Il Garovaglio - Lake Como - Como

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Il Garovaglio - Lake Como - Como

Central 2BR Apartment – Free Parking – Long Term Welcome

5 Guests · 2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom · Apartment · Entire place · 830 Sqft

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5 reviews

Registration ID: CIR 013075-CIM-00155

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Pets are allowed

Bowl, pet bed and cat litter can be provided on request. 150€ extra security deposit and 35€ extra for cleaning costs (we disinfect the apartment fully for the sake of future guests).

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LISTING DESCRIPTION
Il Garovaglio is a 2 bedroom apartment with a fantastic zen garden in the centre of Como. It is a short 10 minute walk from Como Cathedral and just a short hop to the lake with all of the wonderful bistros, bars and pizzerias. The apartment is stylishly decorated and fully furnished with all that you might need be it for a long weekend or a longer stay.

THE SPACE
If it’s a lazy time you are after, look no further than the master bedroom which has a large, comfortable bed with direct access to the garden where you can relax in the morning with a cup of coffee or a glass of fizz in the evening.
There is also a double sofa bed in the living room, a retractable single bed in the office area and the kitchen is well-equipped for real Italian cooking.
Whether you are staying with us for work or pleasure, there is a mini office space to accommodate any internet browsing you may need to do, a complimentary laptop to use and even a printer (yes, weve got ink and paper!).
Be sure to enjoy the garden while you stay with us. With sunshine during the day into the early evening, if you don’t want to leave the comfort of the apartment, you can sunbathe in private or just enjoy an aperitivo and lunch on the terrace.

GUEST ACCESS
You have complete access to all areas in the apartment, the garden and the garage. Take special note of the height in the garage though, roofboxes on a 4x4 may be too tight a squeeze!

GUEST INTERACTION
Whilst we no longer live in Como, we are always on hand if you need assistance. If you need advice on things to do, places to visit or restaurant tips, simply drop us a message and we will respond immediately.
Since the building is quiet and secure, you can be assured of absolute privacy whilst you stay there. In the event of problems, we have full remote access so you never need to worry about being locked out!

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING
The apartment is equipped with air conditioning throughout at your control.
This also functions as heating during the autumn and winter months and with underfloor heating throughout, the ambient temperature is always pleasant.

MATURE GUESTS
The space is great if you have a little more trouble getting around but still want to enjoy all that Lake Como has to offer.
Located on the ground floor with a lift from the car park and a short distance from all the amenities in town makes the apartment a great choice.

LUGGAGE
On departure, if you don’t want to carry your luggage around, you can leave it in the centre of town at BAG & GO LAKE COMO, 9 minutes walk away (we hold no responsibility for luggage held here but other guests have used this service).

FLOOR
The apartment is on the ground floor.
There are no stairs to be taken and a lift from the garage.

SIZE
The apartment is 85 square metres (915 square feet)
The garden is 40 square metres (430 square feet)

QUIET
The apartment is extremely quiet and theres no noise.
The adjacent road leads to Brunate and as it’s one-way, traffic is light for most of the day apart from peak times.
The noise is limited by the fence in the garden and double-glazed windows and doors in the apartment.
You can be sure of a good night’s sleep, even as a light sleeper, with floor to ceiling external blinds that are controlled automatically.

ECO FRIENDLY
The house is Energy Classification A (least consumption and carbon footprint).
Appliances are also all in class A.
The electric energy is from 100% renewable sources.
The toilet paper is recycled.
Coffee pods are biodegradable.

LIGHT
Both the bedroom and the living room have big windows allowing lots of light in.

Sleeping Configuration

MAIN BEDROOM

1 king bed

All bed linen and towels are provided free of charge. The king-size bed has been described by our guests as exceptionally comfortable (size 170cm x 200cm). Also in the room: a chair, wardrobe, safe, hangers, bedside tables and lights. The bedroom is 16 sqm (172 sqft)

OFFICE AREA / BEDROOM

1 single bed

You can use the office area which houses a desk, chair, laptop and printer. The desk can be opened and you will find a single bed inside (size 85x175) which is perfect for the smaller members of the family.

LIVING ROOM

1 sofa bed

The sofa can be opened and it becomes a comfortable double bed King Size 160x190 – perfect for a stay with teenagers or maybe close friends. There's a 49 inch Qled Ultra HD TV equipped with Netflix and Amazon Prime (don’t forget to log out when you leave!)

What this place offers

Washing Machine

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Linens Provided

Full Kitchen

Oven

Private Garden

Patio

High Speed Internet

Laptop friendly workspace

Smoke Detector

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Nearby activities

Kitesurf

Water skiing

Wind surfing

Sailing

Golf

Miniature Golf

Tennis

Cycling

Suitability

Child friendly

Children are always welcome and we provide an infant travel cot, toys, children books, two high chairs and plug covers for extra safety.

