"Pros: Picturesque view, grill and pool were at the ready, ping-pong table, equipped kitchen, and small details across the house are nicely thought-out. Garden is well maintained with a few large mediterranean plants. The house is clearly used often but easily meets the weekend house standards and it has a nice layout with the view from multiple rooms, balcony and pool. Thanks! Cons: It was mentioned that there is a construction nearby, however nobody mentioned there would be multiple helicopters circulating for 4-5 hours a day for multiple construction sites close to the building. Unfortunately it is not possible to relax at the house during those times." ~Oliver

"Pros: Rooms and the view from them were nice. The location was alright. Super nice that they had SUPs to rent for free. Cons: The food was overpriced for what it was. Especially the breakfast was sad and stuck in the 90s. Coffee boiling hot and no taste - and that in an italian speaking region… Breakfast buffet was also sad with all the plastic containers. The “beach” was ridiculous and could not be made with less love. There were spider webs everywhere - like on the sun umbrellas. Everything looked like nobody had been there. The fact that there is no bar also points out that nobody seems to be going there anyways, so it would not pay off. The stairs to the water were so hot you could not walk on them and the water was not very clean on that side. Having to swim between the boats is also not very comforting. I would not go there for swimming - despite the private water access. The personnel was friendly and competent. however seemed overwhelmed at times and not like they enjoyed what they do. But if it is only for the view it is good. Next time I would rather look for a hotel in Ascona, there is more to do." ~Birgit