Villa del Lago, Lake Como, Italy

The Setup: A beautifully restored pair of 19th-century villas—Villa Grande and Villa del Sud—that rise right out of Lake Como, directly across from Villa d’Este. Separated by a tiny harbor, the two six-bedroom villas can also be rented individually.

The Layout: The property includes seven acres of gardens and a swimming pool.

Prime Perks: Expansive lakeside terrace and an extraordinary lake view.

Getting There: One hour by car from Malpensa, Milan’s international airport.

From $28,000 per week; villasofdistinction.com.