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Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna

Elvezia La Specola is an apartment on the first floor of the historic building known in Chiavenna as "La Specola".
In the late nineteenth century, this characteristic house was built as a hotel and was given the name "Elvezia La Specola".
Our grandfather Giuseppe became the owner of the house in the early forties, and since then it has been our family home. The ground floor has now been converted into a great fresh pasta store and a well known Winery.
We wish to welcome you in the apartment facing south, which was completely renovated in 2015 and consists of a kitchen area and living room, a double room and another double room on the mezzanine, a bathroom with shower, and a terrace. We offer free Wi-Fi.
On the ground floor there is a laundry room. A communal courtyard is available for parking your car, as well as a common area garden.
Our house is centrally located, within walking distance from the station and the famous "Crotti". The ideal place to stay in Chiavenna and visit the montains and lakes in the area.

Property manager

Paolo Giuriani

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski privileges

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 484 sq ft (45 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Solo tramite richiesta

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 CIR 014018-CIN-00001

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

Property is also known as

Design Holiday Apartment Center Chiavenna
Design Holiday Center Chiavenna
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Design Holiday Apartment in the Center of Chiavenna Apartment
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About the neighborhood

Map
Chiavenna, Lombardy

What's nearby

  • Valchiavenna - 1 min walk
  • Collegiate Church of S. Lorenzo Chiavenna - 2 min walk
  • Pestalozzi Palace - 6 min walk
  • Giants’ Pots - 18 min walk
  • Vertemate Franchi Palace - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Chiavenna Station - 2 min walk
  • Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria del Mercato - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Bistrò Mastai - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Svizzero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Crotto Torricelli - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crotto al Prato - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is steps from Valchiavenna, Museum of Treasure, and Galleria Storica Vigili del Fuoco. Collegiate Church of S. Lorenzo Chiavenna and Paridiso Park are also within 5 minutes. Chiavenna Station is only a 2-minute walk and Prata Camportaccio Station is 23 minutes.

Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time as good as the first
This was our second stay at this property in Chiavenna and it did not disappoint. The apartment is clean and close to everything. Communication and check in with the property owner is seamless. We arrived by train and the apartment is literally right near the train station. We will look forward to our next stay! Grazie Paolo!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Space
The apartment in Chiavenna was perfect. Just about 50 yards from the train station, which was perfect because we arrived by train and we did don’t have a car. However, there is parking available. Close to hiking trails and many restaurants and shops. Paolo was great to deal with. Any questions we had, his response was prompt. We enjoyed our stay in Chiavenna and look forward to a return visit in the future and I would definitely look into staying at Paolo’s apartment again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love Chiavenna
Lovely Apartment - well laid out, with plenty of kitchen equipment and some store cupboard basics. Fabulous location with lovely views. Comfortable beds.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Chiavenna is a bucket list must. The apartment is conveniently located to absolutely everything. It is clean, spacious and comfortable. We will be back.

8/10 Good

saleh A.

Nice and clean
The flat was clean
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

R.J. G., Taiwan

Excellent
Everything is as stated in the listing; good beds, modern well-stocked kitchen, clean comfortable main room and bathroom, ample natural light with views over the station area and distant mountains. The apartment is perfectly positioned for exploring the surrounding villages with trails within a few minutes walk of the unit. I'd suggest guests book this apartment for at least five days (wished I had stayed for the summer) so you'll have time to explore Savogno, Uschione, and Dalo. All can be reached on foot from Chiavenna. Finally, communication and booking with Paolo and Pamela was a delight and if I were to return to beautiful, relaxing Chiavenna, Elevezia La Specola would be on the top of my list. Stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

donatella f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Appartamento in ottima posizione
Appartamento in ottima posizione, carino e dotato di tutto ciò che serve
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

f g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dtf
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Annette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nettes Appartment in zentraler Lage
Sehr sauberes Appartment, wenige Gehminuten von der Fußgängerzone. Alles vorhanden was man benötigt. Allerdings tagsüber viel Verkehr vor dem Haus aber nachts war es ruhig.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander R., Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Gute Lage, schöne Aussicht
Schönes Apartment, gut geeignet für zwei Personen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roman B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable appartement à Chiavenna
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour à Chiavenna. L'appartement est très bien situé et nous avons apprécié d'avoir une place de parking pour notre voiture. L'appartement est très joli et bien agencé. Nous le recommandons!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hermann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Apartment in toller Lage
Sauber und gepflegt, unkomplizierte Abwicklung. Kann ich absolut weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zentral und alles da
Bis auf einen Wasserkocher haben wir nichts vermisst: Super Küchenausstattung, zentrale Lage (Bus und Bahn vor der Haustüre, aber auch eigener Parkplatz), Pasta und Wein kann man direkt im EG einkaufen, Stadt mit Läden und Supermarkt fußläufig erreichbar.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

gerd s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ciao und Grazie ...
Stylisch, funktionell, zentral. Akustik italienisch, Lage am Bahnhof, Superschnittstelle in die Täler. 1 Minute in die Altstadt.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maya J., Basel

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne, zentrale Unterkunft
Wir waren rundum zufrieden mit unserem Aufenthalt und würden die Unterkunft wieder buchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heidrun K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Es war alles perfekt.
Wir kommen sehr gern wieder
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Horst M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superlage
Bequem, easy und angenehme Abwicklung
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne Tage in Chiavenna
Eine sehr schöne Wohnung, mit grandioser Bergsicht, gut ausgestattet; die Bahnhofsnähe war für uns perfekt, weil wir öffentlich unterwegs waren, und nachts von der Lautstärke her überhaupt kein Problem. Wir haben unseren Vermieter zwar leider nicht persönlich kennengelernt, hatten aber einen netten und informativen WhatsApp-Austausch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruno G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sagra dei Crotti
Appartamento molto accogliente Centrale ,c‘è tutto👍🏼😍
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiptop - gut gelegen, gleich neben Bahnhof. Der Empfang/Uebergabe war sehr nett. Der Geruch im Treppenhaus war nicht so angenehm, in Wohnung jedoch alles bestens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Angelika S.

Trotz Regen war´s toll
Dank dieser schönen Wohnung haben wir uns trotz des schlechten Wetters sehr wohl gefühlt. Sie ist mit allem was man so braucht sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Lage ist auch perfekt. Gerne mal wieder1
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karl-Heinz S.

Schöne Wohnung in günstiger Lage
Die Wohnung in Chiavenna war optimal für uns, schön eingerichtet, alles neu, gut ausgestattet, besonders auf dem kleinen Balkon konnten wir die Abendsonne genießen. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Zug & Bus ganz nah, überhaupt ist Chiavenna ein toller Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen und Fahrten. Wir errden bestimmt im nächsten Herbst wiederkommen ...
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Guido W., Deutschland

Fantastisch
Alles wie beschrieben und noch besser, sehr zu empfehlen
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Therese S.

Zentral, hell, modern und gut eingerichtet
Ideal für zwei Personen, in der Küche stehen Gewürze, Kaffee und Tee bereit. An Wochenendnächten etwas laut. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hier Ferien machen!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniele L.

On s'y sent bien
Idéal pour 3 personnes. Très bien meublé, très propre et équipements modernes avec tout le nécessaire pour la cuisine. En plus, de nombreuses attentions qui permettraient de préparer un repas sans même faire des courses. Merci à Paolo. A signaler toutefois : quand les fenêtres sont ouvertes, le bruit des autos et des motos. Le vasistas de la mezzanine est un peu petit pour bien rafraichir l'air l'été et il y fait chaud la nuit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017