Entire home

Luxury Villa With large Eco-Pool And Magnificent Views of the Alps

Photo gallery for Luxury Villa With large Eco-Pool And Magnificent Views of the Alps

A stone archway leading to a wooden door with a lantern above.
A rectangular swimming pool with wooden deck edges, surrounded by a grassy area and tall trees.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a large window providing natural light.
A long dining table set for a meal with chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of a grassy park.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 10 guests, this villa features 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It includes 1 outdoor pool, a private chef, and games for entertainment. Enjoy mountain views from the porch, deck, or patio while engaging in nearby waterskiing and fishing activities. The property is situated near shopping areas and attractions like the Church of Figliaro.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Toys
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

View map
Oltrona di San Mamette, Lombardy
  • Place, Church of Figliaro
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Golf Club Monticello
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, La Pinetina Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Luxury Villa With large Eco-Pool And Magnificent Views of the Alps

Il Ronco is a charming family home set in an idyllic garden on top of a hill and surrounded by forests. On the hill there are 5 more villas, all belonging to the same family and all quite far from each other. We have the best view! over the Parco del Ticino, a protected forest, all the way to the Monte Rosa, the second highest peak in the Alps. The land has been in the family for 5 generations and used to be a hunting reserve with a hunting lodge. The reason why the current owners' parents decided to live there is that it is a very easy commute to Milan where they worked but also to Como where the kids went to school and ideal for great family day trips on the lake. The Swiss border is only about 15 minutes drive from the house and a visit to Lugano is always fun if you are there. There are golf courses, designer clothes outlets, fun water parks and tree top walks to entertain the whole family but we find that we often end up just sitting by the pool, going for a little walk in the woods, playing a game of badminton or hang out on the veranda. The property enjoys a lot of wildife - birds, lizards, dragonflies, hedgehogs, squirrels amongst others.
We do get out of the house to go to one of the fantastic local restaurants for a proper meal or just a nice pizza. The best time of the day is always Martini cocktails time on the veranda at sunset. Different every night, beautiful every night.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Villa la Ruga
Beautiful Lake Front Villa, amazing lake como view, exclusive location!!
Argegno
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (88 reviews)
Beautiful Lake Front Villa, amazing lake como view, exclusive location!!

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please ask if you need a cot/high chair
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No wet shoes/feet in living room
Please do not smoke inside the house and if you smoke outside, be very careful as there is a high risk of fires in Italy in the summer
Please do not take house towels to the pool

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT013169C2YK3RLL6P
Property # 8162352
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oltrona di San Mamette

Located in Oltrona di San Mamette, this villa is in a rural area. Golf Club Monticello and La Pinetina Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mokart Como and Palazzo e Giardini Estensi. Travelling with kids? Consider Spazio culturale Antonio Ratti, or check out an event or a game at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
View more Villas in Oltrona di San MametteOpens in a new window
Map
Oltrona di San Mamette, Lombardy

What's nearby

  • Church of Figliaro - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Golf Club Monticello - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • La Pinetina Golf Club - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Mokart Como - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Villa Olmo - 18 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Albate-Trecallo Station - 12 min drive
  • Cucciago Station - 12 min drive
  • Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria RM - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Mirasole - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Arlecchino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olly - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Perla - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Villa With large Eco-Pool And Magnificent Views of the Alps have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Villa With large Eco-Pool And Magnificent Views of the Alps pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Villa With large Eco-Pool And Magnificent Views of the Alps?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Villa With large Eco-Pool And Magnificent Views of the Alps?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Villa With large Eco-Pool And Magnificent Views of the Alps?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Villa With large Eco-Pool And Magnificent Views of the Alps located?

