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Large House with Rooftop Sun Terrace and Lake View

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Al fresco dining on the roof terrace
Dining area
View through to the lounge area
Designer kitchen with marble island
Family bathroom with His & Hers travertine basins

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Someraro, Piemonte
  • Isola Bella
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Borromeo Palace and Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Stresa Ferry Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Large House with Rooftop Sun Terrace and Lake View

Casa Bellavista has been sympathetically renovated over three years to an exceptionally high standard. Despite having all the facilities of modern day living, it still retains the magic and character of the original 'rustico' house. The designer kitchen with large marble island, two luxury bathrooms, WC, three large bedrooms, one with walk-in wardrobe, open plan top floor living area and idyllic private roof terrace should leave you wanting for nothing. Casa Bellavista is set in the heart of Someraro and provides easy access to the picturesque towns that inhabit the palm lined esplanades of Lake Maggiore.

Property manager

Joanna Rigby
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Although we don't provide refunds we will always allow you to use your payment against a future booking if you need to cancel.
Please note, we request our guests to leave 150 euros for the cleaner upon their departure. She will do a full clean of the house and full inventory.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number IT103064C2SLZLUELM

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

Stresa

Located in Stresa, this holiday home is on a lake. Carciano Ferry Terminal and Stresa Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Orta and Monte Mottac State Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Isola Madre Botanical Garden and Adventure Park.
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Someraro, Piemonte

What's nearby

  • Isola Bella - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Borromeo Palace and Garden - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Isola Madre Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Stresa Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Stresa Station - 6 min drive
  • Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pescheria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gelateria K 2 di Fasoli Morris - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪I Mori - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charleston Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Borromeo e Hemingway Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large House with Rooftop Sun Terrace and Lake View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large House with Rooftop Sun Terrace and Lake View?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large House with Rooftop Sun Terrace and Lake View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large House with Rooftop Sun Terrace and Lake View located?

