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Lakefront apartment in downtown Stresa with magnificent views

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A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a lake with a boat and mountains in the background.
A metal-framed bed with striped bedding in a room with wooden flooring, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted shelf.
A courtyard with a fountain, potted plants, and a staircase.
A bathroom with a toilet, bidet, sink, and mirror.
A living room with a fireplace, a blue sofa, and a glass coffee table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Stresa Lakeside Promenade

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Stresa
  • Place, Stresa Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Ducale
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Pallavicino Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Stresa

Located in Stresa, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. Paesaggio Museum and Museum of the Art of Hat-making are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Villa Ducale and Borromeo Palace and Garden. Isola Madre Botanical Garden and Adventure Park are also worth visiting.
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Stresa

What's nearby

  • Stresa Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Villa Ducale - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Villa Pallavicino Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stresa Lakeside Promenade - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Isola Bella - 18 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Stresa Station - 13 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffetteria della Torre - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees Stresa - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tea Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • Il Chiosco
  • ‪Hemingway Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront apartment in downtown Stresa with magnificent views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lakefront apartment in downtown Stresa with magnificent views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront apartment in downtown Stresa with magnificent views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront apartment in downtown Stresa with magnificent views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront apartment in downtown Stresa with magnificent views located?

Located in the heart of Stresa, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Stresa Ferry Terminal and Villa Ducale. Villa Pallavicino Park and Congressi Palace are also within 10 minutes. Stresa Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and the location to the center of town!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carla the host was absolutely fabulous she came to meet us off the bus( which is really easy to get from Milan malpensa airport) and showed us around the apartment.The apartment had the most amazing view and very central for the ferry terminal and ships and restaurants.The apartment is very traditional and had everything we needed. We will definitely be visiting again.Thank you Carla and Stresa! Xxxxxxxx
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Apartment

Fantastic location overlooking beautiful Lake Maggiore. Our lovely host, Carla, was extremely helpful and kind. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and hope to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake side

The flat was clean and comfortable, very convenient for the town, and boats around the lake. The balcony had a fabulous view over the lake. Carla was really helpful and welcoming, we had a lovely holiday there.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location by the lake

We had a lovely stay in Stresa. The apartment is in such a good location - close to the bus stop, the ferry terminal and not too far to the train station. There is a Carrefour supermarket near the plaza with lots of cafes and restaurants, so we had everything we needed. The bedrooms are quiet and we enjoyed coffee in the mornings, watching the boats on the lake from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic location, right on the edge of the lake and in the middle of the town. So everything was just on the doorstep, including the dock where the boats trips go out from.The apartment itself had everything we needed and Carla the owner was nice enough to pick us up from the bus stop when we arrived in Stresa. We had flown into Milan Malpensa and Carla had told us to get the Alibus from outside the airport to stresa. It only cost 25 for two each way and only took 55min each way. Overall we had a superb holiday and would love to go back again sometime
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay on the lake

My family and I rented 2 apartments from Carla for 1 week. Both apartments were perfect for our stay on the lake. Amazing views and perfect location. Very close to the ferry terminal and bus stops for easy travelling. 5 mins walk to large selection of shops and restaurants in Stresa and brilliant kids playground. Carla was a delightful host and met us kindly at the bus stop for our arrival. Highly recommended. Many thanks Carla! x
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
I am always happy to know that my guests have loved the apartment and have enjoyed a good holiday on Lake Maggiore that, in the spring, is a feast of blooms. In fact, this large and friendly family, with parents, children and grandparents, while not in possession of a car, were able to discover the beauty of the lake, thanks to the good location. If you are a big family or a large group of friends I can offer two apartments in the same building that can host up to ten people.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for your stay on the lake

My family and I rented 2 apartments from Carla for 1 week. Both apartments were perfect for our stay on the lake. Amazing views and perfect location. Very close to the ferry terminal and bus stops for easy travelling. 5 mins walk to large selection of shops and restaurants in Stresa and brilliant kids playground. Carla was a delightful host and met us kindly at the bus stop for our arrival. Highly recommended. Many thanks Carla! x
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
La mia risposta I am always happy to know that my guests have loved the apartment and have enjoyed a good holiday on Lake Maggiore that, in the spring, is a feast of blooms. In fact, this large and friendly family, with parents, children and grandparents, while not in possession of a car, were able to discover the beauty of the lake, thanks to the good location. If you are a big family or a large group of friends I can offer two apartments in the same building that can host up to ten people.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay on both apartments!