This family-friendly Oltrona di San Mamette villa is located in a rural location, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Golf Club Monticello, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mokart Como and La Pinetina Golf Club. Palazzo e Giardini Estensi and Armani Factory Store are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family-vacation, Top location and villa

Absolutely wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family holiday at Villa Ronco. The villa and grounds were spotless, beautifully maintained, and very comfortable. Francesca, our host, was incredibly organised, informative, and helpful throughout our stay. Ricky, the housekeeper, was absolutely lovely—nothing was ever too much trouble. Highly recommend for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
Thank you Matthew. You were equally great at communicating before your arrival and I’m delighted that our email exchanges helped make your stay even better. You were great guests and we’d love to have you back in the future. Have a good rest of the summer
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed with our adult children and their spouses (7 people total). We also used a local chef for a nite, which the host recommended and were more than satisfied. The house is very roomy and beautifully set up. Great atmosphere inside and out. It was simple to find and walking distance to a bakery and pizza place. Ricky is on site help, and was very attentive when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2025
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Good

A very nice stay at this villa for a group of friends. Communication with the owner was good, the location of the villa itself is superb in a forest with mountain views. Restaurants approx. 10 mins down the road if needed, very well appointed kitchen for when we wanted to cook. Onsite caretaker was there when you needed him and wasn't when you didn't which was perfect, and extremely helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2025
Hi Mike, We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back any time. Have a good rest of the summer Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in the lakes region

The house at Ronco is wonderfully located, easily reached from Milan and close to the magnificent lakes and their many attractions. The property itself is beautiful, very well appointed, in a quiet location with all necessary shopping nearby. The caretaker was super helpful and friendly, and the owner very responsive and pleasant to deal with. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay and would love to have a chance to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
Dear Francois, we are so delighted you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back at Ronco soon. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful ecperience

We (a family of 8 persons) enjoyed a fantastic week at Ronco. The place is just amazing. We enjoyed the big house with plenty of space for everybody, the stylish interiour made the vacation even better. We did spend more or less the full week staying at the house and enjoyed the big garden and pool area. Can really recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2022
Jesper we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and it was lovely having you there. Come again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location, quiet and a park like property

We had a wonderul time with up to 10 people in the house maximum and changing people with later arrival and earlier departure. We exhibitet at a show in Rho, about 30 minutes from the house and only used the house in the morning and evenings. The house has a wonderful park arround it, quiet ands save and a wonderful 17 meter pool. We really enjoyed the relaxing stay in the hours we were there. The housekeeper Ricky was very helpful and friendly and looked after us. The kitchen furniture needs a little bit of attention. One evening we hired Marco the cook who prepared a 4 course dinner for us in the house. We want to come back and can strongly recommend the house. Thanks Francesca for all the help prior to the arrival. Jo.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
Dear Jo, we are delighted you had a lovely stay at the house and you were very good guests so we are looking forward to having you back. As you mention, the kitchen cupboards are a bit old and indeed, that is our next job on the list for the upkeep of the house. You'll have new ones next time! Enjoy the rest of your summer. Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow - A Stunning Villa & Stay

Absolutely Stunning Villa & Location. Right from the moment we booked, Francesca was amazing with constant communication and very useful information on our stay at Ronco. She was super helpful and continued to answer any questions prior to our visit. She made sure we were comfortable and accommodated our needs. Went with elderly parents and siblings for a family wedding. The villa grounds were stunning and it was an absolute pleasure just to chill out in the gardens. We were able to invite other family members around for dinner. The villa itself was beautiful, unique, serene, peaceful and had everything we needed. Special thanks to Ricky who was the housekeeper, he made sure we were comfortable. The Supermarket was a short drive and there was an amazing bakery was reachable on foot. Lake Como was a short drive. Although beautiful, it was very busy and noisy. The family agreed villa Ronco was the better choice & location. We will definitely booking again coming back! We had the most amazing time and definitely recommend. Thank You Francesca - you were amazing throughout.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Dear Shobna, we are so delighted you had a lovely time and the house worked out well for your parents too. You were lovely guests and we would very much like to welcome you back any time!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Some misrepresentations

