Great room in picturesque house location. Bedroom & bathroom good with no issues. Good location in quiet town with few bars / restaurants within short walk. Free street parking close by if car. Think bus & boat service in town too. Andrea is very friendly & helpful - we were sad we didn't get chance to speak to him more & sit out in the nice garden & chill (due to us having long days morning - evening out exploring). Stayed 3 night. Would recommend to anyone

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Andrea’s place was lovely. The patio was the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine and cheese before dinner. The village of Meina is lovely and small, and it’s such a unique place to visit. There are many fun things to do nearby, and we had such a good time exploring the sights on Lago Maggiore. Our only complaint is that we didn’t stay longer!

Andrea is amazing person, helping in all you need. The rooms are clean, the bed is comftroble, and the location is at the centere.

ALL WAS OK

Everything is very clean and wonderful ☺️☺️☺️ and Andrea was so helpful ...if you go to Meina i suggest thiis place for sure

Cosy room, super friendly hosts :)

In high summer, an A/C would be helpful

Very gracious host. Pretty view of the lake. Easy access to Arona.

Andrea’s friendliness. His neighbors kindness. Sleeping in.

All the charm of a cracked fan on a humid night in purgatory. I’ve read other reviews and wonder: were we even staying in the same place? Or has Andrea, the host, been hosting a masterclass in hospitality gaslighting? The listing boasts:
✔ Fan
✔ Free Wi-Fi
✔ Peaceful stay
✔ View of Lago Maggiore Reality: The so-called “deluxe double” room was so shared that a glorified slidey door. Ever try sleeping next to strangers separated only by a curtain’s cousin and a prayer? Privacy: nonexistent. But hey, it "locks"... if you jiggle the handle, stand on one foot, and whisper a blessing in three languages.
✘ A filthy outdoor fan, decades old, that looks like it’s lived through both world wars, that doesn’t turn on. We slept drenched in sweat, windows wide open to thunder, mosquitoes, and 7 a.m. church bells ringing like the apocalypse.
✘ Wi-Fi so nonexistent. THE PHOTOS & ROOM LAYOUT ARE MISLEADING The photos on Booking.com don’t show the actual view from the bedrooms or the so-called living room. The “lake view” isn’t from the rooms on that property. Perhaps from the roof? The bed dominates the room. My husband had to shimmy past it, repeatedly bruising his leg. If you have mobility issues, are older, or a woman traveling alone, this place is unsafe and nearly impossible to navigate. It feels like a cramped student squat. AMENITIES: A CREATIVE WRITING EXERCISE * Wi-Fi: Nonexistent. When confronted, Andrea said (verbatim):
“Sometimes things simply may not work... My tip is to enjoy your staying in Meina Lake and life are beautiful.”
We were told to walk five minutes down the road during a thunderstorm for Wi-Fi. Unacceptable. * Fans: The big outdoor fan was filthy and useless. Andrea’s “help” was to suggest a smaller fan in the pink room, which also didn’t work. * Electrical outlets: Intermittently failed, leaving our phones barely charged in the day or for our flights.

HOST BEHAVIOR: A MASTERCLASS IN DEFLECTING RESPONSIBILITY Andrea wasn’t present for most of our stay, not even in the country. We paid for late arrival (which is standard with lockboxes) but he acted as if it was a favor. When issues arose, his replies were dismissive and gaslighting:
“I cannot do anything more because I’ll come back to Meina only on Wednesday.”
“Sometimes things simply may not work.”
“My tip is to enjoy your staying in Meina Lake and life are beautiful.” We paid full price for nonexistent amenities and zero support. SLEEP & AFTERMATH We didn’t sleep more than an hour per night across three nights. I’m still exhausted. This experience has seriously damaged my trust in Booking.com listings. LET’S PRE-EMPT THE HOST’S EXPECTED RESPONSES * “You’re the only ones to complain” — That only means others didn’t speak up. * “You didn’t tell me at the time” — We did, with messages to prove it. * “You should have read the fine print” — Where does it say “no ventilation, no privacy, no Wi-Fi, and no support”? TL;DR * Photos are misleading * Bed overcrowds room, unsafe for mobility issues * No working fan or Wi-Fi * Poor cleanliness and maintenance * No privacy or soundproofing * Dismissive, absentee host * Electrical failures * Not suitable for elderly or solo women travelers * Host offers clichés instead of service Booking.com, please reconsider this listing. Travelers deserve better than a broken fan and an arrogant host.