The house by the lake

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A serene lakeside view with a white building featuring a tiled roof and a garden in front.
A corridor leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and mountains.
A bed with a metal frame and a white bedspread in a room with a tiled floor and a wooden chair.
A stone pathway leading to a water view, with a metal railing and greenery.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a red sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Orta

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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ORTA SAN GIULIO, Piedmont
  • Place, Lake Orta
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mario Motta Plaza
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pella Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Orta San Giulio

Located in Orta San Giulio, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Pella Village and Villa Bossi are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Alpyland and Alpinia Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Municipal Sports Center or Maggiora Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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ORTA SAN GIULIO, Piedmont

What's nearby

  • Lake Orta - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sacred Mountain of Orta - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mario Motta Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Villa Bossi - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pella Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Orta-Miasino Station - 19 min walk
  • Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria "La Piazzetta - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Via Roma 1 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bar Skipper - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Campana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Dolphin - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The house by the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The house by the lake?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The house by the lake on 2 Jan 2027 start from £1,309, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The house by the lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The house by the lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The house by the lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The house by the lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Orta and Mario Motta Plaza. Sacred Mountain of Orta and Villa Bossi are also within 10 minutes. Orta-Miasino Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect swim spot

Francesca is the best and the property was perfect for our kids to swim and play all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
dear Clark, was a pleasure to have your lively family and see the enthusiasm of your children. Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing by Lake Orta

Francesca’s house on Lake Orta, just a short walk from the charming little village of Orta San Giulio, was a perfect stay. The house is right on the lake, wonderfully clean and spacious. We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful place to enjoy the lake and it’s surrounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay in Orta San Giulio

We absolutely loved this beautiful home directly on Lago d'Orta. Francesca was a very helpful, communicative host. Everything was very clean and the home was very well maintained. Very good size for a family or for entertaining guests. Highly recommend for a visit to Orta San Giulio.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Corner of paradise

Parking is tricky but once parked up, you can walk, swim, cycle or kayak, abandon the car for a few days, kick back and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
My house is in the historical part of the village, shortly before the narrow streets, is quite easy to arrive by car but the parking place is 700 meter distance.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Loved this place. Spent hours relaxing in the private garden at water's edge, with wonderful views of Isola San Giulio, the wildlife, and boats. Short walk to charming historic village centre. Note that nearest supermarket is in Pettenasco, a short drive away. We stayed for a week at end May and enjoyed the jasmine scent in the garden, the sunsets, and the chattering of swallows. Francesca was very welcoming and super helpful. We hope to be back.
The view from our kayak.
No better spot in the village for dinner!
The view at night is also beautiful.
Front door opens onto low traffic lane.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
Thank you Steven, guests like you all are always welcome. Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos cannot do this property justice, it's just beautiful. The town location and the lakeside terrace are fantastic and the extended grapevine-covered balcony from the master bedroom is very special. We spent hours playing in the lake- apparently the cleanest in Europe.Francesca was extremely nice, super-helpful and fast to reply- she really went over and above what you'd expect from a host
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toute la famille (8 personnes dont 3 enfants) a été ravie du séjour Nous avons beaucoup nagé dans le lac d Orta,le cadre est magnifique et la maison très confortable , bien équipée
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Merci Catherine pour avoir bien gardé ma maison Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merveilleux séjour dans cette maison si calme et si bucolique. Tout était parfait, nous reviendrons!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Haus liegt direkt am See und ein paar Schritte vom Ortszentrum Orta San Giulio.Die Gastgeberin antwortet sehr zeitnah auf Anfragen und gibt tolle Tipps für Exkursionen und Restaurants. Das Haus hat einen unvergleichlichen Charm und ist sehr gut eingerichtet.Unbedingt zu empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is right on Lake Orta and a short walk to the main Piazza in Orta San Giulio. The lake is absolutely beautiful, and the property is spacious and great for a family. We were 6 family members ranging from a toddler old to mid-70's. The house was perfect for us. Francesca, our host, greeted us at the property and showed us around the house. She also left useful information for us.Visitors need to be aware that the nearest supermarket is in Pettenasco which is a few kilometers down the road. So it is good to have a car.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2026
Thanks Helen for taking care of my house, hope to see you again in the next years Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wir genossen es sehr, auf der Terrasse, direkt am See zu sitzen und auf die insel San Giulio zu schauen. Die Küche war super umfassend eingerichtet, in dem schönen Haus. Das Parkieren etwas knifflig, aber mit dem Parkhaus gut gelöst. Francesca hat uns freundlich und unkompliziert empfangen. Die Restaurantempfehlungen waren sehr gut und das Dorf selber wunderschön.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charmante maison au bord du lac dans laquelle on se sent parfaitement bien
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour inoubliable !

