[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning private villa for 4 people with WIFI, A/C, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view Vacation home in Minusio with kitchen and furnished balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35238600/35238512/82ca7943.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35238600/35238512/f7b9ea31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35238600/35238512/04f716e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, dishwasher, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35238600/35238512/7e83928d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35238600/35238512/ea9b34f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Casa Rossella, a modern Swiss cottage in Contra, unwind in the well-kept garden with patio and barbecue. Relax on the sunny elevated position 200 meters from Lago Maggiore lake or take advantage of nearby amenities like restaurants, cafés and an indoor swimming pool. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4753 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning private villa for 4 people with WIFI, A/C, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view Property Summary Casa Rossella is a modern, comfortable "rustico" cottage in Contra, Switzerland, renovated in 2018. It offers a well-kept, fenced garden with a patio, terrace, garden furniture, and a barbecue. The cottage has amenities like a storage room for bicycles, a washing machine, and a tumble dryer. You can enjoy the convenience of motor access to the house and a communal covered parking space nearby. With a vacation rental like this, you have access to a yard, Internet WiFi, and parking facilities. Outdoors The property boasts a well-kept, fenced garden, providing a private and secluded outdoor space. Relax on the patio or terrace, which includes garden furniture and a barbecue area, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. Enjoy the sunny, elevated position of the cottage, just 200 meters from the stunning Lago Maggiore lake. Other Information The cottage is conveniently located 1.5 km from the center of Minusio and 3 km from Locarno. Nearby amenities include a grocery store (1.2 km), a supermarket (1.7 km), restaurants (1 km), and cafés (1 km). The bus stop "Linea 1 (Minusio, Ignifera)" is just 110 meters away, and the Locarno Muralto SBB-CFF railway station is 2.6 km from the property. For leisure activities, you'll find an indoor swimming pool (3.8 km), thermal baths (3.8 km), a golf course (8 km), tennis courts (3 km), and a minigolf course (3 km). Distances and Attractions The property is surrounded by numerous attractions and points of interest. Nearby, you can explore the Madanna del Sasso, Falconeria Locarno, Piazza Grande in Locarno, Ascona, Isole di Brissago, Ronco sopra Ascona, Mercato Cannobio, Luino, Ponte Tresa IT, and Parco delle Camelie (March). Enjoy the stunning beauty of well-known lakes like Lago Maggiore, Lago di Lugano, and Lago di Como. Hiking enthusiasts can explore various trails, including Cardada-Cimentta, Monte Bré, Monti di Ronco, Valle Verzasca, Vallemaggia, and Centovalli. \===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION ===== Unit Layout You will stay in a 2-room house with 70 square meters of living space spread across two levels. The property can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children comfortably. The living area features bright and cozy furnishings with sloping ceilings in some parts. It includes a living/sleeping room with a panoramic window, a sofa bed measuring 160 cm wide and 200 cm long, a digital TV, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. The open kitchen is located in the entrance and is equipped with an oven, dishwasher, two ceramic glass hob hotplates, a kettle, an electric coffee machine, and Nespresso capsules (extra). It also has a dining table and air conditioning. Outside, there is an exit pergola leading to the patio. Amenities Included The property offers a range of amenities to make your vacation comfortable and convenient. It features air conditioning, a washing machine, a barbecue (electric), a dishwasher, and a private patio. Pets are allowed on the premises, and heating is available for your comfort. You can enjoy entertainment with the provided television. The maximum capacity is 4 guests, with one bedroom and one bathroom. Other Information The property boasts a beautiful view of the lake, mountains, and countryside. Additional facilities include an iron, a children's high chair, a baby cot for up to 2-year-olds (extra charge), a hair dryer, and free Wi-Fi internet access. It has a garage space numbered 15. Please note that this is a non-smoking house, although one small pet or dog is allowed. A fire extinguisher is also provided for safety purposes. The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, High chair, Pet, Refundable Security Deposit by credit card, Tourist tax. