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Le Papere apartment in Chalet di Cher

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Montemezzo, Lombardia
  • Popular LocationPian di Spagna Nature Reserve12 min drive
  • Popular LocationGaribaldi Square18 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiona Beach22 min drive
  • AirportMilan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)115 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 8
1055 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    1 bunk bed
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 3
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 4
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Le Papere apartment in Chalet di Cher

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:
- 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.
- A bedroom with double bed
- A studio (with a bunk bed + 1 single bed)
- Bathroom
- A big mezzanine with a sofa
- A small mezzanine with single bed



Property manager

Paolo Zaza +39 3401371961

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Kayak on site
  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,055 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM

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
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 indicated 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 013155-CNI-00014

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 area

Montemezzo

Located in Montemezzo, this vacation home is in a rural area. Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve and Grigna Settentrionale Regional Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Scuola Nautica Gini and Fratelli Ciapponi. Traveling with kids? Consider Paridiso Park and Scuola Sci Pian delle Betulle. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Yacht Club Domaso asd - 9 min drive
  • Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve - 12 min drive
  • Valchiavenna - 14 min drive
  • Garibaldi Square - 18 min drive
  • Piona Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Dubino Station - 12 min drive
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 100 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

Does Le Papere apartment in Chalet di Cher have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Le Papere apartment in Chalet di Cher pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Le Papere apartment in Chalet di Cher?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Papere apartment in Chalet di Cher?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Le Papere apartment in Chalet di Cher located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Scuola Nautica Gini, Lake Mezzola, and Valchiavenna. Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve and Sports Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin O., Bristol, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
A lovey property with a beautiful view. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Recommend it to anyone. We had Le Pepere which has 2 bedrooms (one with a double and one with double, overhead single and another single bed, a mezzanine single bed and a bed in the living room. It was great foe the nights we spent there with fantastic views. Parking is 'interesting' and it's relatively difficult to find. Can walk to the nearest restaurant (25 mins) or to the town (35-40 mins). Double it on the way back up the steep hill. The river with its waterfalls and pools is great fun, look out for local snakes (may be venomous) and scorpions (harmless). Way to it from the house is not easy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

antonia l.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing house
beautiful views, clean and amazing place. Local dipping in the mountain river superb. Owner and cleaner so very helpful and kind when there was an initial problem (not their fault) and went above and beyond to solve it and make amends. Really impressive and will return one day. Make sure you take a dip in the lower falls 'jacuzzi'.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jensen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic view but expensive stay.
We had a good vacation, but we were disappointed with the stay. check-in process was difficult and had to obtain the keys with a code and all meter readings had to be passed on. We did not know beforehand which house we would get. the route to the house is also very dangerous, especially the last part is very steep and you can easily shoot next to the road with a car, my car is even damaged at the bottom. The beds were also of moderate quality when moving the bed creaked every time. All this is price-quality not in proportion.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace in nature with a spectacular view
For our first stay on Lake Como, we were so happy to end up in Paolo's lovely property on the northern side of the lake. Prior to our visit, we knew very little about the layout of the towns and geography. Now that we do, we felt the northern, quiet location, elevated above the lakefront was perfect for rest and relaxation with small children, while still being convenient and accessible to all the amenities of the area. The location of the house is quite far (1-2 hours by car) from the hustle, bustle and glamour of the southern villages near Como, which suited us perfectly. If your interests align more with sports and the outdoors, while still being convenient to great restaurants and some of the less well-known and glamorous sights of the Lake region, I highly recommend Paolo's property. We were delighted to find ourselves basically in the forest with a hiking trail and stream just behind the house. The apartment La Papere, which is one of three on the property, was compact but with plenty of room for our family, well equipped and comfortable. The views are stunning from the several large windows and ample terrace looking over the northern end of the lake and river mouths towards Valchiavenna and eventually Switzerland. Paolo was an attentive and responsive host, who provides excellent recommendations and detailed information about all the activities and sights that Lake Como has to offer. In short, we had everything we needed for an excellent first visit and we cannot wait to return and explore the area more.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable stay in beautiful Lake Como
We could not have hoped for a more fantastic stay than we enjoyed at Papere, overlooking Lake Como. The apartment was lovely and the views from the balcony were spectacular. Above all, Paolo was hugely helpful in providing us with useful local information that made our stay even more memorable. Best of all was the walk to the waterfalls and walking in river. We shall definitely be returning here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

David Yamoah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking views
We had a wonderful time there apartment was clean, and cosy. Paulo was contactable via phone, lots of well written instructions about the do’s and don’ts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Maurice F.

Lovely location lovely apartment and quiet
Overall we really enjoyed our stay, from waking up to the view to the quiet nights. Our only negative was we thought the beds were uncomfortable. Poalo was very nice and has a wealth of knowledge about the area and very helpful. While we were there we told him that tv didn't work and he offered to buy a new one. Would stay again and recommend it
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Céline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Montemezzo
Village perché au dessus du lac. Ambiance très calme. La maison est découpée en plusieurs logements. Pas de nuisance sonores et extérieurs propices à la détente et jeux de ballon pour les enfants !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth it for the view alone
Clean and cute apartment in a really quiet and beautiful location. A little bit hard to reach by car but totally worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024