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Villa Rachele

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A wooden deck with purple lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and mountains.
A room with a stone wall, large windows with ocean views, a purple sofa, and a small table with books.
A view of a lake with mountains in the background, stone columns, and a grassy area.
A clear blue pool with stone pillars, a pergola, and a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a built-in sink, and a dining area with a table set for tea.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Villa Bettoni

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gargnano, Lombardy
  • Place, Riva Grande
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Limonaia la Malora
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Bettoni
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Verona (VRN-Valerio Catullo)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Gargnano

Located in Gargnano, this villa is on the waterfront. Paper Museum and Vittoriale degli Italiani are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Limone Sul Garda Harbour and Bogliaco Golf Resort. Limonaia la Malora and Toscolano Maderno Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Gargnano, Lombardy

What's nearby

  • Riva Grande - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Limonaia la Malora - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lido - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Spiaggia di Castello - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Villa Bettoni - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Lonato Station - 54 min drive
  • Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Grande Limonaia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taki Village Restaurant - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria Azzurra - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Gunny - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar L'officina - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Rachele have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Rachele pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Villa Rachele?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Rachele?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Rachele located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is steps away from Limonaia la Malora and Riva Grande. Lido and Spiaggia di Castello are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a hidden gem. Beautiful property in a converted lemon grove with stunning views, garden and pool. Gargnano is such a nice little town. The host was super helpful and communicative. The photos do not do this property justice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!

Beautiful view; amazing location - lovely place for family or friends to enjoy the pool, and the bets of what Italy can offer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2025
Dear Paulo, Thanks for the nice review, we hope to see you again soon at Villa Rachele, which becomes more and more beautiful every year! We are waiting for you Cristina Holiday Garda
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special Hide Away

Unique home - plenty areas to relax and enjoy family time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Verena, thank you very much. Novella
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect villa, perfect location

This was our second stay at Villa Rachele and it's a stunning property. It has everything you need and a short 5 minute walk from town. From sitting watching the world go by on the balcony or choosing one of the many terraces to sit or laying by the pool, if you want luxury and a private feel this is the place. I can't fault the property or the service I received from Novella and her team. First class from booking to leaving.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We had a lovely stay in this beautiful, quirky house with some of the most stunning views in the world. Novella was incredibly helpful and always available for help and advice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2025
Dear Natalie, Thank you for the nice review, we are happy that your holiday was nice, it is our goal. We hope to see you again soon Cristina Holiday Garda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views near a charming town

The views at the villa are breathtaking and better than the photos. The pool was perfect for our group of two families with kids ages 6-9. The walk to town was short but down a steep hill - other routes to town were available that were not as challenging. We fell in love with Gargnano - the people, the restaurants, the views, the gelato. Novella was quick to respond to any questions or requests we had and the check in process was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
Dear Erin, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking views from Villa Rachele and that they even exceeded your expectations from the photos. It is also great to know that the pool was perfect for your group and that both families and children had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We appreciate your helpful note regarding the walk to town and are glad you were able to explore alternative routes as well. Gargnano is indeed a very special place, and we are happy that you fell in love with its atmosphere, restaurants, views, and gelato. We are especially pleased to hear your kind words about Novella. We will gladly share your feedback with her, as she will be happy to know she helped make your stay smooth and enjoyable with quick communication and easy check-in. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Villa Rachele in the future. Warm regards, Cristina Holiday Garda
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

September visit

Location was great, villa was clean and comfortable the Holiday Garda team and chefs were wonderful. Thank you!! Better disclosure on a few things There was no clothes dryer and the amount of stairs to unit and inside
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning villa in wonderful location

A stunning villa in a wonderful location above the village of Gargnano. The interior layout works very well for a family or group of friends ( we were a family of eight). Only slight drawback is that two of the bedrooms don't have AC so can get hot.The exterior terraces and pool are really great with superb lake views. A short 5/10 minute walk takes you down to the village with easy access for swimming in the lake and a variety of excellent bars and restaurants. So overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2025
Dear Brian, thanks for your nice review, actually two rooms do not have air conditioning, so we placed ceiling fans in one and a fan in the other, to use when needed. We hope to see you again soon at Villa Rachele! Cristina Holiday Garda
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gargnano is a fabulous town

The location and views are excellent, Gargnano is as lovely a town as you could wish to find anywhere. The villa is light and the gardens and pool excellent. Better attention to the maintenance of the villa.. some minor housekeeping issues when we moved in. As the furnishings etc become older ensure that everything is kept as lovely as it was when the villa was first available for rent.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location, but be prepaed for lots of stairs!

The setting in the old limonea is exquisite, the view extraordinary. Novella answered all of my sometimes minor questions immediately and was very helpful with restaurant reservations. Gargnano is a perfect little town and we fell in love with it and its friendly people and good restaurants. While we loved the villa, the bedrooms were small, and basic, and the many level changes were sometimes difficult to deal with. I do not remember the spiral stairs being mentioned in the description. Had we been 7 people, as we originally booked, rather than the 5 we ended up with, we would have felt really cramped. So, perhaps a more complete description would let people know the layout better.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb Villa Rachele comfort and equally excellent service from Holiday Garda

