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Gelsomino Apt. 5 Front Lake, Castagnola (Lugano), Switzerland

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Terrace/patio
Marina
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 226 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Castagnola (Lugano)
  • Place, Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Brè
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Parco Ciani
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Gelsomino Apt. 5 Front Lake, Castagnola (Lugano), Switzerland

Nestled amidst the typical mountain surroundings, with a lake view and abundant sunshine, this super modern and fully-equipped studio is perfect to indulge in a carefree vacation in Lugano!

The first-floor holiday rental is washed with glorious Ticinese sunshine and offers a lovely balcony with open-air dining accompanied by enchanting Lake Lugano views. A barbecue is also available for romantic evenings and enjoying classic moments of summer or wintertime fun.

Inside, the air-conditioned and centrally heated apartment ensures a comfy year-round stay for up to 2 guests, especially senior tourists looking for homestays in Lugano. A fully-equipped kitchen ready to take on any kind of meal preparation and featuring a dishwasher, microwave, fridge, Nespresso machine and induction hob is at guests\' disposal to make your self-catering stay absolutely carefree at the holiday apartment.

Laundry and ironing facilities are available too to facilitate convenient extended stays in Lugano!

Sleeping

There is a double bed in the apartment to sleep 2 guests in comfort.

Bathroom

Bathroom 1: The luminous bathroom with a shower and WC.

Additional

• Private Parking Space but a car is not necessary (Parking number 3 is reserved for guests staying at the apartment) • Free Wi-Fi • Hairdryer • Smart TV • Suitable for Elderly • Wardrobe • Underfloor heating

Location

The holiday apartment is located enviably close to the suggestive Olive Trail in Lugano and lakeshore Lido San Domenico, both of which are just a stone’s throw away. The hiking trail to the picturesque village of Gandria is also on the same route as the Olive Tree Trail, in fact, it is the same trail that ends at the village.

From the holiday apartment, guests can enjoy the best of Lugano in just a 20-25 minute walk. They can explore the massive and historic Piazza della Reforma with a large selection of restaurants and the vibrant life of Lugano, they can visit the iconic Parco Ciani, spend a whole night having fun at Lugano Casino, relax in Lido di Lugano and, if they are into sports, then they can discover paragliding in Lugano right here.

At a 12-15 minutes drive from the apartment, guests will find the lovely Tassino Park, Manzoni Square, the Water Jet of Paradiso and the funicular to the sunniest hill in Lugano, Monte Brè, where they can enjoy dining on the sunny terraces of the restaurants perched on the summit. For day trips, the amazing Swizz Minitur and Valsolda are a 20-25 minutes drive from the holiday apartment.

Milan Malpensa is the nearest international airport, approximately a 70-minutes drive from this vacation rental in Lugano.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, balcony, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Lake Lugano and a few minutes from Funicolare Monte Brè - Cassarate Station
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lugano apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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)

General

  • Unit size: 280 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
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
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 NL-00000671
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Gelsomino Apt. 3, Castagnola (Lugano), Switzerland Lugano
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Gelsomino Apt. 5 Front Lake, Castagnola (Lugano), Switzerland Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Lugano

Very clean and neat public transport
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Breanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A car would be helpful if you have a lot of luggage

This place has beautiful views but it is a bit of a hike to public transportation up a hill. Not bad if you are fit but not really walkable with luggage or daily if you are not use to it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023