Italy Vacation Rentals - Lake Como
The lakes in northern Italy, bordering on the Swiss Alps, are a beautiful and popular tourist destination. Lake Como (Lago di Como) is the largest and most popular lake. The charming town of Como is on its southern edge. Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio are in the center section. The weather is mild here - you can see Palm trees and Alps in the same view. Region - in Lombardy
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Featured Vacation Rentals - Farms - Apartments - Agencies - Directories
Featured Vacation Rentals
Our featured European vacation rental resources.
Rentvillas.com
Vacation rentals in Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Great Britain, Portugal, Switzerland and Turkey. The majority of their properties are in Italy. They work directly with owners and represent some local agencies. They have a local representative in Rome. When booking you are assigned a Travel Advisor, so you get personal attention. Agency based in California and has been in business since 1984.
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Summer in Italy
Agency in Salerno, near the Amalfi Coast, with properties on the Sorrento coast, Amalfi coast and Cilento National Park. They also have rentals in Tuscany, Umbria, Lake Como and major cities. Good details on views and amenities.
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Listings for Italy: Campania (Amalfi Coast), Lake Como, Lazio, Rome, Tuscany, Um -->
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Farms
Apartments, cottages or houses in the countryside on a farm, estate or in a hamlet, run by one owner. These may be converted outbuildings.
*Agriturismo.it
Listings of Agritourism farms and estates throughout Italy. Information for each farm with a form to contact owner.
Listings for Italy: All Regions
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*Agriturismo.net
Villas, houses, apartments on farms/estates (agritourism). Most properties are in Tuscany, but also in Umbria and other regions. Also B&B, hotels, rooms on farms. Part of 4tourist.net based in Pisa (agriturismo.net, lodging.it, tuscanjourney.org).
Listings for Italy: All Regions
Reviews (1)
*Agriturist
Listing of all Agritourism farms/estates (farm-stays) in Italy by the National Association for Agritourism. Farms/estates listed by region with links to their websites. Over 1600 listings in all regions. Many of these farms/estates are represented by agencies. By going to the source you may get a better price.
Listings for Italy: All Regions
Apartments
A group of apartments in a village, town or city run by one owner.
Residence L'Ulivo
12 apartments sleeping 2-4 people in Bellagio on Lake Como
Listings for Italy: Lake Como
Villa Annamaria
Apartments in 17th century Villa Annamaria at Domaso on Lake Como. They also have a standalone house available at Villa Palazzetta.
Listings for Italy: Lake Como
Agencies
Vacation rental agencies not based in the country where they have their properties. Usually based in the US or the UK. They may represent local agencies.
Belvilla - Italy
Agency based in Netherlands
Vacation rentals in Europe (1500+ in Italy). Agency, based in the Netherlands, has been in business for over 30 years. Other websites represent their database. Belvilla is part of the @Leisure group.
Listings for Italy: All Regions, Florence, Rome, Venice
Classic Vacation Rentals
Agency based in Canada
Vacation rentals and hotels in Italy and France. Agency based in Vancouver Canada, been in business over 10 years. Represents local agencies. Provides trip planning services.
Listings for France, Italy - Italy listings for: Campania (Amalfi Coast), Floren -->
Cottages to Castles
Agency based in United Kingdom
Cottages to Castles has been in business for over 20 years and is run by Claudio and Jonathan Magoni (Italian, father and son). Their listings are represented by other sites and their affiliates in other countries (US, Canada, Germany, etc.). Printed catalog available. You can build your own catalog short list online.
Listings for Italy: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Campania (Amalfi Coast), Lake Como, Laz -->
cottages4you
Agency based in United Kingdom
Vacation rentals in most of Europe - United Kingdom (England, Wales and Scotland), Ireland, France, Italy. Part of The Hoseasons Group.
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Doorways
Agency based in United States
Vacation rentals in Italy, France, Spain and Costa Rica. Most are high-end villas. Agency based in Pennsylvania.
Listings for France, Italy, Spain - Italy listings for: Abruzzo, Campania (Amalf -->
Drawbridge to Europe
Agency based in United States
Vacation rentals in Italy, France, Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Agency based in Oregon.
Listings for France, Germany, Italy - Italy listings for: Campania (Amalfi Coast -->
Easy Reserve
Agency based in Ireland
Vacation rentals throughout Italy. Offices in Italy, Ireland and US. They work direct with owners and also represent some of the larger databases (Cuendet, Interhome) and local agencies. Good personal service to help you make your selection.
