The Courtyard on the Lake

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A lakeside view with mountains in the background, a flag, and a row of blue chairs.
A balcony with a wrought iron railing and a view of a lush green landscape.
A balcony with a wrought iron railing, a view of a distant church, and white curtains tied at the top.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, a glass coffee table, a sofa, a television, and a flower vase.
A living room with a glass coffee table, a grey sofa, and a potted plant with flowers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Orta

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ameno, Piedmont
  • Place, Lake Orta
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Varese
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Isola Bella
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ameno

Located in Ameno, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Orta and Sacred Mountain of Orta, while Rubinetto Museum and Museo Storico Etnografico are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Alpyland, or check out an event or a game at Municipal Sports Center. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Ameno, Piedmont

What's nearby

  • Lake Orta - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mottarone - 28 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Lake Varese - 48 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Borromean Islands - 51 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Isola Bella - 52 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Bolzano Novarese Station - 3 min drive
  • Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Pozzo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Campana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Spiaggia Miami - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Venus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lido di Gozzano - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Courtyard on the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Courtyard on the Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Courtyard on the Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Courtyard on the Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Courtyard on the Lake located?

This family-friendly Ameno holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Orta, Approdo Don Angelo Villa and Sacred Mountain of Orta. Bagnera and Villa Bossi are also within 3 miles (5 km). Orta-Miasino Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation

Everything was to our complete satisfaction! Great host and great accommodation! We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a wonderful time at Lake Orta and would like to come back again! 😊👍
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

This was one of the most beautiful houses we ever stayed in for a holiday. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The only "issue" was the WiFi which was not very reliable - personally I don't care that much because everything else made more that up for that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2020
Thank you very much Matthias!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour merveilleux

Beaucoup de chance grâce à une météo estivale et à une villa de charme. Excellent accueil belles prestations correspondant à nos besoins. Nous étions 3 couples , la grandeur et les commodités de la location nous ont permis de passer un très bon séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We marathon idyllique

Merci à Augusta pour son accueil et son écoute à nos demandes particulières! Le lieu est magnifique avec vue sur le lac d’Orta! Notre groupe dont certains membres participaient au marathon du lac majeur a été ravi de profiter de ce lieu!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

3 nuits au lac d’Orta

Vieille maison de caractère dans une très belle propriété. Vue sur le lac. Augusta est très arrangeante sur les horaires d’arrivée et de départ. Très bien à 9 pour un séjour de 2 ou 3 nuits. Mais, attention si vous souhaitez rester plus longtemps. En effet, l’annonce est trompeuse. Il y est indiqué 5 chambres puis on en décrit 6. Alors qu’en fait il n’y a réellement que 2 chambres fermées. Les autres pièces n’ont pas de porte et sont en enfilade. Pas d’intimité et si vous voulez aller aux toilettes, il faut traverser les pièces où dorment vos amis. S’il fait beau, grande table dehors. Par ailleurs, il n’est pas possible de manger à 9 personnes à l’intérieur.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Grazie Jean-luc, Mi spiace non vi siate accorti che il tavolo del soggiorno è allungabile.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Una bella dimora sul lago d'Orta.

Check in semplice, bella dimora storica sul lago. Comoda la presenza di un bbq per cucinare nel patio.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

charmante historische Unterkunft in gutem Zustand

Wir haben den Aufenthalt in den angenehm kühlen Räumen diese historischen Hauses sehr genossen. Die groszügige Unterkunft war sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet. Die zwei Küchen waren für uns Selbsversorger sehr praktisch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jugendgruppe

Sehr einfacher und schöner Aufenthalt
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Mooie oude locatie

Het huis was middeleeuws, wat het karakteristiek maakt. Het ligt op een heuvel, lopen naar een strandje is een half uur de heuvel af (en dus weer de heuvel op bij de terugweg). De auto kun je voor het huis kwijt, maar de weg is erg nauw. Het uitzicht is schitterend over het meer. Communicatie met de eigenaar voor het verblijf was snel en goed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Herrlich italienisch

Ein wunderbares Anwesen. Herrlicher Garten. Traumhafter Blick auf den See. Ausstattung ist sehr umfangreich.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bell'esperienza

Ordine pulizia disponibilità
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ferien mit Kindern

Wir hatten gute Ferien.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grosszügiges charmantes Haus

gut
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tolles Domizil mit netten Vermietern oberhalb vom Orta-See - ideal für einen super Urlaub

Die letzten Meter der Anfahrt gehen laut GoogleMaps über einen schmalen Weg (die geteerte Alternative kennt das Programm nicht), danach beginnt der Urlaub dann richtig. Nach einem herzlichen Empfang durch die Vermieter war der Gang durch das mittelalterliche Gebäude eine positive Überraschung: Grosse Zimmer, jede Menge Platz, ein Balkongang im ersten Geschoss zum Relaxen und Sonnen. Sehr positiv fanden wir, dass Bettwäsche und Handtücher gestellt wurden. Vom Garten hat man einen wunderbaren Blick über den Orta-See und die Berge dahinter. Neben dem Whirlpool auf der Terrasse erfreute sich auch der Grill vor dem Haus großer Beliebtheit. Ein besonderes Highlight für Kinder und Eltern war der gemeinsame Blick in die Sterne durch das Teleskop vom Vermieter. Das Strandbad in Gozzano ist in wenigen Minuten mit dem Auto erreicht. Für bis 8 Personen ganz prima geeignet, bei mehr Personen könnte zumindest das gleichzeitige gemeinsame Essen im Haus eng werden. Im Sommer sollte wegen der See-Nähe ausreichend Insektenschutz eingepackt werden. Insgesamt eine ganz tolle Unterkunft und der sehr empfehlenswerte Ausgangspunkt für einen schönen Urlaub am Orta-See und am nahegelegenen Lago Maggiore zum Wandern, Radfahren, Baden, Erholen, Geniessen...
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks Peter, it is a great pleasure for us to host families kind, polite and respectful as yours. And it is a joy for us to make you part of what we appreciate and love so much. Thank you for staying in our house, we hope that you've saved a nice memory of these holidays. Augusta
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wunderschönes Gebäude in historischer Umgebung & großzügigem Garten

Viel Platz, viel Ruhe und eine beeindruckende Aussicht auf Ortasee und Berge
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Magnifique un petit coin de paradis

Magnifique séjour Lieu enchanteur. La maison est splendide, de même pour le jardin et la vue. Le seul défaut est qu'il n'y a l'aménagement adéquate pour manger à 9 ou 12 autour d'une même table.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Semaine d exception

Nous avons passé à Ameno un joli moment dans la propriété d Augusta. La maison est spacieuse et confortable même si la pièce pour manger est assez petite. La location est situee dans la cour intérieure de la propriété mais le jardin est accessible à tout moment et la vue est exceptionnelle sur le lac et le mont rose. Le lac d orta est magnifique et la baignade au top ! Merci à Augusta pour son accueil et arrivederci !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
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