Villa Rustico

A traditional villa in the hills above Garda with wide lake views, a private pool and the easy option of walking into town for dinner. 

• Lake views over the bay and surrounding countryside 
• Private swimming pool and an acre of gardens with olive grove 
• Walk to Garda in around 15–20 minutes (steep uphill return) 
• Sleeps 10 across 5 bedrooms, all on the first floor 
• Air conditioning in the bedrooms, plus heating for cooler months 
• Arranged over two floors 

Why we love this villa

Villa Rustico is the sort of place families and friends book when they want that classic Lake Garda feeling: a proper view, space outside, and the option of popping into Garda for gelato or an evening out. 

• The panorama is the headline, and it’s the type of view you notice morning, noon and night 
• It’s set up for real outdoor living, with terraces that naturally become breakfast and barbecue territory 
• You get countryside calm, but you’re still close to one of the lake’s most popular towns 

Perfect for

• Families who want a comfortable villa with lake views and plenty of outdoor space 
• Friends’ trips where pool days and evenings in Garda are the simple plan 
• Guests who are happy with a hillside setting and don’t mind an uphill walk back from town 
• A stay where you’ll explore by ferry some days and happily stay home the next 

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

Overview

Villa Rustico sits in the hills above Garda in a peaceful position with wide views over the lake. It’s a traditional Italian home with terracotta floors and exposed beams, recently renovated, and it feels warm and easy rather than overly formal. 

The villa is arranged over two floors. The ground floor is the main living level, with the living room, dining area and fully equipped kitchen. Patio doors open onto the terrace, which quickly becomes the heart of the stay for al-fresco breakfasts, pool time and long summer evenings. 

Upstairs, all five bedrooms are on the first floor, each with air conditioning. One bedroom is especially good for a family, with twin beds on the lower level and a double bed on a mezzanine. Several of the bedrooms have private bathrooms, and the overall layout works very well for groups who want both togetherness and a bit of privacy. 

Outside, you have an acre of gardens, an olive grove and a private pool, all framed by beautiful lake-and-hills views.

Location

Villa Rustico is on the east side of Lake Garda, close to the lively lakeside town of Garda, known for its restaurants, bars and cafés, plus good shopping and a weekly summer market. 

The walk into Garda is around 15–20 minutes, but please note it’s uphill on the way back. For guests with walking difficulties, we recommend relying on a vehicle for evenings out. 

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

The villa is reached via a narrow, unpaved track leading to the property gates, and parking is available for two cars. 

The villa is approximately 40 minutes from Verona Airport, and around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes from Milan Bergamo Airport. 

The Facts

• Sleeps 10 guests 
• Arranged over two floors 
• Bedrooms: 5 total, all on the first floor 

One family bedroom with twin beds on the lower level and a double bed on the mezzanine level 

Two further double bedrooms

One lake-facing mezzanine double bedroom 

• Bathrooms: 5 total, including a guest toilet 

One en-suite bathroom with bathtub to the family bedroom 

Two en-suite shower bathrooms to the two double bedrooms 

One en-suite bathroom with bathtub to the lake-facing mezzanine bedroom 

One guest toilet 

• Kitchen: fully equipped with oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher and coffee machine 
• Pool: private lake-facing pool 
• Air conditioning in the bedrooms, plus heating for cooler months 
• Wi-Fi throughout 
• Private parking for two cars, accessed via a narrow, unpaved track 

Good to know

The walk into Garda is straightforward, but the return walk is steep and uphill, which may feel challenging for some guests. 

The villa is reached via a narrow, unpaved track leading to the gates, so it’s worth arriving slowly, especially in a lower vehicle. 

Air conditioning is in the bedrooms, and heating is available for cooler months. 

The pool is usually open from the end of April until the end of September, weather permitting. 

Rates for Villa Rustico are dynamic and vary by week, so the best way to check suitability is to share your dates and we’ll confirm the current price and options.

Experiences

Villa Rustico is ideal for a very classic Lake Garda week: slow mornings at the villa, a swim, and then into Garda for the buzz of the lakefront.

• A ferry day from Garda is one of the easiest ways to explore other towns without driving, then you can come home for a sunset barbecue. 
• If you’d like an easy “first night” arrival, pre-stocking works particularly well here, so everything is ready and you can settle straight into the terrace and view.

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

Private chef experiences

A private chef works beautifully at Villa Rustico if you’d like one relaxed evening at home, making the most of the terrace set-up without worrying about driving or taxi timings back from town.

You share your preferred date and any dietary notes or preferences.

We introduce a trusted local chef who will propose menu ideas.

Final details are arranged directly with the chef, and we guide the process.

If helpful, you can read more about our private chef experiences here.