Morcote holiday villa rental with private pool, internet access, balcony/terrace and fireplace

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  • Villa
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 0.5 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the manager

Offering the perfect excuse to relax and soak up some scenic lake views, poolside bliss and sunny alfresco dining moments together, this 2 bed retreat for 4 offers a magic holiday setting to write home about!

Situated on the sunny Morcote hillside yet just 500m away from the water’s edge and a 5 minutes’ drive/ 15 minutes’ stroll away from the lakeside centre, guests can fully embrace a carefree self-catering stay.

With the cosmopolitan city delights of Lugano just 25 minutes’ drive away too, guests will have a host of modern day amusements, tourist sights and amenities on hand to complement your stay.

Inside, the single-storey villa oozes an authentic rustic-style, with the high-beamed ceilings and ambient fireplace providing a cosy and inviting retreat; whatever the weather. The villa’s year-round appeal is also enhanced by WIFI access, a SAT TV, DVD player and a music stereo.

Accompanied by a lake view living room with terrace access, a separate fully-equipped kitchen, 2 modern shower rooms and 2 flexible bedrooms, the villa promises hassle-free home comfort and convenience.

Outside, the sunny pretty private garden boasts a breath taking lake view backdrop. As if the beautiful Lake Lugano scenery wasn’t enough, the garden also offers a shady covered terrace, a private outdoor swimming pool with sun deck and an alfresco eating area with BBQ.

Situated within enviable reach of Morcote’s tourist sights and its authentic selection of eateries and wonderful lakeside restaurants, guests can easily relax and succumb to a truly timeless Lake Lugano holiday experience.

Located within 25 minutes’ drive of Lugano’s Golf Club, Tennis Club, its modern family Lido and plethora of designer shops, cultural attractions, casinos and buzzing nightlife, families and friends can enjoy dipping in and out of all the action too.

The local area is also very popular for hiking, cycling, water sports, boat and kayak rental, Aqua theme parks, spa days and extreme outdoor sports.

Placing those in a strategic spot for exploring the Swiss Italian Lake District, guests are just 45 minutes’ drive away from Lake Maggiore. Lake Como is also reachable by car in just 50 minutes; for memorable day trips where tourist attractions, hiking routes, quaint lake villages, water sports and authentic Italian dining opportunities can be enjoyed.

The wonderful holiday home is situated just 17 minutes’ drive from Lugano Airport and 65 minutes’ drive from Milan Malpensa.

Relaxing

Open Plan Living and Dining Room

• Lake view living room with terrace access

• Features a beamed ceiling, white fabric sofa suite with pouf and an open plan dining area with picture window

• Complemented by WIFI access, a SAT TV, DVD player and music stereo

• Perfect for year-round stays, with an ambient fireplace to cosy up to

Eating In

Separate Kitchen

• A contemporary fitted kitchen that perfectly caters for full-on family stays

• Equipped with an eye-level oven and microwave, an induction hob, coffee machine, toaster, electric kettle, wine rack, dishwasher and fridge freezer

• The indoor lake view dining area is accompanied by a private alfresco dining terrace with BBQ

Sleeping

The 2 bed 2 bath villa easily accommodates flexible groups of family and friends.

Bedroom 1

• Spacious family room furnished with a Double Bed

• Benefits from lake views, a charming beamed ceiling and a wardrobe

Bedroom 2

• Spacious 2nd bedroom furnished with 2 single beds and a wardrobe

Bathing

The villa benefits from 2 shared bathrooms; each fitted with a contemporary shower cubicle.

Additional & Outside

The holiday home is equipped with a washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing facilities and clothes horse, alongside a hairdryer and cosy central heating. Outside, 40 external steps feature.

The sunny private garden provides a magical setting for holiday relaxing and entertaining. The abundance of scented roses which grow here are complemented by romantic far reaching lake views, a shady terrace and alfresco dining terrace with BBQ.

Offering the perfect spot from which to savour a lunchtime feast or star-lit dinner party, the garden oozes a sense of serenity and privacy that will easily enhance those quality holiday moments together.

The idyllic garden also boasts a private outdoor swimming pool and sunny lake view sun deck with 6 sun loungers, so don’t forget to pack your swimsuit!

Parking

A private garage and onsite parking space features.

Location

From the lovely hillside holiday home, guests are within 500 metres of the water’s edge, and a 15 minutes’ stroll / 5 minutes’ drive away from Morcote centre.

Morcote is an idyllic historical lake village 10 km south of Lugano city. Its charming narrow streets, aristocratic villas and authentic range of eateries and lakeside restaurants provide an enchanting backdrop for enjoying a timeless year-round break.

A host of local visitor attractions including Parco Scherrer, Torre

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • 2 Family bathrooms

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Please note that the pool is open from the 15th of May 2024 to the 20th of October 2024

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About the manager

Happy.rentals
Tourist Licence
NL-00002276
Average reply time:
1 hour 32 minutes

Calendar updated:
06 May 2024

Years listed:
17

Based in:
Switzerland
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch
This Villa has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 16 Aug 2016. Located in Canton of Ticino, it has 2 reviews with an overall rating of 3. The average weekly rate varies from £1608 to £4377.
The Manager has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 06 May 2024.
This property is hosted by a private host (consumer) and not a business. Bookings of their property may not be covered by EU or UK consumer protection laws. However, the Tripadvisor Rentals companies will provide you with the same customer service as with any other stay.

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Jeannette Z

Slecht onderhouden huis, mooi uitzicht
Jul 2019

Mooie omgeving en een schitterend uitzicht, maar een slecht onderhouden en rommelig huis. Keukenkastjes staan vol met rommel. Rek om flessen te plaatsen in koelkast is afgebroken, daardoor weinig plek… More 

Reviewed 26 Aug 2019

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager
Hartelijk bedankt dat u de tijd heeft genomen om een recensie te schrijven. Voor ons is dit ontzettend belangrijk, om de service te kunnen verbeteren. Onze welgemeende excuses, nogmaals, voor de ongemakken tijdens het verblijf. Het locale team is geinformeerd dat u het verblijf als rommelig heeft ervaren. Hopelijk heeft u van de mooie omgeving en het prachtige uitzicht alsnog kunnen genieten! Ciao!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

GrandTour677304

Wundervoller Feriensitz mit herrlicher Seesicht
Jun 2017

Sehr schönes Ferienhaus mit Swimming Pool und einer wundervollen Aussicht. Leider war die Küche nicht sauber (Herd, Backofen und Küchenutensilien). Dies ist weniger der Reinigungsfirma … More 

Reviewed 4 Jul 2017

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Bei Bedarf steht Ihnen während Ihres Aufenthaltes unser Team vor Ort zur Verfügung (insbesondere Probleme mit der Reinigung).

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view the property manager's contact details or send them a message.

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You can also request a quote from the property manager through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

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How do I pay for my holiday?

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call the property manager before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact the property manager to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.

If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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