10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing apartment in beautiful location
Chris S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Apartment
Cosy Northern Italian country retreat w/shared pool and AC
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7180 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Barzanò, Provincia di Lecco
- Autodromo Nazionale Monza22 min drive
- Monza Circuit23 min drive
- Leolandia34 min drive
- Como (QCM-Como Seaplane Base)55 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
En Suite Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Guest Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Cosy Northern Italian country retreat w/shared pool and AC
Enjoy a charmingly decorated, newly refurbished ground floor country living home in a historic building within a gated community. Here you will enjoy our infinity pool, large trees and sprawling lawn with outdoor dining. The apartment features a spacious patio area with table, chairs and an adjustable canopy for cool lunches and dinners. Air conditioning throughout.
The apartment features: a spacious Master Bedroom with a King Bed, two cozy, well organized Double Bedrooms with Queen Beds (both can also be set up as 2 twin beds) and a pretty single Bedroom with a twin bed.
The apartment and surrounding park are located in Barzanò, a 50-minute drive to the north is historic Bellagio on stunning Lake Como with boating, dining, cultural and water activities in abundance. We are also located near other beautiful natural spots.
A golfer’s paradise, the apartment is within a 30 to 60 minute drive from 9 outstanding golf courses.The drive to Switzerland takes about 1 hour.
Outstanding northern Italian dining and things to see and do - culture and recreational - surround our home. We take special care of our guests, booking them into our favorite nearby trattorias, farm-to-tables, or Michelin restaurants, suggesting itineraries and facilitating their stay however we can, both before in the planning stages of their visit, as well as during their stay. We are well connected to surrounding service providers and we can arrange extras such as chef services, cooking lessons, a driver and extra cleaning at guests’ request. We are also 50 minutes by car from Milan, giving visitors access to world class Opera and symphony at Teatro alla Scala, marvelous dining in the best of Italy’s various culinary traditions, fantastic shopping either on Montenapoleone or at the many outlets that surround the city, and some of the country’s top cultural sites such as Leonardo’s Last Supper. Please see further details on ilpoggioverde com.
Our goal as your hosts is to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. We know the area very well and are happy to put this knowledge at your disposal. We are standing by to assist you, even before you come, so that your stay fully lives up to your expectations.
The apartment features: a spacious Master Bedroom with a King Bed, two cozy, well organized Double Bedrooms with Queen Beds (both can also be set up as 2 twin beds) and a pretty single Bedroom with a twin bed.
The apartment and surrounding park are located in Barzanò, a 50-minute drive to the north is historic Bellagio on stunning Lake Como with boating, dining, cultural and water activities in abundance. We are also located near other beautiful natural spots.
A golfer’s paradise, the apartment is within a 30 to 60 minute drive from 9 outstanding golf courses.The drive to Switzerland takes about 1 hour.
Outstanding northern Italian dining and things to see and do - culture and recreational - surround our home. We take special care of our guests, booking them into our favorite nearby trattorias, farm-to-tables, or Michelin restaurants, suggesting itineraries and facilitating their stay however we can, both before in the planning stages of their visit, as well as during their stay. We are well connected to surrounding service providers and we can arrange extras such as chef services, cooking lessons, a driver and extra cleaning at guests’ request. We are also 50 minutes by car from Milan, giving visitors access to world class Opera and symphony at Teatro alla Scala, marvelous dining in the best of Italy’s various culinary traditions, fantastic shopping either on Montenapoleone or at the many outlets that surround the city, and some of the country’s top cultural sites such as Leonardo’s Last Supper. Please see further details on ilpoggioverde com.
Our goal as your hosts is to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. We know the area very well and are happy to put this knowledge at your disposal. We are standing by to assist you, even before you come, so that your stay fully lives up to your expectations.
Property manager
Gretchen Romig
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, Italian
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Barzano
Located in Barzano, this apartment is in a rural area. Museo e Tesoro del Duomo and Villa Manzoni are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Villa Sommi Picenardi and Villa Cassoli Pellegrini. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Autodromo Nazionale Monza or Monza Circuit. Water tubing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and horse riding nearby.
Barzanò, Provincia di Lecco
What's nearby
- Autodromo Nazionale Monza - 22 min drive
- Monza Circuit - 23 min drive
- Piazza Cavour - 29 min drive
- Como-Brunate Funicular - 30 min drive
- Leolandia - 34 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pasticceria Fumagalli - 4 min drive
- Stramania - 3 min drive
- Caffè Mattà - 6 min drive
- Villa Patrizia - 7 min drive
- Il Mastroianni - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Christina G.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical stay in Poggio Verde
Christina G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
mieke h.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barzanò with a view
mieke h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Per Aas J.
26 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice stay
Per Aas J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Gretchen Romig
I grew up in Kansas and met Luigi when the bank I worked for transferred me to Milan. The Poggio Verde properties have been in Luigi's family for generations. We used it a lot when our children were young but now that they are living abroad we are pleased that others might share and enjoy this beautiful place.
We have been hosting at Poggio Verde Country Villa (https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p3762119) for several years, with a consistent five star satisfaction level from our guests. We have recently refurbished to an excellent standard this smaller space.
We have been hosting at Poggio Verde Country Villa (https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p3762119) for several years, with a consistent five star satisfaction level from our guests. We have recently refurbished to an excellent standard this smaller space.
Why they chose this property
Less than an hour from Milan yet immersed on a quiet green hill, this 18th c. historic building and surrounding grounds give visitors the pleasure of enjoying all the riches of the northern Italian countryside and cuisine, including a Michelin starred restaurant and several micro farm producers in the neighborhood, while at the same time giving easy access to the myriad of cultural riches of Milan and the towns of Bergamo, Lecco and Como, just to name a few. Biking along the Adda river in a charming state park is just 30 minutes away, the same distance as one of Italy's top golf courses where 4 Italian Opens have been held since 2015. Walkers and mountain climbers need drive only 40 minutes to reach the Italian Alps, and a luxury Spa treatment is merely 10 minutes away. Adorable hilltowns and lakes dot the area. Monza's royal treasure, including the iron crown with which Napoleone famously crowned himself, is right in our neighbourhood.
What makes this property unique
At Poggio Verde, when you’re not out enjoying the sports and cultural offerings in our neighborhood, you can simply stay home in our cozy historic surroundings and relax in our lovely park, take a swim in the shared pool, challenge fellow travellers to croquet or badminton or enjoy a book in the charming Roccolo surrounded by trees. The house features air conditioning and internet throughout.
Our families history in Poggio Verde begins with a deed dated November 1897 in which our great uncle Carlo Bondonio became the owner of Poggio Verde 'Green Hill', an 8-hectare property consisting of a farmhouse, a house with a barn, and a country house. The date of construction of the country house is uncertain but parts of the old farmhouse likely date from the 1500s.
Photos from the early 1900s show that Poggio Verde was similar to its current appearance, but surrounded by oak forests and with a few cultivated fields.
Our families history in Poggio Verde begins with a deed dated November 1897 in which our great uncle Carlo Bondonio became the owner of Poggio Verde 'Green Hill', an 8-hectare property consisting of a farmhouse, a house with a barn, and a country house. The date of construction of the country house is uncertain but parts of the old farmhouse likely date from the 1500s.
Photos from the early 1900s show that Poggio Verde was similar to its current appearance, but surrounded by oak forests and with a few cultivated fields.
Languages:
English, French, Italian
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