perfect for avoiding the crowded major city. Francesco was a warm welcoming host, made us feel like we were family visiting him. Absolutely a wonderful experience we will cherish for many years. Thank you very much Francesco for your hospitality!

Francesco was always available to help

You couldn't ask for a more perfect location than Francesco's house. The bedrooms are well set up for a family or group of friends (we had both). The kitchen is modern and very usable, and came stocked with some basic supplies and food which was very helpful. The property is regularly cleaned and maintained during the stay, and Francesco was always available to happily assist with anything we needed (dinner reservations, birthday arrangements, local recommendations, boat rental, etc.). Also the house is located right in Argengno which is a lovely, quiet village with some nice stores and restaurants, but also a short ferry ride or drive to all the other major Lake Como towns. We had a great time and would highly recommend this property!

When planning for our friend’s milestone birthday celebration, we came across this beautiful villa and we were not disappointed! Francesco was the perfect host: responsive to every need and question we had before and during our stay! I’ve stayed in many villas and he was by far the best I’ve worked with. The waterfront villa location can’t be beat. Both from proximity to airport (about an hour) and access to nearby points of interest; whether by foot, ferry or houseboat (chauffeured by none other than your perfect host Francesco). Do not pass up the chance to have the chef cook for you at home. We had him do so multiple times and his meals, served outside at candlelight, were among the best of the entire trip. Start the evening off with Bocce matches, add an abundance of apps prepared by the chef, and pair this with reasonably priced wines from the villa’s wine cellar….. what more could you want? Thank you Francesco! The Franklins, Goodings and Benses!!!

This house is every bit as wonderful as the 5 star review suggest and more. If you’re looking for a relaxing spot away from the super busy tourist areas this is it. The village of Argegno is an easy walk and it is so charming. The ferry is right there and can take you anywhere you need to go on the lake. Many days we spent just enjoying the house, floating in the lake and playing bocce ball. I also highly recommend having Francesco set up the private chef - beyond amazing. Francesco you are absolutely wonderful and we appreciate all you did to make this trip so great. We will be back

We -7 people, 5 of them around 20 and an aged Magyar Vizsla (dog), spent 9 relaxing days in Francescos magnificent property. Wonderful sunrises and spectacular thunderstorms could be observed from the 180 degree panoramic view of the lake and otherwise it was with excursions, boule games and jumping from the terrace into the water to no second boring. The garden with its diverse flora and the house are absolutely well maintained; also discreetly during our stay, which was very pleasant. We really appreciated the daily chat with Francesco for getting news or asking him any questions and we hope to return next year to see him and this beautiful place again. Thank you Francesco!

In celebration of our parent’s 60th wedding anniversary, we chose Villa La Ruga as the destination for a family of eight adults. Nestled in the hillside, below street level, the Villa sits on lovely, private grounds providing a fantastic view of Lake Como. We took full advantage of the amenities offered right from the Villa including fishing, boating and competitive family Bocce ball tournaments. A highlight of the week was our family dinner with private chef, Umberto, who treated us to an authentic Italian menu. Spacious and well-appointed, the Villa proved very comfortable for our group. We appreciated the services of Francesco and Chica who collectively ensured both the home and ourselves were well maintained. Francesco was a delight. His commitment to our experience was consistent and appreciated, including arranging changes to the boat service, providing beach towels or assisting with airport transportation. The Villa to Argengo was a ten-minute walk, offering wonderful views and historic color. We enjoyed several good restaurants and the ease of access to the ferry which provides many stops to towns around Lake Como. An amazing trip that captured wonderful memories for all of us.

Our group of 6 had a wonderful stay at Villa La Ruga. Francesco was a top notch host, and checked in with us repeatedly to be sure our needs were met. We not only loved our location on the lake, but the pleasant walk to Argengo was very convenient.

