Dumenza is in the mountain above Lake Maggiore, Italy about 3 miles from town of Luino , which is on the lake. There is bus service to Luino near the holiday letting. The apartment accommodation in Italy is only 1 mile from the Swiss Border. The average daytime temperature in July is 27C (81F) in this part Italy.

There are two restaurants (Ristorante Smeraldo & Osteria Vino Porcini) and a bar (Bar Sport) within walking distance of the holiday (vacation) rental apartment. Please note these restaurants do not take credit cards.

The supermarket is only a couple of minutes walk from the holiday letting apartment building. The supermarket does take cards but it is closed on Sundays. There is also a baker's (panificio) where you can buy bread, milk, cheese and most other essentials. There is also a pharmacy and a post office.