Villa Oliva

A high-quality villa in Malcesine with a private pool, heated whirlpool and sauna, and the rare convenience of being able to walk into town in around 10 minutes.

• Sleeps 11 across four bedrooms, with flexible sofa beds at full occupancy
• Arranged over three floors, with a bright open-plan living level
• Private pool and large garden with gazebo dining
• Wellness area with heated jacuzzi and sauna
• Walkable to the lake and Malcesine’s centre
• Air conditioning throughout, with underfloor heating for cooler months

Why we love this villa

Villa Oliva is one of those homes that feels special for Malcesine: peaceful and private, but close enough that you can wander into town for dinner without planning your evening around the car.

• Malcesine is one of the lake’s most sought-after bases, and good private villas within walking distance of town are not easy to find.
• The wellness area changes the feel of the stay, especially in shoulder season or cooler evenings.
• It’s set up for real villa living, with easy indoor-outdoor flow onto the terrace and gardens.
• You get the best of both worlds: quiet, residential surroundings and a very easy walk into Malcesine.

Perfect for

• Families who want Malcesine on foot, with pool days at home and town evenings as part of the rhythm
• Two families travelling together, who want space and a villa that works well for a larger group
• Guests who love wellness facilities (jacuzzi, sauna) alongside classic lake living
• A shoulder-season stay where underfloor heating and the spa make the villa feel cosy and usable

Feel free to share your dates and group make-up and we’ll confirm availability and advise on the best fit.

Overview

Villa Oliva is a recently renovated villa in a prime residential position in Malcesine, just a few minutes’ walk from the lake and the town centre.

The villa is arranged over three floors. The main living space sits on the ground floor and feels like the heart of the house, with an open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchen. Large sliding doors bring in plenty of light and open onto the terrace and gardens.

Three bedrooms are also on the ground floor, all king-size doubles. The master suite has a super king-size bed that can be separated to form a twin option, and there is also a single sofa bed in this room. The master has an en-suite shower bathroom, while the other two bedrooms share a family shower bathroom.

Up on the mezzanine level there is a study area, plus the fourth bedroom, which is a twin that can be configured as a double. This floor also includes a further shower bathroom. The study has a double sofa bed, which provides the additional sleeping flexibility that takes the villa up to 11 guests.

Outside, the gardens are set up for slow, easy days, with a gazebo for outdoor dining, sun loungers around the pool, and a terrace with barbecue. The wellness area includes a heated jacuzzi and sauna, which is a real highlight for this part of the lake.

Location

Villa Oliva is in a residential part of Malcesine, in a prime position within a few minutes’ walk of both the lake and the centre of town.

Malcesine is one of Lake Garda’s most loved towns, with cobbled streets, lively bars and excellent restaurants, and it makes a fantastic base for exploring the lake.

It’s worth noting the villa sits up a hill, so while it’s an easy walk down into town, the walk back is uphill and may feel challenging for some guests.

Malcesine has a ferry port, and ferries are one of the simplest ways to explore Lake Garda without driving. If you’re planning to use the ferries, our Lake Garda ferry guide is a helpful starting point.

The villa has a garage for one vehicle, plus two uncovered spaces outside.

The villa is just over a one hour drive from Verona Airport and around two hours from Milan Bergamo Airport.

The Facts

Everything practical at a glance, so you can quickly check suitability for your group.

• Sleeps: up to 11 guests
• Bedrooms: 4
• Additional sleeping: 1 single sofa bed in the principal bedroom and 1 double sofa bed in the mezzanine study
• Bathrooms: 4
• Levels: arranged over 3 levels
• Private pool: outdoor and unheated
• Wellness: heated whirlpool and private sauna
• Air conditioning: throughout
• Parking: garage for 1 car plus 2 uncovered spaces

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Main floor

• Principal bedroom with 2 joinable single beds, which can be prepared as a double or twin
• Single sofa bed within the principal bedroom
• En-suite shower bathroom
• 2 further double bedrooms
• Shared family shower bathroom serving these two bedrooms

Mezzanine / upper level

• 1 bedroom with 2 joinable single beds, which can be prepared as a double or twin
• Small terrace with partial lake and Malcesine castle views
• Separate shower bathroom
• Double sofa bed in the adjacent study / reading area

Additional bathroom

• 1 further bathroom on the main entrance level

Layout

Main floor

Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with fireplace and direct access to the terrace and garden. Three bedrooms and two shower bathrooms are also on this level.

Mezzanine / upper level

Study and reading area with double sofa bed, plus the fourth bedroom and a further shower bathroom.

Lower level

Laundry area with washing machine and ironing facilities.

Kitchen & living

• Open-plan kitchen, dining and living area
• Dining table and chairs
• Sofa seating
• Wood-burning fireplace
• 50-inch satellite TV
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Dishwasher
• Oven
• Microwave
• Hob
• Refrigerator
• Coffee machine
• Toaster
• Direct access through large sliding doors to the terrace and garden

Outside space, pool & wellness

• Private outdoor swimming pool
• Pool is unheated
• Sun loungers around the pool
• Large private garden
• Heated outdoor whirlpool
• Private sauna
• Wooden gazebo with outdoor dining table and chairs
• Additional smaller terrace with table and chairs beneath wisteria
• Charcoal barbecue
• Garage parking for 1 car
• 2 additional uncovered parking spaces
• Storage space for bicycles, motorbikes and sports equipment

Good to know

At full occupancy, 3 guests sleep on sofa beds: 1 on the single sofa bed in the principal bedroom and 2 on the double sofa bed in the mezzanine study.

The villa is air conditioned throughout and also has underfloor heating.

The outdoor swimming pool is unheated and seasonal.

The heated whirlpool and sauna are separate from the pool and can be enjoyed during cooler periods.

The villa is within walking distance of Malcesine, but the return walk is uphill and may feel challenging for some guests.

The property is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and is not wheelchair accessible.

Pets are accepted on request.

No toiletries or kitchen consumables are provided, so guests should plan to bring or purchase these on arrival.

External surveillance cameras are installed for security.

Experiences

Villa Oliva suits a week where you can keep things wonderfully simple: Malcesine mornings, the lake on foot, and quieter evenings back at the villa with the sauna and whirlpool.

• A ferry day from Malcesine is one of the easiest ways to explore other towns without driving.
• A Monte Baldo day is a classic Malcesine highlight, followed by a slow afternoon back at the pool.
• One relaxed stay-in evening works very well here, using the terrace and barbecue before ending the evening in the whirlpool.

To explore in-villa services and experiences, you can browse options here.

Private chef experiences

Villa Oliva is very well suited to a private chef evening, especially if you want one relaxed night at home without organising taxis or restaurant timings.

Depending on the kind of evening you have in mind, we can suggest trusted local chefs for anything from a simple family-style dinner to something more tailored for a birthday or special celebration.

The terrace and garden work well for dinner in warmer weather, while the indoor dining area gives you an easy alternative outside summer.

Read more about our private chef experiences here.