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Pet-Friendly Holiday Rentals in Lake Como

Pet-Friendly Holiday Rentals in Lake Como

Let’s talk about the love for our furry four-legged guests! Did you know that they are very welcome in our properties? The majority of our holiday rentals are Pet Friendly! Are you a pet owner looking to book a holiday in Lake Como? Look no further! At My Home in Como, we offer a variety of pet-friendly holiday rentals perfect for you and your furry friends. Those traveling with a four-legged friend are always looking for homes that offer maximum comfort and hospitality, both for ...

Property manager: the pro who turns properties into the most profitable investment.

Property manager: the pro who turns properties into the most profitable investment.

What do property managers do? They attract Guests, they involve a large number of properties available on the market, they try to make the highest income, they professionally organize all the activities related to property management in order to be competitive and meet Guests requests.   The property manager is the perfect combo of all these activities: a new figure who deals with a real estate segment strictly linked to short-term and vacation rentals.   Since 2014 in t...

A few words about My Home in Como

A few words about My Home in Como

“Beauty will save the world”. And when it comes to beauty, we talk about the art, passion and commitment that My Home in Como team puts into welcoming guests and managing the apartments. Meticulously maintained villas and apartments (“boutique homes”), located in privileged locations, with welcoming balconies overlooking the lake and mountains, private swimming pool, private parking or terraces overlooking breathtaking views. In the heart of the historic cen...

Our four-legged friends

Our four-legged friends

A Warm Welcome At My Home in Como we are driven by a strong passion for animals and (perhaps by now you have understood it!) by the great love for our 4-legged friends! Starting with the sweet Happy, who brightens up our office days and makes sure everything goes right! She also comes along with us on site visits… and makes sure she’s behind the steering wheel! 😉 Considering that we manage many holiday homes with outdoor spaces, terraces, private garde...

5 things to do with family on Lake Como Family Holiday

5 things to do with family on Lake Como Family Holiday

We have hosted hundreds of international families in our beautiful homes in Como, and we have shared with them many recommendations on what to do to enjoy Lake Como at its best. Here is a list of 5 things to do on Lake Como with your children and teens. 1. A swim in blue waters In Spring and Summer there are many water sports and outdoor activities to choose from and, of course, in the hot summer days a dip in blue waters is a must. A beach or a Lido are definitely a good cho...

Top 5: the movies’ sets

Top 5: the movies’ sets

Lake Como and its movies International movies, colossals, soap operas: these and much more were filmed on the beautiful shores of our lake, signing off an era of unmistakable style. Did you know that? Here are a few we selected for you: Star Wars, 2002 @danielkcheung That’s right, George Lucas chose the charming and characteristic loggia of Villa Balbianello to shoot the kiss scene between princess Padmé and young Anakin. Episode 2 of the most famou...

Lake Como – a travel… and a life choice!

Lake Como – a travel… and a life choice!

“Why Lake Como?” – is the main question. Then you get “why buying a house on lake como?”, or “why going on holiday to lake como?”, or “why settling down on Lake Como?”. Well, by the end of this article we are confident you have the answer.   The perfect match Lake Como is the perfect synthesis between the Italian uniqueness and the international beauty. Not only does its rich history talk about p...

A special guest says about us…

A special guest says about us…

We always take great care of our guests Especially these days we have the pleasure of welcoming recurring guests, who have grown fond of our way of working and our home… and we are so happy to have with us! One of them is definitely Pierluigi, a sports doctor who often stays in one of our properties for work, but also for leisure. As our loyal guest, we asked him to take a few minutes to respond to a short survey in order to improve even further our hospitality services, ...

The Globbers at Villa Benedetta

The Globbers at Villa Benedetta

  Given the numerous requests from those who wanted to know more, here we are to tell you about the legendary weekend of Ale and Luca (aka The Globbers) at our Villa Benedetta! A weekend in total privacy and full of fun with close friends... and lightheartedness! â € And the photos can tell more than any description! Afternoons of laughter in the sun for The Globbers and their lively company: they made the most of the indoor spaces of the villa, the outdoor...