Children's books and toys

Baby friendly

Crib/Pack 'n Play

High chair

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

There is a private, secure garage underground. Access from the garage to the apartment is easy, via the lift. Size: 5,1m long, 2,4m high, 2,4m wide (54ft long, 25ft high, 25ft wide)

Wheelchair Accessible

The apartment has often been described as suitable for disabled guests. There are no stairs or steps, there is a lift and the entry path is illuminated. Entry door: 90 cm width Internal doors: 78 cm width Door windows to the garden: 190 cm width

Meet The Host

Andrea

Owner

Hi, we are Sarah, Andrea and Edoardo, a family of 3 now living near Milton Keynes in the UK.

I'm English and my partner Andrea is Italian and we lived for many years in Como (where Andrea is originally from) before deciding to move back to the UK.

We love travelling, and other than Italy we really love the wild coast of Portugal, fossil-hunting in Dorset and sailing in Croatia.

We love giving our guests a "home from home" feeling when they come on holiday and always offer help and advice on places to eat, things to do etc when they come to stay.

Member since: May 2019

Speaks: English

Response rate: 100%

Response time: within an hour

Scenic views

Mountain view

Garden view

Location

City

Getting around

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
You are in the middle of the old town and can walk everywhere.
Here's some distances:

Closest restaurant "Osteria Angolo del Silenzio" 6 minutes walk, 450 meters
Closest coffee bar: "Bar Dante" 1 minutes walk, 120 meters
Closest pharmacy: 1 minute walk, 120 meters
Closest supermarket: Carrefour Express 12 minutes walk, 1 km
Closest Gym: 5 minutes walk, 480 meters

GETTING AROUND
You can walk around the whole city.
There's no need to catch a taxi or public transport.
The Railway Station Como Borghi is just a 9 minutes walk from the apartment and connects you to Malpensa airport
The Railway Station S. Giovanni is a 24 minutes walk or a 6 minutes taxi drive (about 15 Euro)
In front of the apartment there's the N5 bus which takes you from and to the railway Station in 6 minutes. Every 30 minutes, ticket 1,3 Euro (you can buy them in on the bus)
The Ferry Terminal is a 15 minutes walk

DISTANCES
Como Cathedral (Il Duomo): 10 minutes walk, 850 meters
Lake (the Life Electri

These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.

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Policies and Rules

Check In: 2PM - 8PM

Check-in is from 2pm to 8pm. If you need to arrive after 8pm there is a 35€ fee to be paid before arrival and it needs to be arranged. Self check-in option: when you arrive at the building all you have to do is to ring the bell. We’ll ask for your ID to ensure you are who you say you are, but then the process is simple! We have the ability to open the apartment remotely and talk to you through the speaker. We aim for a no hassle check-in process as we know how important it is to have a smooth start to your holiday! Easy: no app, no codes, no complicated tech: just push a button!

Check Out: 10AM

Minimum age limit for renters: 18

Maximum occupancy: 5

House Rules

Well behaved pets allowed : Yes (but you must advise us on booking) Bowl, pet bed and cat litter can be provided on request.

Smoking NOT allowed in the apartment, but you can smoke in the garden (please be mindful of the neighbours and dispose of your cigarettes thoughtfully)

Parties and events are NOT allowed – this is a residential block and we ask all our guests to be considerate of our neighbours. Noise should be kept to a minimum after 10pm.

- Check in is between 2pm and 8pm to allow us to have your apartment prepared and be ready to welcome you. Please check out by 10am on day of departure so that we may get the room ready for its next guests. If you need to arrive after 8pm we have a late check-in fee and must be arranged and paid in advance.
- Total number of occupants will not exceed the quoted number unless agreed. The apartment is normally prepared for 2 guests using the double bed in the bedroom.
- Guests are responsible for leaving the apartment as it was presented to them and therefore, responsible for paying for damages they may have caused during the course of the reservation. - Guests are kindly asked to leave the kitchen in a clean, orderly condition: All rubbish is to be disposed of in the proper manner and the kitchen area is to be left clean and tidy, all the cookware and tableware washed. All the bins in the rooms and in the bathroom are to be empty - Failure to comply with the rules, particularly excessive noise after 10pm, may result in partial or total retention of the security deposit and/or termination of your stay

Payment Policy

Travellers pay a booking deposit to book
Due at time of booking: 50%
Balance due 60 days before check-in

Refundable Damage Deposit

The refundable damage deposit will be held and later automatically refunded 7 days after check-out. If damage occurs during a stay, we can claim all or a portion of the refundable damage deposit.

Cancellation Policy

Holidaymakers who cancel at least 60 days before check-in will get back 100% of the amount that they've paid. If they cancel between 30 and 60 days before check-in, they'll get back 50%. Otherwise, they won't get a refund.