Palazzo di Garda



Palazzo di Garda villa rental on Lake Garda.

Palazzo di Garda villa rental on Lake Garda, Italy. Palazzo di Garda is a perfect example of 18th century Venetian architecture. Set in the lively lake resort of Toscalano Maderno, this spacious and elegant apartment is located on the Piano Nobile (first floor) of a three stories building. Outside, the shared garden offers lovely areas for relaxing in the shade or sunbathing by the lake. Palazzo sul Garda has a nice view overlooking the little Porticciolo (small harbour) and the lake. It is furnished with beautiful antiques and all the rooms are completely frescoed in that grand old style. A perfect place for those who are looking for a really authentic experience in a special atmosphere. It sleeps up to 7 people in 3 double bedrooms and 1 single bedroom, sharing 2 bathrooms.

The maid lives near the property and provides cleaning services 5 days per week. An Australian friend of the owner will meet you on arrival.

Perfect for: small family or group.


The Details:

Palazzo sul Garda is a large apartment located on the Piano Nobile (first floor) of a beautiful 18th century Palazzo. In the same building there are also the house of the owner (second floor) and 2 other units (ground floor) which are available for rent. For this reason the garden (800 sqm) is shared with others. Please take note that the main part of the garden and the furnished marble column patio are exclusively reserved to the guest of our rental. A table for 8 and 4 lounge chairs are available. The other guests will use the garden only to reach the access to the lake. Palazzo sul Garda consists of a spacious, bright and frescoed living room overlooking the lake, the Porticciolo and the garden.

Our apartment is on the piano nobile (ground floor). The whole floor measures 700 sqm and it is completely decorated with frescoes dating back to the 1798 with antique cotto floors and details of the grand villa era.

A small living room with TV, CD player and access to the balcony overlooking the garden. There is a large frescoed dining room with a table for 8. A kitchen equipped with Gas range, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, toaster, juice maker. One large and frescoed twin bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. Two double bedrooms sharing a bathroom with shower. One single bedroom. Beds and mattresses are all new from 2006.

The main central hallway leads to the nice garden (800 sqm). A parking for 2 cars is available in the hallway. It is also suggested to use the very comfortable public parking lots just in front of the building. A splendid pietra serena stairs (36 steps) gives access to the first floor.


Services, Features, Amenities:

TV, CD Player, Refridgerator, Ice box/Freezer, Maid Service, Telephone, Dial up Internet, Washing Machine, Dishwasher


2009 Weekly Rate Per Seasons

Low Season (all other weeks): 2497 € / WEEK
Mid Season (April 11 - 18, May 2 - June 27, August 29 - October 3, December 19 - January 9): 2720 € / WEEK
High Season (June 27 - August 29): 2930 € / WEEK

Additional costs to consider: Security deposit 800 € (plus 200 € utility deposit per week), final cleaning included, change of linens on Sat included, gas (heat) additional. Baby bed 100 €, no extra bed and pets allowed. Telephone and dial up Internet metered. Maid service 3 hours/day five days a week. Change of towels and linens on Saturday for rentals more than a week. Late arrivals between 7 and 9 pm possible with 50 € paid locally. No pets.
*Reservations are always Saturday to Saturday, except for the lowest season when it is flexible. Rates are current and based on when the majority of the week is within the price range stated above. All of our rentals include linens and towels. One set per reservation unless otherwise stated. Request for change/cleaning may incur a charge.


A Little on the Region
Lake Garda is the entrance to the south, the first tasting of the Italian way of life behind the Alps. From Windsurfing to sailing, from golf to rock-climbing, from bungee-jumping to trekking: on Lake Garda you can find facilities for almost any sort of sport and activity you can think of. Either alone or with a guide/instructor and for any level from beginner to expert: there is as much choice as anyone could wish for. Sun, clear and clean water, not crowded beaches and sports facilities of all types (from swimming-pools to tennis courts). The Lake Garda is just the place for relaxing but active holidays. Mountain-bike, Cycling, Excursions, Rock-climbing, Trekking, Horse-riding, Pony-trekking. Some things to do include:
Circolo Golf Bogliaco in Toscolano Maderno - 3 km. This is the oldest golf course around the lake dating from 1912. The course has 9 holes (plus a practice area) and is based in a hollow 100 m above the lake. Surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation it offers a splendid vista of the lake.
Gardagolf Country club in Soiano del Garda - 21 km. This is a 27 hole course (110 hectares) in the hills of Valtenesi. It too has fine views across the lake from various points. From the house it is possible to walk to the village (500 m) where bars, Tabacchi shops, and the delicious Trattoria San Carlo are located. A larger shopping centre with pharmacy, groceries, post office and bank is at less than 1 km. The nearest train station is in Desenzano del Garda (27 Km)

Palazzo sul Garda benefits of a quiet location since the road leading to the house is used only by other people living in the area or people going to the Porticciolo - a little public harbour next to the house.Ê During summer season the harbour could be a little bit noisy, just a little, since it is really small!

For children there are 2 Wonderful
Theme Parks: Gardaland http://www.gardaland.it in Castelnuovo del Garda (30 minutes of ferry + 25 km),
Caneva World http://www.canevaworld.it in Lazise sul Garda (30 minutes of ferry + 15 km),
Public Swimming pool (outdoor and indoor) in Salo Special point of interest. In Verona don't miss the Arena di Verona, in summer there are special music concert and opera. (30 minutes by ferry + 39 Km). Also enjoyable is the MART - Museum of Modern Art of Trento and Rovereto. 59 Km

Touring Ideas:

Brescia 45 Km
Airport Bergamo Ð Milano - Orio al Serio 89 Km
Bergamo 91 Km
Rovereto 60 Km
Verona 92 Km (or 30 mimutes by ferry + 39 km)
Airport Verona 93 Km
Mantova 119 Km
Milano 137 Km
Airport Milano Linate 141 Km
Airport Milano Malpensa 176 Km
Padova 168 Km
Venezia 203 Km