If you were not lucky enough to be born in Italian aristocrat, or George Clooney for that matter, you can still enjoy the perfect Lake Como holiday

Staying at Francesco's villa on Lake Como was the highlight of our trip to Italy. We were surprised how young Francesco was but he was a great host and took care of all the details. He was always immediately available for any of our needs and his friendly and outgoing personality was delightful. Francesco arranged for a driver, Carlo, who picked us up at our hotel in Milan and drove us to the villa. Carlo also took us to dinner one night and to the airport at the end of our stay. The villa itself is a large beautiful home right on the lake and only about a 15 minute walk to the town of Argegno. Although not as large and touristy as some towns around the lake but it is easy to navigate, the restaurants are very good and the friendliness of the people couldn't be better. From Argegno we took the cable car up to the town of Pigra which gave us some amazing views of Lake Como. Francesco also arranged for a private chef, Umberto to cook two meals for us and our guests. Absolutely a do not miss experience. Umberto brought all the food, prepared and cooked it, served us, and then cleaned everything up. The meals were simply as good or better than any really exclusive restaurant. Francesco also helped make restaurant reservations and helped us take his boat out. My family loved the boat experience and spent many hours swimming in the lake off the boat and sightseeing up and down the lake. The braver members of our family also dove off the elevated patio that hangs out over the lake. Less adventuresome could enter the water from the boat house or pontoon for swimming. We also took advantage of the bocci ball court and ping pong table available to guests. The well stocked wine cellar had many reasonably priced wines and we sampled quite a few. For anyone looking for a really unique experience in Italy I would whole heartedly recommend Francesco and his villa. You can fill your days with fun or spend time relaxing at the villa for a truly memorable vacation. Thank you Francesco for your warm hospitality and being such a gracious host. We so much enjoyed meeting you and having some great conversations.

Phenomenal property, exceptional host, and breathtaking views. The past part of our Italy adventure!

With great privilege, I am extremely privileged to say we stayed in your villa! Above all, you made the stay extra special, without a doubt. Your promptness, tour, the croissants, and clean water were privileged additions. We all enjoyed our stay as a family! Thank You!

Such a beautiful villa and wonderful view of the lake and we were so happy to be returning for a second time! Francesco was always incredibly helpful, friendly and was happy to assist with all our questions. The house was always extremely clean thanks to Chika’s hard work. The villa is a short walk from Argengo where there are yummy restaurants, amazing gelato and the ferry port. Otherwise there is Francesco’s boat in the boat house that you can hire which is a fabulous way to get around! Highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

Wonderful stay in a very beautiful and stunning villa including genuine Italian host:-) A story about the perfect holiday at Lake Como……… Before the holiday: So after you made the booking you will soon get an E-Mail from the host -> Francesco. He will answer you all the questions, he will help and support you in everything. I got quite some questions and he explained me everything so sweet and carefully via E-Mail. He organized fishing licenes and also a boat for our stay. Francesco tries everything to fullfil all your wishes….. and always in a very reliable, funny and honest behavior. That was really great. He really reminded me of a superb five star hotel concierge… Arrival & Parking: Francesco is always in time, that means when you say you arrive at 16:00, he will be there at 16:00. We arrived by car from Austria. You can drive directly to the villa with the car. That means, if you have a car, you can park it directly in front of the villa (there is space for several cars). Everything is safe and highclass….. you even got an automatic gate, perfect:-). Welcoming and first Impression: He really takes care about you, that means first Francesco explains you everything…..but always in a very nice, heartwarming Italian way. There are so many useful things in the house and also around the house. Instantly you will be very impressed of the Lake, the view, the house and also the garden…… Everything was so clean, so clean – like at very carefully managed five star hotels….inside and also outside. About the house: So you have almost evertyhing, very nice kitchen, TV-Sat, very good working Internet (W-Lan), many bedrooms, many bathrooms, wine cellar and a lot of space. There are soooooooooooooooooo many beautiful details in the house and also outside of the house. Many spots where you can see that the builder really built something beautiful and special. I guarantee, you will be impressed……. Francesco even bought a lot of stuff for eating and drinking, but we haven´t eat it, but you can feel on so many ways how really Francesco cares about his guest……. Just Meraviglioso (you can guess what it means:-)) Huge garden -> huge fun: So you have a very big garden, and everything is directly at the lake. You can jump on spots into the lake:-). Also the entire garden and the terraces are designed so beautiful….. So if you have your mother in law with you, you can put her into one area of the garden and you will not meet her for several hours…….

