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4-star hotel in Pettenasco with a private beach on Lake Orta, seasonal outdoor pool, rooms with lake or mountain views and a wellness area with sauna and Turkish bath.

Independent holiday home on the shores of Lake Orta, in Pettenasco, with a full kitchen, panoramic patio and free parking just steps from the town centre.
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Casa di Dario is an independent holiday home in Pettenasco, Piedmont, overlooking Lake Orta and just 20 metres from the Vecchio Forno restaurant. The accommodation, spread over a single unit of about 100 square metres, is designed for families or small groups looking for the independence of a real house, without giving up proximity to the lake and the town’s amenities.
The interior includes two bedrooms with a large double bed each, two bathrooms with bathtub or shower and bidet, a living area with sofa and flat-screen TV, plus a fully equipped kitchen with hob, refrigerator, washing machine and microwave oven. The patio with garden view offers a quiet outdoor space for breakfast or dinner outside on summer evenings.
The location, rated by guests with a score of 9.7, allows you to reach Pettenasco railway station on foot in under five minutes and the Sacro Monte di Orta in about ten minutes by car. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 30 km away. Street parking is free and WiFi is included throughout the property.

Casa di Dario offers a single type of stay, the 2-Bedroom House, an independent unit of about 100 square metres designed to host up to four people. The two bedrooms, each with a large double bed, share access to two full bathrooms with bathtub or shower and bidet, plus a spacious living room with sofa and flat-screen TV.
The kitchen is fully equipped with hob, refrigerator, utensils, washing machine and microwave oven, allowing for extended stays with maximum independence. The private patio with garden view adds a reserved outdoor space, ideal for meals outside. The independent entrance and the availability of bed linen and towels complete an offer designed for families and groups of friends looking for comfort and privacy near Lake Orta.
The only type available at Casa di Dario, this unit of about 100 sqm occupies the entire property and includes two double bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a living area with sofa. The eat-in kitchen, equipped with every utensil, and the private patio with garden view make it suitable for extended independent stays, while the independent entrance guarantees total privacy compared to other accommodations.
Casa di Dario provides guests with a full kitchen with hob, refrigerator, utensils and microwave oven, plus a washing machine and iron for extended, fully independent stays. WiFi is free throughout the property and street parking comes at no extra cost.
Outside, the patio with garden view offers a private space to relax, while a minimarket and a hairdresser are available in the immediate surroundings. Sports enthusiasts can go hiking and canoeing on Lake Orta, or reach a tennis court and a golf course within three kilometres of the house.
The property is entirely non-smoking, has heating and family rooms, as well as access designed for guests with hearing disabilities. However, no on-site dining service is available, and the upper floors can only be reached by stairs.
Casa di Dario is located in the heart of Pettenasco, a small village directly overlooking Lake Orta, in a quiet residential area just steps from the lakefront and the town’s main amenities. The house sits literally at zero distance from the lake shore, while the historic centre with its shops and bars can be reached in a few minutes on foot.
For those travelling without a car, Pettenasco railway station is just 350 metres away, while Orta-Miasino station is 2.6 km away. Milan Malpensa Airport is about 30 km away, a good hour’s drive, and is the most convenient connection for those arriving by plane from outside the region. For meals out, the Vecchio Forno restaurant is just 20 metres away and Il Cortile is 50 metres away, while Bar Dolphins is 400 metres away.
Lake Orta is the area’s real attraction: in summer it lends itself to walks along the lakefront, canoe trips and boat rides to the Isola di San Giulio, while in every season it’s worth going up to the Sacro Monte di Orta, a UNESCO site 2.3 km away, with its twenty frescoed chapels set in the woods. Sports lovers will find a tennis court and a golf course within a few kilometres, ideal for those looking for outdoor activities beyond lakeside relaxation. In winter, the area also lends itself to quieter walks along the hillside paths around the lake, away from the summer tourist flows.
Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.7, and the comfort of the house, with a score of 9.5. Cleanliness and staff are also highly appreciated, both above 9, while services and value for money remain solid, confirming a very positive overall assessment of the property.
No, Casa di Dario does not allow pets during the stay.
Casa di Dario is located directly on the shore of Lake Orta, at practically no distance from the water.
Yes, Casa di Dario offers free street parking near the accommodation.
Casa di Dario can host up to four people, spread across two bedrooms.
Check-in at Casa di Dario is possible from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, after informing the property of your arrival time in advance.
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Yes, Casa di Dario includes a full kitchen with hob, refrigerator, utensils and microwave oven for preparing meals independently.