Villa Grel on the hillside above Lake Como
Cardina · Como — Lake Como, Italy

A private retreat
above Lake Como

A hillside house of four bedrooms and a garden that runs to the water, fifteen minutes above the city yet a world apart.

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The Villa

Three hundred and fifty square metres of calm, held between olive trees and open water.

Villa Grel stands on the hillside at Cardina, one of the quiet, gated corners above Como. Three floors, four bedrooms, and terraces where the lake fills the whole horizon.

Room for ten around the garden table, and stillness enough for two on the balcony at dawn. Cars in the garage, dogs on the lawn, and the city a short drive down the hill.

10
Guests
4
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
350
Square metres
3
Floors
Lake views
Bedroom opening onto a balcony over Lake Como The lake room
Lake Como seen from Cardina
The Setting

The lake begins at the garden gate.

01

Bellagio

45 min by car

The point where the lake divides — cobbled lanes, gardens and long lunches.

02

Varenna

Ferry across

A fishing village of ochre houses and a lakeside walk carved into the rock.

03

Como

15 min down the hill

Silk ateliers, the cathedral, and aperitivo along the promenade.

04

Brunate

The funicular

A short climb to the balcony over the lake and the ridge trails beyond.

05

On the water

Private boat

A wooden runabout at golden hour, arranged for your arrival.

06

The trails

From the door

Chestnut woods and ridge walks that begin a few steps from the gate.

07

The table

Fine dining

From Michelin rooms to lakeside trattorie — a reservation is a call away.

Book with us directly — the same villa, without the platform.

The same dates at the same rate you would pay online, only closer to the people who own the house. No service fees, and a direct line for anything you need.

i.

Best rate, no fees

The platform rate without the platform commission — value that stays between us.

ii.

The owners, directly

Plan your stay with the family who knows the house, not an anonymous inbox.

iii.

Concierge on request

Boat, chef, transfers and tables — arranged before you arrive.

iv.

Garden & parking

A private lawn under the olives, a garage and space for every car.

v.

Lake & mountain views

Three bedrooms and the terrace look out over the water and the hills.

vi.

Dogs welcome

Bring the whole family — the four-legged ones included.

In their words

Rated 9.0 by recent guests.

A wonderful position over the lake — generous space inside and out, and three bedrooms with an extraordinary view.
★★★★★
Guest review · Booking.com
Perfect for ten without ever feeling crowded. A lovely big garden and a great view.
★★★★★
Guest review · Airbnb
Even bigger than the photos. Fully equipped, spotless, and the team were quick and helpful throughout.
★★★★★
Guest review · Airbnb
The garden table set for dinner
Your dates, the whole villa

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