Off-grid floating unit with low environmental impact.

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Dates

December 2024

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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
FoxTown Factory Stores
15 min drive
Swissminiatur
19 min drive
Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
60 min drive

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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

Off-grid floating unit with low environmental impact. 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

Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundromat nearby

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Meal delivery service

Location highlights

Near the bay
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Bicycles
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

General

100% renewable energy
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Bicycles
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Composting
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Garden
Grey water recycling system
Housekeeping (on request)
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Solar energy
Towels (changed on request)
Unit size: 646 square feet
Vegan dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Water-efficient toilets
Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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 lb per pet)

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

On-site 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.
On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.