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San Mamete - Lake Lugano, Apartment on the lake

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Villa from the lake
View of the Lake from Villa Jetty
Lounge
Lounge
Kitchen/Dining Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

Map
San Mamete
  • Lake Lugano
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Palazzo dei Congressi
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Mount Brè
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

San Mamete - Lake Lugano, Apartment on the lake

One bedroom attic apartment with panoramic views across Lake Lugano.
Offering a perfect escape for a dream holiday, a honeymoon to remember, a base to explore the surrounding Italian Lakes or simply a luxurious space to kick back and relax. Residenze Valsolda is located in the quaint Italian village of San Mamete, just five minutes from the Swiss Border.

This cosy (approx. 55 M2 / 545 Ft2) one bedroom-one bathroom top floor apartment will sleep 2 people. The apartment has wooden floors with traditional Italian beamed ceilings and Juliet balconies (standing only - no space for seating) from all rooms over-looking Lake Lugano. The apartment has been interior designed by a top Milan design studio and furnished with bespoke Italian furniture offering guests a comfortable, sumptuous and stylish accommodation.

The open plan lounge/diner has comfortable seating for four and is equipped with Flat Screen HD TV, satellite receiver, home theatre system with iPod dock and an extensive DVD library. The luxury fitted kitchen comes with modern appliances such as induction hob, combi oven/microwave and grill, fridge/freezer, coffee machine. Range of quality utensils are also supplied. The bedroom has a large comfortable bed with high quality mattress and plenty of storage units. The bedroom also offers one of the best views of the Lake Lugano and San Salvatore. The wet room has a walk in shower, marble counter top, toilet and bidet. Bed linen, towels and basic toiletries are included in the cleaning fee and for convenience there is also a shaving socket, hair-dryer, iron and ironing board. The apartment has central heating for winter months and ceiling fans for the summer (in Lombardy use of central heating is only permitted from November to March).

There is an elevator in the building and the communal areas are very well maintained with Italian Carrara marble flooring throughout. The villa also has a private dock that provides guests with direct access to the Lake for swimming with an outdoor shower facility. The dock itself is reserved for the private use of owners and not available to guests for sun bathing. A further well maintained communal dock/beach is open to public only 150m from the Villa and is a good spot for taking some sun. There is also a public swimming pool and shower at this dock/beach.

Property manager

Samik

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As there are other apartments in the Villa, please be considerate and keep noise to a minimum if arriving or departing between 11:00pm and 7:00am.
The boat dock is strictly private, however access to/from the lake and use of the outside shower is permitted to all residents.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number IT013234C2UGMDCK3T, 013234-CNI-00003

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valsolda

Located in Valsolda, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Villa del Balbianello and Villa Monastero are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lugano and Menaggio Beach. Schwimmbad Carona and Swissminiatur are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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San Mamete

What's nearby

  • Lake Lugano - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Porlezza Lakeshore Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Palazzo dei Congressi - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Mount Brè - 17 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Melide Station - 19 min drive
  • Lugano Funicular Station - 24 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Roccabella - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salotto Brè - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bouganville - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Il Pinguino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del Castagnelo - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is San Mamete - Lake Lugano, Apartment on the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at San Mamete - Lake Lugano, Apartment on the lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Mamete - Lake Lugano, Apartment on the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Mamete - Lake Lugano, Apartment on the lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Villa Fogazzaro and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lake Lugano. Tower of Osteno-Claino and Museo delle Dogane Svizzere are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert J. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Wonderful location for the lake
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andreas H.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Abv
Vhf
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rainer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Geschmackvoll ausgestattete Wohnung
...mit guter Küchenausstattung. Netter Ort - am Ende der Welt. 1x wöchentlich Schiff, 5x täglich Busverbindung. Nette Bar, guter Bäcker/ Alimentari. DG-Wohnung, nicht klimatisiert. Aufenthalt auf Privatsteg von den Eigentümern nicht erwünscht.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
De belles prestations
Appartement et vue remarquables mais accessibilité difficile. Accueil peu sympatique. Remise des clés et c'est tout
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Apartment in Italian Lakes
Really lovely apartment with amazing views. Lake Lugano is lovely and it's also a great location for visiting Lake Como. A really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adlerhorst über dem Lago di Lugano
Erholsame Ferien in einer wunderschönen Landschaft. Gut eingerichtete Wohnung mit toller Aussicht. Immer gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Erik T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Weekje San Mamete
Een mooi appartement met een heel mooi uitzicht over het meer. We hebben hier echt genoten. Jammer dat er geen “echt” balkon is, maar op de steiger kun je ook mooi zitten. Neem wel stoeltjes mee, anders moet je op de steigerplanken zitten. Voor koffie even kleine coffeecups meenemen, anders moet je eerst naar Porlezza. Plaatselijke winkel heeft deze niet, maar heeft wel lekker brood. Er waren maar 2 badhanddoeken en geen theedoeken/vaatdoeken. Wel extra gekregen, nadat we er om gevraagd hadden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

