Summary: This Italian Lakes villa rental is situated on the Eastern bank of Lake Maggiore, enjoying stunning views across the lake. Named Villa Sereni after the Italian poet that was born in nearby Luino, it is a large, modern, contemporary, 3 bedroom property set in a rural hamlet. This semi detached holiday home sleeps 6-8 and is set over 3 floors. A couple of peacocks live in the nearby trees and are often spotted on the terrace!
The Space: This Italian Lakes villa rental is located within a 5 minute drive of the lakeside and only 3 miles north of the bustling lakeside town of Luino with its wide selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Less than 5 miles from the Swiss border, the villa also provides easy access to the Swiss towns of Lugano and Locarno. Lake Como is a one hour drive and trains run direct from Luino to Milan in an hour.
You enter this Italian Lakes villa rental on the ground floor where there is a large open plan living, dining and kitchen area. This leads out onto a private terrace with stunning lake views. Up one flight of stairs, there are 2 bedrooms - one double bedroom with private balcony with lake view and one twin bedroom with views to the countryside - as well as a modern family bathroom. Up another flight of stairs there is the fantastic master bedroom with kingsize bed (160cm). This has a large ensuite bathroom with walk in shower, 'his and her' sinks and bath. There are two balconies on this floor, one with lake views and one with views to the hills.
This Italian Lakes villa rental is fully equipped with all the mod cons guests could wish for including a flatscreen TV, Blue Ray DVD player with DVD library and XBOX games console with selection of games. There is also a Nespresso coffee machine in the property.
The owners have also gone to great lengths to make this Italian Lakes villa rental family friendly, providing a travel cot, highchair and pushchair all free of charge. There is also a selection of toys, board games and children's DVDs. All in all, it is a very family friendly Italian Lakes villa rental!
The property shares three parking spaces with another Italian Lakes villa, Villa Caruso. Please note that the driveway down to the villa is very steep. As a result, if guests prefer, they can also park on the main road at the top of the hill. Please note also that this is a semi detached property, set over 3 floors giving it the feel of a townhouse in the countryside.
Guest Access: Guests have exclusive access to the entire villa and terraces.
The Neighborhood: This Italian Lakes villa rental is located just outside the centre of Dumenza, a hillside village sitting above Lake Maggiore. Dumenza has a small supermarket as well as a small cafe, bar and restaurant. In the other direction at the bottom of the hill is Colmegna, a small but very pretty lakeside village.
The nearest large town is Luino. Luino is a lakeside town that has seen massive improvements over the past 10 years. The lakefront has seen considerable investment. The lakeside shop facades have been restored and the old lakeside car park has been transformed into a beautiful lawned park area, the perfect setting to enjoy an evening passeggiata. Notably, Luino businesses don't shut down in the Winter due to its thriving local population.
This is a stunning part of Italy, beautiful to enjoy all year round. There are a whole host of activities to enjoy from water sports and lake swimming in the Summer, to skiing in the Winter and with superb sightseeing opportunities on offer throughout the year. CIR code 012065-CNI-00004
Getting Around: Car hire is essential as there is nothing within easy walking distance of the property.
Other Things to Note: Villa Sereni is such a family friendly Italian Lakes villa rental. We love what it offers families to make their stay that little bit more comfortable. From a practical perspective, there is a cot, highchair and stroller, whilst for entertainment, there are plenty of games as well as an XBOX with games. We also love its peaceful location. There are few properties in the world where you share the terrace with a couple of peacocks, or where you will fall asleep listening to the waters flowing down the stream adjacent to the villa.
Interaction with Guests: A full area and property information guide is included in the property for guests to refer to. A local point of contact is also on hand if you need anything during your stay. Their contact details are providing in the information manual. However, guests will enjoy absolute privacy at this villa during their stay.
