Villa Giorgio on Lake Como

The Villa Giorgio on Lake Como looks to be a fabulous place. Villa sleeps 25 in 9 luxury suites. The guesthouse sleeps 10 in 6 bedrooms/5+ bathrooms. However, the villa and the guesthouse may not be rented together. Pool is shared with owners. The property sports beautiful Italian gardens, private lake access and a staff. The villa can be rented for $20,000 & up/week, depending on availability, exchange rates, and season. The guesthouse can be rented for $10,000-$20,000+/week, but again, depending on availability, exchange rates, and season.

This is a fabulous property. Here is a snippet from the Villa Vacations site:

One of the most beautiful villas on Lake Como, Villa Giorgio was once the residence of the famous composer, Vincenzo Bellini, and is considered something of a national monument for Italy. The location (3 km north of Cernobbio, between the famous Villa D'Este hotel and the villa owned by actor George Clooney) is within walking distance of a variety of shops and restaurants. The closest train station is in Como, just 10 minutes away; you can be in Milan or cross the border to Lugano, Switzerland, in just 30 minutes.

Villa Giorgio is perfect in every way. The estate consists of a main villa and a guesthouse, which is located in a completely separate area and is totally independent from the main villa. The two can not be rented together, since the owner lives in one and moves to the other when it is rented.

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Villa Sofia on French Riviera sleeps 12

The Villa Sofia has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, A/C, WiFi, heated pool, balcony & terrace, and spectacular sea views. A staff is also included. The cost is $20,000 and up/week, depending on the season, broker, availability and exchange rates. This is truly a fabulous location on the riviera for you and 11 of your very best friends to share.

From the Villa Vacations site:

The location is very central, yet quiet. The villa offers a spectacular panoramic view over the bay of Villefranche and is just one mile from Cap Ferrat. Renovated to the highest standards, this luxury villa was built in 1880, during the “Belle Époche” (the Golden Age of France), and has all of the beautiful architectural features of that period. Facing south, Villa Sofa is bathed in sunlight all day.

I was in Cap Ferrat when I was only 10 - and I can still remember how fabulous this area was then. I suspect strongly that it has changed little from that elegant state!

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The Rocks Villa & La Rocca Apartment in Positano

I can testify to the excellence of the La Roccia apartment, as I stayed there two years ago. We had the most fabulous time. This apartment is the lower floor of the Rocks Villa. It has two rooms with double beds and a smaller room with a single bed, housing 5 people nicely. It has a nice kitchen and 2 baths.

The Villa also now sports a pool, shared by occupants of the apartment or the villa.

A ten minute walk along the most precious Amalfi coast will get you into the town of Positano, a gorgeous, pastoral town frequented by famous celebrities. This is an absolutely wonderful place to visit and one could occupy their time for a whole week just in Positano itself. Making day trips to famous sites is also very easy. You can have the Roccia Apartment for between US $2,500 and US$5,000, depending on season, availability and brokerage used. Or you could rent the Rocks Villa (with room for 6), costing you the same amount. Or rent both for between $5,000 and $10,000 for 11 people, for a week. Check it out. This is a wonderful place to stay.

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