Sleeps | 20 |
Bedrooms | 8 |
Bathrooms | 5 |
Half Baths | 2 |
Space | 700 m² |
Property type | villa |
Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Montebello is a splendid family villa on the shores of the beautiful Laguna del Sauce a few kilometers from the Solanas white sand beach and dunes and less than 20mn drive from the world famous Punta del Este resort town. Its unique style combines French provencal architectural charm with Uruguayan tradition. It is surrounded by a 12 acres landscaped park including a heated swimming pool, private Laguna beach access with an overwater deck. Pool and park night lightings make for extended outdoor evenings of enjoyment in the Uruguayan culture. The outdoor parilla area (BBQ) under a naturally shaded Pergola will be the center of your family reunions to enjoy the expertly prepared assados by Alejandro, our parillero.
At Montebello, ever changing views and sounds of the beautiful surrounding nature with omnipresence of water from the pool, the laguna and the ocean will enchant yours senses and make for a very relaxing retreat.
With 7 bedrooms including 3 master-bedrooms with adjoining full bathrooms and 6 bathrooms overall, the house is made to welcome large families or groups of families and friends alike. Daily maid service, table waiting, housekeeping, park landscaping, pool service ensure you are taken care of and can enjoy your time at Montebello.
Nearby, you will have a choice of campo, beach and sports activities. The backcountry of Montebello offers the vast virgin territories of Uruguay for horseback riding with local gauchos or simply relaxing walks and hikes. The Pataya farm is a nearby farm where the traditional Dulce de Leche is fabricated and where children can enjoy live animals watching. Water is never far and a few kilometers from Montebello and its laguna, you will find the Solanas white sand beach, stretching for over 15km from the gorgeous Punta Ballena. At Punta Ballena, you will find the Casa Pueblo where famous Uruguayan architect Carlos Paez Vilaro created a stunning house on the edge of the cliffs. Finally, about 3km away on the shores of the Laguna, you will find the Club del Lago, a luxury resort with swimming pools, bar and restaurant, and several clay tennis courts with night lighting and a gorgeous golf course.
20km from Montebello, you will find the world famous summer resort Punta del Este. Punta marks the frontier of the Rio de la Plata with the Atlantic coast. Past the cape, you will feel the wind and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Here shopping, restaurants and nightlife are wordclass. The harbor offers great views of the bay and regular ferry service to the nearby Isla Ghoritti. A bit further along the atlantic coast past Punta del Este, you will find the trendy beach towns of La Barra and Jose Ignacio, where local artists mix with trendy bars and surfers.
We are Hugues, Olivier and Romain, three brothers, all natives of France. We have been vacationing in Montebello ever since our parents built the house over 25 years ago to welcome their growing family, increasingly dispersed all over the world. Since then, Montebello has been the center of our family reunions and also a wonderful cultural enrichment into our lives. Today, we share our times between our respective residences in Europe (Hugues lives in Paris, Olivier in London and Romain in Venice) and we continue to live the tradition of our family reunions in Montebello with all of our children.
Montebello was passed down to us when our parents passed away. Through the years and many memories, Montebello has become for us and for our children our family home in Uruguay. Away from the busy world in a secluded nature heaven, we yearn to return to its peace and beauty. Montebello has also open our French family to the richness of the latin american cultures of Uruguay and Argentina. We have come to love Uruguay, from its beautiful open lands to its well kept secret splendid beaches, to its well educated, warm and hospitable people. Some of our best family friends are Uruguayan. We also enjoy its safe towns and cities, its legendary BBQ meats ('assados'), and its beautifully crafted leathers and wools. Today, Montebello and Uruguay are part of our family culture and we hope you will enjoy them as much as we do.
Montebello is a very special place. Its location was handpicked for its unique position on the shores of the Laguna del Sauce, one of the most beautiful and exclusive area around Punta del Este. Its 12 acres gorgeously landscaped park ensures you will have the space and privacy you need to enjoy this special time with family and friends. Its unique style combines French provencal architecture with Uruguayan traditional touches such as its outdoor parilla area under the Pergola. Water is front and center at Montebello, between the swimming pool, the laguna with overwater deck and the nearby splendid white sand Solanas beach. Montebello will reopen your eyes on the marvels of nature, from the beautifully landscaped park, to the exotic birds and sounds all over the park to the legendary Puesta del Sol (sunset) over the Pan de Azucar (local mountain in sight of the house) and the Laguna del Sauce. The park and pool night illuminations ensure that you can continue to enjoy Montebello indoor and outdoor pleasures well past sunset.
Montebello is not a house, is a home. We spend the most amazing four days with my whole family (12). The house is of course beautiful, the pool, the grill, the kitchen, every bedroom with it's own magic, the dining and family room, every square foot is wortg the stay. However, the most incredible thing about this particular place, it's how it make you feel the minute you walk out the back door to see the trees with the lake in the background. The morning breeze, the spectacular sunsets behind the lake, the sun light making it's way through the trees. Every single detail is one more gold star for this home. It's a place where memories come alive, where you won't have a vacation, you'll have an experience for a lifetime. It's a pace to remember, it's a place that we'll never forget, and we sure will come back soon.
Realy amazing house and perfect spaces to share with family
And the best area location
Is another king to enjoy Punta del Este
We spent a long weekend and enjoyed very much!!! The house is roomy and well-equipped. The view and the park are just splendid and it really feels like home. It is a place so peaceful that you may stay for hours just staring at the water. For sure we would love to visit again!!!
Everyhithinh was great
We had a wonderful weekend in family at Montebello, surely we will return.
La casa es un sueño en todo sentido. Es una casa con alma, vivida y disfrutada, uno se siente privilegiado de poder quedarse en ella. Los espacios son amplios y cómodos y la vista a la laguna del sauce es espectacular. Romain nos tuvo mucha paciencia en la previa ya que no confirmamos por problemas logísticos hasta dos días antes y los caseros Alejandro y Magdalena fueron muy amables ya que fuimos en pleno invierno y nos prepararon la casa con estufa y abrigo de cama para 16 personas estuvieran calentaras.
Gracias de parte de toda la familia.
Within a few kilometers of the property you will find Las Cumbers de la Ballena (http://www.cumbres.com.uy/ingles/index.html), a charming boutique hotel with a splendid 360deg panoramic view of the area, where you can enjoy aperitif and dinner.
Also really close by, you will find the beautiful Club del Lago resort for golf and tennis aficionados.
Be sure to visit the Punta Ballena, a whale watching promontory off of which you will enjoy a unique view of the Rio de la Plata. Punta Ballena also features the Casapueblo, the residence and workshop of Uruguay's greatest cultural treasure, the artist Carlos Páez Vilaró. It is a sprawling white confection of a place that brings to mind a meringue created by Gaudí. It is Punta's artistic focal point and its most interesting architectural landmark.
Within 20km is the world-famous summer report Punta del Este where you can enjoy some of the best shopping, local markets, casinos, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and marinas of this side of Latin America.
A few kilometers further along the Atlantic coast past Punta del Este, you will find the trendy beach towns of La Barra and Jose Ignacio. Artist galleries, shops restaurants, beach coves and sand beaches, surfing are to name a few the hallmarks of these sites.
Cleaning Fee | AU$391.14 |
Damage Deposit | AU$2,607.6 |
* Approximate monthly rate. Â Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.