Foraging Experience

Foraging Experience

Foraging Experience Delicious and for free: wild herbs flourish in the Lario area. Did you know that daisy leaves can be a delicious topping for salads? And that nettles and rose petals are great for risottos? Do you enjoy being in nature but you wish you knew more about herbs and plants you encounter? â € So be part of our experience! Rediscover the forgotten flavors that were once essential to the tasty rural cuisine. Reconnect with na...

Foraging Experience

Foraging Experience

Delicious and priceless (literally!): herbs happily flourish on Lake Como! Did you know that daisies can give a unique taste to your salad? And also that stinging nettles and rose petals are a tasteful addition for your risotto? Do you enjoy nature and wish to know more about the herbs and plants you come across? â € Then come and take part in our experience! Bring back to life those forgotten flavours, fundamental for our ancestors’ rural recipes. Re-establish your...

About us - Press Review

About us - Press Review

The Press Review with articles about My Home in Como. Italian newspapers, travel websites and travel blogs that discuss about philosophy and offers of the leading Property Managers on Lake Como.  La Provincia di Como - The Globbers and My Home in Como Read the whole article. Pregio (Corriere della Sera) - 9th July 2020 - Case Vacanza e Ville sul lago. La Provincia - July 2020 - The tourism market after the COVID emergency A slow recovery for vacation rentals. ...

A family vacation on Lake Como

A family vacation on Lake Como

There are so many families visiting Lake Como from all over the world. Our team of My Home in Como has become accustomed to giving personalized advice to spend a perfect holiday! Here is a list of 10 activities that we recommend to explore the lake and have fun with your family! 1. Playground with a view Let's start with simple things. What do little ones like to do? Having fun and playing! The territory is full of playgrounds large and small and often located in panoramic s...

Le Golose Imperfezioni: sustainable creativity in the kitchen!

Le Golose Imperfezioni: sustainable creativity in the kitchen!

  Restaurant? Bar? Café? We wouldn't know how to define this charming corner of amazing food, sustainable ingredients and unique mastery in presenting their dishes! Ale e Marco are located in Via 5 Giornate 49 in Como, where they spoil and advise their loyal customers ... and all those who want to take a Bio break: natural and sustainable delight for the palate, in an atmosphere that will surprise you! Sweet and savory, there is enough for...

Welcome to The Globbers!

Welcome to The Globbers!

The Globbers arrived at Villa Benedetta! Luca Pezzolo and Ale Zorzin (aka The Globbers @the_globbers) are among the 10 most influential Travel Bloggers in Italy, full-time since 2016! They have traveled the world, visited fabulous locations and stayed in magnificent places... and for this weekend at the end of July on the lake they have chosen our Villa Benedetta, for an experience in the total comfort of "home" to live with friends! The Globbers will stay at Ville Bene...

Interview with Elena Markova: Editorial Director of COMO LAKE Today

Interview with Elena Markova: Editorial Director of COMO LAKE Today

We recently had the pleasure to meet  Elena Markova, Digital Marketing and Social Media expert and founder of COMO LAKE Today: an online Lifestyle magazine that offers a complete guide to the most refined and luxurious places on Lake Como and focuses on topics such as local tourism, gastronomy, celebrities&luxury, cultural heritage and much more. During the interview for our blog, Elena Markova shared with us details and curiosities about the magazine, her passions, and the bea...

My Home in Como and Larius Way

My Home in Como and Larius Way

Our team is passionate about the Larian territory, its landscapes and its nature.  We believe in the promotion of the territory in an eco-sustainable way. We believe in local initiatives. We believe in the creation of a network of collaborations.  So when we heard about the project of Mirko and Emanuele of Larius Way we could not resist! This is Format Persone: a section of their website dedicated to those who have a social profile to support an activity, a j...

Exclusive Cooking Experience

Exclusive Cooking Experience

Will you take part in our Exclusive (and Creative!) Cooking Class? Come and discover the fascinating world of wild herbs and edible flowers – we will teach you how to best apply them to local cuisine and creative recipes. The result will be a work of art …. and it will be yours! Our expert, naturalist and ethnobotanist Lucia Papponi (on Instagram @foragingexperience) and Brit Artist Joanne (@joanneeshipp) will guide you in this experience and will share secrets and ...