thomas o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Apartment - Good location
The property is right on Lake Lugano with superb views. Communication with Samik was always prompt.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wiebke W.

Rundum perfekt!
Sehr saubere und schön eingerichtete Ferienwohnung, mit wirklich tollem Ausblick. Wir haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen, Samik war sehr hilfsbereit und hat Fragen immer zeitnah beantwortet. Wir waren rundum zufrieden!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yann C., Blainville sur Mer

Location de charme, dans un environnement parfait
Très chouette location. Petit appartement confortable, parfait pour 2 personnes. Nous avons grandement apprécié le ponton privé pour se baigner. Le lac de Lugano est moins peuplé que les lacs Majeurs et de Come et donc d’autant plus agréable, mais ces 2 lacs se visitent très facilement à partir de San Mamete. Toutes commodités à Porlezza (10 minutes). Très bon accueil de Vittorio, du caffe del viaggiatore, où il est très agréable de prendre un café ou de diner tranquillement le soir. Nous recommandons fortement, en saison, de louer le parking chez Vittorio. Très pratique et zéro stress pour trouver une place pour la voiture. Environ 100 mètres de l’appartement. A noter que le loueur de bateau Nautic Shop sur la route de Porlezza est moins cher que ceux des lacs de Come et Majeur. Location sans permis permettant une superbe balade sur le lac. Nous avons passé une semaine parfaite. A recommander.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Claire P.

Fabulous location
We loved our stay in San Mamete. The flat was clean and well-equipped, and the views are stunning. I did a fair bit of research before booking, and I think it would be hard to find better (or even equal) views for the price. So much to see in the local area (Castello was a particular favorite), but also a lovely place to relax and do very little. Being able to go for swim in the lake directly from the private dock was a real treat. Lots of options for eating - dinner lakeside at Hotel Stella d'Italia was wonderful, and the bread and pastries from Maurizio's were delicious. Had several meals and watched football at Caffe del Viaggiatore, lovely food and good fun. Also enjoyed great pizza from Pronto Pizza in Porlezza. Samik was very helpful with info and suggestions - one of which was renting a boat from Giuliano at Gobbi Rent in Cima, fantastic fun! Overall, we had gorgeous scenery, delicious food, and fabulous weather. Very much hoping to return at some future point!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Monika L.

Traumhafte Lage
Es war wunderbar. Saubere Wohnung, sehr schönes Dorf, traumhafte Croissants. Wir kommen wieder.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marco L.

Tolle Lage im verschlafenen Nest!
Wir haben einen erholsamen Ort gesucht und gefunden. Die direkte Lage am See erlaubt einen unbezahlbaren Ausblick bereits beim aufwachen aus dem Bett. Das Appartement ist sehr sauber und bestens ausgestattet. Die Lage ist zwar direkt an der Durchgangsstraße, aber durch eine Umfahrung herrscht kaum Verkehr. Einzig der fehlende Parkplatz sorgt für Probleme und man muss kreativ werden. Öffentliche Parkplätze sind vorhanden, waren in der Hauptsaison aber häufig komplett belegt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Georg W.

