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Le Tartarughe

Le Tartarughe

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Exterior
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview of Le Tartarughe

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Montemezzo, Lombardia
  • Popular LocationPian di Spagna Nature Reserve12 min drive
  • Popular LocationGaribaldi Square18 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiona Beach22 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 8
1055 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    4 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Le Tartarughe

History
The "Chalet di Cher' is an ancient stone stable renovated with great care.
The Chalet is inserted in the chestnut wood of Cher located above Gera Lario and has an unforgettable view of Lake Como.
To the owner It took three years to complete, with the advice of a Milanese architect, the careful renovation of the Chalet di Cher following the regulation of the area step by step.

Eco building
Chalet di Cher was built with great attention to environmental sustainability and has been certified by Cestec as buildings in energy consumption class B (between 31-50 Kwh/m2 per year). The house has very insulating walls, a solar panel system for hot water, gas central heating with flue gas condensing boiler and independent with wood-burning stoves and fireplaces with forced ventilation.

Interior of houses
The result of the renovation is surprising, the apartments are real gems full of charm. They are bright and with a fantastic view over the valley. The Chalet has been furnished to be practical and comfortable. There is a lot of wood and stonework and the ceilings are beamed. The design and the colors will make you feel at home. This small private paradise is not only for hikers or mountain bikers, but also for those who want a peaceful escape and for those who love to discover the culture of the Alto Lario and its well-known gastronomic attractions. It is also particularly suitable for families with children. The owner lives in Monza, but regularly uses the house for his holidays and consequently the Chalet has been equipped with particular care and is carefully maintained.

House exteriors
The lawns under the house allow children to play safely. The beautiful view of the lake and the mountains can be enjoyed from all three apartments of the Chalet: le Papere, le Tartarughe and le Campanelle.
All terraces and porches are well equipped with wooden tables and chairs and lounging chairs inviting you to spend the whole day gazing at the view.
The house has a stone barbecue area for guests to experience their culinary art. In the forest of Cher, just 300 meters from the house, there is the Sorico stream, an uncontaminated stream with natural pools where you can relax and cool off.

Parking reserved for customers.
The Montemezzo area is very safe and you can park in the garden behind the house (1 car per apartment) or park your car in the parking lot on the provincial road at the beginning of via Cher.
Via Cher is the path of about 130 meters that leads to the Chalet and has recently been arranged to allow the transit of cars at a walking pace. There is also a larger car park near the church of San Martino (about 200 meters from the start of via Cher). Via Cher ends at the characteristic Cher's Chalet which makes the place absolutely peaceful.

Shops and more in the area
If you are a good hiker you can also go to the village without using the car because there is an ancient path (about 2 km) that takes you to Gera Lario where you can find a supermarket, grocery stores, a bakery and restaurants. In Gera Lario there is also a large swimming pool with many sports equipment and a small port.

In the apartment there are:
-1 bedroom with a double bed
-1 bedroom with 2 bunk beds (4 places in total);
-1 Living room: the living room has a fantastic view of the lake and has a table for 8 people. In the living room there is a double sofa bed (160*200).
- A well equipped cooking area. The kitchen area is open to the living room.
-1 Bathroom : All new. It has a bathtub, a shower, a bidet, a toilet.

Property manager

Paolo Zaza +39 3401371961

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,055 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 031155-CNI-00013