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Furnished balcony/patio - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 753 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39080000/39076700/39076628/c02867bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rossella by Interhome Minusio - 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4 persons with 2 bedrooms - Holiday house Minusio - Pool - Outdoor space - Mountain view - Toys/games [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=64686600&PinnedHotelID=64686600&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### Optional extras - High chair fee: EUR 10.64 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 is also known as 169280001 ## About the area Minusio is home to this vacation home. Locarno Funicular Station and Kursaal Locarno SA are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Town and Castello Visconteo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Youth Sports Centre or Maccagno Stadium. [Visit our Minusio travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Minusio.dx6034323) [View more Vacation homes in Minusio](https://www.expedia.ca/Minusio-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6034323-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=46.181934,8.827196&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ex%7BxG_a%7Bt%40%3FU%3FU%40W%3FU%40U%40U%3FW%40UBU%40U%40UBWBUBUBU%40UDSBUDUBUDSDUDSDUDSFSDSFSDSFSFSHSFQFSFQHQHQFQHQHQHQHOJOHQJOHOJMJOJOJMJMJMJMJMLKJMLKLKJKLKLILKLIJINILILGLINGLGLENGLGNELENENCLENCLCNCNCNANALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBLBNBNDLDNBNDLFLDNFLDNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLHJJLHLJLJLJJJJLLJJLLLJLHLJLLNHNJLHNJNHPJNHPHNHPHPHPFPHPFPHRFPFRFRFRDRFRFRDRDRFTDRBTDRDTBTDTBTBRBTBT%40TBV%40TBT%40T%40T%40V%3FT%40T%40T%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FTAVAT%3FTAVATATCTATCTATCVCRCTCTETCTERETCTERGTERERGRGRERGRGRGPGRIPGRIPGPIPIPIPINIPKNINKPILKNINMLKNILKLMLKLMJKLKJMJMJMJMHKJMHMHMHOHMFMFMFOHMDOFMDMFODOBMDOBODMBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOEMCOEOCMEOGMEOGMEMGOIMGMGMIOIKIMIMKMIMKKKMKMKKMMKKMKMKMKMKOKMKOKOIMKQIOKOIQIOIQIQGQIQIQGSGQGQISGSGSESGSESGSESEUESEUESCUEUCUEUAUCSCUCWCUAUAUCUAU%3FWAUAU%3FWAU%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rSnSnKH5L2-IHgxEJp62zS9PcKY=) Contra, Ticino ### What's nearby - Tenero - Sport Center - 1 min drive - 1.8 km - Madonna del Sasso - 3 min drive - 3.9 km - Verzasca Dam - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - Old Town - 4 min drive - 3.2 km - Piazza Grande - 5 min drive - 3.6 km ### Getting around - Tenero Station - 3 min drive - Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 41 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Ristorante Lago Maggiore - ‬3 min drive - ‪La Palma Au Lac - ‬4 min drive - ‪Lido di Tenero - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ristorante Bar Burbai Locarno - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ristorante Campofelice - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful private villa for 4 guests with WIFI, A/C, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful private villa for 4 guests with WIFI, A/C, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful private villa for 4 guests with WIFI, A/C, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful private villa for 4 guests with WIFI, A/C, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view located? > Situated in Minusio, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tenero - Sport Center, National Youth Sports Centre, and Giardini Pubblici. Funivia Orselina - Cardada and Locarno NLM Ferry Terminal are also within 2 mi (3 km). Tenero Station is 25 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning private villa for 4 people with WIFI, A/C, TV, patio, pets allowed and panoramic view Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara M. Aug 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hübsche Unterkunft Wir hatten eine sehr angenehmen Urlaub in dieser Unterkunft. Unkompliziertes Check-in und out. Gute Lage, auch mit dem Bus bequem und zentral gelegen. ##### Barbara M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara M. Jul 20, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review for stay from 20 July 2019 to 27 July 2019 Das Appartment war sehr komfortabel ausgestattet und dadurch hatten wir einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt. Die Lage ist gut, auch gute Busverbindungen. \[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve\] The apartment was very comfortable and we had a very pleasant stay. The location is good, also good bus connections. ##### Barbara M. 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