My family and I rented 2 apartments from Carla for 1 week. Both apartments were perfect for our stay on the lake. Amazing views and perfect location. Very close to the ferry terminal and bus stops for easy travelling. 5 mins walk to large selection of shops and restaurants in Stresa and brilliant kids playground. Carla was a delightful host and met us kindly at the bus stop for our arrival. Highly recommended. Many thanks Carla! x
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
La mia risposta I am always happy to know that my guests have loved the apartment and have enjoyed a good holiday on Lake Maggiore that, in the spring, is a feast of blooms. In fact, this large and friendly family, with parents, children and grandparents, while not in possession of a car, were able to discover the beauty of the lake, thanks to the good location. If you are a big family or a large group of friends I can offer two apartments in the same building that can host up to ten people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Stresa

Prompt and efficient communication with the owner, Carla. Spacious and breezy apartment. Has a balcony overlooking the lake. Noisey main street when doors open, but lovely view of lake. Washing machine and clothes horse a bonus. Absolutely Perfect location to ferries, main square, supermarket. Carla picked us up at train station but only a 6 euro taxi fare back to station. Close to everything. The location could not be more perfect. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stay in Stresa with elderly parents.

The location is everything - on the lake front with a balcony overlooking the water - this was very good value for money. Carla was very helpful and communicative. Free parking was available along the road, but I imagine in high season this may be a bit of a problem. The apartment was typically Italian, adequately equipped, and the entry is somewhat quaint, having to enter between shops to a small courtyard, with outside steps at the rear of the property. Also the second double bed has two parts where one bed slides out from beneath the other, so it is not a 'proper' double. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bella Maggiore

The apartment is in a great and easy to find location, on the same road as the stop for the bus from Malpensa airport and almost opposite the Maggiore ferry terminal. The views from the balcony are breathtaking and the two sets of balcony doors make the living space (kitchen and living room) bright and airy. The bedrooms are at the back of the property, with balconies overlooking a courtyard which is peaceful and full of trees and greenery. Carla the host was very responsive to email correspondence and Titta who checked me in was friendly and helpful. My only criticism would be that the kitchen and bathroom could do with a little updating and the linens were a little tired looking (although obviously very clean). Overall, I would recommend this property to friends because of the location and views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Good apartment with great views

The apartment is in a great location for the ferries and all local restaurants and shops. The only issue we found was that the shower was not that powerful, and I had to clean out all the holes on the shower head to get a better flow. It could do with a new head. We may have been unlucky but someone next door run a bath every morning at 06.00, so no chance of a lie in. As there are 2 doors between the bedroom and the lounge area and the road noise was not a problem during the night. Whilst sitting on the balcony there was always something to look and the road below was not an issue when we stayed in May. We stayed as a couple but there was plenty of room for 4.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location

