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La Campanelle

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Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, books
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 655 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

La Campanelle

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;
• external veranda with table for 6 people
• Living room: the room has a table for 6 people. The kitchen area is open to the living room and there is a double sofa bed. Fireplace with ventilation.
• Mezzanine/bedroom with double bed
• A studio (with a bunk bed - 2 beds)
• Bathroom: has a large bathtub

Property manager

Paolo Zaza +39 3401371961

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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

  • Unit size: 592 sq ft (55 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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: 9
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
Property Registration Number 013155-CNI-00012

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

Map
Montemezzo, Lombardia

What's nearby

  • Lake Mezzola - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Valchiavenna - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Garibaldi Square - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Piona Beach - 22 min drive - 17.4 km

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 La Campanelle pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at La Campanelle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Campanelle?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Campanelle located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home 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).

La Campanelle Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay in a Rural Quiet Area off Lake Como
We had a wonderful experience staying at the Campanella. It was lovely, and Paolo was a wonderful host who made us feel very welcome with extra information about the region and the home. We would happily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great experience!
We really enjoyed the uniqueness of the apartment as well as the location. We had our two daughters with us (19 and 25), the bedrooms were a little tight, but we understood that would be the case when we booked. The check-in process was a bit tedious (first time I've had to send pictures of the water and electric meter before and after a stay). The architecture and decor of the apartment was well thought out and probably the highlight for us. The only negative part of our stay was the bugs (mosquitos mainly), we stayed in late June, so maybe it was just the time of year. There were no screens on the windows (understand this is common in Europe), but because of that we could not open the windows and the apartment was hot (one more fan would be nice). The only other minor complaint was the internet was not working. The owner was very prompt in reply, giving us things to try and even sending someone there to look at it. But it never worked for us during our 3 days there. I don't fault the owner for this, these things happen. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 day trip at lake Como
Cozy property with very quiet surroundings. Driving to lake Como takes about 10 minutes and there are some nice villages close by. Hiring a boat on lake Como was great fun, even without a license you can get a surprisingly powerful boat and take a dip in the middle of the lake. If you want to park your car next to the house you need reasonable driving skills and preferably a 4x4 vehicle all though I noticed that our neighbours seem to have managed with a normal car as well. Truly enjoyed our time here with the family!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline A., US

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking views and nice, cozy place - highly recommend!
My husband and I stayed here on our honeymoon and had an amazing time! Paolo is a great host! Very welcoming and very responsive whenever we needed assistance. We stayed in the Campanelle and it was so nice and cozy. The inside and outside of the house is very cute and has everything you need, you might just a quick run to the grocery store if you plan on cooking. It was the perfect size and we enjoyed breakfast every morning in our outside patio with a nice view. The wifi wasn't always the strongest from our side of the property, but the cell reception is very good and we could use our data. With where it is located, it is definitely necessary to have a vehicle that drives well uphill. The views are incredible from every angle, but especially from the left side of the property. There's a grocery store and laundromat about a 20 minute drive away and there's a local market at the bottom of the mountain on Sunday mornings. Also at the bottom of the mountain, there is great access to the lake and a place where you can rent kayaks, windsurfing equipment and bikes for reasonable prices - and they speak English. All in all, we highly recommend this property!
Stayed 18 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paola O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Esperienza eccellente!
Lo chalet è organizzatissimo e affascinante: un vero rifugio tra i castagni. Pur non essendo lontano dal lago e da Gera Lario, dà l’impressione di essere isolato e immerso nella natura. Abbiamo trascorso una breve vacanza molto rilassante, in compagnia dei nostri gatti. Torneremo sicuramente.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lout T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijke plek
Heerlijke plek. La Campanelle is een lieflijk huisje. Het terras is fijn en het uitzicht top. Leuke plek om omgeving van het Comomeer te ontdekken en naar Milaan te gaan. Eigenaar is erg vriendelijk. Wij hebben genoten van onze week
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Etwas für Ruhe liebende
Gemütliche Ferienwohnung in sehr ruhiger Lage mit schöner Aussicht, ideal zum Erholen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nadine H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Logement et propriétaire à FUIR ABSOLUMENT
Le pire logement, en 23 ans de locations saisonnières! Personne pour nous accueillir. Des instructions d'arrivée laissées quelques jours avant le jour J, uniquement en italien : une fois traduites, instructions extrêmement confuses (10 mn pour trouver les clefs de la maison). Maison isolée, en haut d'une côte extrêmement pentue. Plusieurs désagréments et matériels hors d'état de fonctionnement : - la porte d'entrée ne fermait pas à clef; - une forte odeur de renfermé dans la pièce principale (cuisine + salon), renforcée dans les placards des meubles de la cuisine; - le wi-fi et la télévision hors-service; - le réfrigérateur et le four hors-service. Le propriétaire du gîte envoie une personne du village pour constater les difficultés signalées. Cette dame confirme que les appareils ne fonctionnent pas. Le propriétaire nous fait savoir, le lendemain, qu'il a acheté un nouveau réfrigérateur et qu'il l'a placé à l'extérieur du gîte. Il nous demande de sortir l'ancien appareil et d'installer le nouveau (??). Le soir même, il nous envoie un nouveau message sur Whatsapp, cette fois, très agressif, accusateur, presque menaçant, contestant la légitimité de nos constats. Après notre départ, il se sert de notre carte bancaire pour nous facturer 500 euros de frais supplémentaires (caution) car, selon lui, nous lui avons fait acheter un réfrigérateur de façon injustifiée! Propriétaire menteur et voleur. Abritel peu réactif et compétent pour répondre de façon efficace à ces situations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