Angenehme Wohnung mit tollem Blick aber Zusatzkosten für Reinigung
Gut ausgestattete Wohnung. Habe allerdings Gesamtkosten angefragt und die Reinigungskosten kamen erst nach der Buchung hinzu. Wohnung liegt sehr schön direkt am See.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hans S.

Wunderbar!
Die Wohnung liegt zauberhaft direkt am See in einem verschlafenen Städtchen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Netter Vermieter, der sich kümmert.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roswitha P.

Gelungener Urlaub
Wo soll man anfangen? So stellen wir uns einen klasse Urlaub vor. Tolles Appartement in einer Top Lage, gehobene Ausstattung zu einem Top Preis. Alles hat uns gefallen. Die Unterkunft direkt am See , der schon so oft erwähnte Ausblick, ein wunderbarer und entspannender Urlaub in einer fantastischen Umgebung. San Mamete ist ein typisches Italienisches Städtchen mit viel Charme. Die Einheimischen sind sehr hilfreich und nett. Es ist ein idealer Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge rund um die Italienischen Seen. Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit und können dieses tolle Appartement auf jeden Fall wärmstens weiterempfehlen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Fantastic apartment with amazing views
What a beautiful apartment with the most amazing views from the balconies in both the lounge & the bedroom. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need & having English TV channels was an added bonus as it was sometimes nice just to sit & relax in the evenings when you got back exhausted after long days out. San Mamete is a great base for exploring the surrounding lakes and driving into areas of Switzerland which are beautiful. It's a small village but it has everything you need and we enjoyed our time in the Kings Pub with the locals ! We had a fantastic holiday and the apartment and location made it perfect, thank you Samik. Keith & Julie Francis
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Chantal R., Gorssel

Our stay in San Mamete
We had a lovely holiday in San Mamete. The appartement was absolutely beautiful. Everything you might need was available. The view over de the lake is very very nice. The village San Mamete is small and quiet, but Porlezza and Lugano are only ten minutes drive away. Our vacation was PERFECT!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nannette v., Den Haag, Nederland

Fantastisch zwemmen ,fietsen en wandelen
We hebben twee weken genoten van de rust van het meer van Lugano voor de deur. Heerlijk zwemmen en in de omgeving fietsen, wandelen, winkelen en gezellig eten met prachtige views. Één groot feest!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Breathtaking view!
Wonderful view as all the other people say und beautiful nice small village. We enjoyed the home cinema quite a lot! Also, Vittorio's a nice place with reasonable prices for the food! The furniture is very modern and the kitchen well equipped. The bed is with the best view you can get. There are good hiking trails and it is a good location for excursions, nice restaurants, and beautiful cycling trails. Nice building with a quiet atmosphere! All in all, a good place for hoiliday!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard Garth W.

Views of beauty with wonderful memories to cherish
What a special place! Modern, well equipped and clean. Views from both windows are ones that you never get tired of. Large bedroom with large closet and comfortable bed.....no two twin beds pushed together. The owner is quick with all responses. Vitto who hands over the keys is there with any questions we had of the apt or area. Even arranged transportation for us to the train station when we left as we did not have a car. Next time we would rent a car if we stayed a longer period to explore the area. However for the 4 days we were there we did not need one. There is a small public beach /dock a short distance from the apt. which we used daily for a swim. A well equipped grocer is also a few doors down to stock up with foods stuffs/wine. There is also a wine store. We enjoyed special meals (lunch or dinner) at Hotel Stella D Italia which is also close by. The restaurant is beautifully located close to the water edge with a arbour to dine under. The staff are there to please. Even cooked Gluten Free pasta for me. We enjoyed taking the ferry to the apt when we arrived. This would be a wonderful romantic place to bring someone special. We hope to return. Next year maybe?....I dream. Jeannie & Garth Toronto, Canada
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

