Villa with beautiful lake view, private garden and safe parking!

Independent villa with large private garden, equipped with barbecue, sun loungers, chairs and tables, ping pong table. Terrace with beautiful lake view and free parking inside the property. We are in a privileged position, totally surrounded by greenery but only 2 km from the historic center and a few steps from the lake and the beaches.

It has 4 double bedrooms (one occupies the entire attic and has a lake view, the other three are on the lower floor, two of these have direct access to the garden), 3 complete bathrooms with hairdryer (one upstairs and two on the ground floor, one of which is inside a bedroom), fully equipped kitchen (upon arrival you will find coffee, tea, infusions, sugar, oil, vinegar, salt and various spices. We also offer our guests a small welcome basket with water, wine , bread, butter, jam, honey, milk, pasta and sauce). Dining room with wood-burning fireplace and lake view, living room with large windows overlooking the garden, small fitness area and laundry (washing machine and dryer). Services: wi-fi, heating and air conditioning. Sheets, towels and set are included.
Thanks to the original terracotta floors and wooden ceilings, Villa Marena is a very welcoming and cozy house even during the winter days!

SPECIAL CHILDREN: we are chosen above all by families so we have a special room with play set and table and chairs, ideal also in rainy days. In the garden there are small tables, small chairs. Services available: cot, high chairs and baby baths and suitable crockery. This service are free but subject to availability, please request it when booking.

AROUND VILLA MARENA:
Bellagio, also known as 'La Perla del Lario', is famous for its particular location in the center of Lake Como! The historic center, known as Borgo, occupies the most extreme part of the promontory and is an endless succession of shops, shops and lively clubs. The other hamlets rise on the hill and on the two shores of the lake. We are in the hamlet of San Giovanni, a small fishing village on the Como branch, which has kept its ancient charm! The marina, the beaches, the always well-kept park, and the characteristic streets are always quiet and safe. We are 2km from the historic center, 250m from little beaches and 450m from the town's main beach (the only one equipped with a bar, restaurant and services). Walking in a pedestrian street from the villa you can reach the lake in 5 minutes. Very close there is also a cafeteria, ideal for breakfast or an aperitif; the park with a play area for children and a fenced area for dogs; the small port with the boat stop, that is the best way to visit all the towns of Lake Como, boat rental without a license, bus stop (Guggiate) and the tourist train stop. There are excellent restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores are within 1 km. You can reach the historic center comfortably by car or on foot in 15-20 minutes, walking through the various hamlets or crossing the gardens of Villa Melzi (they are private so you can choose day ticket or multi-day pass; they are open from 9 to 18.30 from Easter until November 1st). One of the peculiarities of Bellagio is the fact of having both the coast and the mountains, in 15 minutes by car you can reach Monte San Primo, where you can take wonderful walks in the cool, tireless walkers can reach the summit directly on foot along the paths. Visiting our country means walking up and down the streets, tiredness will be rewarded by unforgettable views and views. Do not miss the Gardens of Villa Melzi, the beautiful park of Villa Serbelloni, and the promenade along the lake until you reach Punta Spartivento, which divides the lake into three branches.
Your own car is recommended, it is the easiest way to reach Bellagio. You will have the freedom to also explore the upper part to enjoy incredible views and to take trips to nearby cities. Public transport is not very efficient, especially in winter.

In Bellagio and in the neighboring villages you can practice various sports: rent canoes, kayaks, paddles and sup. Practicing water sports, trekking, excursions and walks of all levels. On Monte San Primo the bike park alternates seasonally with the ski slopes. In 15 minutes by car you also can reach the Jungle Raider Park, with paths in the trees for adults and children. It is possible to rent boats, Vespa scooters, bicycles (electric and non-electric) and cars.

From Bellagio you can make trips to all the coastal towns using the boat, we recommend visiting Varenna, Tremezzo and its Villa Carlotta and Lenno with the famous Villa Balbianello. By car you can reach Magreglio and Ghisallo (famous for the cycling museum), the lakes of Pusiano, Alserio and Segreno (ideal for walking or having a picnic). The cities of Lecco and Como are 25 and 30km away. If you are a wanderer in just over an hour you can reach Milan, Bergamo, Switzerland, Sondrio, Valtellina and Valsassina. In less than two hours, on the other hand, you can arrive in Bormio for the thermal baths, in Livigno for duty-free shopping, in St. Moritz or also in Madesimo to ski or rent a snowmobile (November-April). A beautiful mountain trip is that of the Bernina Express, the famous red train with incredible views.