Villa Balbiano, Lake Como, Italy (Airbnb): If you just walked out of a movie show Gucci house, then we have an important announcement for you: This is not a still movie. While this property did debuting on the famous red carpet last year, this photo is of a real-life villa on Lake Como ready and waiting for you to dress up in Italian haute couture and move into… at least for a short time.
Lake Como may be known for its A-listers, including King and Queen of Como, George and Amal Clooney, but Villa Balbiano has one big win over its neighbors — it’s one of those mansions. Largest private on the very luxurious lake. As an added bonus, it also has frescoes like this one painted in the 17th century by the Recchi Brothers and Agostino Silva.
This main villa in the paradise of Ossuccio, Italy has six grand suites, but only one lucky guest in your party (:: raise hand: 🙂 gets to sleep like a real-life Gucci. It’s time to practice saying, “You only sleep on velvet and red silk, honey.”
Close your eyes, clear your mind and imagine the decadence of Italy right now… right now! What pictures did you take? If you’re like us, it’s the crystal chandelier over the crystal chandelier, otherwise known as one of Villa Balbiano’s salons. Yes, this is the type of property that the living room is officially called a “shop”.
Staying here gives you the freedom to explore the nearly three-acre grounds, a large part of which are perfectly manicured gardens. This gives new meaning to a little self-care stroll when you need a break from your holiday lucky guests.
Villa Balbiano was built in the late 16th century. Its early years were influenced by the decadence and high taste of Italian cardinals. The original builder of this estate was Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, but it was Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini in the late 17th century who took over ownership and put his stamp on the mansion with major renovations. and a perfect art style.
Many luxury homes are filled with luxury goods from only the most modern of designers. But if you ask this castle “Where do you shop?” the answer would be “Only at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, great!”
When you’re capturing Italian decadence, there’s never too much gold accents. With its gorgeous decor, you’re probably thinking it would be the perfect place to hold a wedding or splurge on some fabulous occasions. While you will be right, and while you maybe Renting a villa for such a purpose, we think you should equip your Gucci interior and celebrate each day as if it were a big event. That means the best reason to book a stay at Villa Balbiano is no excuses at all.
The waters you have access to while staying at Villa Balbiano are numerous and impressive: the lake, the indoor pool, the outdoor pool and the beautiful marble baths. However will you choose?
Ah, this is the perfect place for your daily aperitif. Just imagine your best friends and Al Pacino — the latest Aldo Gucci, of course — wearing their most chic summer suits and cocktail dresses for a refreshing Aperol spritz.
The listing agent calls the property a “jewel of Italy”. If you’re interested in evidence that would support this soberly descriptive claim, we’ll leave you alone with this image for a few minutes so you can enjoy the glory that is Villa Balbiano.
Whether you arrive by boat or by car, your week (or more… we’ll never judge your life) of luxury on the west shore of Lake Como will begin by passing through at least one in beautiful gardens to the now famous Italian villa in Hollywood. If you choose to approach your garden as if you were rolling out your own red carpet, that’s up to you.
Your reservation: Villa Balbiano, Lake Como, Italy $1,400/night on Airbnb
