Little House In Historical Setting

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Lugano, TI

Lake Lugano8 min drive
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura10 min drive
Mount Brè13 min drive
Lugano (LUG-Agno)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Charming little house on two floors in the picturesque village of Gandria with partial view of the Lake of Lugano. Completely renovated with hand-made terra cotta floors, wood stove, new bathroom and nice kitchen. Fully equipped with dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, telephone, computer with free Internet access, ironing board, bed linen and towels. The name “Casa Parrucchiere” comes from the building’s use as a barbershop 100 years ago (sign still visible on facade). The house was owned by Swiss painter Fritz Meijer), who used it to exhibit his artwork. Outside the entrance is a “pergola” (arbor) and table for two shaded by grapevines.

Special rate for longer period rental throughout winter.

Property manager

Nina Volles Bird

Languages

French, German, Italian, Portuguese

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number NL-00008384

About the area

Lugano

Located in Lugano, this guesthouse is in a rural area. Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lugano. Travelling with kids? Consider Schwimmbad Carona, or check out an event or a game at Pista La Resega. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Lugano, TI

What's nearby

Lungolago - 7 min drive
Palazzo dei Congressi - 7 min drive
Lake Lugano - 8 min drive
LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 10 min drive
Mount Brè - 13 min drive

Getting around

Melide Station - 12 min drive
Lugano Funicular Station - 22 min drive
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

Hotel Lido Seegarten - 6 min drive
La Bottega di Gandria - 2 min walk
Ristorante Vetta Monte Bré - 13 min drive
Osteria Funicolare - 13 min drive
Antico Ristorante - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Little House In Historical Setting pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little House In Historical Setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little House In Historical Setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little House In Historical Setting located?

This family-friendly Lugano guesthouse is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Museo delle Dogane Svizzere and Path of Olives. Lake Lugano is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

10 October 2023

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

Gandria

Super

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 September 2023

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

Sehr Empfelenswert

Ruhige Lage, sehr nette Vermieterin.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mathilde m.

12 August 2023

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

Charme et confort

Superbe petite maison dans un charmant village calme et ressourçant. Nina la propriétaire est très avenante. Tout est ici réuni pour un séjour mémorable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silke L.

9 April 2023

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

Ruhe und Sport

Mein Aufenthalt war erholsam und das Ferienhaus schön und modern. Es war alles vorhanden. Für sportliche Menschen sehr geeignet da Umgebung sportliche Möglichkeiten bietet. Das Feriendomizil liegt an einer Wanderroute.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Esther H.

10 August 2022

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

gut

30 Grad im Raum auch in der Nacht! Keine Air Condition

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nina Volles Bird

We are an American-Swiss-German family with a teenage daughter and a cat (one of many in Gandria). We bought the Casa 1659 with the Appartamento Cortiletto and the house next door (Casa Parrucchiere) in 2007. The house was the home and atelier of the Swiss artist Fritz Meijer for many years. It was in complete disrepair when we bought it – the renovation happened in two different phases and definitely was not a project for the faint-hearted ...Then we did some more renovations in 2016.

Nina currently works on a development project in Africa, but Lucia (who live right next door) will great guests.

Why they chose this property

The Casa Parrucchiere ("hairdresser's house") is located in the middle of Gandria's most picturesque spot right across from the San Vigilio Church.

But why do we call it "Casa Parrucchiere" (hairdresser's house). If you look carefully, you can still see the writing “Parrucchiere” over the entrance door. 100 years back, the little house hosted the village’s hairdresser. In 1939, it became the atelier of the artist Fritz Meijer (1900-1969). After his death his family continued to sell his paintings and postcards leaving the atelier unchanged for 50 years. When we bought the house nextdoor (residence of Fritz Meijer) we fell in love with the magical atmosphere of the village and the atelier of the painter. After one-and-a-half year of extentive renovations, the Casa Parrucchiere was ready to accomodate guests.

We tried to equip the little house with everything we would like to find in a vacation home, reaching from a well-equipped kitchen with good cooking utensils and a dish washer to internet connection and a washer/dryer.