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Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!

Vacation home near Menaggio Beach in Menaggio

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5753 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Menaggio, Como
  • Place, Menaggio Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiaggia Lerai
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellagio Port
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Menaggio

On lake.Your stay at this Menaggio vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Menaggio Beach and Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi. Spiaggia Lerai and Villa Mylius Vigoni are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Menaggio Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Spiaggia Lerai - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Bellagio Port - 19 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Fiumelatte Station - 27 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Centrale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Manzoni - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Lago - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Del Porto - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café del Pess - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!

The house for rent is 400 years old (completely and comfortably renovated in 2002, roof-top terrace built in 2023) and is situated in the historic Castello above Menaggio, on Lake Como just across Bellagio and Varenna. It is a bridge over a pebble stone road, a short five minute walk down to the center of Menaggio. The house has two floors and a private parking below. On the first floor is the kitchen, dining area and the living room (with an additional sofa bed for 2) with a walkout balcony with lake view and fireplace. The second floor has a large roof-top terrace with view on the mountains, a master bedroom, a second bedroom (with a single bed that turns into a double) and a bathroom with bath/shower, wc and bidet. Traffic is restricted so the house is very quiet with a great Lake View. It is "suspended" above the road, and it has a balcony and a large terrace. Under the bridge you can access the terraced garden, where an area is reserved to guests as a sundeck or to work or read, or where you can cook, BBQ and dine. The garden is occasionally shared wth other guests, but the roof top terrace and balcony are in exclusive use. House is ideal for who travels by public transportation. Menaggio is very well served by buses and boats and a main train line is just across the Lake, in Varenna, 15 minutes away by ferry.

The house for rent is located in Menaggio, on the western shore of Lake Como about mid lake, just 15 min. by ferry from Bellagio and Varenna. Menaggio is one of the most important towns on Lake Como and has been a tourist attraction for hundreds of years. From Menaggio central location, one can easily navigate the whole lake by public boats. Bellagio and Varenna are only a short boat ride away. Lugano, in Switzerland is only 15 miles away, well served by public transportation.

The owner is a US born of Italian Origin resident, with a thorough knowledge of the Lake and its surroundings. He is glad to spend all the time needed with guests to help them planning their hikes, boat trips, shopping trips or simple sightseeing. He also assists with full info on travel to reach Menaggio and picks up guests with no car at the bus or the ferry.

Only one dog of small size is allowed, no cats or other kind of pets. The dog, however, can only stay in the house or use the balcony and the large terrace, not the garden.


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Only on balcony

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Small dogs allowed if large ask owner

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Safety Gate for stairs provided.

Events

No events allowed
The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on balcony

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: The house is in an extremely quiet neighborhood. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 013145-CIM-00199, IT013145B4RNAID8GW

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! to the airport?

This vacation home is 21.5 mi (67-min drive) away from the Lugano (LUG-Agno) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Menaggio Beach and 10-minute walk from Spiaggia Lerai. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! to downtown Menaggio?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Menaggio.

Little House on the Bridge - See Reviews of charming stays in history! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

robyn c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quirky and comfy place to stay

Great communication with host .Good location in an interesting picturesque town .Accommodation adaptable to a few different groups ie double and bunks and sofa bed . Quaint decks and places to sit and enjoy the environs . Can see a small view to the lake from the front balcony .plenty of cooking pots and frypans etc. Thankyou Fabio for helping us with info for our stay .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and spacious property as described. It's a unique set up. Host is quite forward with his communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, cozy location

We had an absolutely wonderful stay. Property is clean, modern, and very cozy! Great accommodation for travelling with a toddler, and very kind and helpful host. We will definitely be back. Grazie mille!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

Lovely property. Great location. Excellent communication with owner, Fabio, extremely informative and made our first time in Lake Como easy to navigate. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Como holiday

