Secluded Cottage front Lake w/ BOAT

Entire cottage in Santa Margherita, Italy

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Mattia
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

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This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

On the lake

This home is right on Lago di Lugano.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
Born as a Grotto during the XIX, this incredibly charming cottage is reachable only by boat, a unique chance to retreat and enjoy the maximum possible level of privacy. To allow you to go sightseeing in the picturesque nearby villages on the lake's shore, we will leave a boat at your complete disposal for the whole stay. Join us to feel the warmth of our big fireplace during the cold nights in Winter or appreciate the view from our beautiful veranda just above the lake.

The space
Welcome to our beautiful lakeside cottage, with three floors available for your stay. You'll have access to two of the floors, while the third is used for storage. On the ground floor, you'll find a fully renovated kitchen with modern appliances, including a Nespresso coffee machine and induction cooktop. The dining room features a cozy fireplace, perfect for creating unforgettable memories. A small guest bathroom is located next to the fireplace. The spacious living room has large windows that offer breathtaking lake views and is ideal for entertaining guests.

The first floor has three bedrooms, two with queen-size beds and the third with two single beds. The master bedroom is particularly inviting with its beautiful lake view. The covered patio, a unique and charming terrace, is located next to one of the bedrooms and offers stunning views of both the lake and the beautiful city of Lugano. It's the perfect place to enjoy the lake's atmosphere in any season. The first floor also has a bathroom with a large shower, full amenities, and a hairdryer.

Our lake-view villa has a lush garden with plane trees that are centuries old surrounding the house. There are deck chairs for you to relax in and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake. On the front side, you can take a moment to relax or read a book in a context of total privacy.

Guest access
With the exception of the third floor, which is designated for storage, all of the spaces in the cottage are accessible to guests.

Other things to note
- If you are interested in this house, we highly recommend checking out our other listing in the same area. It has the same great features and amenities, boat included

- While Swiss telephone operators are perfectly functioning in our area, we have observed some difficulties with the Italian ones

Registration Details
IT013234B4P8VYB4XQ

What this place offers

Mountain view
Lake view
Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 73 Mbps
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 47 reviews.

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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 2% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Santa Margherita, Lombardia, Italy
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

The area is isolated and very quiet, reachable only by navigation, but very well served. Nearby there are dozens of typical restaurants: Crotti, Trattorias, and Taverns as well as bars and pizzerias.
A few minutes away there are also grocery shops and pharmacies.
In about 30 minutes of navigation, you can reach Lugano(CH) where you can dock and visit the city.

- By car, you can reach Lake Como in 30 minutes and visit all the picturesque villages on the lake until you reach the famous city of Como in about 1h of travel. The same thing can be done by using public transport.

- For those who prefer a real experience in contact with uncontaminated nature, you can reach the Valsolda Regional Forest, where a walk is within reach of everyone and perfect for families.
Within the reserve you can follow the two main routes: the path “Riccia”, or the path “Via dei Canti” both paths are equipped with numerous information panels regarding flora, and fauna. You can also reach the Prealpina di Loggio waterfall.

- For Art lovers, a stop at the Church of San Martino is unmissable: considered the small "Sistina" of Lombardy, its baroque ceiling from 1697 and all the pictorial decorations from the end of the 16th century make it a small jewel of Lombardy painting, furthermore it is framed by a splendid landscape and a small village to be discovered, rich in history, art, and nature.

Meet your host

Superhost
293 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Born in the 90s
Speaks English and Italian

Mattia is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Antonella

Host details

Response rate: 97%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
No smoke alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection