Welcome to this 1.5-room studio with a spectacular view of Lake Maggiore from the spacious living-bedroom with a balcony and panoramic views.
Access to the building is via a convenient staircase in front of the church in Orselina, 50 m toward Brione, next to the grocery store. Parking spaces are also available there and can be used with parking tickets (municipal office 100 m away). The apartment, App 2, is located on the top floor.

We extensively renovated and modernized the apartment this winter. We used natural, eco-friendly building materials throughout the project. Insulation has been installed in all interior walls to protect against both cold and heat. The new flooring, featuring beautiful solid wood planks, has also been insulated with cork. The walls are finished with a modern, sanded gypsum plaster that is breathable and contains no chemicals. The interior is harmoniously designed and, thanks to its color scheme, is aesthetically pleasing. All in all, this creates a sense of comfort and well-being.

It is currently in good working order and very tidy and clean. Nothing is missing : -).

Welcome to our beautiful little apartment with panoramic views. Nestled in an idyllic setting and offering the most magnificent view of Lake Maggiore all the way to Italy, the apartment has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Bedding, towels, toiletries, and a fully equipped kitchen—though, due to space constraints, there is no dishwasher.
The building faces (south)west. An additional awning on the balcony keeps the interior from overheating in the summer, and the roller shade in the living-bedroom provides complete darkness for those sensitive to light.

We recently purchased the apartment and have therefore not yet carried out any renovations. We took over the apartment in exceptionally well-maintained condition, and it is fully equipped. If you arrive on a Sunday, you won’t go hungry or thirsty. The essentials are there. 😀 All cleaning supplies and household products are provided. However, we ask that you replace any items as they run out. Please always replace cleaning rags and toilet paper.
A stable, fast Wi-Fi connection is available, and video conferences are no problem.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed for hygiene reasons.
Guest access
The apartment has a separate entrance. Since older residents also live there, we ask that you keep noise to a minimum.
Unfortunately, the shared washing machine may only be used by the owners. Plans are in the works to install a private washing machine in the apartment.

The apartment key is located in the key box to the left of the front door. The code will be provided shortly before arrival.
Additional important information
Above the apartment, in the center of Orselina across from the church, there is a grocery store with fresh bread rolls, coffee, fruit, vegetables, a cheese counter, and wine. You can find almost everything there. Please support this locally owned business so that it can remain open despite competition from Aldi, Lidl, Coop, and Migros. There are also several cafés and restaurants, as well as the municipal office, within walking distance.

You can get the green municipal trash bags at the store upstairs. Trash may ONLY be disposed of in these bags.
Appropriate containers are available at the church.
Parking: With the exception of the peak summer season, parking at the church is not a problem. However, there is a fee. You can get parking tickets at the municipal office (200 m below the church) or order them from me in advance. Further up, there are usually free parking spots, except in the summer. We recommend parking your car in the free parking zones or traveling by train, motorcycle, or motorcycle sidecar 😀. There are 3 direct bus lines (18 min) to and from Orselina and Locarno Station, which are located 50 m (near the church) from the apartment.
House Rules:
This is a non-smoking apartment.
We ask that you treat the apartment with care, keep it clean, and close the balcony door when leaving the apartment. Please remember to wear slippers, as the apartment is (still) carpeted.
We also ask that you refrain from using any coloring products (tanning lotions, makeup, hair dye) or using the bed linens and towels for such purposes.
We also ask that you leave the oven, pots, and dishes clean. Please report any broken dishes.<