Very comfortable,well equipped and clean.Description was accurate, with parking space. Fabio the host was very helpful and pleasant and spoke excellent english. Nice views and although over a road, it was quiet, with only the odd car that probably lived in that road. Overall excellent.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

The Little House on the Bridge was ideally placed for getting about Menaggio - close to the lake side, beach, shops restaurants and ferry. The house is quirky with everything we needed. We didn’t do any cooking as we ate out , just breakfasts and light lunches. Bed was comfortable and air con very welcome. Menaggio is well placed for taking the ferry to Varenne and Bellagio or the bus along the west coast to Como. We didn’t use the car at all once we arrived as there was no need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciccina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable property

Everything about this condo exceeded my expectations. Very charming and inviting. The host and hostess are fabulous. Wish I could have seen their outdoor cats. Maybe next time.,, Ciao, Cic
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Italian apt

We loved our stay in menaggio. Our only problem was that our stay was too short. Fabio is a wonderful host. We want to come again someday for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation spot

Very charming property in the historic section. Beautiful views of the lake. Wi-Fi and all the modern conveniences of home. A short walk from the town center.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S., Paris, France

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The house was perfectly suited for our group of four. Fabio was super helpful in getting us situation at the house and in the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Beautiful situation, friendly welcome

We had a fantastic time. It's a lovely little house, well equipped and clean, in a stunning location with beautiful views. The owner, Fabio, was wonderfully welcoming and informative, in a slightly chaotic but extremely helpful way. It was, by our standards, very hot (high 30s when we arrived) but there are fans, thick walls, and a good through breeze, so we coped well. We hired a car, but we wouldn't bother again: there are good public transport links, and a great deal is accessible by foot.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Kim K., Marysville, Ohio

Beautiful location, caution: steep walk

Apartment has great charm. Linens need to be better quality. Kitchen well stocked. Shower curtain mildewed. Dishwasher, convection oven and washing machine much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

A great place with character and a great view to stay for a short time or long time!

The Little Bridge House apartment is in a fantastic location in the beautiful and historic cobble-stoned neighborhood called The Costello which is perched up on a hill overlooking the town but just a few minutes walk from the main town center. Here you are in a quiet neighborhood with a nice view of the lake. I had a very pleasant one month stay at the apartment which is in a fully renovated 16th century building which means it has the comforts of modern living with a lot of character. The photos are all very accurate and give a good overview of the apartment. Almost all the tourists passing by always take pictures of the apartment in order to capture the medieval charm of the area. Fabio, the owner is a great host and was always available for all my needs. Menaggio is my favorite small town on the lake with a great collection of stores and restaurants and two supermarkets. There is easy access to Varenna and Bellagio by ferry boat. It is just as easy to get around to other areas of the lake by the numerous ferry boat or buses (if you prefer not to have a car). And there is easy access to trains in Varenna. Many hiking trails either begin in Menaggio or are easily accessible from the town---the friendly Tourist Info office in the main square has lots of information for hiking and water sports in the area. And, Lugano Switzerland and Lake Lugano are a 30 minute drive or bus ride away.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Catherine l.

Lovely house in a great location

We loved our stay in the little bridge house. It's in a quiet historic part of Menaggio and is very comfortable. Fabio was very kind and helpful, with suggestions of local day trips and helping us solve a small problem in the house. Menaggio is a great base and well connected with boats and buses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Lake Worth, FL

Super Cute Apartment With Lake View

We stayed here as a family of five and fit very well - the one bedroom has two single beds and a loft bed and the second has a queen. The ceilings are low (we're very tall), but there are lovely sky lights letting in the sun. The bathroom has a tub, which was nice. The kitchen was well-equipped and the living area had a lot of good information on the area, including English guide books. The location is very nice - a walk up the steep streets from the center of town takes only 5 minutes. My mother (age 70) took a while to get up there, but the rest of us (including little kids) were fine. It's good to walk off all the wine and pasta anyway! I loved the little balcony as well. The only thing I missed was a drying line outside - the one in the bathroom takes a while to dry the clothes. Our host was absolutely lovely about everything and promptly responded to all questions. Menaggio is a good place to start from if you are exploring this area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H., Wellsville

