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Holiday house with big garden, Resa Valley, Locarno
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4495.1 sq ft
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Brione sopra Minusio, TI
- Place, Tenero - Sport Center4 min drive
- Place, Madonna del Sasso5 min drive
- Place, Old Town6 min drive
- Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Holiday house with big garden, Resa Valley, Locarno
The holiday house « Il Picchio » is located in the beautiful Resa Valley (Brione s/Minusio), near Viona village (700 metres above sea level), in a very quiet mountain landscape.
Ideal location for walks in the mountains (Monti di Lego, Cardada), also for daily excursions to nearby valleys (Valle Verzasca, Valle Maggia), or to the town of Locarno (16 min. drive). The house is situated 5 min. walk from public free parking.
One floor apartment (46m2) for 4 non-smokers, living room with fireplace, open kitchen, 2 small sleeping rooms, bathroom with shower and double washbasins. Balcony and big garden.
Kitchen: fully equipped kitchen, ceramic cooktop, fridge, microwave oven, espresso machine, toaster, kettle, raclette-set, fondue-set.
Rooms: one room with French size bed (160x200), one room with 2 single beds (80x190). All beds have pocket spring mattress. Household linen provided.
WiFi, DVD player and FM Radio.
Hot water boiler, wasching machine, wood heating through fireplace or wood cook stove, balcony with garden-table and wicker armchairs, big garden (500m2), sun beds, parasol and BBQ.
Arrival and departure on Saturday.
IMPORTANT: the house is located in the moutain. In June and September, lighting the fire might be necessary. There is no central heating.
COMPULSORY: bath, kitchen and bed linen cleaning and final cleaning CHF 120, to pay cash on departure.
ACCESS: to enter the apartment you have to do a SELF CHECK-IN. We will not be there at your arrival, but you will receive an e-mail with the INSTRUCTIONS, with photographs for the entry of the house and for the parking; you can call us if you need help.
Ideal location for walks in the mountains (Monti di Lego, Cardada), also for daily excursions to nearby valleys (Valle Verzasca, Valle Maggia), or to the town of Locarno (16 min. drive). The house is situated 5 min. walk from public free parking.
One floor apartment (46m2) for 4 non-smokers, living room with fireplace, open kitchen, 2 small sleeping rooms, bathroom with shower and double washbasins. Balcony and big garden.
Kitchen: fully equipped kitchen, ceramic cooktop, fridge, microwave oven, espresso machine, toaster, kettle, raclette-set, fondue-set.
Rooms: one room with French size bed (160x200), one room with 2 single beds (80x190). All beds have pocket spring mattress. Household linen provided.
WiFi, DVD player and FM Radio.
Hot water boiler, wasching machine, wood heating through fireplace or wood cook stove, balcony with garden-table and wicker armchairs, big garden (500m2), sun beds, parasol and BBQ.
Arrival and departure on Saturday.
IMPORTANT: the house is located in the moutain. In June and September, lighting the fire might be necessary. There is no central heating.
COMPULSORY: bath, kitchen and bed linen cleaning and final cleaning CHF 120, to pay cash on departure.
ACCESS: to enter the apartment you have to do a SELF CHECK-IN. We will not be there at your arrival, but you will receive an e-mail with the INSTRUCTIONS, with photographs for the entry of the house and for the parking; you can call us if you need help.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3-17
Young children must be supervised in the garden.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Please provide copy of liability insurance.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number NL-00001235
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Brione sopra Minusio
Located in Brione sopra Minusio, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a river. Funivia Orselina - Cardada and Locarno Funicular Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bolle di Magadino and Tenero - Sport Center. Fondazione Monte Verita and Brissago Islands are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Brione sopra Minusio, TI
What's nearby
- Tenero - Sport Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- National Youth Sports Centre - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
- Madonna del Sasso - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Old Town - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
- Piazza Grande - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Palma Au Lac - 9 min drive
- La Tegola - 10 min drive
- Pizzeria Vesuvio - da Antonio - 8 min drive
- Caffè Locarno - 8 min drive
- Hotel & Lounge Lago Maggiore - 8 min drive
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9.8
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Communication
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Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
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Aug 12, 2023
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Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
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Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
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Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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Jul 9, 2024
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Jul 25, 2023
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Monika G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
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Sep 3, 2022
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Rocco V.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
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Aug 7, 2022
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Sehr erholsamer Urlaub gür die ganze Familie
Michèle M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
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Sep 4, 2021
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Dirk V.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
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Aug 16, 2021
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stephen v.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
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Jul 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
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About the host
Hosted by Andrea e Monica
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian
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