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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13550 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Elena

Waterfront villa with private pool, large garden, and stunning views. Sleeps 13 in 5 bedrooms plus an open loft area, with 5 bathrooms. Designed by famous architect, Bruno Fedrigolli, in the late 60s, villa Elena is a living tribute to modern art and design, filled with unique one off artistic masterpieces. In this villa you will find optimum comfort in vintage designer style, large and bright open spaces and big green swathes of garden with ancient olive trees. The villa is filled with extraordinary unique and original pieces that tell a story of modern art in Italy. There is a bed designed and crafted by Arnaldo Pomodoro, bronze and plexiglass sculptures by Marco Lodolo, and marble sculpted masterpieces by Michele Chiossi.

The villa is organised into 2 distinct parts, each usable as an independent house, while still being connected to the rest of the villa, so ideal for multiple families on holiday together. The “main” villa is most recently rennovated, while the “second” part and the apartment are original of the period.

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Bedrooms: 13 beds in 5 rooms plus attic. The main part has 2 double bedrooms and one with two single beds. The second part has two double bedrooms and an open triple room.
Bathrooms: 4 bathrooms, three are ensuite in the double rooms and two are family bathrooms shared with the other bedrooms and loft area. .
Kitchen: 2 fully equipped kitchens (one in the main part, one in the second ) with all large and small appliances including Nespresso, dishwasher, microwave, fridge with freezer, hob, oven, toaster, crockery, pots and utensils.
Indoor/outdoor dining: Inside there is a large dining table for 14 people, and also outside on the covered veranda with breathtaking views for 14 people.
Indoor/outdoor living room: 3 indoor sitting areas, one in each unit, the lounge in the main villa can accommodate 14 people on all different sofas. The room in the second part can accommodate 6-8 people and the third room can accommodate 4 people. Outdoor spaces on the terraces around the villas.
Media: Lounge in the main villa has a smart flat screen TV with digital cable. Lounge in the second villa has a new flat screen HD-TV55' with streaming NETFLIX, satellite connection Astra.
Wifi included
Swimming pool: large private swimming pool, 10m x 6m, with beautiful view of the lake and surrounding gardens, equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Garden: 6,000 m2 of private garden with olive groves, beautiful flowers, old trees, original sculptures and many breathtaking panoramic corners.
Access to the lake: private gate with access to the lake. The coast here is rocky, not on the beach, so it’s not always easy to get to the lake, ping pong, paddle sup.
Games: table tennis, TRX table football.
Air conditioning throughout the villa.
Other: washing machine and iron, safe and hairdryer in all bathrooms.
Parking: large private car park (2/4 covered and up to 4 in the open parking of the villa).
Animals: pets are welcome in the villa and there is a fee of 100 euros per animal

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The villa is about 400m down the road from the Port of Torchio, in Manerba, with 2 excellent restaurants as well as a bar/gelateria and a boat rentals company. There is a marina just 100m from the villa, where we have a boat mooring for a boat up to 7m reserved for the villa. The village of Montinelle, with various shops, restaurants and services is about 1.5km away. At the tip of the peninsula, just 200m from the villa, you will find the water bridge to the Isola dei Conigli, a park and natural preserve great for picnics. On the other side, you will find the Pisenze beach just under Rocca di Manerba, with an SUP (stand up paddle canoes) centre and a wonderful restaurant on the beach of Pisenze. There are also various trekking tracks taking you up the Rocca di Manerba, an archaeological park with fabulous ruins as well as a nature preserve.

Full hands-on luxury service, including professional cleaning, hotel quality linens & towels and concierge service is provided by Holiday-Garda. All of our villas are stocked with starting supply of toilet paper, kitchen paper, napkins, coffee, tea, sugar. We also provide a wide range of luxury extra services, including personal chef, masseuse, chauffeur, excursions, airport transfers, villa stocking and much more see the guest services section of our website (holiday-garda) for more details.

Holiday Garda guests are always met on site with a personalised checkin with English speaking local experts, who will provide an orientation on both the house and the local area. We also provide a very detailed house manual with a local guide, including restaurant guide, shopping guide, local activities and more; and our concierge director is always available to help you liaise and access any local service.