Nous avons été si chanceux de passer une semaine à orta , dans cette magnifique maison près du lac.Nous avons été chaleureusement accueillis.Nous avons pu profiter de cette "pépite " tout près du lac majeur.La maison est pleine de charme et authenticité , comme le village Nous avons pu profiter de l'accès direct au lac pour nous baigner tous les jours et manger dans le joli patio.Merci de nous avoir permis de découvrir ORTA dans votre maison de famille !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Merci Claire d'avoir pris soin de ma maison. Des hôtes parfaits. Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Genialer Seezugang

Alles perfekt! Der direkte Seezugang ermöglichte einen wunderbaren Urlaub.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent séjour

Nous avons séjourné en famille à la "Maison du lac" à Orta San Giulio en août 2024, elle est charmante et extrêmement agréable. L'emplacement est idéal, au bord du lac et très calme même si la maison est située à 5 minutes à pied du centre. La maison est confortable et très bien équipée. La communication avec l'hôte a toujours été facile et agréable. Le Wifi ne fonctionnait pas très bien mais le réseau mobile est excellent. Les 2 chambres de couple ont des lits très agréables, les lits des 2 autres chambres conviennent plutôt à des enfants ou adolescents qu'à des adultes. Ce séjour en famille nous laisse d'excellents souvenirs.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maison au bord du lac

Magnifique maison les pieds dans l’eau. Tout était parfait.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderbar

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Die Lage ist Spitze und der Ort wunderschön.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Super Angebot

Die Lage direkt am See, die Abende mit einem Glas Wein, die Ruhe (am Abend und während der Woche), ein altes, stimmungsvolles Haus mit guter Infrastruktur ermöglichten perfekte Ferien. Wir kommen wieder !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wundervoll

Ein sehr schönes, romantisches Haus mit allem ausgestattet. Wunderschöner Außenbereich, Zugang zum See ist klasse. Haus sauber, Bäder sauber. Paken im Parkhaus fanden wir besser als auf den freien Parkplätzen. Wir haben den Aufenthalt genossen.genossen. Danke, Gracie Francesca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views and great location.

The house is pretty and in a great situation, close to the town with direct access to the lake. We loved swimming from the steps on the terrace before an evening drink in the sunshine. Bedrooms overlooking the lake are lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely house

Beautiful spacious lakeside house with access to the lake from the back garden - perfect for our group of friends out in Italy for a wedding in the town. The piazza with its many restaurants and gelato shops is a five minute walk away which makes this a pretty perfect location to just be able to dump the car and wander around the town. Lots of useful things provided (coffee pots, towels, sun beds etc.) but sadly the fishing rod proved unsuccessful at catching lunch. Parking is in the town car park (10 min walk) at €5/day at the time of writing - vehicle access to the house to drop bags though. Only downside was that the cleaning fee wasn’t mentioned in our original booking, but I think Francesca has rectified this now so it will show up at the time of booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here

Francesca was very helpful, and the house was lovely with everything we needed. A short walk to the main square which was beautiful with restaurants and gift shops. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathetaking accommodation!

We really loved the house! We were several times in Orta and this was the best stay we ever hat. Thank Francesca for everything - it was stunning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

un séjour merveilleux

Nous avons passé de très bons moments en famille dans cette magnifique maison, grande, belle et accueillante et les pieds dans l'eau ! On peut se baigner en descendant quelques marches directement depuis le charmant petit patio verdoyant.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and practical!

Francesca’s place was all we expected and more! The house is beautiful and tidy and has everything you can possible need in way of kitchen utensils etc. The water of the lake is crystal clear and the access from the steps is easy. When we visited it was really warm too. Even our 4&5 year old kids could swim there with their swim rings! Francesca was very friendly and helpful, thank you F for everything! When we stayed the weather was very hot (even +37 Celsius) but downstairs it stayed pleasantly cool. On the top floor it was really hot though, but I believe that this really was exceptional heat for June at least. The restaurants are very close by and there is a little shop for groceries as well as a bakery. For a bigger (and cheaper) selection you might want to go to another village (we went by taxi, but you could cycle too). Strong recommendation!
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