Villa San Michele, Griante - Cadenabbia, Italy

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A rectangular swimming pool with a stone border, surrounded by well-maintained grass and a hedge with red flowers.
Property Building
A rectangular swimming pool with a stone wall on one side, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
A waterfront hotel with a boat dock, buildings with balconies, and a mountainous backdrop.
An outdoor seating area with stone flooring, white chairs, and a table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Villa Carlotta

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Griante - Cadenabbia, Lombardy
  • Place, Villa Carlotta
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellagio Port
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Serbelloni
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Cadenabbia

Located in Griante, this villa is in a rural area. Villa del Balbianello and Villa Monastero are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lugano. Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Griante - Cadenabbia, Lombardy

What's nearby

  • Villa Carlotta - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bellagio Port - 19 min walk - 2.6 km
  • Branch of Lecco - 13 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Villa Serbelloni - 13 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Villa Melzi Gardens - 15 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Varenna-Esino Station - 37 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Du Lac - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante "Suisse" Bellagio - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar Florence - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar Sanremo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar Caffe Rossi - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa San Michele, Griante - Cadenabbia, Italy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa San Michele, Griante - Cadenabbia, Italy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa San Michele, Griante - Cadenabbia, Italy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa San Michele, Griante - Cadenabbia, Italy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa San Michele, Griante - Cadenabbia, Italy located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is steps from Cadenabbia Ferry Terminal and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Bellagio Port. Villa Carlotta and Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Villa!

The villa was a perfect spot for a family of 10 people. Very well maintained and upgraded. Only downside was the construction noise on the hotel below with a crane in front but it will be gone hopefully someday soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Dear guest, Thank you for your detailed review. We’re delighted to hear that the villa was a perfect spot for your family and that you appreciated the upgrades and maintenance. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the construction noise nearby. Warm regards, Lake Como Holiday team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week stay in Cadennabia

We arrived in early June for a week's stay at Villa San Michele. The villa easily accommodated 9 for the stay with the large property. The kitchen accommodated a chef for the week and had all the kitchen equipment needed to cook for a large group. The pool was chilly but, on warm days, very refreshing. As others have mentioned, the property has many stairs, which were challenging for our older guests, but they could stay in the main building, eliminating the need to walk up and down stairs. Any questions we had for the property management we were able to communicate and have answers very quickly. We happily recommend a stay at the Villa for all groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
Thank you, Jill, for sharing your experience at Villa San Michele! We're glad to hear the villa comfortably accommodated your group and that the kitchen was well-equipped for your chef. It's great that you found the pool refreshing despite the chilly days. We understand the challenge with stairs and appreciate your understanding. We're pleased you found our property management responsive. Thank you for recommending Villa San Michele, and we hope to welcome you and your group back again! Lake Como Holiday Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great view of Como!!!!

Beautiful view of Bellagio and Lake Como. The walk to town and the driveway were very steep and difficult for older people and kids. There were also lots a steps once you get to the driveway...this was a challenge for my 80 year old parents. All bedding needs to be upgraded, mattress, pillows, sheets , blankets etc.Kitchen had almost everything we needed and the town was close with a charming market. Yard was big and lovely. Many ares to sit and enjoy the view and weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hello Cheri, thank you very much for your feedback and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Villa san Michele! As the majority of houses are located in the hillside area, this does mean more challenging access. It's something many guests are used too, but if you live in a flat area then it's something you are not. I will also inform the owner that they should change the bedding. :) We hope you have taken home some very happy memories of the lake and surrounding area. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests. Best Wishes,
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10/10 Excellent

Villa San Michele

June 2018 A great villa in a great location! The villa is about a 10-minute drive from Menaggio which is a great base location to enjoy Lake Como. The villa was modern and very clean with plenty of bathrooms for guests. The two bedrooms on the bottom level don't get as much natural light as the top floor but are still very spacious and nice. The view is spectacular and the two patios allow you to really enjoy it any time of the day. We really enjoyed our late afternoons on the upper patio since the sun was on the other side of the lake so it was nice and cool where we were sitting. There is a small market in town along with several restaurants (our favorite was Restaurante Pizzeria in the main square) and gelato shops. The ferry is only a 5 minute walk from the main square where there is a lot of parking available. Susan, USA
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa San Michele

