Villa Preone Featured

A contemporary villa with panoramic lake views, a standout spa level, and the easy pleasure of being able to walk to Portese for the lake, the harbour and dinner.

• Portese village around 200m away, with the beach and port around 300m away
• Panoramic lake views from almost every room
• Private pool with wide lake and mountain views
• Indoor wellness level with heated hydromassage pool, Turkish bath and private gym
• Sleeps 10 across five bedrooms, including a flexible twin that can become a double
• Terrace dining and a covered porch set up for long, relaxed evenings
• Air conditioning throughout and Wi-Fi

Why we love this villa

Villa Preone has that rare combination of “easy Lake Garda living” and genuine retreat feel – walkable for aperitivo and ferries, but private enough that you’ll happily stay home for the afternoon.

• The views are present from almost every room, so the villa always feels connected to the lake.
• The wellness area changes the whole feel of the stay, especially in shoulder season or cooler evenings.
• It’s set up for real villa life: easy indoor-outdoor flow, good dining space, and multiple places to relax.

Perfect for

• Families who want walkability to restaurants and the lake, without giving up privacy
• Friends’ trips where a chef dinner and terrace evenings are part of the plan
• Guests who value wellness facilities (indoor hydromassage pool, Turkish bath, gym) alongside classic lake living
• A week split between slow villa days and easy ferry days from Portese or Salò

Feel free to share your dates and priorities and we’ll confirm availability and advise on the best fit.

Overview

Villa Preone sits just above the south-west shore of Lake Garda, close enough to walk down to Portese for the harbour and lakeside restaurants, yet tucked into its own gardens with wide views across the water. Large windows frame the lake from almost every level, giving the villa a bright, calm feel throughout.

The heart of the house is the main living floor: a comfortable lounge with fireplace opens onto a wide covered porch, while the fully equipped kitchen leads to a lake-view dining room that also opens directly to the outdoor dining area. It’s an easy set-up for relaxed entertaining, from simple family meals to a chef evening at home.

The villa sleeps up to ten guests across five bright bedrooms. Three double bedrooms sit on the first floor, each with direct terrace access and lake views. The attic level offers two further spacious bedrooms (one double, one twin that can be configured as a double), plus a private lounge and a quiet study area.

On the lower level, the villa’s standout feature is its wellness area: an indoor heated hydromassage pool, Turkish bath and a well-equipped private gym, plus a bathroom with shower. Outside, the gardens wrap the villa in green, with a generous private pool overlooking the lake and mountains.

Location

Villa Preone is ideally placed for exploring the western shore, with Portese right on your doorstep and Salò a short drive away.

Portese village is around 200m away, with the beach and port around 300m away. You’ll find a good selection of restaurants in the village and by the lake, all within easy walking distance.

San Felice del Benaco is around 1.5km away for additional restaurants and a small supermarket. Salò is around 3km away and offers a wider choice of shops, bars and restaurants, plus one of Lake Garda’s best promenades.

Both Portese and Salò have ferry ports, which is one of the simplest ways to explore more of the lake. If you’re planning to use the ferries, our Lake Garda ferry guide is a helpful starting point.

Although the villa is walkable for restaurants and the port, we still recommend having a vehicle for flexibility.

Airports are approximately one hour from Milan Bergamo and Verona, and around 30 minutes from the A4 Milan – Venice motorway.

Staying in this area? Read our local guide to San Felice, Portese & Salò →

The Facts

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

• Sleeps: up to 10 guests
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4 full bathrooms, plus 1 guest WC and an additional shower within the spa area
• Levels: arranged over four levels

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Villa Preone sleeps up to 10 guests across five bedrooms.

First floor

• 3 double bedrooms, all with direct terrace access and lake views
• Principal bedroom with private en-suite bathroom finished in red marble, with whirlpool bathtub and integrated shower
• The other 2 double bedrooms share a bathroom with large shower

Attic level

• 1 double bedroom
• 1 twin bedroom which can be prepared as a double on request
• 1 shared bathroom with shower
• Both bedrooms have access to the additional living and relaxation space on this level

Lower-ground level

• 1 full bathroom with shower beside the gym and spa area
• Separate shower serving the Turkish bath

Ground floor

• Guest WC

Each bedroom also has its own safe.

Layout

• Villa Preone is arranged over four levels.

Lower-ground level

The villa’s wellness floor, with the heated indoor hydromassage pool, Turkish bath, private gym, shower bathroom and laundry room.

Ground floor

The main living level, with the kitchen, dining room, large living area and guest WC. Large doors open directly onto the covered porch, outdoor dining area and garden.

First floor

Three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, with all three bedrooms opening onto the lake-view terrace.

Attic level

Two further bedrooms — one double and one flexible twin/double — together with a shared shower bathroom, an additional TV and relaxation area and a small study.

Kitchen & living

The fully equipped kitchen includes a Nespresso machine, dishwasher, large oven, microwave, hob and fridge/freezer with ice maker and water dispenser.

Alongside the kitchen is a smaller dining area for four overlooking the garden and pool, while the main dining room seats 10 and looks towards the lake and covered porch.

The main living room is divided into two areas: a fireplace and conversation space with sofas, and a separate TV area. The living room opens directly onto the covered porch.

There is also a second TV and relaxation area on the attic level, with sofas and a small study.

Outside space, pool & wellness

The villa is surrounded by a large, mature private garden with olive, lemon and fruit trees, together with wide views across Lake Garda.

The covered porch forms the main outdoor living area, with dining for 10, barbecue and a separate lounge area with sofas and chaise longues.

The private swimming pool has easy step access and panoramic lake views. It measures approximately 15m x 7m, with depths ranging from around 1.4m to 2.4m.

On the lower-ground level, the indoor wellness area includes:

• Heated 6m x 3m hydromassage pool
• Turkish bath
• Separate spa shower
• Private gym with exercise bike, treadmill, weights, bench and mats

Private outdoor parking is available for up to 3 cars

Good to Know

Air conditioning is available throughout the villa, together with Starlink Wi-Fi. Underfloor heating is available on the main living and first floors during cooler months.

The villa is arranged over four levels, so it suits guests comfortable with stairs.

There’s a dedicated laundry room on the lower floor with washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities.

Hairdryers are provided in all bathrooms.

A wine cooler is available at the villa, and guests will also find a selection of local wines available to purchase.

Although Portese is walkable for restaurants and the port, we still recommend a vehicle for easy day trips and shopping runs.

Experiences

Villa Preone is a lovely base for a week that mixes easy lake days with a few memorable moments, without over-planning.

• A simple “lakeside evening” in Portese, with a slow walk home afterwards
• Pre-stocking so you arrive to a calm first evening with everything in place
• An in-villa cooking class, especially good for families and friends travelling together

For a full list of in-villa services and help arranging them, you can explore options here.

Private Chef Experiences

Villa Preone is very well suited to a private chef evening, with the kitchen, dining room and covered terrace all working naturally for a relaxed dinner at home.

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

It is an easy way to enjoy one memorable evening together without heading back out, especially when dinner can spill onto the terrace with the lake views beyond

Read more about our private chef experiences here.