florence b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Italian holidays
Propriété conforme à l annonce.Belle vue et terrasse bien orientée . 2 moins: -escalier dangereux -baignoire difficile d accès.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ursina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Montemezzo
Sehr herziges Häuschen, Distanz zum See leider recht gross zum laufen. Unsere Ferien waren aber Erholung pur!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short trip
we spend a fantastic weekend at Paolo's gorgeous little house. We loved the aura of Le Campanelle. It was perfect with our dogs . We only had to improvise for securing the stairs for our little one. Had a nice talk with Poalo. We surely come back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Noël M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Côme
Déçue par le lac de Côme. L'emplacement de la maison très bien,mais beaucoup moins bien exposée que sur la photo du propriétaire. Trop de monde,autour du lac,des travaux partout,le lac est sale.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reposant
Belle expérience, une jolie maisonnette au cœur d’un hameau très tranquille avec un point de vue magnifique sur le lac de Côme. Nous recommandons.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Francois V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eine Woche Entspannung mit wunderbaren Blick
Es war genau wie wir uns es vorgestellt haben : Natur, Ruhe, schöne Aussicht.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most beautiful little house!
We loved everything about our stay at Paolos little house! The garden and the area around it are so magical. It‘s the last house at the end of a street that leads into a forest where we met some deers and relaxed at a river - so peaceful! We would love to come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Christian L.

Wunderschöner außergewöhnlicher Ort
Schlimme, nervenaufreibende Zufahrt zum Haus, mehr Skorpion-Kontakt als erwartet, tägliche Besuche vom Wildschwein aber ein Ausblick und eine Ruhe, wie aus dem Bilderbuch. Perfekte Mischung zwischen Berg und See, zwischen Ruhe und Trubel. Wir haben tolle Wanderungen gemacht (Wasserfall, Oligiasca, Montemezzo), waren in Menaggio beim Stadtbummel, in St. Maria Rezzonico mehrmals am Strand ❤️ und hatten insgesamt eine sehr schöne Woche am Comer See.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Benny R.

Great vacation, great view
We enjoy our holidays in this little house with our kids!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bart d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prachtig verblijf met uitzicht op het Comomeer.
Goed verblijf. Communicatie met host was goed. Wel moet je veel aanleveren van tevoren.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bewertung
Es ist ein schönes Objekt in ruhiger Lage, mit toller Aussicht auf den See, kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elmar L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bewerrtung
Prima romantisch abgelegen und ruhig
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tobias S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
messy, filthy place with a very impolite, threatening landlord
Read this as our recommandation: Stay away from this place!! I´m an experienced traveller and booked a lot of vacation appartements - never with any trouble. But THIS place is an insult to italy. The "welcome package" was is nothing else but delegating work that a host should do, not his paying clients: at 15h arrived on time - no one there, even though this was announced. Weired instructions (neither understandable german nor english) - couldn´t find keys or anything else. So after 6 hours of driving, arriving in time no one there to help us, we called the landlord Mr. Paolo himself, telling him about the unsatisfying situation. Instead of apologizing or any kind of empathy he threatened us in low level english "he will throw us out of his house if we dared to complain, and we will find no place to stay". The place itself is filthy, furniture cheap and major parts broken - kitchen was unusuable (oven+hotplates out of function, broken and filthy pan&pots) &repairing company was "on vacation, sorry". Bathroom full of mold, NO shower at a bathtub with irregular warm water, living room covered with doghair&dirt, smaller than announced, one bedroom was not a room as announced but the entrance corridor with a cheap bunk bed and a glassdoor to next "room" (a galery, not a room - so no intimacy possible) - altogether a mess and partly fraud. Unfortunately we cannot upload photos here - but I will do so on my social media. We will demand back at least 50% of the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa K., Niedersachsen, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic House in nature
Rustic House next to the forest with a great view! If you Are interested in a calm place, kept simple and relax this location will fit perfectly. The street may difficult to find and drive, its a bit adventurous. For the Check in you have to open junction Boxes and take pictures. The Host requires to list the inventory and inform him directly. This Procedere seems exaggerated to me because eveything in the House looks old and used. Inventory not changed for years… and I mean Not vintage or historical. This house has charm but is kept very simple. The contact with the host was easy and fast. We appreciated That.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt zum abschalten
Es war wieder toll. Genau das richtige Ferienhaus zum abschalten. Alles da was man braucht. Tolle Aussicht auf Lago di Como.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ulrich M.

Juni 2023
Das Haus liegt sehr schön am Waldrand und hat einen tollen Blick auf den See. Leider fehlt aber jeder Schutz gegen Schnacken (Gitter, etc.), und bei unserem Aufenthalt gab es tausende (vermutlich jahresbedingt, aber auch wegen der Lage am Waldrand). Sauberkeit war in Ordnung, aber das Haus ist schwer zu putzen (Hohe Decken, Steinwände, etc.). Das Bad sehr klein, keine eigentliche Dusche, sondern nur eine Wanne ohne Spritzschutz. Das Wasser war entweder zu heiß oder zu kalt und nicht stabil in der Temperatur. Das Haus ist sehr klein für 5 Personen, aber das wussten wir vorher. Der Gastgeben antwortet sehr schnell, und die Hilfsperson vor Ort war sehr freundlich. Der Check-in ist allerdinge ein wenig umständlich mit mehreren Fotos vom Gas- und Stromzähler, das kannten wir so nicht bislang. War aber auch kein Problem. Trotz der genannten Mängel haben wir unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen, die Gegend ist wunderschön.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Klaus H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruhe pur mit Seeblick
schönes Haus, individuell und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Tolle Lage mit Blick auf den Comer See und Berge. Wandertouren ab dem Haus möglich. Fluß mit Badegumpen fußläufig erreichbar. Haus ist geeignet für Paare oder Familien.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023