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17th century building in the historic center of Lake Orta

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Orta San Giulio, Piemonte
  • Place, Mario Motta Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pella Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Orta
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Child Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

17th century building in the historic center of Lake Orta

The perfect image of a cozy refuge away from home, our property is located in the characteristic center of Orta S. Giulio, where the eye is lost between the magnificent lake and the beauty of the internal streets.
The building of 1600, while maintaining its original and ancient charm, has been recently renovated and repainted, paying attention to all the details.

The house is structured on two floors, with attic and lake view.

At the entrance you will find a splendid outdoor veranda with stone arches where you can relax while enjoying a wonderful view.

There are six beds, two double bedrooms and the possibility of using sofa beds. Two bathrooms with shower and bath tub. Ideal for families and couples of friends.

The use of a private garage is also available, 350 meters from the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 00311200039

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Orta San Giulio

Located in Orta San Giulio, this holiday home is near theme parks. Villa Bossi and Pella Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Orta and Sacred Mountain of Orta. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sports Center or Maggiora Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Orta San Giulio, Piemonte

What's nearby

  • Mario Motta Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Villa Bossi - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pella Village - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sacred Mountain of Orta - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Orta - 16 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Orta-Miasino Station - 3 min drive
  • Malpensa International Airport (MXP) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria "La Piazzetta - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Villa Crespi Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Piccolo Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafè des Arts - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pan & Vino - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 17th century building in the historic center of Lake Orta pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at 17th century building in the historic center of Lake Orta?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17th century building in the historic center of Lake Orta?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 17th century building in the historic center of Lake Orta located?

Situated in Orta San Giulio, this holiday home is steps away from Villa Bossi and Mario Motta Plaza. Sacred Mountain of Orta and Pella Village are also within 5 minutes. Orta-Miasino Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin H.

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

Wonderful Stay

It was wonderful, until 11 years... thank you so much
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlotte m., Bjerringbro, Dänemark

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

Perfect

Nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn L.

Beautiful

Francesca's house is a beautiful little get away. Donatella(she looks after the property) speaks excellent english and was fantastic, meeting us and getting us sorted with all that we needed regarding parking the car and everything to do with the house. She was only a phone call away. We loved the open fireplace, being so close to the lake and the village square. Orta San Giulio is a lovely little lake side village. The same feel as Bellagio (where we have always previously visited) but smaller and without the large numbers of tourists. More of a local feel. Loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Véronique H.

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

Appartement de charme très bien situé

La loggia a été particulièrement appréciée !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin H.

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

Traumhaftes Apartement

Tolles Apartement, es war wie immer wunderschön. Wir kommengerne wieder
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

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

Orta Gem

We stayed at this spectacular property for three days in May. Two couples from Philadelphia on first leg of our 10 day trip. The apartment is charming and perfect for our needs. Giorgio the property manager lead us to the steps to the village and apartment. The parking is located a few meters up the hill and easy to access. A heads up? You get your steps in on the town. Cobblestones and stairs. Lots of them. Giorgio trouble shot the washing machine and patiently answered our questions We highly recommend the property and the town!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ulrike D. W.

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

Wir mussten erst ewig mit der Agentur in D telefonieren, weil wir keinen Kontakt erhalten haben, um

Sehr schön, sehr italienisch und mitten im Geschehen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Céline G.

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

Très agréable séjour à Orta San Giulio

Magnifique maison ancienne au cœur d’Orta San Giulio ! La maison est très originale, agréable avec sa terrasse patio et très bien équipée. Petits commerces et restaurants juste à côté. Orta San Giulio est un village magnifique, point de départ de nombreuses activités.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob B., Grand Rapids

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

Beautiful!

We stayed for one week as a family of 4 (kids age 3 and 1)! This apartment is perfect! It’s a 5 min walk from the garage to the apartment in city center and up stairs, so getting luggage up is a little tedious, but so worth it. We did it with young kids everyday. The apartment isn’t super suited to young young kids like ours, but it’s still worth it. The covered porch is amazing to drink wine on and just enjoy Orta. There’s plenty of space for everyone in the apartment and it’s located in the enter of the town so super close to all restaurants (make sure to drink wine at the wine bar right outside the apartment building door). The apartment manager is fantastic, helpful, knowledgeable and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin H.

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

Traumhafte Unterkunft

Wir waren jetzt zum 10. Mal in dieser Wohnung. Einfach ein Traum. Wir kommen gerne wieder. alles Liebe Kerstin
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jochen H.

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

Tolle Wohnung mit Blick auf den See

Orta ist perfekt gelegen für Ausflüge und Wanderungen oder einfach zum Baden. Durch die Lage in der autofreien Innenstadt konnten die Kinder auch schon mal alleine die Umgebung erkunden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Orta San Giulio

A perfect place, the village is very beautiful and the accommodations were the perfect fit for our family. Wonderful location in the heart of it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

vanbutsele m., PARIS 12 FRANCE

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

Appartement central et avec vue "ambiancée"

Superbe appartement avec une exceptionnelle terrasse"loggia" en plein centre de Orta .On est à la fois dans l'animation du centre et à l'ecart "au dessus". Tout le village pittoresque est ainsi accessible ,le port pour les visites à l'ile GanGiulio ou le reste du lac .L'ameublement personnel tres chic permet de se sentir plutot "come a casa" ou chez des amis loin de quelque chose d'impersonnel et anonyme . L'accueil était efficace et charmant :bref parfait pour notre petit séjour .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H., Arlington, VA

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

Great spot for family stay in San Giulio/Lake Orta

My family of 5, including tween-age kids, just returned from a 3-night stay and thoroughly enjoyed this apartment in San Giulio. As other reviewers have noted, the terrace with a view is a highlight. Even in the heat of August this year, we enjoyed sitting out there and watching the strollers in town go by below us--and when it got too hot we just went for a swim in the lake, which was wonderful. The hosts were great and easy to work with. A great spot in a lovely town in the Lake District.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

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

Perfect Short Break

Perfect location for a short break. Quirky (in a good way) property in the middle of the village with the lake, great restaurants and excursions minutes away. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin H.

