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Opposite Isola Bella, prestigious and romantic apartment in an old villa

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A grand, white building with a central entrance, a balcony, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.
A view from a window overlooking a river with buildings and mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a view of a cityscape through an open door.
A cobblestone courtyard with a white building featuring a balcony and a statue.

Reviews

9.8 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Villa La Palazzola

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Stresa, Piemonte
  • Place, Villa La Palazzola
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Henfrey-Branca
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stresa Lakeside Promenade
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stresa

Located in Stresa, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Orta and Borromean Islands, while Paesaggio Museum and Museum of the Art of Hat-making are cultural highlights. Isola Madre Botanical Garden and Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Stresa, Piemonte

What's nearby

  • beach near Verbano Yacht Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Villa La Palazzola - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Villa Henfrey-Branca - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Stresa Lakeside Promenade - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Congressi Palace - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Stresa Station - 19 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffetteria della Torre - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees Stresa - ‬2 min drive
  • Il Chiosco
  • ‪Hemingway Bar - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Casa Bella - ‬1 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Opposite Isola Bella, prestigious and romantic apartment in an old villa 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 Opposite Isola Bella, prestigious and romantic apartment in an old villa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Opposite Isola Bella, prestigious and romantic apartment in an old villa?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Opposite Isola Bella, prestigious and romantic apartment in an old villa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Opposite Isola Bella, prestigious and romantic apartment in an old villa located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Carciano Ferry Terminal and Villa La Palazzola. Villa Henfrey-Branca and Isola Madre Botanical Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km). Stresa Station is 19 minutes by foot and Baveno Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous host, brilliant location, comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Laura's home in Stresa. Laura was an exceptional host—she was incredibly responsive, answered all of our questions quickly, and gave us fantastic recommendations for things to do and places to eat in the area.The home itself was spotless, comfortable, and very well maintained. The highlight was definitely the breathtaking views, which made every morning and evening special. The location was perfect for exploring Stresa and Lake Maggiore.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Laura's home to anyone visiting the area. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Nice host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short summary

We had a very good and warm welcome. The area is great for a family with kids. Everything was easy to reach…. Beach, Park, grocery, Centre…
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laura is a wonderful host. We were warmly welcomed with wine and pastries, and both check-in and check-out were perfectly organized.We enjoyed four relaxing days in the villa with complete privacy – a spacious garden, a lovely terrace, and spectacular sunrises. We had the entire property to ourselves, without neighbors.We have known Stresa for many years through the grand hotels, but none of them offered the same peace and exclusivity as this villa, including private parking.Laura knows the area very well and provided us with many valuable tips for sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic View

A lovely apartment with a fantastic view of Lake Maggiore and Isola Bella. An electric gate to spacious parking - difficult to find in Stresa apartments! A short walk to Carcione ferry station to go to the islands, but a short drive to a large car park in Stresa next to Stresa ferry station so very easy to get around. Apartment very well equipped - everything you need. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bella Dora

We’ve had very relaxing stay at the Villa Dora in Stresa. Laura, the owner was very friendly and helpful in getting further information. The Villa is directly placed at the main sea road towards Stresa, which might become at little bit noisy during the weekend. But the view and the location is able to compensate. We would come again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment with stunning 5* view of the lake from your own private terrace, perfect if you want your own space. About 25 min walk into the centre of town, but cable car and ferry stop only 10 min away. First 7 min along quiet main road, safe in single file, then it's lakefront path all the way. Washing machine very handy, locked outer gates, great shower, comfy beds. Owner Laura was extremely helpful and lovely. Loads to do, Tomassucci Travel trips very good. Taxi to airport 100euro, Alibus cheaper option. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique emplacement, superbe vue, appartement très fonctionnel, bien aménagé, il y a tout ce qu il faut. Balades à pieds à stoupa
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Belle villa avec une magnifique vue à 360

L’accueil de la propriétaire a été appréciable avec tous ses conseils des visites à proximité et elle est très réactive. L’emplacement est idéal, la vue est grandiose et c’est un tableau vivant. La maison est agréable à vivre : confort des lits, équipement vaisselle et capsules de cafés nombreuses, Juste préciser que c’est un lave-vaisselle pour deux. Seuls bémols : petit réseau wifi, peu de débit et autre point celui de la Clim qui est très capricieux.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Vue exceptionnelle

Un joli appartement dans une maison historique au bord du lac majeur. Une terrasse pour siroter un verre devant l isola bella. C est parfait. Mention spéciale pour l accueil pas Laura qui fut d excellents conseils
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Idyllique

Bel appartement dans une ancienne villa de 1900 au milieu d'un parc et face à Isola Bella. Un endroit idyllique
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Toller Aufenthalt