This family-friendly Stresa holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Villa La Palazzola and Carciano Ferry Terminal. Isola Madre Botanical Garden and Isola Bella are also within 2 miles (3 km). Stresa Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular View
The rental has gone very smoothly with great communication from our hosts. The house is situated in a typical Italian village overlooking Lake Maggiore. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Fabulous
Terrific house with fabulous views.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jörg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Aussicht, tolle Wohnung
Alles bestens, Wohnung ist sehr gut ausgestattet und ist von der Lage her sehr schön. Phänomenale Aussicht von der Dachterrasse.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
We enjoyed our stay so much. The property was clean, and the location perfect. We brought our 2yo and had to watch the stairs as they are a little tricky for small legs! Besides that we will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dieter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kurzurlaub an den Lago
Die Wohnung war sehr schön und mit 2 Bädern und einem Gäste WC bestens geeignet für 3 Paare. Küche Wohnzimmer alles super. Sehr schöne Aussicht auf den See. Wohnung und Lage sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vue sur Lac Major
Très bel endroit Visite en bateau des îles magnifiques Dommage pour nous beaucoup de pluie
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views
We had a lovely week in Casa Bellavista. What amazing views! It’s a comfortable property and well located. Really enjoyed the meal at Cardini - tried to go back again on our last night but they are closed on Tuesday. Joanna was great at communicating and gave us lots of really helpful info and suggestions, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Italian hillside home
We thoroughly enjoyed our time exploring the lakes region. The house was a wonderful and welcoming place to stay with all the comforts of home. It is truly beautiful, and the views are spectacula
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vue magnifique
En vacances avec des amis, nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'hébergement qui est idéalement situé pour visiter la région du lac Majeur, Stresa, Cannobio, Baverna, Pallanza, Orta et son lac, les îles Borromées, ... Nous sommes allés jusqu'à Milan par le train. Nous avons dégusté les spécialités gastronomiques italiennes dans plusieurs restaurants à des tarifs très corrects. L'hébergement est très bien équipé pour 6 personnes et le toit terrasse offre une vue extraordinaire sur le lac. Nous recommons cet hébergement et félicitons Joanna et John pour la renovation.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gerald Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Unterkunft
Wir durften 6 Tage in dieser wunderschönen Wohnung am Lago Maggiore einen Teil unseres Urlaubes verbringen. Die Wohnung ist sehr liebevoll und persönlich eingerichtet, es fehlt an nichts. Der Weg nach Stresa ist recht steil, für Knie verletzte Personen, wie mich, ging es also leider nur mit dem Auto nach Stresa, ansonsten eine tolle Lage mit herrlichem Ausblick. Top Ausgangspunkt für etliche Ausflüge. Der Kontakt mit der Vermieterin ist unschlagbar gut!!! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Herzlichen Dank
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralf-Dieter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kurz Auszeit
Sehr schönes Haus, wunderbar Eingerichtet und eine Atemberaubende Aussicht vom Dach oder Balkon. Sehr schöne Details erinnern an Zuhause zum wohlfühlen dazu die Lage über Stresa. Einfach Wunderbar, sehr zu Empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and property
This was a beautiful location. The house was well equipped and a perfect get away for a family. Lots of stairs. The only reason that we gave this is a 4-star rating was the internet, which was necessary for us to communicate with our business.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Stay
The property is located up a hill about 10 mins by car outside Stresa. The views from the terrace over the lake are beautiful. The property is well equipped and spacious. The nearest restaurant to the property is Ristorante Cardini which is a 5 minute walk away - lovely big terrace with a view over the lake , good food, service and fair priced, gets busy so worth booking in advance. Other than that there is a good choice in Stresa
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful vacation home with amazing views
Parking and driving to and from this property is not for the faint of heart, but well worth it for the fabulous views of Lake Maggorie and Isola Bella😍
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Nils W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tolle Lage, Unterkunft durchwachsen
Zunächst das Positive: Die Gastgeberin gibt sich viel Mühe und gibt wertvolle Tipps für den Aufenthalt. Die Lage der Wohnung ist klasse und die Einrichtung liebevoll. Die Kehrseite ist, dass das Haus leider sehr feucht ist, insbesondere im Bad und in den Schlafbereichen. Wer also diesbezüglich empfindlich ist, auch bei Schimmel im Bad, sollte das Haus meiden. Außerdem hätten wir uns bei der aufgerufenen Reinigungsgebühr mehr Sauberkeit insbesondere in der Küche und bei den Böden gewünscht. Die Schlafbereiche sind aber sauber und gepflegt, haben nur leider bis auf ein Schlafzimmer feuchte Wände.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S., London, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous stay!
We all absolutely love staying at Casa Bellavista! The high quality property has everything you want and the views are totally amazing, better than any camera can capture! This was our second stay here and we found plenty of new things to try including the Maggiore 1.8km zip line which was fab! We had a wonderful meal at Cardini's which is 2 min walk from the property with wonderful lake views. We would highly recommend a stay here! Looking forward to our next visit already!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönheit pur
Sehr schöne Gegend, top Lage, sehr ehrholsam, ruhig - trotzdem nahe des Zentrums von Stresa
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views!
We will definitely come back and stay longer! Joanna was wonderful and the house was beautiful and perfect for our family of 5. The village restaurants were amazing and we loved our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S., Potomac USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Touring Italy
My sister and I started our Italy visit from Stresa/Someraro! This property has the most wonderful view! Perfectly decorated and has excellent amenities! The drive up to Someraro in the middle of stormy night was a bit unnerving but we got the hang of it! Highly recommend planning your stay here!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine versteckte Perle
Das Haus ist in Wirklichkeit viel schöner als die Bilder auf Fewo. Geräumig, liebevoll eingerichtet u. die Aussicht von der Dachterasse ist grandios. Die Abwicklung - top. Der Weg zu Haus den Google-Maps vorschlägt ist nicht gut, kauf fahrbar - weil man da von Oben zum Haus geleitet wird. Auf jeden Fall einen Weg suchen der direkt von unten zum Haus führt !!! Ich würde dieses Haus auf jeden Fall wieder buchen !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mieux que sur le plan !
L' appréciation de "Fabuleux" est totalement justifiée. La maison est tout confort avec les pièces de vie au dernier étage ce qui permet d'avoir en permanence la vue sur le lac et les trois îles en face. Le Roof Top conforte pleinement cette vue en profitant du plein air. Mention spéciale à Joanna pour sa réactivité avec sollicitude lors de nos échanges que ce soit avant ou pendant la location. Si vous avez besoin de "lacher prise", c'est la location qu'il vous faut. Le panorama suffit pour vous ressourcer et vous faire le plus grand bien ! Merci pour ce beau moment passé à Someraro. Arrivederchi
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas and New Year Break 2022
The house is absolutely lovely - has everything you need. Views are superb. Owners communication was great - and extremely helpful. All in all just a wonderful stay
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Someraro (Stresa) September 2022
Beautifully restored property with stunning lake views
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Vacation
unfortunately we were not able to enjoy the property as i contacted Covid one day prior to arrival. this reviev is based on what our friends experienced
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view; great accommodations; wonderful host!
We had a lovely stay in Someraro. This property had everything we needed for a family of 4 and it was very nicely remodeled. A bit of a caution if stairs are an issue, as this home has three different levels, but that's also what allows for the gorgeous view from the living and kitchen area. The stairs were easy to navigate and not a problem for us at all. The master bedroom is on the main floor as you walk in. It has a very spacious and beautiful bathroom. The next level has the two other bedrooms which were spacious, along with a full bath to share. The top floor is where you will find a kitchen and the living room which has ample, very comfortable seating and a nice dining table. There is also a half bath on this floor. We didn't do a lot of cooking besides a simple breakfast, but the kitchen seemed to have everything one would need. The host was very responsive both before and during our trip and provided a lot of helpful information about the area in her welcome/check-in email as well as in a very comprehensive book in the home. I will note it was about a 30 minute walk (down hill) to Stresa and a 35 minute walk (up hill - fairly steep) back to the home in Someraro. We did this one day and it was a significant but doable walk. However, the host can provide the number of a driver in town who will pick you up and drive you to Stresa and take you back for the return trip too. The drivers seem to help each other out. If one isn't available they will contact a colleague and get you where you need to go. We found this to be very easy to do and used the drivers in the evenings. We were very happy with our stay and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joanna Rigby

