Family-friendly holiday rentals in Porto Valtravaglia

Villa Giuditta Pasta Lakefront Home

Wake beneath a 13th-century curved stone ceiling. Find an industrial-style kitchen nestled behind sprawling internal arches. Drink in magnificent lake and mountain views from a shady hammock. Step straight into Lake Como from sunny garden terraces. CIR: 013026-CNI–00010 The ground-floor home forms part of a 13th-century villa that was bought in 1830 by celebrated soprano Giuditta Pasta. Take a boat, or walk to Torno to find a bar, cafe, shop, and restaurants. Como is a short drive, and public transport is close by. The apartment is 5 km from Como, 2 km from Torno, 40 km from Milan, 38 km from Lugano. It can be reached by public transport: the C30 C31 C32 buses leave approximately every hour from Como San Giovanni railway station, Como Lago Ferrovie Nord or from Piazza Matteotti towards Como- Bellagio, take about 8 minutes to reach the Blevio - Decorations Savio stop, about 100 m from the house. Pleasant alternative to traditional public transport can be the use of the boats of the navigation of Lake Como, starting from Piazza Cavour in the direction of Torno, from where walking for about 15 minutes you will reach the destination. PLEASE ALLOW ME TO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SMALLEST AND CHEAPEST CAR TO MOVE COMFORTABLY, SINCE PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND TAXIS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE IN OUR AREAS The apartment is 5 km from Como, 2 km from Torno, 40 km from Milan, 38 km from Lugano. It can be reached by public transport: buses C30 C31 C32 departing approximately every hour from the Como San Giovanni railway station, Como Lago Ferrovie Nord or from Piazza Matteotti towards Como-Bellagio, take about 8 minutes to reach the Blevio stop - Decorations Savio, about 100 m away from the house. A pleasant alternative to traditional public transport may be the use of Lake Como navigation boats, departing from Piazza Cavour in the direction of Torno, from where walking for about 15 minutes you will reach the destination. I ALLOW ME TO STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE SMALLEST AND CHEAPEST CAR, TO MOVE INDEPENDENTLY, AS IN OUR AREA PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND TAXIS ARE NOT COFORTABLE Villa Pasta The villa was built in the early XIX cen- tury and was bought in 1830 by the famous opera singer Giuditta Pasta hosting space for its several guests. In the park the fol lowing built: the studio painting of Clelia, Giuditta's daughter, who attended the Brera Academy in Milan; the cafe-house, a small cave to cool in the summer; the wooden theater where Giuditta practised singing. Captain Wilhelm Locke, grandson of the famous philosopher, drowned in front of his wife and other guests in the lake area in front of the villa. Later his daughter erected a gravestone in his memory. In the small ceme- tery of Blevio it is possible to visit the grave of Giuditta Pasta who died in 1865.

Terrace on the lake

Located in the heart of the small, quaint village of Gandria, stands one of the first accommodations for foreigners of the last century. The bright and spacious apartment of about 80 square meters is suitable for couples and families looking for a little relaxation and a break from the hectic everyday life. The apartment is located in front of the lake and enjoys a wide, breathtaking 180° view that can be appreciated from the large, bright and welcoming terrace while enjoying a good dinner with friends.

house in the woods on the mountains of Lake Maggiore

Delightful house in the woods, a short walk from the village of San Michele al Monte, a charming town in the mountains overlooking Lake Maggiore. Recently renovated, complete with all amenities. Reachable in fifteen minutes from Mesenzana (Valcuvia), where there are shopping malls, or thirty minutes from the shores of the lake. Excellent starting point for beautiful and relaxing walks, for both beginners and experts. In the village, there is a refreshment area where you can eat or have breakfast

Stunning lake view - Surrounded by greenery with lake view

Apartment with bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen, with fantastic panoramic views, immersed in the countryside but just a few minutes from the city center. Ideal for nature lovers, families, and sports enthusiasts. Keep in mind that, to reach the farmhouse and enjoy the view and tranquility of the countryside, you need to take a dirt road that is sometimes narrow. The property has two other guest housing units. CIR 012133-AGR-00006 National Identification Code (CIN) IT012133B546CQHW98

