La Casetta di Riva

Charming 3-Level House in Riva San Vitale | La Casetta di Riva Discover La Casetta di Riva, a charming three-level house in the heart of Riva San Vitale’s historic old town, offering a unique and cozy lakeside retreat. Perfect for a relaxing vacation, this home invites guests to step back in time while enjoying modern comforts. The first floor features a dining area with a decorative fireplace, a wooden dining table with benches, and a fully equipped kitchen with electric hotplates—ideal for preparing meals with local Ticino ingredients. (Please note: the fireplace is decorative only and cannot be used.) On the second floor, you’ll find a bathroom with a bathtub and toilet, along with a comfortable living area with a sofa that converts into a bed (please note: the sofa bed is not prepared on arrival; linens, pillows, and blankets are provided in the nearby wardrobe). The third floor houses the master bedroom, complete with a private shower and sink. Guests are provided with quality bed linens, towels, and a courtesy kit, as well as a welcome gift basket with essentials for the first breakfast. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout. Smoking and commercial activities are strictly prohibited. While the property does not have private parking, paid public parking is available within a few minutes’ walk. Self check-in apartment. What’s nearby: Riva San Vitale is a village in the Mendrisiotto area, south of Lugano, with numerous services, supermarkets, bars and restaurants. It overlooks Lake Lugano with its pretty hamlet of Capolago, where you can stroll along the lakeside and cool off at the Lido di Riva San Vitale during the summer season. A few minutes away, you can reach Capolago station, where you can take the train to Lugano (about 15 minutes) or to Italy (about 20 minutes), and from where the little train that takes you to the summit of Monte Generoso also departs, or to the intermediate stop at Bellavista and then continue with a short trek to the famous Fiore di Pietra hut and restaurant (designed by the architect Botta). It is only a 15-minute drive to Lugano. In 5 minutes you reach the FoxTown outlet and the Mendrisio Casino, as well as the wine-growing area with its wineries. From Capolago from April to October, boats pass through to various tourist resorts (Morcote, Ponte Tresa and Porto Ceresio). How to arrive: By car, from the A2 motorway take exit 52-Mendrisio and set the GPS: in 5/10 minutes you will reach the apartment. Or take Strada 2, from Chiasso 20 minutes, from Lugano 20 minutes. By train, get off at "Capolago - Riva S. Vitale" stop, then walk 13 minutes to reach the apartment. Or, get off at Mendrisio stop and take bus No. 531 direction "Capolago, Stazione" for 15 stops. Get off at the stop "Riva S. Vitale, Battistero." In a 3-minute walk you will reach the apartment. License number: NL-00009160