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We both live and work in England but share a passion for travel and exploring the sights and sounds of other countries. Before we got together, Jonathan backpacked round the world for a year and wrote back home every month telling us all about the exciting destinations he was exploring. Aside from travelling, we both love cooking, our weekly yoga classes, learning the Italian language and fitness. Jonathan is crazy about golf and Graphic Novels (comics) while Joanna is crazy about all kinds of literature, especially the classics. We both love walking in the countryside and above all, we love having fun! We are most at home when we're in the mountains or by the sea. Beautiful locations are what make us smile, along with our beautiful daughter Isabella Sophia, who was born on 1st April 2011.

Why they chose this property

We bought Casa Bellavista in 2006, the year we got engaged. I have been visiting Italy with my family since the age of 13 when I first fell in love with this magnificent country. In 2006 Jonathan proposed to me by the Trevi Fountain in Rome and it was at this point that Italy for me was firmly established in my mind as the most romantic country on the planet! We spent an exhilarating few weeks as a newly engaged couple, exploring Italy by train and falling more and more in love with the country and each other. We both love everything about Bella Italia; the food, the people, the culture, the stunning scenery, the shops, the weather, the list is endless! Lake Maggiore has to be one of the most romantic lakes in the world and for this reason, we looked for a property here.

What makes this property unique

When we first found Casa Bellavista it was a derelict wreck, but we could see the potential. Set in the picturesque village of Someraro, once we stepped foot in the house we knew we couldn't leave without signing on the dotted line! It was the scariest thing we have ever done, but the most exhilarating. It took over three years to complete Casa Bellavista, with the help of a fantastic architect and builder, but we got there in the end. Casa Bellavista offers the romance and tranquillity we craved and yet it is so near to so many fantastic attractions. We have made friends with the locals and are now able to converse with them in our pigeon Italian! We hope our guests will feel as at home in Casa Bellavista as we do. It really is set in one of the most beautiful locations in the world!

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English

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