Wir waren 5 Tage Ende September 4 Erwachsene und ein Hund. Die Lage, die Aussicht und der Garten sind schon absolut einzigartig. Laura die Vermieterin echt sehr nett und super zuvorkommend. Nähe zu Stresa Zentrum ca. 20 min zu Fuß - allerdings die letzten die erstem 300 Meter an der Straße entlang doch sehr gefährlich vor allem im dunkeln. Die Unterkunft ist OK etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber für ein paar Tage ausreichend. Wir hatten Glück mit nur gutem Wetter und somit eh fast nur auf der tollen Terrasse. Leider steht in der Anzeige nicht das dies 6 Appartments sind - die meisten wohl Eigentümer die nicht da waren. So hatten wir es für uns alleine. lso wir würden wieder gehen,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Hat den Erwartungen leider nicht entsprochen

Das Haus von aussen, die Lage und Gastgeberin Laura waren nahezu perfekt. Betrat man aber die Ferienwohnung im Haus kam Enttäuschung auf. Die Ausstattung der Wohnung war bunt zusammengewürfelt. Die Möbel waren alt und abgenutzt und entsprachen überhaupt nicht dem äußeren Flair des Hauses. Alle Möbelstücke hatten wohl schon einige Leben hinter sich. Einzig schöne Teil ware ein Kacheloffen, der als Dekoration diente. Mülleimer standen herum und die Küchenzeile lud auch nicht zum kochen ein. Der Fernseher (er wurde von der Gastgeberin während unseren Aufenthalts ausgetauscht) war kaum größer als ein PC Bildschirm und deutsche Programme waren nicht verfügbar. Wir haben uns leider nicht sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Calme et sérénité dans cette maison enchanteresse

Très belle semaine d'avril que nous avons passé dans cette si belle maison idéalement placée face à Isola Bella. Le grand jardin nous était dévoué en l'absence de résidents dans les autres apoartements. Ce lieu est une base parfaite pour visiter Stresa et ses environs. Merci Laura et Gabriella!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wunderbares Apartment mit schönem Seeblick

Es gibt nichts zu beanstanden, eine sehr tolle Ferienwohnung mit einer äusserst netten Gastgeberin.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Schicke Villa in traumhafter Umgebung!

Tolle Villa mit sagenhaftem Ausblick, wunderschöne Umgebung, ein rundum gelungener Urlaub! Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Vermieterin! Klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Bella Italia in Stresa

Sehr großzügige Altbau-Wohnung in einer wunderschönen Gründerzeit-Villa direkt am Lago. Herrlicher Blick von der Terrasse direkt auf die Isola Bella. Zu Fuß sind es an der Straße ca. 15 Minuten nach Stresa. Nichts hat uns gefehlt, Laura hat uns gut betreut…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderschöne Villa

Die Villa Dora ist ein wunderschönes Haus mit einem sehr großen Garten. Die Wohnung hat alles, was man braucht. Laura ist eine hilfsbereite und superfreundliche Vermieterin, die jederzeit erreichbar ist. Ganz besonders schön ist die Terrasse vor der Wohnung mit traumhaftem Blick auf die Isola Bella. Dort haben wir viele Stunden verbracht. Die Straße hört man zwar, aber durch den großen Garten besteht genug Abstand. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Génial!

Magnifiques vacances dans un cadre idyllique !! Hôte tres gentille et disponible!!! Vacances sûrement à conseiller avec les yeux fermés !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Erholsame Auszeit am herrlichen Lago Maggiore

Diese Woche in der Villa Dora in Stresa war für alle Beteiligten ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Es hat alles gepasst, begonnen mit dem Empfang durch die sehr sympathische Gastgeberin Laura, über die wunderschöne Wohnung in einer einmaligen Villa mit traumhaften Seeblick bis hin zum perfekten Wetter und dem so schönen Stresa. Gerne werden wir wieder hier herkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Megalage

Das Objekt ist von außen ein Hingucker und der Garten riesig. Der Ausblick von der Terrasse direkt auf die Isola Bella ist 5 Sterne+. Die Wohnung ist gut ausgestattet. Einziger Kritikpunkt: Spülmaschine sehr klein.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unser Aufenthalt in der Villa Dora

Der Aufenthalt bei Laura in der Villa Dora hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Villa ist wirklich beeindruckend und auf der Terrasse zu sitzen mit Blick auf die Isola Bella ist wunderschön. Laura ist eine sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin mit tollen Insider Tipps.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elegante appartamento

Ottima soluzione per famiglie con bambini piccoli vista la sicurezza del giardino. Location comoda, fresca e con un bel panorama. Host molto disponibile e cordiale.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très belle location

La villa est magnifique le logement et l’environnement parfait . La vue sur le lac et Isola Bella sont un plus , notre hôte a été bienveillante en prenant beaucoup de temps afin de nous expliquer les points d’intérêt touristiques et culinaires. Tout fût parfait
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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