The dock of Villa Sardagna

The Darsena di Villa Sardagna, since 1720 belonging to the noble villa of the same name in Blevio, is a one-of-a-kind open space, made of ancient stone, white wood and glass. It overlooks a splendid panorama characterized by the historic Larian villas, including the Grand Hotel Villa D'Este. It offers a magnificent sunbathing terrace, ideal for romantic sunset aperitifs. Upon reservation, it offers breakfast, lunch and dinner service, as well as boat-renting and limousine taxi boats.

Charming Loft

Strategically positioned on the Lombardy side of Lago Maggiore, the Loft di Charme is only 1h driving from Milano Malpensa Airport, and just few minutes driving from the cozy towns of Luino, Porto Valtravaglia and Laveno Mombello and there is a great offer of services and things to do in the area. The property has been recently renewed with a special attention to every single detail (I am super passionate of design!) and is the perfect location for a romantic and relaxing gateway.

Baveno On The Beach | Enchanting Flat With Garden

Located on the lakefront in one of the most exclusive points of Baveno, inside a beautiful villa close to the equipped beach, this charming apartment has every comfort such as AC, Smart TV and free WiFi, as well as elegant furnishings and ample spaces such as a beautiful garden, a very bright living room, a large sofa, a workstation and a dining table, 3 comfortable double bedrooms with parquet, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with oven, dishwasher and washing machine

IL NIDO – the world from a porthole

Il Nido is a structure made entirely of natural wood, 20 square meters, designed specifically for 2 people and equipped with all comforts. It is perched on the rock, with a small solarium garden, and to live a unique experience, it also has an outdoor jacuzzi tub with water that you will have to heat with the special wood stove, NOT AVAILABLE FROM JANUARY 12 TO FEBRUARY 10. From every corner you have a wonderful view of Lake Como and the mountains that surround it.

Rustic Private Cottage front Lake w/ BOAT

You arrive by boat. No road, no car, no traffic — just a red cottage on the water in a village that time forgot, and the boat is yours for the whole stay (no licence needed). Two bedrooms, a fireplace, a covered terrace over the lake, and a garden of old trees with a wood-fired pizza oven and BBQ. Kayak and paddleboard included. A full briefing on arrival, and we're a message away for anything. This isn't a resort. It's the lake, your own boat, and your own pace.

Small vacation home

Our house in the historic center of Porto Valtravaglia is small but newly renovated and very cozy. It is ideal for singles or couples with or without children who want to enjoy a few days of relaxation in the enchanting setting of Lake Maggiore. Located in an historic Lombard courtyard, it offers a secluded and sheltered inner courtyard. Ref.: 012114-CNI-00109 CIN: IT012114C2CAEJSAAT Features: 1 room with double bed (2 guests) + sofa bed for 1 extra guest

Casa Luna, surrounded by greenery on Lake Maggiore

Casa Luna is a cozy, colorful studio apartment in the heart of Nasca, a hamlet of Castelveccana, on Lake Maggiore. Ideal for couples or solo travelers, it offers an intimate and relaxing atmosphere. Located just 2.5 km from the lake (1.5 km on foot) and a short walk from the picturesque Caldè, known as the "Portofino of Lake Maggiore," it’s the perfect base to explore the lake’s beauty and surroundings. A peaceful and charming stay awaits you!

Nonna Teresita's Lake House · Terrace with lake view

Welcome to Grandma Teresita's house, an authentic apartment overlooking Lake Maggiore, in a historic and peaceful courtyard. The spacious, bright rooms and the terrace with a lake view are perfect for enjoying breakfast and watching sunsets in total relaxation. A few minutes' walk from the lake, restaurants, and amenities. Ideal for couples, families, or small groups of up to 5 guests (optimal comfort for 4). CIR: 012114-CNI-00041