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Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!
Menaggio, Lombardy, 22017, Italy
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Golf course
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Hiking
Tennis court
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The house for rent is 400 years old (completely and comfortably renovated in 2002, roof-top terrace built in 2023) and is situated in the historic Castello above Menaggio, on Lake Como just across Bellagio and Varenna. It is a bridge over a pebble stone road, a short five minute walk down to the center of Menaggio. The house has two floors and a private parking below. On the first floor is the kitchen, dining area and the living room (with an additional sofa bed for 2) with a walkout balcony with lake view and fireplace. The second floor has a large roof-top terrace with view on the mountains, a master bedroom, a second bedroom (with a single bed that turns into a double) and a bathroom with bath/shower, wc and bidet. Traffic is restricted so the house is very quiet with a great Lake View. It is "suspended" above the road, and it has a balcony and a large terrace. Under the bridge you can access the terraced garden, where an area is reserved to guests as a sundeck or to work or read, or where you can cook, BBQ and dine. The garden is occasionally shared wth other guests, but the roof top terrace and balcony are in exclusive use. House is ideal for who travels by public transportation. Menaggio is very well served by buses and boats and a main train line is just across the Lake, in Varenna, 15 minutes away by ferry.
The house for rent is located in Menaggio, on the western shore of Lake Como about mid lake, just 15 min. by ferry from Bellagio and Varenna. Menaggio is one of the most important towns on Lake Como and has been a tourist attraction for hundreds of years. From Menaggio central location, one can easily navigate the whole lake by public boats. Bellagio and Varenna are only a short boat ride away. Lugano, in Switzerland is only 15 miles away, well served by public transportation.
The owner is a US born of Italian Origin resident, with a thorough knowledge of the Lake and its surroundings. He is glad to spend all the time needed with guests to help them planning their hikes, boat trips, shopping trips or simple sightseeing. He also assists with full info on travel to reach Menaggio and picks up guests with no car at the bus or the ferry.
Only one dog of small size is allowed, no cats or other kind of pets. The dog, however, can only stay in the house or use the balcony and the large terrace, not the garden.
About pets:Pets allowed.Small dogs allowed if large ask owner.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Safety Gate for stairs provided..About checkIn:Check in after 3:30 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Only on balcony.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood..
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Airport: Lugano Airport
(35.5 km)
Train: Varenna Esino
(5.0 km)
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2 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
1 bunk bed 2 single beds and 2 double beds
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
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9.8/10
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18 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
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robyn c.
May 7, 2025
Quirky and comfy place to stay
Great communication with host .Good location in an interesting picturesque town .Accommodation adaptable to a few different groups ie double and bunks and sofa bed . Quaint decks and places to sit and enjoy the environs . Can see a small view to the lake from the front balcony .plenty of cooking pots and frypans etc. Thankyou Fabio for helping us with info for our stay .
Anita
April 25, 2025
Comfortable and spacious property as described. It's a unique set up. Host is quite forward with his communication.
Tristan J.
October 15, 2024
Wonderful, cozy location
We had an absolutely wonderful stay. Property is clean, modern, and very cozy! Great accommodation for travelling with a toddler, and very kind and helpful host. We will definitely be back. Grazie mille!
Kathryn K.
October 8, 2024
Weekend away
Lovely property. Great location. Excellent communication with owner, Fabio, extremely informative and made our first time in Lake Como easy to navigate. Would definitely recommend.
Iain E.
September 23, 2024
Lake Como holiday
Very comfortable,well equipped and clean.Description was accurate, with parking space. Fabio the host was very helpful and pleasant and spoke excellent english.
Nice views and although over a road, it was quiet, with only the odd car that probably lived in that road. Overall excellent.
Jo B.
July 7, 2024
Fabulous location
The Little House on the Bridge was ideally placed for getting about Menaggio - close to the lake side, beach, shops restaurants and ferry.
The house is quirky with everything we needed. We didn’t do any cooking as we ate out , just breakfasts and light lunches. Bed was comfortable and air con very welcome.
Menaggio is well placed for taking the ferry to Varenne and Bellagio or the bus along the west coast to Como. We didn’t use the car at all once we arrived as there was no need.
Georg R.
April 18, 2023
Lovely! We enjoyed our stay soooo much!
The apartment is very nice and cozy and we felt very comfortable. Fabio, the landlord, was extraordinarily helpful and very nice and was able to give lots of good tips on various activities in the region. His support was flawless and the communication was extremely clear and most uncomplicated, which we really appreciated. Furnishings and equipment were not exactly luxurious, but we had everything we needed. The small balcony with a view on the lake and the village (classic, tiny balcony for a maximum of two slim people ;), but perfect for breakfast coffee) and the larger terrace are a real asset. Next time we're at Lago di Como, we'll definitely try to rent this cosy, beautifully situated cottage again.
