a quiet family home above the lake, sometimes shared

a quiet home with a garden, a pool,
and a tortoise named guendalino

Casa Mafalda is not part of our hosted stays—it’s our personal home in Dormelletto, a small village just above the southern shores of Lake Maggiore, a lived-in place filled with memories, a few imperfections, sunlight, and the scent of herbs and lavender.

It’s the house where Elena grew up, the family home that still lingers with the aroma of Sunday lunches and the echo of childhood summers.

Today, it’s lovingly lived in by Mafalda, Elena’s mum, and it’s right next door to the house where Elena and Matteo now live.

We don’t rent it professionally, but when Mafalda is away, we open the doors of Casa Mafalda to quiet souls in search of rest, simplicity, and slow beauty.

Casa Mafalda is real, warm, and full of life.

Not a holiday home, but a home that—once in a while—becomes one.

a note

Casa Mafalda is not part of our professional hosting work.
It’s our family home—shared occasionally, informally, and always with care.

what to expect

A peaceful setting with a refreshing swimming pool

A tiny lush garden, home to wildflowers, herbs, and Guendalino, the resident tortoise and slow-living ambassador of the house

One bedroom, one bathroom, and a well-used, well-loved kitchen

A shaded patio with a barbecue, a dining table, and a swing seat for long conversations or quiet reading

Books, natural linen bedding, and a lived-in kind of beauty

The kind of place where time stretches gently

echoes from a stay

These words were shared by guests who found a little magic at Casa Mafalda.

"I wish all check-ins were like it was with Elena & Matteo! The place was spotless, well decorated and the fresh cut flowers were an impressive touch. We look forward to our return and meeting Guendalino."

“Elena’s place is wonderful. The swimming pool is worth staying for alone, but the whole place is magical. Elena and Matteo are so friendly and so helpful, they’re the very definition of a super host.”

“One of the best vacation in my life. Everything was enen better than described. The hosts, Elena and Matteo, are very friendly and welcoming and helped us a lot in planning trips of local surrounding.”

The outdoor space is absolutely incredible—such a blissful place to be on warm days. Indoors, it’s a cozy blend of Italian charm and bohemian style, with Elena’s creative touch woven throughout. We gathered lots of inspiration for our own home and garden! We loved the beautiful plants, the comfortable loungers, and the hammocks. Elena and Matteo are wonderfully kind hosts—they live nearby, yet remain discreet and always ready to help with any issue or advice. Their attention to sustainability was a big plus for us.

One of the most beautiful places on earth, we cannot wait to return one day.

DISCLAIMER

Casa Mafalda is a private home offered for occasional rental by the owners, under a private short-term tourist rental agreement. It is not part of TERRABUCCI’s professional property management collection.

CIN: IT003062C2LYK5AEDP | CIR: 00306200005

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