Listings for Italy: All Regions, Florence, Rome, Venice
Homebase Abroad
Agency based in United States
Villa rentals in Italy, most are large - for 6 or more people. There are wonderful photos and good descriptions of the villas. They can also customize a tour for your group.
Listings for Italy: Campania (Amalfi Coast), Lake Como, Tuscany, Umbria
Interhome
Agency based in Switzerland
Agency based in Switzerland with listings throughout Europe. Variety of places and prices - over 30,000 vacation rental properties in 21 countries (mostly Europe). Partnered with ResortQuest in the US. They have sites for different countries (country person booking lives in) with prices in their currency. If their listings are represented by another company, the prices are the same. Note that Interhome has local offices in many areas, so it is like dealing with a local agency.
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Italian Country Cottages
Agency based in United Kingdom
Vacation rentals in all of Italy. Agency has been in business for over 30 years and is now part of The Hoseasons Group. Great variety of cottages, many well-priced.
Listings for Italy: All Regions, Florence, Rome, Venice
Italian Itineraries
Agency based in Australia
An Australia-based company with a collection of properties throughout Italy. All properties are personally selected and inspected by Barbara Maher, the owner. Two large websites, one for large villas and city apartments, the other for smaller, more economically priced properties.
Listings for Italy: Campania (Amalfi Coast), Florence, Lake Como, Liguria, March -->
Italian View
Agency based in United Kingdom
UK company with rentals throughout Italy. They have a good selection in the Amalfi area.
Listings for Italy: Campania (Amalfi Coast), Lake Como, Liguria, Rome, Sardinia, -->
La Breva - Lago di Como
Agency based in Germany
Small agency based in Germany with vacation rentals. A wide selection of homes and apartment around Lake Como.
Listings for Italy: Lake Como
Meridian Villas
Agency based in United Kingdom
Villa rentals in Italy.
Listings for Italy: Campania (Amalfi Coast), Lake Como, Marche, Puglia, Tuscany
Papavero
Agency based in United States
Small agency in Pennsylvania with villa rentals throughout Italy. Also some short stays - rentals for less than a week. They have a good selection of properties in Venice and a section for villas to rent for a wedding.
Listings for Italy: Campania (Amalfi Coast), Florence, Lake Como, Lazio, Lombard -->
Suzanne B Cohen
Agency based in United States
Vacation rentals in Italy, England, Scotland and Wales. In Italy these are their private listings. Several apartments in Florence. For England, Scotland and Wales they represent the UK agency Rural Retreats and charge the same price (properties are not online, they send you a printed catalog). They have personally inspected many of the Rural Retreats properties.
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Vacanza Bella
Agency based in United States
Small agency run by Daniel Morneau who lives part time in the US, part time in Rome. He knows his properties well and carefully selects them. Main office in San Francisco. In business since 1985. Great travel information on the site. Listings in several Italian cities (Rome, Florence, Siena, Venice, Verona, Ferrara). Great property descriptions, including the negatives (nice to see that).
Listings for Italy: Campania (Amalfi Coast), Florence, Lake Como, Liguria, Lomba -->
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Directories
"Rent from Owner" websites with lists of vacation rentals where you book directly with the owner.
HolidayLettings.co.uk - Italy
Directory of vacation rentals worldwide, with thousands of listings for Europe (Italy +2,500 properties). Good searching (can search for properties with internet access). Book directly with owner. Owned by TripAdvisor.
Listings for Italy: All Regions, Florence, Rome, Venice
HomeAway - Italy
Directory of vacation rentals worldwide, with over 24,000 rentals for Italy. Rent from the owner.
Listings for Italy: All Regions, Florence, Rome, Venice
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Knowital
This is an Italy portal with great travel information and hundreds of listings (villa rentals, hotels and vacation accommodation, holiday apartments, wineries, farm holidays, bed and breakfast, agritourism and other lodging). You book directly with the owner - no agency fees. Large selection of rentals in Tuscany.
Listings for Italy: Abruzzo, Calabria, Campania (Amalfi Coast), Emilia-Romagna, -->
Pure Holiday Homes
Directory of vacation rentals worldwide. Rent directly from the owner. They offer an "owner verification" scheme to prevent fraud. Part of the @Leisure group.
Listings for England, France, Italy - Italy listings for: All Regions, Florence, -->
Rentalia
Directory of vacation rentals in Spain (10,000+ properties), Italy (3,000+), Portugal (1,000+) and Andorra (60+). Based in Madrid and has been in business since 2002. "Verified notes" to show listings have been verified. Book directly with owner. Some properties have online booking.
Listings for Italy, Spain - Italy listings for: All Regions, Florence, Rome, Ven -->