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Montemezzo

Located in Montemezzo, this apartment is in a rural area. Sentiero del Viandante and Maregno Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve and Grigna Settentrionale Regional Park. Scuola Nautica Gini and Fratelli Ciapponi are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve - 12 min drive
  • Valchiavenna - 14 min drive
  • Garibaldi Square - 18 min drive
  • Piona Beach - 22 min drive
  • Abbey of Piona - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Dubino Station - 12 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • L'Ontano - 18 min drive
  • Pasticceria Dolce Cremeria - 12 min drive
  • Pizzeria Spluga - 6 min drive
  • Baita dal Vikingo - 15 min drive
  • Happy Bar - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Tartarughe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Le Tartarughe?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Tartarughe?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Le Tartarughe located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Scuola Nautica Gini, Lake Mezzola, and Valchiavenna. Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve and Gallio Palace are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marco E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home with a view
The appartment is very spacy, clean, well equipped and also very cosy. Due to the wooden blinds and the stone floor the appart was still cool while outside temperatures of 32 degrees and hence very suitable for dogs. The garden is also very large and has a magnificent view on the lake and mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
A spectacular stay in Como
We are very grateful to Paolo for his fantastic hospitality! We had an amazing view of Lake Como from the garden! The kids enjoyed the Waterfall which provided a refreshing dip after a very hot day! Overall a wonderful experience and delightful stay in Como
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exploring Italy
Too short of a stay! Had 2 nights and would have enjoyed more. We all throughly loved hiking along the stream. The waterfalls were beautiful. Made dinner one night just couldnt leave the view. A bit of an adventure driving up to it...just mad
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke L., Bitburg, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view!
We had a wonderful time! The place has the most amazing view. Fun waterfall hike from the property. Comfortable rooms. A great way to spend a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jessica W.

what a nightmare! Do not stay here!
Our first 36 hours were great. Then there was a forest fire in the next village. The air filled with huge plumes of smoke which surrounded the house. It was impossible to stay and it felt unsafe. We left with the renters from the next door apt as none of us felt confident that the house would not go up in flames. The house is the last building of the village surrounded by forest. Very beautiful but in a fire situation it would be the first property to burn. We found a hotel for the night across the lake and watched as multiple fires on several of the hillsides spread. The fire near our house continued to spread throughout the night into a huge U above the village. In the early hours a tongue of fire worked its way down towards the apt. It was put out at 9 am the following morning and had stopped 400 metres from the house in a ravine. I asked the owner if he would refund us as we did not want to go back, I asked for a refund of the night we could not stay. He agreed to neither because the young men who rented next door returned to their apt to have a party. Four days later there were more forest fires and the sky again filled with billowing smoke. The apt was nice but unfortunately was linked via a closed door to another apt belonging to the same owner. There were 6 young men renting next door and they spent the week taking drugs (weed), drinking and playing loud music. We couldn't use the main bedroom because of the smell of weed (under the door) and loud music blaring through the night. My 4 children slept on the floor of the sitting-room for the week. The view from the apt is amazing but because it is very windy the wooden shutters had to remain closed the entire time, so no natural light or view! We went out everyday until after dark.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steven and Jeanette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
We were very excited to find such a gem for such a price and when we got there it was even better than expected! The view is incredible. The place was clean and warm and had everything we needed. The hike to the waterfall was beautiful and fun. Our three kids and our dog had many adventures on the large property. There are many hikes in the area. Check in and out was easy. We are definitely going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay with great view
The houses are really clean, with a lot of space and great view over the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Séverine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bonne emplacement
Nous sommes restés 3 jours mais avons apprécié la maison et le paysage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet spot and marvellous view
Paolo created a wonderful hideout in Montemezzo! The apartment is located in a very quiet area without traffic noise. The view on the lake and the valley is wonderful. The apartment itself has evereything you need for a relaxing vacation, inlcuding a good kitchen equipment, large fridge and wifi. Paolo is a wonderful host who is very helpful and did everything to make our stay pleasant and comfortable (for instance: he arranged bow and arrows for the kids, brought an air conditioner). When I called him at some point to ask something bout the aprtment he specially came over to ask whether everything was to our liking. We had very nice conversations with him and particulary liked the story about how he created the house. We had a lovely time and surely will return some time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karsten R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Very nice house with a fantastic view to the Como Lake. The house is very well, and it is well equipet. Paolo is very kind and helpful. Gives a lot of usefull information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023