Independent holiday home in Colico, on the shores of Lake Como, with free private parking, free bicycles and on-site ski storage.
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La casa del Ciodo is an independent holiday home in Colico, on the shores of Lake Como, 2.7 km from Colico Beach. The property is spread over two levels, with stone walls and wooden beams that give it the authentic character of a lakeside chalet.
It is suited to families or small groups looking for independence and contact with nature: it features a bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed and wood-burning stove, a fully equipped kitchen with utensils, refrigerator and coffee machine, and a bathroom with bidet and shower. There is also a laundry area with washing machine and ironing set.
Free WiFi, free bicycles and free private parking are included in the stay, while ski storage is available on site for those visiting the area in winter. The location makes it possible to enjoy hiking, fishing, cycling, diving and skiing, and is convenient for reaching both Piona station, 350 metres away, and the centre of Colico.
La casa del Ciodo offers a single type of accommodation, the One-Bedroom House, designed for those looking for a large, self-contained space on Lake Como. The unit spans 75 square metres over two levels, with stone walls and wooden beams reminiscent of the area’s traditional architecture. On the main floor is the bedroom with a French double bed and private bathroom with bidet, shower and hairdryer, while the living room on the lower floor offers an additional sofa bed, useful for accommodating up to four people in total.
The living area includes a kitchenette complete with refrigerator, coffee machine and utensils, as well as a wood-burning stove that warms the rooms during the colder months. There is also a laundry area with washing machine and ironing set, convenient for longer stays. The house also has a flat-screen TV and internet connection, for a comfortable stay in total independence.
The only accommodation type available at the property, this 75 sqm house is spread over two levels with stone walls and wooden beams. The bedroom on the upper floor has a private bathroom with bidet and shower, while the living room on the lower floor offers an additional sofa bed, a wood-burning stove and a fully equipped kitchenette, accommodating up to 4 people.
La casa del Ciodo offers a range of services designed for an independent and comfortable stay. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stovetop, oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine, electric kettle and all necessary utensils, while the private bathroom has a shower, bidet and hairdryer. There is also a laundry area with washing machine, iron and ironing board, useful for longer stays.
Among the general services, the free private parking in the garage, free WiFi and the availability of free bicycles for rent stand out. The location allows for numerous outdoor activities, from hiking to fishing, from cycling to skiing, with ski storage available on site for the winter season.
For the little ones, strollers, high chairs, safety gates and board games are available, while those who prefer not to cook can rely on a grocery delivery service and a kettle for tea and coffee machine in the room.
La casa del Ciodo is located in Colico, on the northern shore of Lake Como, in a quiet residential area along Via San Carlo. The setting is typical of the Alto Lario area, with stone houses, terraces and a mountain backdrop overlooking the water, just steps from cafés such as Tabacchina di Cantini Alberto and Pingitore Alan, both within 200 metres.
Piona railway station is just 350 metres away, while Colico station is 2.2 km away; the nearest airport is Lugano Agno, 36 km away, followed by Locarno. Colico Beach is 2.7 km away and Domaso Beach is 3.5 km away, both reachable in a few minutes by car along the coast. For dining out, Osteria del Nibbio is 700 metres away and the restaurant Bel Sit is 900 metres away.
The area is ideal for those who love outdoor activities: in summer you can enjoy windsurfing, canoeing, diving and hiking on the trails leading up to the surrounding mountains, while in winter skiing remains an option thanks to the on-site ski storage. Don’t miss the Piona Abbey, less than 2 km away, a Cistercian monastery overlooking a lake promontory, and Fuentes Fort, 4.5 km away, an old Spanish fortification. For a longer trip, Villa Monastero and Vezio Castle, near Varenna, are about 13-14 km away.
Guests particularly appreciate the hosts’ hospitality, rated 9.1, and the value for money, at 8.8. Location and cleanliness also receive good ratings, while comfort, though positive, is the most modest score among the categories evaluated.
No, La casa del Ciodo does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, La casa del Ciodo has free private parking in a garage, available to guests.
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The One-Bedroom House at La casa del Ciodo can accommodate up to 4 people, thanks to the double bed in the bedroom and the sofa bed in the living room.
La casa del Ciodo is just a few minutes from the shores of Lake Como, with Colico Beach about 2.7 km away and Domaso Beach 3.5 km away.
Yes, La casa del Ciodo offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Yes, the property requires guests to inform them in advance of their expected arrival time, indicating it in the special requests when booking.