The property was set in a quiet location which was lovely. The villa was old, however, in many ways. Old bedding (mattresses, pillows, towels, furniture,) no screens or air conditioning. Many gates to navigate and doors to lock in getting in and out, to pool, etc. The pool was shared by far more than 10 families. On several nights, there were loud parties attended by young adults, with lots of alcohol, loud music, etc. Not what was advertised by owner. Property manager was helpful, but new to the job and did not know a lot about the area. He did try hard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Dear William, I am really mortified that you had a disappointing experience. I am not sure what went wrong as the house is indeed decorated with antique furniture, as shown in the pictures, but I bought new bedding and towels only last year so they really are not old. The need for various keys to access the pool cannot be helped but I have done my best to label them as clearly as possible. I am not sure what you mean about young people partying and drinking as there were none staying in any of my family’s nearby houses when you were here. There might have been ‘ferragosto’ celebrations in the village, which is an Italian tradition, but the noise at the house should not have been too loud. Anyway, I can only apologise for your inconvenience and suggest that perhaps you come back in early or late summer when the village revellers are not out. With best regards, Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ricky The Gentleman

This beautiful abundant home in a rural location is ideally situated for tourism and relaxation alike. The property is a home, full of character in grounds to be relaxingly taken in and admired. The eco pool is inspirational in that it uses nature to help purify the water for swimming in.The pool is just one area to relax by including BBQ. The ample dining area encourages communal eating and conversation which can be moved to the veranda if/when desired. Spacious well appointed bedrooms with en-suite leaves no one feeling cramped. Ricky maintains the grounds and nothing is too much trouble for him. If help is needed just ask. He is a true friendly gentleman. The lakes are the main tourist attraction and the setting is, without any doubt, sensational. A vehicle is essential and there is ample space to park, our party had three. However, if it is just some rest and relaxation you want then all essentials can be purchased locally. We had a couple of fun family meals around the table. You will enjoy this in its entirety - Ricky you are a gent! Francesca, thank you for all the guidance you gave in advance. The help you gave was invaluable. X
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Dear Mark, we are so delighted you enjoyed your stay at our home and you were perfect guests. Come back whenever you feel like! It will be lovely to have you again. Thank you Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb stay at a wonderful villa

We were two families from the UK with teenage kids staying at Il Ronco for one week in early August 2022. Having had the opportunity down the years of holidaying at villas in France, Spain, Italy and Greece, Il Ronco is by some distance the loveliest. The villa and its grounds are perfect. The villa is a home rather than a villa whose primary purpose is as a rental. I would thoroughly recommend it for a multitude of reasons, including: - Beautiful grounds - Wonderfully comfortable and homely accommodation - Fantastic pool - Bakery and butcher, three minute walk - Large and extremely well equipped kitchen. With many base condiments. - Brilliant café/bar full of locals, a short walk away. I could go on and on. For us, the location was well positioned to explore the wider area, including Como and Varese … though I had no idea that the Italians were such big fans of roundabouts! Virgilio is employed by the family to look after the home and its grounds. His presence added to our experience. He was completely non-intrusive, though on hand if needed. I recognise that for some people someone on site is not their cup of tea. Hence explicitly flagging it here in my review. Passover considering this villa at your peril.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location. Marco is a superstar.

Great location. Not too far from Lake Como but having a car is a necessity to get around the area. Property is beautiful and we enjoyed the clubhouse/pool amenity. Virgilio was extremely helpful and did everything he could to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The only room in the house with air conditioning was the master (which was 2 twin beds pushed together) and I imagine the heat is not an issue most of the year but the middle of June was a bit warm so fans were necessary to keep the air moving. Virgilio was extremely attentive and provided fans for each room upon request. The real highlight of staying at the Villa was having Marco prepare dinner for us. We were a group of 9 and several of the kids have severe food allergies. Marco prepared delicious homemade meals paired perfectly with appropriate wines that were safe for everyone in our party. The meals were incredible and our only regret was, for fear of the danger of life threatening food allergies, not trying some of his deserts which we came to learn were his specialities. Based on the dinner courses he prepared for us, we could only imagine how incredible his deserts must have been. We really enjoyed getting to know Marco and he was a perfect introduction to a true Italian native as it was our first time in Italy. The house was spacious and had plenty of room for our group. I would highly recommend taking the plunge and splurging on home cooked meals with Marco. It made the house a home for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Dear Julie and John, I am so delighted you had a good time at Ronco and that you felt at home there. As you know, this house is very much a home to us and we are really happy when our guests share the feeling. I hope that this first trip to Italy will be the first of a long series. With warm regards, Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect summer stay