Authorised registration number (CIR): 017102-CNI-00072 (CIN): IT017102C25C9S2C3A

Property manager

Novella

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: EUR 100
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 5,920 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 100
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 100
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT017102C25C9S2C3A, 017102-CNI-00072

We should mention

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 information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
216126

About the neighborhood

Map
Brescia, Manerba del Garda

What's nearby

  • Manerba - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sasso Natural Reserve and Lacuale Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rocca di Manerba del Garda - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Biagio Island - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Porto di Dusano - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Lonato Station - 33 min drive
  • Gabriele D'Annuzio Airport (VBS) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porto Torchio - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Grill Garten - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante da Rino - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante da Vittorio - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chiosco Bellavista - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Elena have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Elena pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 100. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Villa Elena?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Elena?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Elena located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Manerba and Sasso Natural Reserve and Lacuale Park. Rocca di Manerba del Garda and San Biagio Island are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Villa Elena Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Nice stay in Villa Elena

Hello, many thanks that we could stay in your nice Villa. The support of Mrs. Novella was very very good. The garden is a dream and we enjoyed the vacation. Nevertheless some points we have to claim: The electric of the house should be checked because if you use the oven and the dishwasher or the water-coker, the fuse is going out. The villa was very cold and we had to ask for heating. Novella helps directly but not all radiators are working. Furthermore we wonder a little bit, that we have to pay an extra fee for that ... Furthermore the bathrooms has to be cleaned better ( mold ) and renovated because this is neccessay ! Finally beside the main sleeping room, the other sleeping rooms are a little bit wet and all the closed became a little bit wet. Maybe from time to time the Villa and this rooms should be revealed. Nevertless, as said, we enjoyed the stay and wish you all the best. Family Heck from Germany
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Noreen

A fantastic villa for a large group!

We were a group of 9adults who stayed for a week and only wish it could have been longer! Loved the way the house was large enough that there were different areas where people could chill out on their own if they wanted. The pool was great and the location right on the lake was stunning! We paddle boarded over to rabbit island, walked to the top of a nearby viewpoint and there were a couple of restaurants within walking distance, though I feel you would need a car as the villa is a little far away from food shops. I was a little wary going as when I paid using Revolut, the app was telling me the payment was a scam, but thankfully not! Novella was always contactable and was even helpful when our luggage was lost on the way over. The kitchen and some of the bedrooms were a little older looking than I thought it would be, but the main living areas and the outdoor areas are absolutely stunning! We used the bbq a couple of times too. We would return in a heartbeat! Thanks for a great trip! All we could think of was that it would be nice to have a few blankets/throws so we could be cosy when sitting outside in the late evening. Also, if you could find a way to let Revolut know the transfer payment isn’t a scam, that would be great too! Not sure if you can!

10/10 Excellent

yvonne w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Familienurlaub

Sehr schönes Anwesen, alles entspricht den Angaben; die Einrichtung möchte ich als gut, aber keineswegs als luxeriös bezeichnen. Das Anwesen kann in der Tat mit 12-13 Personen bewohnt werden. Angebot an Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind sehr gut. Jederzeit zu empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Reiner

Haus am See

Sehr gepflegte Grünanlage und sauberer Pool. Das Haus bietet viel Platz. Der Blick über den See von der Terrasse aus ist unbeschreiblich schön. Idealer Platz für einen entspannten Urlaub mit Familie oder Freunden! Wenn die Klimaanlage startet, ist an allen Heizkörpern viel Kondenswasser. Es sollte auch ein technischer Check erfolgen vor der Übergabe. Bei unserer Ankunft funktionierten die Klimaanlage und Klingel nicht.
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Einfach Traumhaft

Wir haben mit unserer Großfamilie sehr schöne,erholsame Tage in der Villa verbracht. Das Grundstück, die Lage direkt am See mit Zugang war einfach traumhaft.
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne Tal 25

Great Place

Wonderful time with pur great family The gardening was this year not perfect and it would be nice to geht the ground room back
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10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Tolle Villa mit viel Privatsphäre

Alles :-) Die Klimaanlage hat die ersten 4 Nächte nicht funktioniert. Es kam zwar jeden Tag ein Service-Monteur, aber erst beim 4. Anlauf konnte das Problem behoben werden. Das war insbesondere in den Schlafzimmern mit Kindern sehr ärgerlich. Beim Zugang zum See könnte man die Hecke mehr zurückschneiden. Es ist ein tolles Asset, dass man direkten Seezugang hat, der Weg dahin dürfte ein bisschen breiter sein. Bemerkung Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis: Ich hatte ursprünglich den Annex auch noch dazu. Dann wäre der Preis ok. - so hatten wir 2 Zimmer und 1 Bad/Küche weniger, der Preis blieb derselbe.
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Sommerfreuden

