VILLA RIVETTA is one of our favourite villas on the lake, offering an exclusive lakeside holiday on Lake Como, directly on the waterfront in in the charmingly village of Santa Maria Rezzonico. The villa has been lovingly restored and refurbished by the current owner and they have ensured to keep as many of the traditional features.

ENTRANCE
Starting from the piazza, it is important to note that there are 56 steps from piazza to front door. When you walk through the main entrance you are enter in to the properties hall way.

From the hallway you guests will be able to access Bedroom one, two, the living room and the kitchen.

BEDROOM ONE
13 Steps up from the hallway and featuring a king size bed with ensuite shower room. There is a window with lake view and there is a cupboard and bedside cabinets with lamps. The bedroom has a mezzanine level (in same room (not private)) with two single beds. On the mezzanine level there are bedside cabinets and reading lamps, plus a small window for natural light. Please note that the mezzanine level has a low ceiling so may not be suitable for adults or guests with mobility issues.

BEDROOM TWO
Directly next door to the above room is the next of the villas bedrooms (on same level as entrance) featuring a king size bed, cupboard, lake views, bedside cabinets and window with lake view. There is an ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet, basin and bidet. From the ensuite there is a door to the patio, which has a curtain for privacy.

LIVING ROOM
Further down the hallway is the properties living room accessed by 7 stairs. Featuring a TV with SAT, 2 armchairs, a sofa for 2/3 persons, a dining table for 6 persons, 3 Juliet balconies with lake views and an additional arm chair. At the end of the living room is access to additional bathroom with bath tub (with jacuzzi features), toilet, basin, bidet and a window with a lake view.

KITCHEN
Down to the kitchen accessed by 7 stairs from the hallway, there is a side balcony (right hand side) with lake view, 2 additional Juliet balconies and 1 additional lake front balcony. At the back of the kitchen is a door with access to the villas terrace areas (3 stairs). The kitchen also features all of the modern appliance required for a self-catering holiday on Lake Como. There is a breakfast/dining table for 6/8 with lake views. Additionally there is a fridge/freezer combo, microwave, gas hob (6 ring), oven, American style filter coffee machine, electric kettle and double sink.

ANNEX BEDROOM
Accessed from either side of the kitchen is the downstairs annex offering the properties 3rd bedroom. This annex is directly on water’s edge. (Access from kitchen 17 steps to promenade, and then 4 steps up to the annex entrance). Annex has an ensuite bathroom including a bath tub with shower over top, basin and bidet, plus there is a window to Lake offering loads of natural light. There is a heated towel rail also.

The annex has a king size bed, cupboard, sofa, bedside tables and reading lamps. The annex also features its own cooking facilities with a dining table for 4, oven, gas hob, fridge and sink. There is also a small private balcony, 3 patio doors. One of which takes you to the left-hand side terraces. (Please note that the annex is accessed through its own entrance, so would not be suitable for young children).

TERRACES
Situated on the left of the villa and working from the bottom up there are 3 levels. The lower level has a small table and chairs and parasol perfect for a morning coffee.

The middle level terrace (also can be accessed from the back of the kitchen) has a round table with 6 chairs (additional chairs can be found in the house), perfect for alfresco dining.

The upper level terrace is a real sun trap and offers the perfect spot for sun bathing, this level features 6 sun loungers.

To the right of the main entrance of the property is an additional private terrace, this is partly covered and open terrace. There is an outside table for 6, a BBQ and additional chairs.

PARKING
Cars can be parked 250 meters from the house and guests will reach the entrance by means of a flight of steps*.

PORTER
Our guests will be able to make use of the porterage service for transport of luggage both on arrival and departure.

SURROUNDING AREA
Directly in front of the villa are the traditional fishing stalls still used to this day by the locals of the village. There are also two natural beaches and swimming from directly in front of the villa is possible.

Rezonnico is a very old village and offers all of the charm guests to the lakes are looking for, the village was used to film some of the scenes from the British Movie ‘A month by the Lake”, staring Vanessa Redgrave and Uma Thurman.

Rezonnico offers a small local grocery store, a restaurant and a pizzeria. There is also easy access to the rest of the lake via either car or a bus service running from the North and South of the lake.

The staff at Villa Rivetta will look after you for the entire length of your stay and will give impeccable service punctually.

There follows a list of services offered to our guests:
- porterage on arrival and departure;
- Wi-Fi internet connection throughout the house;
- Sat TV in lounge;
- terrace barbecue;
- private berth on the little Rezzonico harbour;
- weekly cleaning on Saturdays;
- weekly change of bed and bath linen on Saturdays.

Extra services can be provided on request:
- private chef;
- personal shopper;
- babysitter;
- guide for cultural tours and excursions;
- transfer service to and from airports;
- motorboat rental, water skiing equipment and mountain bikes;
- massages and beauty treatments;
- exclusive visit to the private museum of pleasure boats founded by the Marquess of Rozzano.
The extra services will be provided by our selected and preferred Services Provider (third parties)

PETS
Pets are welcome.

*Please note: the steps leading to the entrance are steep and not easily used by people with
walking difficulties or by the disabled. For special needs there is a second entrance with shallow steps, which can be used for pushchairs and buggies.