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Le Tartarughe

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Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 898 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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 sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Basketball 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: 1055 sq ft (98 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
3 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: 8
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, IT013155C2WPXGFYN5

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

  • 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 3 total).

What time is check-in at Le Tartarughe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 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).

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Le Tartarughe Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and large garden
We stayed for a week in july, 7 persons and a dog. The house is located next to the forrest on the mountain, with a beautiful veiw. It is clean and well equiped with a nice, big garden, perfect for children and dogs. A great base for a week to explore the Como- area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Karsten R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Steven and Jeanette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Marco E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
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

Dick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

2/10 Terrible

Bernd S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Insgesamt nicht zu empfehlen
Die Lage des Hauses ist traumhaft und die schön eingerichtete Wohnung machte einen sauberen Eindruck. Unschön war allerdings das Bad – die Fugen im Bereich der Wanne waren größtenteils schwarz und der Duschvorhang voll mit Schimmel. Wirklich problematisch aber war der fehlende Trittschallschutz zur darüberliegenden Wohnung. Solange die Gäste ab 24.00 Uhr auch schlafen, ist das ja halbwegs hinnehmbar. An den letzten beiden Tagen/Nächten war aber an 7 junge Männer (alle ca. 20 Jahre) vermietet, die die Nacht zum Tag gemacht haben. An Schlaf war da jedenfalls absolut nicht mehr zu denken. Und da fragt man sich schon, wieso der Vermieter - ohne Rücksicht auf die Urlauber der Erdgeschosswohnung - an eine Gruppe junger Männer vermietet, die natürlich Party machen wollen und wohl auch eine andere Vorstellung von Urlaub haben. Der absolute Knaller kam dann aber zwei Tage nach unserer Rückkehr, als der Vermieter uns das Foto eines Tisches mit einer - angeblich von uns verursachten - Beschädigung zusandte. Die Beschädigung war aber bereits vorhanden, außerdem zeigte das zugesandte Foto definitiv nicht den Zustand des Tisches wie er bei unsere Abreise war. Obwohl wir dies sofort mitgeteilt haben, wurde die komplette Kaution von 500,00 € einbehalten. Dies ist offensichtlich nicht das erste Mal, dass der Vermieter mit allen Mitteln versucht die Kaution einzubehalten, wie man nachlesen kann. Die Sache wird nun von Fewo-Direkt sowie dem Kreditkarteninstitut geprüft. Fazit: Keine Empfehlung!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernd T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view on the lake from the nice garden
We (family with two kids) had a very nice time in Le Tartarughe. The flat is nice and the view to the lake from the garden is very beautiful. Every day we had our breakfast on the terrace.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaap L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verblijf met schitterend uitzicht!
Mooi verblijf boven op de berg met een geweldig uitzicht over het Comomeer. Grote woonkamer mer keuken. Goede bedden en badkamer. Airco aanwezig maar heeft geen afvoer naar buiten Helaas geen horren, 's nachts moeten de grote ramen dicht blijven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Lage, schöne Wohnung
Eine wirklich schöne Wohnung in toller Lage. Leider etwas hellhörig. Die Auffahrt zur Wohnung für meinen Geschmack etwas knifflig (sehr steil). Würde aber hier jederzeit wieder Urlaub machen! Wunderschöner Garten und tolle Terrasse! Top
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice silent place
Anfahrt mit pkw etwas schwieriger (Steigung), dafür dann aber tolle Lage. Alles vorhanden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antje F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pfingsreise
Das Appartement ist großzügig und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Sehr hell, ruhig und bis auf das Kinderzimmer sehr geräumig. Die Küche ist perfekt eingerichtet und man kann ganz wunderbar auf der Terrasse sitzen und den Blick auf den gegenüberliegenden Berg und den See genießen. Wir hatten einen sehr entspannten Aufenthalt .
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Séverine C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conforme à la description
Location agréable, conforme à la description. Le seul point négatif l’accès voiture. Mais la vue de la location est magnifique!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Camilla V.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Recensione
Tutto come nelle foto
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Hervé G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cadre sublime, mais aucun accueil et information dommageable aux vacanciers
Suite à des informations contradictoires et confuses, nous avons dû quitter le gîte précipitamment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

roselyne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
logement dans un environnement paisible
dans un cadre paisible et sauvage un logement propre et bien adapté pour une famille avec deux adolescentes. une vue magnifique sur le lac de Come et un propriétaire très réactif à nos questions .Ne pas hésiter à communiquer par le site d abritel. bien lire les documents que le propriétaire envoie par mail avant de venir car il donne une bonne explication pour arriver au logement et l inventaire à faire en arrivant. je conseillerai ce logement à des personnes véhiculées.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josef K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super schön
Sehr schöne Lage und super Wohnung
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Myriam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Schöne Aussicht aber schlechte Lage.
Nach der Anreise ermüdet, muss man, wie bei einer Schnitzeljagd, an die Schlüssel für die Tür kommen. Hat man dies endlich Geschafft, hat man die Vorgabe eine Inventur des Geschirrs durchzuführen. Kein Schutz vor Stechmücken, kein W-LAN, auch keine Kaffeemaschine noch Spülmaschine (obwohl beides in der Beschreibung angegeben ist). Man muss bedenken, dass die Selbstversorgung und Ausflüge mit etwas mehr Aufwand und Zeit verbunden sind, da allein der Weg runter vom Berg ungefähr 15 Minuten Weg in Anspruch nimmt. Die Pizzeria auf dem Berg ist leider wohl ständig überfüllt und man braucht Reservierung (auch Abholung dort nicht möglich). Die Auffahrt bis zum Haus war tatsächlich steiler, als auf dem Bild ersichtlich ist. Das einzige was man genießen konnte, war die Aussicht auf den See. Reist man mit Kleinkind, können wir nur von dem Ferienhaus abraten.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Italien trip
Sehr ruhig und zum abschalten super geeignet. Vermieter und Personal sehr freundlich
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Qualité / prix /👍
Côtés positifs: Emplacement de la location très agréable,vue superbe et surfaces intérieures spacieuses. Côtés peut-être à revoir: certaines fournitures de cuisine un peu justes surtout pour 7 personnes ( nous n'étions que deux)concernant la TV pas de chaines françaises et deux chaines italiennes.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nous avons apprécié notre séjour mais ...
Le logement est situé à Montemezzo, dans les hauteurs, à environ 1h30 de Côme. Il s'agit en fait d'une maison partagée en 3 appartements. Elle est spacieuse avec une jolie vue (malheureusement striée par les fils électriques). Elle dispose d'un agréable jardin (partagé avec les autres locataires). Par contre, elle est plutôt très fraîche et on entend facilement ce qu'il se passe dans les appartements à côté. La communication avec le propriétaire n'a pas été fluide et les démarches d'entrée et de sortie sont fastidieuses (par exemple, inventaire d'entrée et de sortie de l'ensemble des éléments de la cuisine : fourchettes, couteaux, cuillères, verres, tasses, assiettes petites et grandes, etc etc ... ). La chambre dans laquelle j'ai dormi n'avait ni rideaux, ni volets donc j'étais réveillée tôt le matin par le soleil. Il n'y a pas de jacuzzi comme mentionné sur l'annonce mais une baignoire d'angle dans la salle de bain.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022