This is a perfect spot for a family vacation! First of all the communication with the owner, Francesca, was very good upon arrival. She answered all questions quickly and was very welcoming. All information about the house, arrival, direction etc was sent in good time and very clear and easy to understand. Very easy to find the house, using the desciption provided or Google Maps. Very nice welcome by Virgilio who is taking care of the house. He really made our stay so nice! Always available if we had a question, very discreet, keeping the living room area and garten perfectly clean for us every day. He even came with fresh eggs from his chickens and vegetables from the garden! The house is amazing! Kept in the old style. You can spend a lot of time just exploring the details of the interior and the art. We didn’t use much time inside though as it was during the summer heat wave. Instead we spend a lot of time in and around the pool. The garten is perfect with sun/shadow spots, so you can always find a nice spot to relax, play a game or enjoy a drink. The kitchen it very well equipped - we were especially happy about the ice cube maschine because of the heat wave. We also made some very nice vanilla and strawberry icecream on the icemachine. The surroundings are also nice. A short walk to a nice cafe where we went a few times during the week to have icecream for the kids and coffee and drinks for the adults. The butcher was also very close. We had some very good meat there. Unfortunately the bandet was closed due to vacation but the supermarked with a large assortment of all we needed was only 2 km from the house. A lot of experiences near by. We went to the Alfa Romeo museum and round tour at San Siro stadium. Visited Como including the Silk Museum and rented a boat to sail on the Como Lake. All great experiences! All in all we give Il Ronco, Virgilio and Francesca our warmest recommendations! Best, Tea Norgaard
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2022
Dear Tea, I am so happy you had a lovely time and it sounds like you really lived the house as we do, as a great place for the whole family to get together, relax and have fun. I hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you at Ronco again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat for seeing Northern Italy!

We had a fantastic week at this villa early July 2019. Communication in advance with Francesca was great and she answered all our questions and put our mind at ease. Check in was awesome - our flight was delayed and then we spent nearly 2 hours at the airport trying to get the hire car sorted out! To say they were moving at snails pace is an understatement! I was worried that by the time we arrived Virgillo would have gone to bed. Thankfully he waited up for us and made sure we knew where the basics were. Throughout the week I was concerned that his presence would overwhelm our tranquil stay but he was just the right mix of available but not in your face! Anything we needed was no trouble and he and his wife and daughters were incredibly pleasant! His daughters even helped us buy train tickets the day that we were going into Milan! Can't say enough good things about how helpful they all were! When we arrived in Milan there was a heat wave so I was glad the master had air conditioning. It wasn't as good as we were used to but certainly better than nothing. The spiral staircase up to the master was quite tight and I would hate to have had to take heavy luggage up there. That said it was great for my hubby and I to be away from the rest of the family so a small detail. The kitchen was well equipped and there was everything you could possibly need. We had Marco come and cook for / with us one night and that was so much fun. The food was great and we got some great tips. We also found some great local restaurants which had really high quality food and so on a night we didn't need to venture far. The pool area is great - although if you are taking a bit of stuff with you like we did driving round is definitely easier than walking. The walk itself is easy and not that far (less than 10 minutes) but with towels, picnic etc not quite that easy. There is plenty of car parking near to the pool so much easier just to make the drive. If I had to think of one area to improve it would be the directions on how to get there. We arrived at night and it was late so there were none of the usual landmarks visible that are mentioned in the directions. I wish we had the full postal address so we could have just plugged it into the navigation / Waze! A minor detail once we had found the place. In all we had a really great time and I would love it go back. Its tranquil but a great base for exploring Milan, Como and the surrounding area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Dear Andrea, we are delighted you had a nice holiday as that's what the house is meant for :). Thank you for the tip about the directions, I will make sure I give future guests the full address! have a lovely rest of the summer and we hope to have you visit again soon. With best regards, Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Een schitterende verblijfplaats om de regio van de Italiaanse meren te verkennen. En voor wie het graag rustig houdt ... een domein waar men 14 dagen de hemel op aarde beleeft: ruimte, natuur, zwembad, een huis vol herinneringen, ... alles er op en er aan. Ricky staat altijd klaar om de kleine en grote wensen in te lossen. Een leuke communicatie met de eigenaar. We verbleven er 14 dagen met 10 ... een tijd die ons altijd zal bijblijven.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2026
Dear Yves and Cath, we are so delighted that you and your family enjoyed your stay and had a wonderful celebration for your 40th wedding anniversary. Congratulations from Mark and I and we really hope you will keep in touch and come and stay again. With warmest regards, Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Casa meravigliosa e il custode fantastico ci ha anche accompagnato al supermercato il primo giorno
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Dear Jane, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Ronco and look forward to welcoming you and your family back in the near future. Have a wonderful rest of the summer. Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The land, garden, pool and the villa were pretty good!we really enjoyed staying there. Istvan
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grossartig, Ruhe und Erholung !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Rolf I’m so delighted you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you and your family again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