The views are stunning. The property is large and well maintained. It is the perfect set up for large family or multi family stay. The kitchen is well setup and there is a large indoor dining and a large outdoor dining area. We cooked many large meals there in the evenings. There are three separate living areas and the Villa bedrooms are in two separate areas, so we had four groups of our family and everyone had bedrooms and privacy. You never felt crowded. You can walk to restaurants, family owned grocery, coffee shops and the ferry stops. We did not have a car and we did not need it, with one caveat. You need to be fit and not have accessibility issues. It is stairs and hills to go anywhere. About 120 stairs from pool area at bottom of villa to Hermitage deck at the top of the Villa. The location is stunning. The support staff was great. No one will ever forget our stay there.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Many thanks for your kind and generous review. We appreciate you took the time to review our holiday home and stayed with us. We work hard to ensure all our guest's holidays are enjoyable and memorable! You are very welcome to visit us again at any time.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Beware property not as described in listing

While the home itself is quite nice, you should be aware that the pool and clothes dryer are non-functional. The pool was disgusting and the filter clearly had not run for some time. I contacted the management company 4 times and nothing was done. This was very disappointing as the pictures show a beautiful pool and we rented in the middle of summer. Overall it seemed the outside of the property had not been taken care of for a few months. You should also know that your view of the lake is blocked by several cranes and loud construction is happening from 7am - 9pm. I know the property owners cannot control this, but future renters should know.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

70th birthday week with girlfriends and their daughters

This villa is paradise. We had eight people and the bedrooms and accommodations are spread out and planned so well that there were both privacy for each to have their own bedroom and multiple areas, both indoor and out, to be together. The kitchen was sufficient for two chefs to come and make dinner one evening with some of us helping prepare some of the meal. There is a fabulous eating area outside that is protected from the elements and has a wonderful ambience. We had multiple long dinners there and also coffee in the morning. The pool was delightful. The terrace on the roof of the building situated at the top of the property gave fantastic views and was great for a couple of cocktail hours. The road up to the villa from the main road is definitely a Hill, but it curves around and was not too much for anyone in our group. The steepest hill was the driveway itself, and while it could be challenging for someone who is not in shape at all, it should not be a problem for anyone who gets any kind of regular exercise like walking. We were glad to have easy access to the ferry over to Bellagio and some of the other towns, but not be in the midst of all of the tourists. The views from the Villa continuously take one’s breath away. Unfortunately, there is construction occurring down the hill that requires a big crane. The only negative about our stay was having that crane in our line of sight every time we looked north. The overall beauty carried the day, however.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
Many thanks for your kind and generous review. We appreciate you took the time to review our holiday home and stayed with us. We work hard to ensure all our guest's holidays are enjoyable and memorable!
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10/10 Excellent

Villa San Michele

June 2017 This is one of the best houses ever!! We had a group of 13 and had plenty of space. 7 kids all 12 and over, and this was perfect. Every place you look has stunning views- especially if you make the trek to the very top of the little casita at the top of the property. (I will add- that if you have limited mobility- this will be a very difficult house for you to maneuver in. ) I can't even imagine how many pictures I have taken from all over the property. It's built up the hillside, so you have very different views from all over the place. The pool was very fun for the kids (too cold for me in early June) but they loved it. We had pouring rain a couple of days and the house came with a few umbrellas which were very appreciated. There is also a ping pong table that the kids enjoyed in the evenings. Our biggest problem was choosing which veranda to have our coffee on!! Happy Holidays had A bottle of Prosecco, milk, Nescafe' coffee, tea, and a package of croissants sitting out for our arrival. That was incredibly helpful to get us started. Now, let me tell you about the location- if there was an option for a 6th star, the location would get it!! The home sits above the Hotel Brittanica- which happens to be the very first hotel established on Lake Como. So the little town of Cadenabbia is right below us with a ferry that goes regularly to Bellagio. You can basically get anywhere on the lake from Bellagio. The best deal is to buy the all day pass for the ferry- then just hop around the towns. It's an easy walk down the hill to the ferry (back up the hill and stairs..... little harder!) close to the bottom of the road is a small store- it has just about everything you need. Very convenient. Also- the house is very well equipped. The beds are comfortable. A/C in almost every bedroom (the temp really drops at night, so that wasn't an issue), plenty of cups, plates, etc. large dining table and outside dining area. The furniture is a tad on the older side, but very comfortable. But rave reviews for the functionality and location of this property. We hope to come back again soon!!!” Gina, Australia
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10/10 Excellent

Villa San Michele

Great view of Como!!!! Beautiful view of Bellagio and Lake Como. The walk to town and the driveway were very steep and difficult for older people and kids. There were also lots a steps once you get to the driveway...this was a challenge for my 80 year old parents.Kitchen had almost everything we needed and the town was close with a charming market. Yard was big and lovely. Many areas to sit and enjoy the view and weather.
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