This was a great little place in walking distance to the town of Bellagio. Quiet, sunny place with a lemon tree outside of the kitchen window and 2 little decks to sip your morning coffee. Kitchen had all the necessary cooking supplies, and the new shower was lovely. The lovely smell of jasmine wafted through the apartment when we opened the doors!
The property was as per advertised both in description and photos. The flat looks more like a home than a rental investment, which is greatly appreciated.
The flat is close to everything in Bellagio, the downtown, the ferry and a market.
We had a car but left it parked since finding parking in Bellagio is its own sport. The flat is on a hill. The result was a lot of walking (happy about that) but do be aware there are a lot of hills in the area.
One night just got a pizza take away with wine from just down the hill from the flat and really enjoyed a dinner away from crowds.
Highly recommend the flat and Renato as a host. He was always available and very helpful and informative.
One recommendation would be a couple of fans in the flat. The temperatures were fine, but there was a fair amount of humidity while we were there at the beginning of October.
Location is perfect if youâre willing and able to walk the hill. Great view of the town and mountains. Apartment has all the accommodations for a long stay (kitchen, washer). Quiet neighborhood away from the old town/tourist places. Bellagio in general might be a bit limiting if youâre staying for long and donât have a car, but the access to many ferries keeps variety possible.
Renato was fantastic. He made us feel like family and answered questions, no matter how simple. The apartment had everything needed, including reliable, high speed, internet. The location is central with one caveat; the walking is hilly and difficult for the elderly (taxis are few or non existant). I would not hesitate to book again and revisit.
This place was our favorite place out of the 8 places we stayed on our trip. We stayed here a week and the location is great. The apartment is close to the center of town but far enough that you can escape the craziness of the tourists in Bellagio. The owner is a great host and offers lots of recommendations and answers questions.
A great location in a neighborhood setting with everything in walking distance (great exercise, too!). Was the perfect base for my husband and me to explore Bellagio and Varenna. Renato is a generous and very responsive hostâthanks again, Renato!
My girlfriend and I spent 5 days at Renatoâs property and we thoroughly enjoyed every second of it. Renato himself is a very accommodating and generous host, who offered us transport to and from the property. The location is no more than a 15 minute walk from the town centre and it is in an ideal location for the San Giovanni lakeside when a swim is needed. Faultless.
Renato was a wonderful host! He picked us up at the ferry dock with his car and drove us around showing us where the good restaurants and grocery store were located.. He also checked in with us to be sure we were happy and ok.
Lovely balcony to enjoy late afternoon wine . The pizza restaurant down the hill is a great place for dining- Great Lake view and wonderful pizza!
This apartment had everything we needed to enjoy Bellagio. We were very comfortable and loved the view of the area from the balcony at night.
It's an easy walk to bus stop, and markets, and a slightly longer but beautiful walk to the main area of Bellagio. Renato was a wonderful host and went above and beyond in many ways. It was a wonderful place and I would rent it again!
This place is a quiet gem. The apartment is high above the tourist center of Bellagio in the neighborhood of Aureggio, but a nice walk on an ancient cobblestone path down to the center, and an easy walk to the grocery store in the other direction. Renato is a welcoming host, transporting us from and to the ferry as we needed, and also taking me shopping for food the night we arrived. He and his neighbors have thought of everything and made us feel very comfortable. It is so much better than staying in a hotel - the apartment has shutters to keep it cool during the hottest hours, very good fans, and curtains to keep out the mosquitos. The kitchen is well stocked. Without a car, we got in shape fast walking back from a meal out, but the walk was one of my favorite parts. I would love to come back someday!
Great property with a great location! We could walk to downtown, the market, and restaurants. The owner was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay in Bellagio.
My family and I had a great time in Renato's home. The home is lovely--large with a beautiful garden (complete with lemon trees, rosemary plants and an outdoor grill). The furnishings are a bit dated, but the apartment is in fantastic shape and very clean. The location is great. The apartment is within walking distance to Bellagio. It's also around the corner from a couple of really good restaurants. (Our neighborhood favorite was the Bellagio Sporting Club, which has fantastic food and is also a great place to hang out for coffee or drinks.) The highlight of our stay, however, was Renato, who was the ultimate host. He was so gracious in explaining how things worked (heat, etc.), providing us with tourist information and generally making sure that we had what we needed for a great stay (we visited over Easter and he even left my kids some chocolate eggs). I would wholeheartedly recommend staying here.