The villa is stunning. Lovely setting, historic Gargnano is beautiful. Relaxing in the grounds, on the huge balcony with lake views, in the stunning pool. Everything was just right. The local knowledge from Holiday Garda is excellent. Advice on dining out, trips, organising and booking excursions, everything was perfect. Special thanks to Novella, we really appreciated your knowledge and advice! We'll be back I hope quite soon, all the best to you and see you again! This villa has no deficiencies and huge charm and the Holiday Garda service was excellent, we do not have a single complaint. We loved the walk up to the villa but some may find that strenuous. You might want to point that out for people who might be less mobile.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2023
Dear Clifford, thank you for the beautiful and detailed review, we are happy that you liked Villa Rachele, it is truly a dream place that offers unforgettable memories. We hope to have you soon as our guests at Villa Rachele or in one of the wonderful Garda Holiday Villas. Novella and Cristina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most wonderful villa in the perfect location

Villa Rochelle is simply wonderful. The villa has everything you need and over many levels which lead into the many bedrooms. The kitchen is well equipped with all you need to make your morning coffee or a pasta dish with ingredients from the nearby shops. The deli in town is called Bignotti and has everything from wine to cheese to meats. All bedrooms are well equipped and the top two bedrooms have aircon. The other bedrooms have fans. The tv room is great and the massive tv has apps that allow you to access Netflix or Prime on your own account (remember to log out....). The balcony area is just wonderful and this is what draws most of the pictures of the villa - it's every bit the stunning vista and the awnings give the shade if the sun is too much. Looking over the lake watching the boats can while away the hours - pour some wine and watch the world go by. The gardens are spectacular and over 5 levels. The swimming pool is fantastic. We went in September and after 2 seconds, you get used to the temperature (diving off the little springboard makes this easier...). The host Novella was always available (both before and during) and gave advice and instruction which was very welcome. We had a slight issue with wifi and was fixed the same day. The villa uses the 3 prong Italian plug she make sure your adapters can work with these - there are a few in the villa to help though. The villa and location are fantastic and you will not be disappointed if you book.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2025
Dear Brian, thank you for the wonderful and detailed review, these observations of yours can help our future guests. It was a pleasure having you as our guest and we hope to see you again soon. Cristina Holiday Garda
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Traumhafter Ausblick, grandiose Aussenanlage

Aussenanlage, Blick zum Gardasee, Pool - besser geht es nicht. Ein Hinweis in der Beschreibung auf die vielen Treppen in der Villa wäre sinnvoll. Eine Villa für sportliche Leute.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise on Lake Garda

This property is one of the most amazing villas we have ever stayed at. It was well appointed and very comfortable with the most amazing views of beautiful Lake Garda.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2023
Dear Sadie, thank you for the wonderful review, we are very happy that your holiday at Villa Rachele was so beautiful. We look forward to seeing you soon for a new holiday at Villa Rachele or in one of the wonderful Holiday Garda villas. Novella and Cristina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location…

Clean, luxurious, beautiful view, 5 Minute Walk in town with Everything you Need, from Pizza to Michelin star Restaurant. 100 % recommendable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2023
Dear Thilo, Thank you for your wonderful review, we look forward to seeing you soon for a new holiday, new memories and tasting the new menus of the fabulous starred restaurants of Gargano. Villa Rachele awaits you! Kind regards Novella and Cristina
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

wonderfull familyhouse with stunning view

the terrace with the view, the furniture, the swimmingpool, the ice machine , the whole atmosphere of the house! airco in the other two bedrooms !!!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2023
Dear Edith, Thanks for the nice review, we are happy that you enjoyed Villa Rachele, this year we will also install air conditioning in the living room. We hope to have you soon as our guests at Villa Rachele or in one of the wonderful Garda Holiday Villas. Novella and Cristina
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best Holidays!

Perfect location, very tasteful house, perfect service! Will book again!
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2023
Dear Georgi, We are waiting for you! Thank you for the wonderful review, you were kind guests and it shows that you loved Villa Rachele. We hope to have you soon as our guests at Villa Rachele or in one of the wonderful Garda Holiday Villas. Novella and Cristina
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spitzenklasse mit kleinem Manko

Das Objekt und auch die Betreuung ist absolut klasse. Ein absolutes Manko ist, daß es kein direkte Zufahrt und keine festen Parkplätze gibt. Bei An- und Abreise und nach Einkäufen muss man alles über zwei mögliche Wege (einer kofferrollentauglich ca. 300m und einer unbefestigt ca. 200 m. Die Entfernung ist stark vom Parkplatz den man findet abhängig ) schleppen. Es stehen nur öffentliche Parkplätze zur Verfügung die in der Urlaubszeit heiß begehrt sind (Parkausweise sind im Mietpreis enthalten, parken ohne extrem teuer). Will man zum See muß man eine stark befahrene Hauptstraße überqueren, der erste Zugang ans Wasser ist direkt am Parkhaus des Ortes und wird als Hundehof und Mülleimer genutzt. All das sollte man wissen, das Haus und der 20m Pool machen das aber definitiv wett.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2023
Lieber Markus, Vielen Dank für die nette und ausführliche Rezension, Wir freuen uns, dass Sie die Betreuung durch Villa Rachele geschätzt haben. Wir werden dieses Jahr auch eine Klimaanlage im Wohnzimmer einbauen. Tatsächlich gehört Gargnano zu den schönsten Städten am See, weshalb es in der Hochsaison viele Touristen gibt. Villa Rachele ist sehr bequem zu Fuß zum Zentrum und zu renommierten Restaurants, von denen viele sogar Sternerestaurants sind. Im Preis inbegriffen sind auch ein Roller und zwei Fahrräder. Darüber hinaus wird bei Ihrer Ankunft ein Service organisiert, der Ihr Gepäck zur Villa bringt. Wir hoffen, Sie bald als unsere Gäste in der Villa Rachele oder in einer der wunderschönen Ferienvillen am Gardasee begrüßen zu dürfen. Novella und Cristina
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