.

.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Es war wunderbar

Das Haus ist wunderschön und die Umgebung, der Garten und der Naturpool sind umbeschreiblich gemütlich. Es ist sehr ruhig und wir hatten eine super Zeit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2022
Dear Patric, we are delighted you had a lovely time at our house and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Villa. Very peaceful and relaxing.

We had a great 4 night stay at this incredible villa - we wish we could have stayed longer. We loved the old world charm, history of the home and the entire Ronco complex. I was especially impressed with how well the home we built with all of the fine wood and stone work, and all the storage that was built into the house. Very well designed!! You can tell that Francesca's father was an architect. All the advanced communications with Francesca were great. She answered all our questions and gave us perfect directions to find the villa. Virgillo was great as well. He met us at 5 pm when we arrived and told us all that we needed to know about the villa. He helped us find the nearest grocery store and train station for your excursions into Milan. He and his wife even graciously offered to wash some of our clothes for us which was an unexpected, but much needed treat, as we had been traveling through Europe for 3 weeks. We loved the peaceful surroundings, sitting on the veranda overlooking the well manicured lawn and trees, enjoying some fine Italian wines. It was also a great location for our visits to Milan (by train) and Lake Como (by car). Both very easy. Our only disappointment was not being able to take advantage of the pool and tennis courts, only because of our short stay and desire to see the surrounding area. We will save that for our next visit to Ronco. Thanks again to Francesca and Virgillo.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Dear Dave, I'm so delighted you had a lovely time at out house and we do look forward to seeing you again. For your information, we are building a new pool much closer to the house so next time you come you'll be able to enjoy it at whatever time you come back from your day trips!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Italy, weddings and family fun

We had a wonderful family stay at this property. The home is beautiful and lovingly cared for. We had a chef prepared dinner by Marco which was one of the highlights of the trip for us. Virgilio the caretaker was always available to answer any questions we had and made sure we had everything we needed. This home is spacious and full of old world charm. Probably, the only hard thing for us to adjust to were the bathrooms with only a hand held shower in a tub. We are not used to it in our homes so we had a few water cleanups. But we figured it out and carried on. The home is located with easy short drives to lake Lugano and Como and to our nieces wedding in Varese so we were very busy during our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Dear Elizabeth, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We are planning on putting a new shower in that bathroom so hopefully you'll enjoy your next stay even more! :) With best regards, Francesca
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Prachtig huis maar erg gedateerd en huismeester woont in het zelfde huis!

