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About The Experience

Sun, clear waters, and sandy beaches make this vacation apartment rental on Lake Garda the perfect place for relaxing but active holidays. Explore hiking trails, go boating, or explore picturesque lakeside villages every time you venture out from your apartment in Italy on Lake Garda. But make no mistake: this Lake Garda accommodation is not simply a place to crash at the end of the day. With elegant, completely frescoed walls and ceilings, this historic apartment in a palazzo is for anyone longing for that really authentic experience and a delightfully romantic atmosphere.

Location Description

This antique property is located just a few hundred meters from the historical centre of Toscolano Maderno, located on the western side of Lake Garda. With its clear, clean and warm water, sunny beaches, mild climate and Mediterranean vegetation, Lake Garda sits like a small sea set halfway between Venice and Milan. Garda has been a favored spot since Roman times and has been lauded by poets and writers through the ages, including Goethe, Joyce, and D'Annunzio. It unites natural beauty with historical remains, from Roman ruins onward. There are many interesting little towns situated along the coast or up the hills, like Salo, Gardone Riviera, and the beautiful Sirmione, rich with history, culture, good restaurants, and shops. From your apartment it is possible to walk into the village of Toscolano Maderno, where bars, Tabacchi shops, and the delicious Trattoria San Carlo are located. A larger shopping centre with pharmacy, groceries, post office and bank is less than 1 km away, while the nearest train station is in Desenzano del Garda. Sights to see in Toscolano Maderno include the 12th century church of S. Andrea and its Parish (with work by Paolo Veneziano and Paolo Veronese), the Valle delle Cartiere (where the paper-making industry once flourished), the 16th century church of Santi Pietro e Paolo (with sculptures and paintings), and the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Benaco (with 16th century frescoes). Around the lake, you can find opportunities and facilities for almost any type of sport or activity you can think of: windsurfing, sailing, golf, rock-climbing, and even bungee jumping! Accessing sights on the opposite side of the lake is made easy by a half-hour ferry connection from Toscolano Maderno to Torri del Benaco, running every 30 minutes.

Nearby Attractions: Salo (public swimming pool, lakeside walk), Verona (concerts in the Arena di Verona), Rovereto (Museum of Modern Art of Rovereto and Trento), Toscolano Maderno (Circolo Golf Bogliaco 9-hole golf course), Sirmione (art, castle, spas) cycling, rock-climbing, horseback riding, bungee jumping.

Padova: 168 km/104 mi
Milan (Airport): 140 km/87 mi
Verona (Airport): 92 km/57 mi
Peschiera del Garda: 66 km/41 mi
Rovereto: 60 km/37 mi
Malcesine: 54 km/33.5 mi
Brescia: 45 km/28 mi
Torbole: 41 km/25 mi
Sirmione: 38 km/24 mi
Desenzano del Garda (Train Station): 27 km/17 mi
San Felice del Benaco: 15 km/9 mi
Torri del Benaco: 9.5 km/6 mi
Salo: 8 km/5 mi
Gardone Riviera: 4 km/2 mi
Toscolano Maderno: 500 m/1640 ft

Exterior Description

(800 m2) Located on the Piano Nobile (large first floor) of a beautiful 18th century Palazzo on Lake Garda, this apartment for rent has nice views, direct lake access, a garden, and private parking. The building has three stories, with a total of four apartments, of which this is one. The second floor is occupied by the owner, while the ground floor has two other units. This apartment consists of the entire first floor, and the main garden and patio with marble columns are reserved only for residents of this unit. (Other guests will use the garden only for lake access.) A table for eight people and four lounge chairs are also available. The view from the apartment overlooks a small dock and the lake. This palazzo enjoys a quiet location, since the road leading to the house is used only by other locals and people tying up at the dock. During the summer, however, the dock can be a little noisy. This apartment has private parking for two cars, and there is also a public parking lot near the building.

Interior Description

(700 m2)

This first floor apartment has high ceilings and is furnished with beautiful antiques. The most stunning aspect of the apartment is that every room is completely frescoed, with both designs and scenes. There are thirty-six steps to reach this apartment.

First Floor: A spacious, bright, completely frescoed living room overlooks the lake, the small dock, and the garden. Another smaller living room has a TV, CD player, and access to the balcony overlooking the garden. A large dining room has a table for eight, while the spacious kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, toaster, and a juice maker. There is a large double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower. Two other rooms each contain a 160 cm queen-size bed. Finally, the last bedroom contains twin beds. They share one bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Chef Service: Upon request
• Extra Housekeeping: Upon request
• Transfer Service: Upon request

Please Note:

• This first-floor apartment is located next to a small dock, which in the summer may be a little noisy.
• It is highly recommended to have a cell phone, in order to arrange your meeting time.
• Short Stays (minimum 4 days) are accepted from March 28 - May 30, and September 12 - November 14, 2015. Easter Week is excluded. Short Stays can only be applied on bookings with arrival and departure dates between two Saturdays (Sunday - Thursday is fine, Wednesday - Monday would not be accepted).
• Housekeeping is provided for 3 hours on Wednesday. Additional Housekeeping can be arranged for an additional fee.

Features and Amenities

Near the Water Walk To Town Free Parking on Premises Balcony/Terrace Outside Area - Private CD player TV - Local Channels Only Internet - Wireless Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing

Dishwasher Oven Toaster Washing Machine Heating - Whole House Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request Housekeeping - Included

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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