With its feet right on the banks of Lake Como, this modern and fuss-free apartment is as close to the water you can get. Your mornings will begin on the balcony, with a cappuccino and flaky pastry, or on the shingle of your private beach to watch boats cut through the gentle waves.

After soaking up the sunshine from a lounger, nip back inside to cool off with a glass of something refreshing in the fuss-free living space. Pick the comfiest spot on the sofa or pull up a chair at the dining table – the minimalist furnishings have been carefully positioned to ensure you won’t miss a second of the stunning vistas.

If you feel like exploring, charming Bellagio is a twenty-three-minute drive away. Weave through the tangle of cobbled streets, dipping in and out of artisanal boutiques before stopping for an Aperol in waterfront bars to catch the sunset.

Home truths:
*The single beds can be turned into a double upon request
*At full capacity, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living space
*Free parking is available on the premises
*The host can provide a baby cot and a high chair, at an extra cost.
*You’ll check yourself in using a key box
*Lugano Airport is an hour and twenty-four-minute drive from the apartment
*Access to this home is via some external stairs
*There's in-person check-in before 7pm, after which it's self check-in with a key box