We loved it. It was a fairytale

Fabio was a wonderful host. He helped us plan our vacation even in other parts of Italy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Hervé S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willeke K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zeer vriendelijke gastheer. Legt goed uit en geeft leuke tips. Het huisje is compleet. Keuken met veel ruimte en artikelen.Ruim voor 4 volwassenen. Prima bedden en kastruimte.Mooi terras voor ontbijt in de zon maar ook schaduw.Prachtig uitzicht.Strandje, keien, op 13 minuten lopen.Je zit boven in Menaggio.Dus wel stijle klim. Eigen parkeerplaats. Hebben de auto niet gebruikt in de week dat wij er waren. Leuk dorpje en met de ferry naar de overkant is goed betaalbaar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabio est un hôte très présent (peut-être un peu trop pour certains !). Sa maison est propre et conforme à la description. Il y a toutefois des bémols :- nous avons attendu 1h30 après l'heure pévue pour pouvoir nous installer (la dame qui faisait le ménage avait du retard. ça peut arriver mais il faisait 40 dégrès et ça n'a pas était agréable)-la ruelle pour accéder à la maison est vraiment mais vraiment très étroite- la climatisation est utilisable de 20h30 à 8h30 du matin (minuterie). Ce n'est pas précisé dans l'annonce.- une taxe de séjour de 21 euros/personne est demandée en liquide à la fin du séjour (Abritel m'a dit de ne pas payer mais j'ai préféré rester en bon terme avec Fabio...) Y'a un gros soucis de ce côté là : ou Abritel ne fait pas son boulot ou l'hôte s'arrange ces fins de mois tranquilou... je laisse juger mais à savoir cela, j'aurais choisi une autre location un peu plus chère avec la taxe incluse...- la literie dans la chambre des enfants est à revoir : les sommiers en ferraille c'est d'une autre époque (pour la chambre principale la literie est correcte)Je ne déconseille pas d'y aller mais il serait bon que les prochaines personnes qui loueront soient au courant de tout cela.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Y T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wohnen im alten Stadtkern

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt im Haus von Fabio. Die Kommunikation über WhatsApp hat sehr gut geklappt! Fabio hat schnell geantwortet und war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. In der Wohnung ist alles vorhanden, was man benötigt und die Lage ist sehr zentral.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline W.

Liked: Cleanliness

4 jours au lac de Côme

Menaggio est un petit village escarpé d'ou nous avons pu faire toutes nos activités facilement tout autour du lac. Le logement est situé dans la partie haute du vieux menaggio. Il est calme et agréable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Unterkunft

Von der Ferienwohnung hat man einen super Blick auf Menaggio und den Comer See. Wir haben uns in der Wohnung sehr wohl gefühlt. Sie ist perfekt ausgestattet. Unser Vermieter Fabio war sehr nett und unkompliziert.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un logement agréable et très bien situé, avec un hôte efficace et chaleureux

L'appartement est très bien situé pour visiter Menaggio et sa région (Bellagio, Varenna, Villa Carlotta, etc.). Notre voiture est restée garée toute la semaine, tout peut se faire à pied depuis la location : accès au village, à la plage du camping, à l'embarcadère ou aux commerces. La maison est ancienne est c'est très plaisant. Le logement était d'une taille suffisante pour nous 3 (un couple, un adolescent) et très fonctionnel : tout ce qui est nécessaire s'y trouve. Les deux seuls défauts mineurs : la salle de bain pas assez aérée et la chambre des enfants, très chaude (sous les toits ; la période était caniculaire). Fabio est un hôte organisé, chaleureux et prévenant, facile à contacter, merci à lui !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chloe l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uwe N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Schöne Wohnung

Sehr Angenehm, überaus freundlicher Vermieter!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024