This beautiful lakeside Villa is ideally located in the small town of Argegno, which is easy to navigate by foot, boat or car. We walked to good quality restaurants nightly, caught the ferry around the lake for sightseeing, and retrieved Swiss friends from the Como train station in minutes. Francesco is a wonderful and charming host - he will help in any way possible. The home is nicely appointed, spacious and great for entertaining. Will return again.

Just looking at the photo of this house makes me feel wistful! We stayed for 10 days and wished it were for longer. The house itself is generous, well laid out and has everything you need. Cleaning is included and regular by the lovely Chica. The gardens are lovely and the view is one we found hard to beat in all the beautiful places we visited on the lake. It is a very special place. We hired the boat while we were there and it really made it extra wonderful - great to just nip to the boathouse and be able to explore this gorgeous part of the world. I think we just hit the very end of the (possibly already ended) summer season and it did not diminish our pleasure. The lake was quiet and we swam in many different spots. Even with slightly mixed weather, the layout of the house and the terrace meant that you could enjoy it in all its seasons- dramatic storms included. We were so impressed by Francesco who is such a lovely and welcoming host - nothing was ever a problem. He organised a small life vest for our toddler, suggested and made restaurant reservations, was easy to contact and so helpful in many different ways. We will definitely be back!

Just looking at the photo of this house makes me feel wistful! We stayed for 10 days and wished it were for longer. The house itself is generous, well laid out and has everything you need. Cleaning is included and regular by the lovely Chica. The gardens are lovely and the view is one we found hard to beat in all the beautiful places we visited on the lake. It is a very special place. We hired the boat while we were there and it really made it extra wonderful - great to just nip to the boathouse and be able to explore this gorgeous part of the world. I think we just hit the very end of the (possibly already ended) summer season and it did not diminish our pleasure. The lake was quiet and we swam in many different spots. Even with slightly mixed weather, the layout of the house and the terrace meant that you could enjoy it in all its seasons- dramatic storms included.We were so impressed by Francesco who is such a lovely and welcoming host - nothing was ever a problem. He organised a small life vest for our toddler, suggested and made restaurant reservations, was easy to contact and so helpful in many different ways. We will definitely be back!

We had a fabulous week in this lovely villa. We were a group of 8 with our 4 children and 2 partners. Francesco was a wonderful host, giving us a very warm welcome and arranging pasta-making, a private chef and boat hire. The villa is very comfortable, well equipped and in a really great position. We made very good use of the boccia court, and swam in the lake every day. We also enjoyed a few bottles of wine from the wine cellar! Argegno is a10 minute walk away, with bars, restaurants, general amenities and ferry stop. We had a great time exploring all the local landmarks by boat, bus, car, and even cable car from Argegno to Pigra, where the views across the lake are stunning!

Francesco was a great host, very helpful, professional and charming. It is a huge house with plenty of space, directly at the lake. The kitchen is perfectly equipped. We felt at home from the first moment. There aren’t any wishes unfullfilled. We already booked for next year. Thank you, Francesco, to enable this fantastic holiday!

At the end of October 2019, our family (5 adults) spent 4 wonderful days at this fabulous villa. The photos accurately show its beauty, but the lake and surrounding landscape are even more beautiful. Francesco is an excellent and friendly host. He arranged for a driver to take us to/from the villa; for a chef to prepare us dinner at the villa; and for a tour of the lake on a venetian water taxi. The town of Argegno is a short walk from the villa (less than 15 minutes). It is picturesque and has a number of good restaurants. The entire area is lovely and the villa is better than advertised. Gracie, Francesco!

The two week stay at the villa was wonderful; Francesco could not have been more helpful; he tended to all of our needs. The boat tour with a tour guide that he arranged was great, as was the dinner he arranged with a professional chef. The villa was exactly as described in the listing; the views seemed to never end, both day and night. We will definitely book again for next year.