Off-grid floating unit with low environmental impact.

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Explore the area

PORTO CERESIO (Varese), PORTO CERESIO

Lake Lugano
8 min walk
Parco Scherrer
28 min drive
Parco Botanico San Grato
28 min drive
Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
60 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"In the stillness of the night
Botel and I float
in the moonlight.
And nothing interrupts this peace
between man and nature.
Thank you for showing us
how we might live
in an advanced future
with low environmental impact."
Arianna Dagnino (on tour for 'The Istanbul Quintet')
Botel is a floating unit that in some cases requires 'nautical footing'. You will experience immersion in nature and the magical lake atmosphere in a real pieds dans l'eau experience.
Your stay will be dictated by the timing of nature using only natural resources.
You will have a spacious living room with two sofa beds and glass windows in direct contact with the water.
A bedroom furnished with tatami+fouton to enhance the floating effect, a break corner, a bathroom with shower overlooking the lake.
There is a UV air sanitiser (Covid protocol).
Small pets are allowed on board.

During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from Lake Lugano.

Free WiFi
Amenities include a water dispenser
Just a 1-minute drive from Lake Lugano and 11 minutes from Baptisterium Riva San Vitale

This houseboat offers its guests a garden, a water dispenser, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Porto Ceresio houseboat is smoke free.

Property manager

Gaetano - Botel Diffuso dei Laghi

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach
Beach towels

Internet

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Fridge
Microwave
Water dispenser
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Paper towels

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Shower
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Towels provided
Soap
Shampoo
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Books

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Near a laundromat

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lifts
18 steps to reach property
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Local meal delivery service
Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
Near the bay

Things to do

Cycling on site
Mountain biking nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Power boating nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Sailing nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Composting
Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: La struttura ha protezioni di tipo nautico.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses wind and solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property Registration Number IT012113B47HDTH4QV, 012113-FOR-00001

We should mention

All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.