In Riva San Vitale .At this apartment, you'll be steps from Baptisterium Riva San Vitale and within a 10-minute walk of Monte San Giorgio. Lake Lugano and Mount San Giorgio are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Baptisterium Riva San Vitale - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Lake Lugano - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
FoxTown Factory Stores - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
Swissminiatur - 6 min drive - 5.6 miles
Palazzo dei Congressi - 14 min drive - 11.2 miles
Getting around
Capolago Riva S Vitale Station - 12 min walk
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
KFC - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Old Wild West - 6 min drive
Osteria San Giorgio - 1 min walk
Bar Lido - 7 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA
Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA)
In the lakeside village of Riva San Vitale, nestled in the picturesque old town, you will find in LA CASETTA DI RIVA the perfect nest for your relaxing vacation!
This lovely little house because it will take you on a journey back in time, welcoming you to its 3 levels in a unique atmosphere. On floor 1, there is the dining area, with a fireplace, a dining table with wooden benches perfect for sharing meals with friends, and the original kitchen with electric hotplates, complete with everything you need to prepare lunches and dinners like at home, or experiment with delicious local products from Canton Ticino. (WARNING: the fireplace is only decorative and CANNOT BE USED!).
Going up the staircase, on floor 2 we find the bathroom with toilet and bathtub, and the living room with TV and a comfortable sofa for reading and relaxing, which becomes a bed for the night (Please note: The sofa bed will not be prepared as a bed for your arrival, as we deem it proper to use it as a sofa during the day. You will find the bed linen, pillows and blankets in the wardrobe/shelf closest to the sofa.). On floor 3 is the master bedroom, complemented by a shower and sink for private use.
Quality bedding, towels and a courtesy kit are provided.
We also leave a gift basket with some necessary items for your first breakfast.
Free Wi-Fi available.
Smoking is strictly prohibited.
Any commercial activity within the apartment is prohibited.
The apartment does not have private parking, but there are paid public parking spaces within a few minutes walk.
Access:
Please be reminded that you will enter the apartment by doing a SELF CHECK-IN.
An e-mail with the INSTRUCTIONS (including a step-by-step guide) on how to access the apartment autonomously will be sent to you after you successfully complete the online registration.
In case of need, our customer service is ready to assist you from 8am to 10pm by phone, email or WhatsApp.
What\'s nearby:
Riva San Vitale is a village in the Mendrisiotto area, south of Lugano, with numerous services, supermarkets, bars and restaurants. It overlooks Lake Lugano with its pretty hamlet of Capolago, where you can stroll along the lakeside and cool off at the Lido di Riva San Vitale during the summer season.
A few minutes away, you can reach Capolago station, where you can take the train to Lugano (about 15 minutes) or to Italy (about 20 minutes), and from where the little train that takes you to the summit of Monte Generoso also departs, or to the intermediate stop at Bellavista and then continue with a short trek to the famous Fiore di Pietra hut and restaurant (designed by the architect Botta).
It is only a 15-minute drive to Lugano. In 5 minutes you reach the FoxTown outlet and the Mendrisio Casino, as well as the wine-growing area with its wineries.
From Capolago from April to October, boats pass through to various tourist resorts (Morcote, Ponte Tresa and Porto Ceresio).
How to arrive:
By car, from the A2 motorway take exit 52-Mendrisio and set the GPS: in 5/10 minutes you will reach the apartment.
Or take Strada 2, from Chiasso 20 minutes, from Lugano 20 minutes.
By train, get off at \"Capolago - Riva S. Vitale\" stop, then walk 13 minutes to reach the apartment.
Or, get off at Mendrisio stop and take bus No. 531 direction \"Capolago, Stazione\" for 15 stops. Get off at the stop \"Riva S. Vitale, Battistero.\" In a 3-minute walk you will reach the apartment.
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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)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Double-glazed windows
Housekeeping (on request)
Towels (changed on request)
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA to the airport?
This apartment is 13.3 mi (32-min drive) away from the Lugano (LUG-Agno) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA to the beach?
This apartment is 7.6 mi (19-min drive) from Lido di Campione and 18.6 mi (43-min drive) from Argegno Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA offer free breakfast?
This apartment does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA?
No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Casinò di Campione (13-min drive) and Casino Lugano (16-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA?
Free parking is not available at this apartment.
Does Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA have a pool?
This apartment does not have a pool.
Does Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this apartment.
How close is Charming house on 3 levels in the village of Riva San Vitale (LA CASETTA DI RIVA to downtown Riva San Vitale?
This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Riva San Vitale.
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Brigitte K.
Jul 13, 2025
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Sehr gute Lage, nahe am See, sehr ruhig nachts, gute Anbindung an öffentlichen Verkehr. Einrichtung okay, zu wenig Licht in der Küche.