Zum dritten Mal haben wir mit 4 erwachsenen Kindern, 4 Schwiegerkindern und mittlerweile 5 Enkeln eine wunderbare Sommerwoche in der Villa Elena verbracht. Die Lage ist umwerfend, das Haus verfügt über richtig viel Platz, war mal sehr schick, mittlerweile müsste man hie und da Reparaturen durchführen -Bäder! Insgesamt dennoch sehr schön, der Pool ist super gepflegt, ebenso der riesige Garten. Zum See muss man etwas über die Steine kraxeln aber toll, dass man Seezugang hat. Der Empfang durch Novella Battani von Holiday Garda ist kompetent und herzlich und eventuell fehlendes Equipment wird gleich besorgt. Insgesamt eine wundervolle Sommerwoche für die ganze Familie und wir haben bereits fürs nächste Jahr gebucht. Vielen Dank! Spülmaschine erneuern, im Masterbad rinnt Wasser aus dem WC am Boden, Masterbedroom hat kein Mückengitter mehr, Grill zu klein für 15 Leute. Gläser haben wir selbst gekauft und in den Schrank geräumt.
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Bewertung Villa Elena

Die Größe und Lage der Villa waren hervorragend. Auch der Pool und Garten waren sehr schön. Die Ausstattung der Villa war ideal. Der Zugang zum See könnte etwas zugehfreundlicher gestaltet werden. Eine Info über die defekte untere Schublade der Spülmaschine vor ab wäre hilfreich gewesen.
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10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Fantastic villa with great garden, pool and lake access.

We liked the house which is separated in three different areas. Our kids and their friends stayed in one part while the partners stayed in the other. The villa has a great, large and well managed garden with old olive trees . It is completely fenced which was perfect for our two dogs. The direct lake access is the icing on the cake - nothing better than to start from the property with your own SUP in the morning. We will certainly be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Fantastic villa with great garden, pool and lake access.

We liked the house which is separated in three different areas. Our kids and their friends stayed in one part while the partners stayed in the other. The villa has a great, large and well managed garden with old olive trees . It is completely fenced which was perfect for our two dogs. The direct lake access is the icing on the cake - nothing better than to start from the property with your own SUP in the morning. We will certainly be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Sommerfreuden in Manerba

Als große Familie mit 10 Erwachsenen und 3 Kindern haben wir eine heiße Sommerwoche in der Villa Elena genossen. Genug Platz für alle, einst mit Geschmack und Stil eingerichtet, manches mittlerweile Dank Vermietung in die Jahre gekommen - Küche. Das Grundstück liegt wundervoll direkt am See, bietet absolute Privatsphäre, der Pool ist groß und verfügt über ausreichend Liegestühle, der Olivengarten bietet Raum zum Spielen und Laufen für Kinder. Haus und Garten sind sehr gepflegt. Auch auf der Terrasse ausreichend Platz für viele Leute. Eine wundervolle Woche für Jung und Alt. AC ging nicht - auch nach Reparatur nur einen Tag. Wir vermissten einen großen Topf in der Küche. In der Küche im Nebenbau ist zwar ein neuer Herd eingebaut aber mit Induktion, da gibt es nur zwei kleine Töpfe. Für viele Gäste wären mehrere große Schüsseln schön und auch mehr Weingläser und ein großes Schneidebrett. Wir mussten in der Küche sehr jonglieren um jeden Tag Essen für 13 Leute raus zu bringen. Mückenschutzgitter im Schlafzimmer im Nebenbau defekt. Die Spülmaschine läuft nicht gut, der untere Wagen läuft schlecht auf Korken und die Maschine spült nicht sauber. Der Gasgrill ist durch gerostet, defekt und gefährlich.

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lake side joy

Overall this is a fabulous property with an idilic location and plenty of space for a large group of people. The garden/ pool space is lovely directly overlooking the lake. Parts of the house could do with some tlc particularly the kitchen. Keeping the house secure was quite difficult with so many external doors and locking mechanisms. Keeping up with the different rubbish collections was hard and could really do with some proper big bins to store various types of rubbish till bin day. We used the chef service a couple of nights which was fabulous - two lovely ladies who did a great job. Overall a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eberhard G.