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

Wunderschöne Ferienwohnung

Tolle Lage, tolles Ambiente, wir kommen wieder
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon J., Walnut Creek

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

Great Stay

Idyllic spot in Lago D’orta. The apartment is located in the heart of the storico centro, steps from Piazza Motta. The apartment itself is clean, apportioned well with all the amenities needed. Our family spent a week there and couldn’t be happier. Giorgio, Sara and Francesca are super hosts! The only issue preventing this from being a five star review is that the workers from restaurant below like to drink and enjoy each other’s company late in the night after the restaraunt closes . Count on a 3 am wake up , or close the windows in the back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elke B.

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

Traumhafte Wohnung inmitten des schönen Ortes Orta San Giulio

Geschmackvoll eingerichtete und großzügig geschnittene Wohnung mit einer traumhaften überdachten Terrasse/ Patio. In nur wenigen Schritten ist man am Hauptplatz des Ortes, von oben hört man das Stimmengewirr, ohne immer dem Trubel in den Gassen direkt ausgesetzt zu sein. Kleine, aber gut ausgestattete Küche, moderne Dusche, angenehme Betten, wundervolles Ambiente. Giorgio hat uns in Empfang genommen, stand für Fragen jederzeit zur Verfügung und hat uns einige gute Tipps zur Freizeitgestaltung gegeben. Er kümmert sich wunderbar um das Wohl der Gäste vor Ort. Wir haben die Zeit in dieser Traumwohnung sehr genossen und kommen jederzeit gerne wieder.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timo K.

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

Italien wie im Film

Italy at its best! Geschmackvolles Appartement mit toller Loggia (what you see is what you get). Bei einem Glas Wein hat man einen herrlichen Blick auf das Leben in den Gassen. Morgendlicher Lärm der Müllabfuhr gehört zum Ambiente dazu. Aber auch das macht die besondere Atmosphäre von Orta san Giulio aus. Check-in/Check -out völlig unkompliziert (Giorgio is a very, very friendly and helpful guy). Forget Lago Maggiore, go Lago d‘Orta.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mark G.

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

onderdompeling

deze authentieke woning is voorzien van de basisvoorzieningen en ligt midden in het authentieke Orta San Guilio waar de sfeer ontspannen is en het (nog) niet zo druk is als aan de andere Italiaanse meren. We hebben genoten.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin H.

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

Wonderful location. We will come again

Wonderful apartement in a dreamful location. We will come again. Regards to Francesca
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

One of the best apts we have stayed in!

Great view, good location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin H.

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

Es war wie immer traumhaft. Wir kommen gerne wieder

Traumhaftes Apartment im Herzen von Orta.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

Truly lovely apartment in stunning town

This excellent apartment is located in the oldest street in Orta San Giulio, and is a stone's throw from Orta's main square, the Piazza Motta. It's very central location and views of the lake and the island make it a perfect place to experience Italian life in Orta - shops ( including a small grocery store), restaurants and bars are a few paces from your front door. Giorgio was marvellous , helped us with parking on arrival ( having your own garage space is a real bonus) and made great suggestions for places to visit and eat. He was extremely helpful and charming - Thanks Giulio. The apartment is wonderful, 16th century, well equipped and well laid out and comfortable - it's romantic covered terrace really is an unexpected bonus. You are high above the streets below, with vistas over the rooftops to the lake and mountains. You feel as though you are participating in life outdoors, whilst in the privacy of your own terrace. Breakfast and evening drinks were a treat on the terrace. We'd love to return to Orta San Guilio and revisit this special apartment. Don't hesitate to book it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maja V.

Ferienwohnung mit super Dachterrasse

Die Dachterrasse und Ausstattung der Ferienwohnung ist prima - sie befindet sich im dritten Geschoss des Gebäudes mit Blick auf den See. Man ist mitten im Geschehen - vorne raus eine kleine Piazza und unterhalb der Schlafzimmer ein Restaurant. Fußläufig ist alles erreichbar. Abkühlen im See kann man sich überall - im nächsten Ort gibt es einen öffentlichen Strand, wo auch Hunde erlaubt sind. Alles in allem TOP - nur die Lautstärke ist gewöhnungsbedürftig.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Francesca

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The house belongs to my family since the early 80's. I started going there as a child and used to spend my entire summer overthere. I have wonderful memories of that time.

I'm 24 years old and live in New York, where I work as a freelance photographer and film producer.

Why they chose this property

I've been living abroad for almost five years now, so my family and I decided to renovate this property and rent it out throught the year, so other people can enjoy our wonderful getaway.

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish
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