Buongiorno! My name is Anette de Boer and I have been living and working as a dietician in Italy since 1987. It is a real pleasure for my compatriots to enjoy the Italian life in the midst of my current villagers. The last two weeks of August I stay in the house myself and then take the bike to the local beach or to the bay "Riva Bianca", just before Varenna, a true jewel on Lake Como.
In the weekends I go into the mountains, where you can go hiking. Many trails start walking 20 minutes uphill from the house. A visit to nearby Milan or Bergamo is also definitely worth it. Add to that the many excellent restaurants, aperitifs and cappuccinos and you have "La Dolce Vita!".
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A lovely house in a nice village. The house is fully equipped, so nice that there are bicycles available.
The tasteful décor will make you feel right at home.
The environment is varied. We would like to explore the ...
Thank you very much for the much appreciated review and compliments for the décor.
Indeed, there is still much to discover in the mountains behind the house. You can reach all of this on foot from home.
Maybe see you ...
We spent a wonderful week in this Italian house that provided us with all the comforts. Everything is there which was very pleasant and the communication went smoothly. From the cottage you can easily walk into the village and ...
Apart from the heat, it couldn't have been better to look like this. I'm very happy with these 10's! Thank you for that and certainly welcome again!
Close to shops, station and the lake is this holiday home.
You are literally among the Italians.
We didn't use our car for 2 weeks. Everything on foot, train, boat or cycle.
There is a lot to see around the lake,...
That's exactly how it is! Thanks for the nice response and the clean house.
We were warmly welcomed by Anette. The house is located in a quiet village where all amenities are available. The house is fully equipped, but has retained the charm of an old Italian house. There is plenty to see and do in the...
Glad you had a good time despite the Dutch weather. Indeed, you can go in any direction and there is something for everyone. With your neat stay always welcome again!
Great location, convenient that there is a train station in the village. You can do a lot by train. Didn't need the car. Had a nice meal and swam.
Good to read that you had a relaxing holiday and even used the train. There is a direct train to Milan every hour nowadays and of course also to the villages along the lake such as Varenna and Bellano. Thank you for your nice s...
Read moreWe had a wonderful week, everything was right. Perfect location, we really felt like we were part of Italian life!
It's true what you say. It is not touristy here and that gives a living like a local feeling. In addition, there is always a lot to do culturally in Mandello.
Thanks for the excellent review!
Had a nice holiday! Everything is within walking distance and you can also take the train. There are also bicycles, but we didn't dare to do that in Italy 🤭. Nice villages and outings in the area. Cottage is very complete, but...
Thank you for your positive review and I'm glad you enjoyed the holiday.
Is indeed true what you say: not touristy and a lot to do in the immediate vicinity, even by train!
Charming house in a non-touristy area in the middle of a beautiful area with mountains, towns and an overwhelming Lake Como. You can't see that lake from the house, but it's easy to reach on foot or super fast with the bikes th...
Monique, the fact that you arrived in Mandello by bike from the Netherlands and also write such a nice review, is reason for me to nominate you as the best guest of the year!
A nice location in a beautiful village and very close to Lake Como. 1 minute by bike from the cottage These are located in the hall of the cottage.
Everything is there and very pleasant contacts with the manager.
Seve...
This makes me very happy. Thanks for the review and too bad we didn't see each other, but what isn't can still come. Who knows, maybe in Terno d'Isola that will be delivered next Monday.
House was fine, only if one has difficulty walking I would not recommend this but it was a cozy house and equipped with everything, kitchen, TV (bought a new one) nothing was too much for Annet, really a super hostess, we were ...
While there was a dramatic flood going on in Reggio Emilia, due to the rainfall, after an extremely dry winter in the Lake Como area, a boulder came down just before Varenna, which pierced the tunnel below. As a result, train t...
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