About this property

Charming Accommodation: Chalet Lilia in Brienno offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a private check-in and check-out service, outdoor seating and picnic areas, and free parking. Comfortable Amenities: The chalet features a terrace, kitchenette, balcony, and streaming services. Additional amenities include a barbecue, tea and coffee maker, bidet, lake, garden, and mountain views, hairdryer, coffee machine, dining table, outdoor furniture, and a walk-in shower. Local Attractions: Villa Carlotta is 14 km away, Villa Olmo 15 km, and Voltiano Temple 16 km. Milan Malpensa Airport is 63 km from the property. Activities include cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • FREE parking!


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claudio
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Amazing location, real experience with the beautyful Italian culture. No Breakfast as agreed, we went out early. We spent a couple of hours exploring Brienno, it was definitly worth it with all the granit paths, 1000s of steps, tunnels, amazing...
  • Yotam
    Israel Israel
    Just a beautiful spot, crazy amazing view, charming place, large, comfortable. With a car it was easy to get around, steps away from excellent pizzeria.
  • Alexandr
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Небольшое и очень уютное шале, в милом, тихом городке с населением в 400 человек. Потрясающий вид на озеро Комо, есть свой небольшой садик, балкончик. В шале есть все необходимое для проживания. От хозяйки была предоставлена очень полная и...
  • Michele
    Italy Italy
    Lo Chalet ha una vista fantastica, è accogliente e spazioso. Gentilissima la signora Lilia che ci ha guidato con istruzioni dettagliate e consigli per passare un ottimo soggiorno.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Lilia

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Lilia
If you are traveling as a couple, look no further - you've found your ideal place! Most places for two tend to be apartments - here, on the other end, you will be right in the heart of a very unique traditional village on the Lake Como shore. Still, you will be living in your own private chalet, with lovely outdoor space and an uninterrupted view of the Lake right at your feet. The cottage was built 20 years ago, repurposing original stone a pre-existing Roman building, as a labor of love for our family weekends. Life has changed, and now we've been sharing our beloved second home with international guests for the past 10 years. (We are new to this site, but we have many great reviews on other sites) Our guests find it perfect as a base to explore many other Lake Como sites, hike, boat, sunbathe, relax, and enjoy the local cuisine. We highly recommend renting a car, public transportation options are not great in the area. Please note that it is NOT SUITABLE for people with reduced mobility - 77 steep steps to reach it! But the gorgeous views more than make up for it, guaranteed! The fireplace is only decorative, for insurance reasons. CIR: 013030-CNI-00009 CIN: IT013030C2B964D79B
Welcome! My name is Lilia, I was born and raised in Como, Italy, and I've lived in New York for the past 15 years. I was in Montreal before that, and In Cannes, France, before that. I work as a conference interpreter, and my claim to fame is that I've been the voice of 2 Popes, 3 American Presidents, and 7 Academy Award winners. My Mom, Carmen, still lives in Como, and she helps me out with my little cottage on the Lake. This place is our pride and joy: I contributed to its design when I was in college, and I lived in it full-time for a year in 2003, when I taught English in a local junior high school. I left a piece of my soul in it; I wish I could be there myself more often, but since I can't, I'm happy to share it with guests from all over the world. I won't be close, since I live on the other side of the world, but I'm always just an email or text message away, and my Mom lives only 30 minutes away, should you need anything. She will meet you upon arrival, and will stop by to say goodby when you leave. She also happens to be a licensed tour guide for the area, so she has many great tips on what to see! Looking forward to hosting you!
Brienno is ideal for rest and relaxation. There isn't much going on in town, but it is a perfectly located base for exploring the rest of the Lake. The town itself looks like a nativity set. There are great dining options along the Lake - we will send you a list with many restaurant recommendations in the area. Brienno itself only has one pizzeria and an upscale restaurant. The cottage is well-equipped for home cooking. In the town next door, Argegno (3 km) there is a lovely bakery, a small fruit/vegetable store, and a small grocery store. In terms of large supermarkets, we recommend the Bennet supermarket (in Tavernola - about a 10-15 minute drive), or in the center of Como you can find many specialized vendors (butchers, cheese, wine stores, etc). It's about 20-25 minutes away. Or Sigma in Lenno, about 12 minutes away. The Milan airports are both 50 min away. It is very close to Laglio (George Clooney's Villa) and to Cernobbio. Boat-tours stop at the world-famous villas, Villa Carlotta and Villa Melzi, and their botanical gardens on the Lake. You can take the ferry to Bellagio about 15 min away Great hiking trails all along Boat rental or lounging on the beaches
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Italian

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House rules

Chalet Lilia takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the propery has no reception. Check in should be arranged at least 30-minutes prior to arrival. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please note that the property can be reached only via 88 steps.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Chalet Lilia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

License number: 013030CNI00009, IT013030C2B964D79B

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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