Beautifully decorated apartment with stunning view
We stayed here for 4 nights in early may this year. I could not have asked for any more in all aspects of the holiday. Firstly, the apartment was beautifully decorated and furnished with no expense spared. The views are stunning from every window and the lake is so peaceful and relaxing to listen to. The village of San Mamete is also beautiful and has a lovely bakery, a newsagent, a very lovely pub and some amazing restaurants. The staff and locals are all friendly and happy to help. We drove to Lugano and looked around the amazing shops and restaurants, spent a day in Como and took a boat to Villa Balbianello. There were so many stunning things to see and do, I thoroughly recommend visiting the area and staying in this apartment! The best holiday I've been on!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne D., Northants

A fabulous apartment with the most amazing views.
A fabulous apartment with the most amazing views. We had the most amazing week. The apartment is in a fantastic location, really peaceful and relaxing yet ideal base to tour the area/other lakes. Really well equipped and finished to a really high standard, everything has been thought of to make your stay perfect. You couldn't wake up to a better view! If you want a really relaxing tranquil setting, then this is the place. We had such a great holiday, thank you. Rob & Anne
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

lisa j.

Relaxing San Mamete
We had a lovely time in San Mamete, what a beautiful place! The apartment was immaculate (and smelled amazing!) and we loved the attention to detail that had been made to make it as comfortable as possible, from home cinema entertainment (with dvd's and cd's) to books and binoculers for lakelife and wildlife viewing. We could not get over the views from the windows and it took us a little while for it to sink in that it was real. We didn't rent cars and found the bus service really very reliable and useful for getting around, the C12 bus takes you into Lugano or you can venture the other way to Porlezza or Menaggio on Lake Como. So a car not totally necessary. When you want to stay in San Mamete and not do too much you can sunbath or swim from the boat dock or there is a walkway up the mountain if you are feeling more energetic! Such a relaxing holiday with perfect views and amazing weather. Thank you so much for all your help and for sharing your beautiful apartment with us.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Stunning!
A stunning apartment with incredible views over the lake. The perfect spot for a relaxing holiday. The apartment has everything you could possibly need and more and is extremely comfortable. Brand new kitchen and new furniture throughout - also really handy to have fantastic TV and home cinema system with satellite providing all UK channels. San Mamete is a great spot as it is on the north side of the lake facing south so the garden at the front of the apartment gets the sun all day. Some nice cafes in the village and only a short drive to Lugano. We will definitely go again. Thanks for a lovely holiday!

About the host

Hosted by Samik

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My wife and I live just outside London in a semi rural location and work in the City in Financial Services. Life in the city is fast paced and we enjoy the hustle and bustle that comes with being close to a truly cosmopolitan world city. Work is demanding so when not at work we enjoy unwinding with our many friends in some of our favorite locations. Ideally it would be a place that has a balance of peace & quiet, breathtaking scenery and with easy access to good bars, restaurants, shops, galleries and theatres.

Why they chose this property

The Italian lakes offer a heady combination of spectacular scenery, grand villas and gardens, beautiful quaint villages in time warps, warm and friendly local people, great food and easy access. It has all the ingredients that make super holiday for us.
Having visited several times as tourists we fell in love with Lake Lugano. Finding San Mamete and Residenze Valsolda was completely accidental and unplanned, but we could not let such an opportunity pass us by. Even after all these years, our hearts still skip a beat when we first arrive for our holiday and ache when we say goodbye to San Mamete. This place has truly cast its spell on us.

What makes this property unique

Each of the Italian Lakes has its own character. We love Lake Lugano for its intimate and unspoilt feel. It is centrally located to explore nearby Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. Milan, Como and Lugano are three beautiful chic cities with all that we can ask for.
San Mamete is one of the prettiest villages on the Lake with its own fabulous bakery/grocery store, lively pubs, great restaurants and pretty much all amenities. You could simply relax in San Mamete without setting a foot outside the village or use it as a base to explore the Italian Lakes.
Residenze Valsolda is set directly on the lake with staggering views across to San Salvatore and Lugano from all the rooms. The villa is very well maintained and the apartment itself is cosy, sumptious and well equipped. Letting was never in mind when we started the refurbishment so all furniture, gadgets, fixtures and fittings are of a standard not usually associated with rental properties.
Our guest reviews sum up quite well why this place makes such a great location for a holiday.

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