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Floating, off-grid unit with low environmental impact.
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Entire house boat
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
- Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
- Free WiFiFree WiFi
- Mountain viewMountain view
Check-in time
4:00 PM
Check-out time
11:00 AM
Explore the area
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PORTO CERESIO (Varese), PORTO CERESIO
- FoxTown Factory Stores15 min drive
- Swissminiatur19 min drive
- Monte San Salvatore22 min drive
- Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)60 min drive
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.
Floating, off-grid unit with low environmental impact.
"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.
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.
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 only
- 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 on site
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking 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
- 1 unit
- 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
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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 kg 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
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
Property Registration Number 012113-FOR-00001
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Porto Ceresio
Located in Porto Ceresio, this houseboat is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Como-Brunate Funicular, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Lugano and Lake Varese. Alprose Chocolate Factory and Palazzo e Giardini Estensi are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
What's nearby
- Lake Lugano - 8 min walk
- FoxTown Factory Stores - 15 min drive
- Swissminiatur - 19 min drive
- Monte San Salvatore - 22 min drive
- LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura - 24 min drive
Getting around
- Induno Olona Station - 13 min drive
- Porto Ceresio Station - 17 min walk
- Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
- Caffè-Bar Vecchio Teatro - 25 min drive
- Al Battello - 26 min drive
- Al Porto - 29 min drive
- Ristorante della Torre - 26 min drive
- Lago Ristorante - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Floating, off-grid unit with low environmental impact. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Floating, off-grid unit with low environmental impact.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Floating, off-grid unit with low environmental impact.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Floating, off-grid unit with low environmental impact. located?
Nestled on the beach, this Porto Ceresio houseboat is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Lugano and Monte San Giorgio. Parco Botanico San Grato is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Porto Ceresio Station is 17 minutes by foot.
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