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• No smoking
• No pets
• No parties or events
• Check-in is 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 012065-CNI-00004, IT012065C264P6ML5T
Property # 8998769
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Dumenza
Located in Dumenza, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Madonnina della Punta Church and Madonna del Carmine Sanctuary are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Maccagno Ferry Terminal and Funivie del Lago Maggiore. Travelling with kids? Consider Ferroviario del Verbano Museum, or check out an event or a game at Pista La Resega. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing and cycling.
beach near Porto di Colmegna - 20 min drive - 2.8 km
San Pietro e Paolo Church - 22 min drive - 7.3 km
Ferroviario del Verbano Museum - 23 min drive - 7.7 km
Madonna del Carmine Sanctuary - 23 min drive - 8.0 km
Lake Lugano - 47 min drive - 18.3 km
Getting around
Colmegna Station - 4 min drive
Maccagno Station - 7 min drive
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Cerinotti Pasticceria Gelateria - 8 min drive
Pasticceria Siciliana - 8 min drive
Al Cantinone - 7 min drive
Caffè Clerici - 6 min drive
Divina - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family friendly Italian Lakes villa rental pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly Italian Lakes villa rental?
As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly Italian Lakes villa rental on 6 Jun, 2026 start from S$271, 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 Family friendly Italian Lakes villa rental?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family friendly Italian Lakes villa rental?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family friendly Italian Lakes villa rental?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family friendly Italian Lakes villa rental located?
This family-friendly Dumenza holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Madonnina della Punta Church and Maccagno Ferry Terminal. Ferroviario del Verbano Museum and Parisi Valle Civic Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fijne, comfortabele woning. Alles aanwezig voor fijn verblijf. Heerlijk wakker worden met uitzicht op het meer. Luino is dichtbij voor boodschappen en uit eten. Het heeft ook een treinstation. Treinreis langs het meer is zeker aan te raden. Wij hebben genoten.
Ungestörte Aufenthalt, Haus tip top eingerichtet. Lediglich die tägliche Erinnerungsmail wegen der ital. Müllregelung war etwas aufdringlich. Das hatte nicht sein müssen.
Julia E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2024
Many thanks for your review. I am pleased you loved the house and it met expectations. I'm sorry that you did not find our emails to you to be helpful. We will take the feedback on board.
Nous avons passé un super séjour à la Villa Sereni. Le logement est spacieux et très agréable. Le cadre et la vue sont magnifiques. Le propriétaire était toujours disponible si besoin. Un petit soucis technique dans le logement à pu être réglé dans l’heure.
Par ailleurs la villa est bien située pour visiter les magnifiques communes autour du lac Majeur.
Je recommande cette adresse ☺️
Absolut zu empfehlen. Wunderschöne Aussicht auf den See von der Terasse und auch beim Aufwachen im bett. Super Support bei Fragen, auch zu interessanten Locations. Super ausgestattete Küche. Rundum zufrieden :)
Michael K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay so much. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the future.
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2/10 Terrible
Eva K.
15 Sept, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Unzureichende Informationen über das Objekt im Internet
Es wäre gut zu wissen gewesen, dass es sich bei diesem Objekt um eine Doppelhaushälfte handelt. In einer Schlechten Bauweise, hellhörig. Man hört alles, was die Nachbarn der anderen Haushällfte machen und sagen. In diesem Fall haben die Nachbarn auch noch geraucht. Da ist man wirklich bedient, braucht kein Mensch im Urlaub.
Alle Fernseher sonstigen medialen Geräte und zwei Herdplatten gingen nicht und konnten auch nicht instand gesetzt werden.
Dieses Objekt nie wieder
Eva K.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review but we were obviously disappointed to receive a 1 star review especially since your email to us at the end of your stay stated that 'We enjoyed our stay' and that you 'had a good time with hiking, sightseeing and so on.' This is a semi detached property and we can't change this. However, I wish you had mentioned people smoking next door as this is actually also rented out and against the rules so we could have spoken to the guests about this. 3 out of 4 of the burners were working on the stove. We offered to fix the final one but you told us that it was not necessary as you actually only needed two burners. Likewise, with the TV, there was background noise which we were happy to fix but as it was showing UK channels you said that you weren't interested in watching it and didn't need it. If these were actually issues for you, we would have preferred you to have told us during your stay and we would very happily have continued to help remedy them.