Groot en mooi huis, erg kwa keuken en sanitair gedateerd . Huismeester woont in zelfde huis en komt ook binnen. Te veel geld voor wat je eigenlijk terug krijgt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Dear Elmar, I am sorry you had not realised our caretaker lived in the house. It is stated very clearly in the correspondence i send before guests travel and it does have the advantage of finding the kitchen and living areas clean when you come back at the end of the day. All our other guests have been very please with the service. I am sorry it did not work for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and relaxing and very comfortable

The villa is clearly a much loved home. Surrounded by lawns and trees, it is a peaceful place to unwind and enjoy cooking or being cooked for (thank you to Marco). There is a short walk to the pool under chestnut trees. We swam in the huge pool and played tennis. Easy access to Como and the lake and also not far from Milan and it’s airport. Thank you Francesca and family.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Dear Julie, I am delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the house for what it is: a well loved home. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. With warm regards, Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lieu idyllique

Nous avons passé de fabuleuses vacances en Italie La maison est située près du lac de Come mais aussi de Milan Elle est très spacieuse un coin pour chaque famille Elle est très agréable à vivre , le parc est magnifique et les enfants en ont bien profite Il y a tout le nécessaire de cuisine pour une très grande famille , rien ne manque , les chambres sont fraîches et les lits confortables Une piscine tubulaire est à disposition pour les enfants à côté de la maison et une énorme piscine 25/10 commune à plusieurs villas se situe à 5minutes en voiture ,15 minutes à pieds On oublie vite qu'il faut prendre la voiture quand on arrive à la piscine elle est tellement grande, agréable (une partie basse pour les enfants qui devient de plus en plus profonde avec un plongeoir) Nous avons apprécié le fait que même s'il y a du monde on trouve toujours de la place autour de la piscine et les gens sont très respectueux , pas trop de bruit même de la part des enfants Il y a aussi possibilité de manger sur place table, barcbuecue et frigidaire à disposition Tout est parfait sans oublier Juan le gardien qui est au petit soin pour les occupants et qui répond rapidement à nos besoins un grand merci à lui
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Chere Sophie, nous sommes ravis que vous avez passez des bonnes vacances chez nous et nous esperons vous rencontrer la prochaine fois que vous passez!

About the host

Hosted by Francesca Nelson-Smith

Host profile image
I am Italian and grew up in this house. I now live in London with my husband and 3 children and we use the house for family holidays. We all love it because it is comfortable, close to Milan for shopping (and culture :))
and to the lake for fantastic days out but it's also always quiet in the evenings when we come back and have a drink in front of the fire or out by the pool or on the veranda, depending on the season.

Why they chose this property

The house was built by my dad, who was an architect, for his family, on a hill that belongs to my mother's family. He designed 3 different houses and she chose the one that was built. They then decorated it together and as we grew up, we added bits too, so it really feels like a home, not just a house. It is on top of a hill, with magnificent views of the Parco del Ticino (a beautiful forest) all the way to the Alps, with not a single house to be seen in between.
It has a beautiful eco-pool in the garden that has been recently built to substitute the use of one we shared with other families on the other side of the hill. The swimming pool measures 14x4 mt and along one side sits the separate planting area with all the lovely flowers and water lilies that keep the water clean and lovely for us. It is an incredible feeling to swim in clear water with no chemicals in it and no salt.
If I had not inherited this house and i saw it, I would definitely dream of buying it.

What makes this property unique

The great thing about il Ronco is that it is so well located for getting to and from Malpensa airport (30/40 minutes drive), shopping and sightseeing in Milan (30 minutes), lake Como (20 minutes), 4 golf courses (all within 30 minutes drive), riding in the village next door, swimming in the lovely pool whilst at the same time being able to enjoy complete peace if you just want to sit in the garden and read a book or have a drink whilst watching the sun go down behind the Alps. The only interruption would be the sound of a cuckoo bird or a squirrel running from one tree to the next.
Our caretaker lives in a flat in the basement and keeps the communal areas clean for our guests every day, unless they ask us not to, and will do extra cleaning upon request for which guests pay him directly. A chef is also available upon request.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback