The view right on Lake Como was incredible. The closeness to the ferry to visit the other villages. Also, we were only about 25 minutes from Switzerland, which we went up to Lake Lugano for the day. While the roads are narrow and the drivers are crazy (LOL), it was great having a car while there. Trips to the store to get food for breakfast, drive to the different restaurants (And to get Gelato), and to go to Switzerland, was very convenient. While we didn't meet Ronny, we did meet his mom and then his dad the next day. Very nice people and very helpful. Before you go out though, make a plan on what you'd like to see. For instance, if you want to go to Bellagio, Varenna, etc. Go early and get a $20 euro pass. It allows you all day access to the ferries to go between those villages (Don't drive the car over there though, it's easier to walk). Take the tour of Villa del Balbianello, a mile or so east of the apartment. It's where Star Wars, James Bond, and a few other movies were filmed.