This is a special and convenient place to stay. It's close to the lake, so easy to get to the little beach for a swim. It's in easy walking distance, along the lake shore path, to the port with restaurants, bars and convenience shops, plus a lovely trattoria in the village. It's worth noting that the lake shore path runs a long way beside the lake so you can avoid walking on the road. The bus stops close to the house for easy transport up and down the lake. The house is spacious with a great view of the lake and the quirky nature of the garden, with the gallery (a good place to watch lightning storms!) makes it very special. The shared pool is just as in the photos, a large pool with three sections and not very busy when we were there. Great view of the lake and mountains from the pool area. It's good to have the use of the garage if you have a car. Lots of activities in the area such as mountain biking from Malcesine (rent bikes and take the gondola up the mountain), kite surfing/paddle boarding etc, walking tracks, boat rides to various villages/towns on the lake. A couple of things to be aware of in case it is relevant to you: there are steps to access the house, as mentioned in the details; there is some noise from the road so if you're a light sleeper take ear plugs for hot summer nights when you have the windows open. Overall it is a lovely place to stay and a good base for exploring the area.