Dolce Vita!

The villa elena ist very, very nice, quiet and beautiful! We stayed there for the second time with 9 People. The place ist enough für 10 to 12 people. The Organisation ist kindly and high-professional. I´m shure, we come again for a lot of times! Eberhard
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Joana S.

Tolles Haus mit riesigem Garten, aber teils renovierungsbedürftig

Die Buchung und Abwicklung hat perfekt geklappt. Das Haus ist sehr groß und durch die Trennung in 3 Wohnungen hat man, wenn man mit mehreren Familien anreist, immer etwas Privatsphäre. Das Wohnzimmer in der Hauptwohnung ist riesig und bietet viel Platz für alle. Mit 13 Leuten und Hund sind wir dort super zurechtgekommen, es war auch immer genug Geschirr usw. da. Der Garten ist toll, komplett eingezäunt, direkt am See, ausgestattet mit vielen gemütlichen Sitzgelegenheiten. Die Autos können auf dem Hof und unter dem Dach sicher geparkt werden. Anzumerken ist, dass der Fitnessbereich nicht mehr vorhanden ist. Außerdem sind die Möbel im Haus teils alt und besonders die Matratzen teils sehr platt gelegen. In einigen Räumen hatten wir sehr viele verschiedene Insekten, was in älteren Häusern in der Region ja aber auch normal ist. Ansonsten war alles sehr sauber als wir ankamen. Die meisten Innentüren (auch zu den Bädern) kann man nicht abschließen, was für uns nicht schlimm war, für andere aber ein wichtiger Hinweis sein könnte. Wir hatten einige Probleme mit der Heizung, jedoch hat Novella sich immer schnell darum gekümmert und war sehr kulant. Die Lage des Hauses ist eher ruhig, der Hafen ist klein. Es lohnt sich zu Fuß den Rocca di Manerba zu erklimmen. Nach Sirmione fährt man ca. 1 Stunde. Insgesamt hatten wir - auch dank des Hauses - einen ganz tollen, entspannten Urlaub mit der ganzen Familie.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raphael B.

Amazing place, fantastic location

Amazing, loved it! Will come again, and recommend to all. Great for big families and lots of fun for kids

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

alles war super der Service erstklassig

Wir waren mit 8 Erwachsenen und 4 Kindern in dem Haus und alle waren rundum zufrieden. Die Lage ist super, wenn auch der Zugang in den Gardasee ein wenig schwierig war. Auch der Pool war super und immer top gepflegt, es machte allen Spaß dort zu schwimmen und toben. Dieses Haus kann man ohne bedenken weiter empfehlen, auch wenn es hier und dort einige Abnutzungserscheinungen aufweist.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stig-Erik B.

Well functioning property for us (10 adults+2 kids) .

The property was well equipped, for example playtools for children for the pool, a brandnew bbq device, big garden and the possibility to also swim in the lake. Living/diningroom large enough and the design touch is nice. The scenery was marvellous. The position is optimal for tours with cars to the whole Lago area and surroundings. The wifi fuctioned not in the start for 20% of the handies but after rebooting it was ok. In the headkitchen, when using the oven and the dishwasher at the same time the fuse was triggered. Because the fuse was an automatic one it was possible to put it on after a while. Some ant-problems we experienced, also in the head-kitchen A drying rack for the towels and swimming suits would be a good equipment A big thanks to Christina Ayler and Novella Battani for their professional , promt and friendly managing of upcoming questions during all weekdays!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tove Britt S., Norway

Flott villa for en storfamilie

Velfungerende og velutstyrt med aktiviteter for alle aldersgrupper.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Conny V.

Great place. Going back there without a doubt

Lovely lovely villa, so well equiped. Perfect stay from day one. We felt totally welcome and got all the help we needed, and more, from Christina with her always present smile and optimism. We will absolutely come back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

Great family villa right on the lake

We were a family party of 14 adults on our 2nd trip to Lake Garda to celebrate a special birthday. Villa Elena is great for families with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the stunning views. Lovely pool which we used every day and being able to jump straight in to the lake for a swim was great! Great location with plenty of parking, walking distance to restaurants and bars overlooking the lake and lovely beach and hillside walks. The Holiday Garda team were so helpful throughout the booking process and during our stay, would definitely book with them again.