Casa Lago Azzurro

The peaceful setting and comfortable place made for a relaxing holiday. Casa Lago Azzurro has stunning views over Lake Maggiore and a prime location.

It’s a small, charming apartment, kept in great condition, with a lovely view. The hillside spot above the lake is very quiet, and there’s a lounge guests can use. My only reservation is the very hard bed, which may not suit everyone’s back.

The owners were incredibly friendly and took plenty of time to share recommendations whenever we wanted them. The rooms were clean and charmingly furnished, and the location is breathtaking, with all the Lake Maggiore atmosphere you could hope for. It’s a peaceful retreat but also a great base for adventurers. The road up to the parking area at the house is only for confident drivers, and I’d recommend bringing a mosquito net. I’d book again in a heartbeat.

We stayed in the studio. It’s very sparsely equipped: a tiny bathroom and a little “kitchen” corner with a fridge and table, but no sink or running water, so we had to use the bathroom tap. Cooking a cozy evening meal there wasn’t really possible. Noisy neighbors upstairs could also interrupt the quiet. Casa Azzurro is high up in a very peaceful village on the mountain, with a truly wonderful, breathtaking view. The garden was pleasant and very well maintained. For those things, I’d give it two stars, though the peace isn’t guaranteed if you get noisy people above you.