Great location

The place had a beautiful view and fantastic location - but was very dirty - mainly the kitchen. Couldn’t use the small cafeterias for coffee making as they were rusted and mouldy, as was the chopping board, juicer and oven mitts. My advise would be to bring your own coffee maker or go to Cafe Savoy downstairs. Great coffee! Pizzeria downstairs great and does takeaway of pasta, salads and pizza. Old sponges, rotting gloves were left in the kitchen as were broken cups with no handles and chipped plates. A good clean was really needed and I got Carla(the owner) to come back as we were not able to use the kitchen due to it not being cleaned properly. There is a dishwasher there but doesn’t work and hasn’t worked for a long time. Salt, oils and vinegars in the corner of the kitchen, we didn’t use any as was very little in the bottles and we don’t know how long they had been there for, so we bought our own. Range hood full of grease on the outside and needs a good clean. No bread knife. Television never checked and didn’t work the whole 2 weeks. The wifi modem was taken out of the apartment day 1 to share with other neighbours so it didn’t work properly for the first week and was returned to us later and works great when modem in the apartment only. The rug in lounge room is a trip hazard as it’s not a non slip rug. Very dangerous so we packed it away while we stayed there. Hot water was ok in small shower but no cold water needed. Shower screen could do with a great clean and the whole place needs a good dusting and good floor mop. For the money we paid it should have been rented out clean!! What a shame. There is no excuse. A little bit of time and care by Carla in looking after the property would make it much better and worth while.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour inoubliable. Vue sur le lac fantastique .Hébergement très bien situé à côté de la gare maritime et au centre du village. Facilité des transports .Hôtesse très accueillante ainsi que les commerçants alentours. Restaurateurs , promeneurs très souriants , reflet peut-être de la douceur et beauté ambiantes
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft entsprach genau den Angaben. Das Mobiliar ludt mit seinem rustikalen Charme zu einer gemütlichen Atmosphäre ein. Das Bett verhalf uns leider nicht zu einem erholsamen Schlaf, aber das liegt oft an persönlichen Vorlieben.Die Lage der Ferienwohnung ist perfekt. Auch wenn das Wetter während unseres Aufenthalts kühl und sonnenscheinarm war, konnten wir uns vorstellen, wie es an herrlichen Sonnentagen sein könnte.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Danke an Carla ! Sehr netter Empfang und gute Einweisung in die komplett und liebevoll eingerichtete Wohnung in Superlage.Altstadt mit Lokalen und Einkaufmöglichkeiten in kurzer Entfernung , ebenso Fähranleger und sehr schöne Seepromenade . Parkplätze in der Nähe .Wir kommen wieder
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Eine sehr nette Vermieterin Schöne zentral gelegene Wohnung

In der Wohnung war alles , was wir benötigt haben . Zentral gelegen mit schönem Ausblick auf den See und vielen anderen Ausflugszielen . Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen und werden bestimmt noch mal wieder kommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Die Ferienwohnung ist abgewohnt. Auch die Sauberkeit hat nicht unseren Ansprüchen genügt. Der Verkehrslärm und die Abgase haben uns ebenfalls gestört. Positiv zu erwähnen sind die Aussicht und die Nähe zur Altstadt. Carla ist nett und ist uns bei unserer Kritik entgegen gekommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing vacation

We loved the location. The balcony is great for two people. We did do some cooking. It was great fun at the grocery stores and the farmers market. Train station is close as is the ferry ticket office Beautiful hotels to go for a cocktail in the evening
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Familietur

Dejlig beliggenhed Lidt rodet køkken udstyr
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très beau séjour

Avons passé dans ce bel appartement avec une vue magnifique de très belles vacances. Accueil chaleureux , appartement très propre. A conseiller pour tous ceux qui veulent découvrir les beautés du Lac Majeur.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Déçus par le logement en terme de propreté, d'équipements et de vétusté

Vétusté de la salle de bain, du canapé lit, de certains équipements. Propreté approximative. Linge de toilette vieillissant. Fils électriques sans ampoules ni luminaires au bout... Accueil purement logistique (nous n'avons pas vu la propriétaire). Tous ces éléments font qu'on a du mal à se sentir chez soi. Ce manque d'attention est regrettable. Dommage car l'appartement pourrait être très bien. L'appartement n'est pas adapté pour une famille de 5 personnes. Le coût n'est pas adapté à la qualité des prestations. Nous sommes étonnés des avis indiqués sur le site Abritel qui ne reflètent pas la réalité
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stresa apartment

The apartment is in a perfect location with superb views over the Lake. We found Carla to be extremely helpful and friendly and we would not hesitate in recommending to others.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and central stay with view of the Lago

Excellent starting point for exploring and enjoying Stresa and the Islands/ Lago Maggiore!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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