Again so many thanks to Fabio!!!
Ciccina C.
April 21, 2023
Adorable property
Everything about this condo exceeded my expectations. Very charming and inviting. The host and hostess are fabulous. Wish I could have seen their outdoor cats. Maybe next time.,,
Ciao,
Cic
Maia S.
August 28, 2025
Fabio est un hôte très présent (peut-être un peu trop pour certains !). Sa maison est propre et conforme à la description. Il y a toutefois des bémols :- nous avons attendu 1h30 après l'heure pévue pour pouvoir nous installer (la dame qui faisait le ménage avait du retard. ça peut arriver mais il faisait 40 dégrès et ça n'a pas était agréable)-la ruelle pour accéder à la maison est vraiment mais vraiment très étroite- la climatisation est utilisable de 20h30 à 8h30 du matin (minuterie). Ce n'est pas précisé dans l'annonce.- une taxe de séjour de 21 euros/personne est demandée en liquide à la fin du séjour (Abritel m'a dit de ne pas payer mais j'ai préféré rester en bon terme avec Fabio...) Y'a un gros soucis de ce côté là : ou Abritel ne fait pas son boulot ou l'hôte s'arrange ces fins de mois tranquilou... je laisse juger mais à savoir cela, j'aurais choisi une autre location un peu plus chère avec la taxe incluse...- la literie dans la chambre des enfants est à revoir : les sommiers en ferraille c'est d'une autre époque (pour la chambre principale la literie est correcte)Je ne déconseille pas d'y aller mais il serait bon que les prochaines personnes qui loueront soient au courant de tout cela.
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Services & Amenities
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Golf course
Skiing
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Horse riding
Off-site
Hiking
Off-site
Tennis court
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Health & wellness
Golf course
Ski equipment rental
Mountain climbing
Off-site
Hiking
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Kayaking
Off-site
Horse riding
Off-site
Skiing
Off-site
Mountain biking
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Sailing
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Rock climbing
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Tennis court
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Fishing
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Eco tours
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Public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
Garden
Cleaning services
Clothes dryer
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:30
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old
Property host
Fabio Ausenda
Speaks: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian
About this property
The house for rent is 400 years old (completely and comfortably renovated in 2002, roof-top terrace built in 2023) and is situated in the historic Castello above Menaggio, on Lake Como just across Bellagio and Varenna. It is a bridge over a pebble stone road, a short five minute walk down to the center of Menaggio. The house has two floors and a private parking below. On the first floor is the kitchen, dining area and the living room (with an additional sofa bed for 2) with a walkout balcony with lake view and fireplace. The second floor has a large roof-top terrace with view on the mountains, a master bedroom, a second bedroom (with a single bed that turns into a double) and a bathroom with bath/shower, wc and bidet. Traffic is restricted so the house is very quiet with a great Lake View. It is "suspended" above the road, and it has a balcony and a large terrace. Under the bridge you can access the terraced garden, where an area is reserved to guests as a sundeck or to work or read, or where you can cook, BBQ and dine. The garden is occasionally shared wth other guests, but the roof top terrace and balcony are in exclusive use. House is ideal for who travels by public transportation. Menaggio is very well served by buses and boats and a main train line is just across the Lake, in Varenna, 15 minutes away by ferry.
The house for rent is located in Menaggio, on the western shore of Lake Como about mid lake, just 15 min. by ferry from Bellagio and Varenna. Menaggio is one of the most important towns on Lake Como and has been a tourist attraction for hundreds of years. From Menaggio central location, one can easily navigate the whole lake by public boats. Bellagio and Varenna are only a short boat ride away. Lugano, in Switzerland is only 15 miles away, well served by public transportation.
The owner is a US born of Italian Origin resident, with a thorough knowledge of the Lake and its surroundings. He is glad to spend all the time needed with guests to help them planning their hikes, boat trips, shopping trips or simple sightseeing. He also assists with full info on travel to reach Menaggio and picks up guests with no car at the bus or the ferry.
Only one dog of small size is allowed, no cats or other kind of pets. The dog, however, can only stay in the house or use the balcony and the large terrace, not the garden.
About pets:Pets allowed.Small dogs allowed if large ask owner.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Safety Gate for stairs provided..About checkIn:Check in after 3:30 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Only on balcony.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood..
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The nearest airport is Lugano Airport, located about about 53 mins from hotel by car (35.5 km) away.How do I get to Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! from the nearest airport?
About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Lugano Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 35.49KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Varenna Esino |
| Distance to Train Station | 5.03KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 3 |



