Maria
Europe / Italy / The Lakes
Right on the shore of Lake Como, Villa Maria combines old-world regal elegance, breathtaking surroundings, and white glove services for a true opulent living experience.
Overview
Right on the shore of Lake Como, only 5 km from the city, Villa Maria combines old-world regal elegance, breathtaking surroundings, and white glove services for a true opulent living experience. All bedrooms and well-appointed living areas boast a selection of fine furniture and antiques from the owner’s collection, including a magnificent 1911 Steinway blond wood Grand piano. The 7-acre manicured park with mature trees surrounding the property and the gated access road that leads to an ample underground private garage guarantees maximum privacy at all times. The villa staff is at guests’ disposal to ensure they can have a memorable stay.
The villa is true state-of-the art, magnificently decorated with frescoes and has been luxuriously furnished down to the finest Italian linens and antiques from the owner’s collection. Villa Maria boasts a 1911 Steinway blond wood piano in the central living room. The property offers deluxe service and full staff including butler service. A flood-lit landscaped park, about 2,000 sq. ft., surrounds the estate. 1,000 feet of exclusive lake shoreline including a private dock with two courtesy small boats at guests’ disposal. Villa Maria shares the estate with Villa Serena. Guests have the option of renting the entire estate including the two villas.
ACCOMODATIONS
Courtyard Level
- Frescoed entrance hall
- Music room
- Living room and separate dining room both with decorative fireplaces
- Large, fully-equipped kitchen
First Floor
- Additional sitting/TV room that opens to a terrace with stunning views
Second Floor
- Living room
- Bar/kitchenette
OUTDOOR FEATURES
Villa Maria is located down a quarter-mile long gated road guarded by a quaint old gatehouse, in the midst of seven acres of luxuriant gardens and woods.
The property, as well as its free form 9ft deep private heated swimming pool, enjoy spectacular, unobstructed views of Lake Como. From the property park, you can exit through a private gate and enter the nearest village, with its charming square on the harbor, 17th-century church and the village’s garden with its lovely pergola.
Amenities
7 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms
Sleeps 14 Guests
- Wi-Fi
- Heated Pool
- Lake View
- Lake Side
- Butler
- Chef
- Hair Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Dining Area
- Private Parking
- Al Fresco Dining
- Fireplace
- Private Dock
- Terrace
- Television
- Cable TV
- DVD Player
- Daily Housekeeping
Details
Bedroom Details
Bedrooms 1 & 2 (First Floor): Two lake view queen bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 3 (First Floor): Courtyard queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Bedrooms 4 & 5 (Second Floor): Lake view queen/twin bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 6 (Second Floor): One courtyard view king/twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 7 (Second Floor): One bedroom with French bed (1.40 m wide) en-suite bathroom with shower
All bedrooms have A/C and the bathrooms are provided with hair-dryers
Pool Details
200 Square meter, 9 feet deep heated swimming pool with three separate sundecks with a panoramic view of the lake
Staff and Services
Final cleaning
Daily housekeeping service
Mid-week bed linen change (Wed)
Daily bath linen change
Garden and pool maintenance
STAFF:
1 butler, 1 chef
* Butler service: 6 days per week from 8:30 am to 10:00 pm, with 3½ hours rest in the afternoon (one day off or two half-days off)
* Chef service: 6 days per week from 8:30 am to 10:00 pm, with 3½ hours rest in the afternoon (one day off or two half-days off)
SERVICE:
* Breakfast from 8:45 am to 10:00 am – cost of food extra
* Lunch from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm – cost of food extra
* Dinner from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm – cost of food extra
Staff and Services (at Additional Cost)
Butler and cook extra hours (to be paid directly to the staff)
Extra change of bed linen or bath linen
Cost of food and beverages
Personal ironing and laundry
All extra services must be paid locally, prior to departure, unless otherwise arranged
Location Details
Blevio - 400 meters
Villa Notes
Electricity, water, heating, and A/C is included
Wi-Fi internet is included
Extra bed: €150 per night
Children 8 and older are welcome
Use of courtesy Speed Boat up to 7 pax (15/20 knots, 40 HP) – cost of fuel not included
Check-in: between 4:00 pm –7:00 pm
Check-out by 10:00 am
Fuel for the courtesy boat is an additional cost
Telephone use is an additional cost
Food Allowance: €2,000, to be paid locally, in cash, upon arrival
The Italian government might require the payment of a Visitor’s Tax (approximately €1.50 – €6.00 per person, per day, depending on the location) and may be applied for the first ten days in the destination. This tax is payable locally, in Euro cash.
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Location
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