Penthouse Apartment on Lake Como with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Dorio, Lombardy

Corenno Plinio13 min walk
Villa Monastero13 min drive
Piona Beach17 min drive
Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Lounge

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Fantastic lake view living!

Enjoying an elevated hillside location along the tranquil eastern shore of Lake Como, close to the famous resort towns of Bellano and Varenna and a short ferry ride from the famous towns of Bellagio and Mennagio, this beautiful recently built penthouse apartment is ideal for up to 4 people.

The property boasts fabulous beamed ceilings throughout creating a gorgeous, romantic ski-chalet style ambience, open-plan living with stylish modern kitchen fitted with burgundy and cream units, gas hob oven, coffee machine, toaster, microwave fridge freezer and dishwasher.

The open-plan living and dining room provides the ideal place to relax and entertain guests with comfortable stylish leather sofas, a flat-screen tv, dvd player, and music stereo.

The property is centrally heated throughout and there is also a cosy wood burning stove in the lounge. Hot water is provided on demand from the combi boiler.

There is free unlimited ADSL wifi as well as satellite TV with UK "freeview" channels and various Italian and German channels. A chromecast dongle allows you to stream programs and films from your mobile phone to the TV.

A contemporary dining area is provided and alfresco dining can be enjoyed by guests on the large, sunny private balcony with breathtaking views over the beautiful lake and surrounding mountains.

The sleeping accommodation is also very stylish and extremely versatile with a spacious master double bedroom furnished with solid wood pieces and providing a romantic place to unwind with private balcony overlooking the mountainside and a second bedroom furnished with a single bed that converts to a pull-out double bed, and a sofa bed option in the lounge.

A newly fitted modern bathroom provides a power shower, washbasin, wc, washing machine and Juliette style balcony.

The small hillside modern residence is extremely sunny and boasts panoramic lake views. There is also a garage and public parking.

This apartment may not be suitable for the elderly or families with young children as it is a top floor penthouse apartment with no lift and two external balconies.

Property manager

Sue Mitchell

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Norwegian

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Top floor apartment with two balconies

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not suitable for the elderly or infirm as the apartment is on the third floor with no lift

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dorio

Located in Dorio, this apartment is in the mountains and on a lake. Villa Monastero and Villa Carlotta are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Bellagio Port. Scuola Sci Pian delle Betulle and Enoteca Principessa are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Dorio, Lombardy

What's nearby

Corenno Plinio - 13 min walk
Villa Monastero - 13 min drive
Piona Beach - 17 min drive
Abbey of Piona - 23 min drive
Menaggio Beach - 52 min drive

Getting around

Dorio Station - 12 min walk
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Md - 11 min walk
Bar Pontile - 6 min drive
Il Fornaio - Crema & Cioccolato - 43 min drive
Spinnaker - 41 min drive
Barcelona Caffe - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Penthouse Apartment on Lake Como with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Penthouse Apartment on Lake Como with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penthouse Apartment on Lake Como with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penthouse Apartment on Lake Como with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Corenno Plinio and within 3 miles (5 km) of Rivetta. Spiaggia bianca di ghiaietto di pegmatite and Abbey of Piona. Piona Abbey is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away. Dorio Station is 12 minutes by foot.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

12 April 2024

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

What a beautiful view!

The sounds of silence! After spending a week in Paris on our trip to Europe, we traveled to Lake Como to stay in this beautiful property in Dorio. The idyllic location is not only beautiful it is also quiet. If you were looking for a place with natural beauty to relax, this is the place!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

12 October 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication

Excellent view of Lake Como

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mary S.

5 October 2023

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

First visit to Lake Como

Sue and Martin are great hosts and made sure we knew how to get keys etc. The apartment has beautiful views and well equipped. The only thing that keeps it from all 5’s is location. I think it is easier if you have a car. There are no taxis that we ever saw in Dorio. It is a difficult climb up to the apartment when hauling bags. We are good hikers and once we knew shortcuts to town and train, it was easier. We had a couple of rainy days, so we were hrateful we had such a nice place to enjoy when out of the rain. Thank you Sue and Martin!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

CLARISSE C.

21 September 2023

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

Superbe Vue

Super Logement la vue est incroyable du balcon, il est situé en Hauteur de Dorio , environ 900 mètres de la gare. Le contact avec Sue s'est très bien passé . Je recommande

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas W.

3 September 2023

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

Großer Balkon mit wunderbarem Panorama

Die Wohnung ist sehr schön (entspricht den Bildern). Ebenso der großzügige Balkon mit super Aussicht. Die kleinen Dörfer und Städtchen entlang der Uferstrasse sind alle einen Besuch wert. Wir hatten einen sehr angenehmen ruhigen Urlaub.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sue Mitchell

I have always had a love of Italy and the Italian lifestyle ever since I lived in Siena whilst studying Italian at University. I never tire of the Italian lakes and especially the sheer beauty and majesty of Lake Como. The views from the apartment are breathtaking and I hope that you will enjoy your stay as much as I enjoy visiting the area. In my spare time I am also a magistrate and I consider myself trustworthy and reliable.

Why they chose this property

Dorio still preserves all the features of a typical village on the lake and sits in a sunny position on the slopes of Mount Legnoncino, enclosed between the gorgeous bay of Piona and the promontory of the castle of Corenno Plinio, a picturesque medieval village which is another pearl of the lake.

Dorio ia about a one hour drive from the Milan airports of Linate, Malpensa and Bergamo and is easily accessible both by car and by train. A short drive away are the most important towns on this side of the lake - Colico, Varenna, and Bellano which offer a wide range of tourist services, leisure centres, restaurants, shops, sports and lake activities.

By using the lake ferries the famous picturesque towns of Maggiore and Bellagio are only a short journey away.

In the winter you can quickly reach the most popular ski resorts of the area. Dorio is about one hour drive from Madesimo, Chiesi in Valmalenco, Aprica and Engadina. The ski resort of Chiesa in Valmalenco is easily reached just an hour by car and rises to 3,000 metres giving good snow cover up until April. There are a great selection of slopes for all levels as well as panoramic views, ski hire shops and an excellent ski school.

What makes this property unique

Gorgeous lake and mountain views! The east side of Lake Como has the benefit of the sun late into the evening when the west side of the lake is in shadow. It benefits from a better road network which is not clogged up with tourist buses in the summer, as well as having a railway line with direct trains to Milan and onward destinations. Dorio has not suffered the blight of mass tourism which has effected many of the towns on the lake but continues to exude an original and unblemished charm.