Family-run aparthotel in Colico, on Lake Como, with 70 m² apartments featuring a private pool, garden and mountain view.
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Residence Girasole Casa Gialla is a family-run aparthotel in Colico, Lombardy, just steps from the shores of Lake Como and 1.1 km from Colico Beach.
The property comprises two independent apartments, each 70 m², featuring an exclusive private pool, patio or terrace, and views of the garden or the surrounding mountains. The interior spaces include a full kitchen with dishwasher, oven and coffee machine, a living area with flat-screen TV and satellite channels, plus a private bathroom with bidet. Each accommodation has multiple bedrooms and can host families or small groups of up to seven people.
Outside, guests will find a shared garden with a barbecue, sun loungers, table tennis and free private parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The location allows guests to walk to restaurants such as La Briciola and historic sites like Fuentes Fort, making the residence a convenient base for visiting the Upper Lake Como area in any season.
Residence Girasole Casa Gialla offers two independent apartments of approximately 70 m² each, designed for families and groups looking for spacious accommodation and independence during their stay. Both units feature an independent entrance, a full kitchen with hob, refrigerator and dishwasher, a living area with flat-screen TV and satellite channels, and a private bathroom with bidet. The exclusive private pool is a distinctive feature of each apartment, as is the garden barbecue.
The two room types differ mainly in the number of bedrooms and outdoor spaces: the ground-floor apartment offers a patio with garden and mountain views, while the one with three bedrooms has a spacious panoramic terrace, making it suitable for larger groups thanks to its five beds spread across three rooms.
Located on the ground floor with an independent entrance, this apartment is the only one with direct access to the outdoor patio, overlooking the garden and the surrounding mountains. The exclusive private pool is reserved for guests staying here, while the interior offers a full kitchen, living area and bathroom with shower and bidet. With five beds spread across two bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living room, it comfortably accommodates up to seven people.
Compared to the ground-floor apartment, this room type spreads the five beds across three separate bedrooms, making it more suitable for larger groups or families who value privacy between rooms. Its distinctive feature is the spacious panoramic terrace with garden views, overlooking the exclusive private pool. Here too, a full kitchen with dishwasher and a private bathroom with shower are provided.
Residence Girasole Casa Gialla offers guests an outdoor pool, in addition to an exclusive private pool for each apartment, ideal for relaxing during the warmer months. The shared garden is furnished with sun loungers, deck chairs and a barbecue area, while those who enjoy games can challenge each other to table tennis.
Private parking is free and available on site, as is WiFi throughout the property. The apartments are also wheelchair accessible, and the property offers non-smoking rooms, as well as family rooms for those traveling with children.
Bicycle rental is also available for getting around the area, convenient for exploring the shores of Lake Como by pedaling along the coast.
Residence Girasole Casa Gialla is located on Via la Madoneta, in a quiet residential area of Colico, a Lombard town on the northern tip of Lake Como, where the lake narrows between the mountains of Valtellina and Valchiavenna. The location offers views of the Grigne mountains and the Pian di Spagna, while remaining close to the town’s amenities.
Colico railway station is just 750 meters away, convenient for those arriving without a car, while Colico Beach is 1.1 km away, ideal for a walk along the lakefront. Fuentes Fort, an ancient 17th-century Spanish fortress, is 1.9 km away, and Piona Abbey, a Cistercian monastery on the promontory of the same name, is 4.4 km away. Those arriving by plane can rely on Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, 56 km away, and Milan Linate, 75 km away.
In summer the area is perfect for swimming in the lake, sailing and windsurfing, taking advantage of the typical currents of Upper Lario, while the Pian di Spagna and Lake Mezzola Nature Reserve, 4 km away, offers trails through reeds and wetlands suited to birdwatching. In the cooler months, you can visit Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo, about 37 km away, or take walks and hikes along the trails that climb from the shores towards the surrounding mountains, with views spanning the entire lake basin.
Guests particularly praise cleanliness (9.5) and staff friendliness (9.3), also appreciating the comfort of the apartments (9.1). Location and value for money remain solid (8.8), while WiFi receives lower ratings compared to other aspects of the stay.
Yes, every apartment at Residence Girasole Casa Gialla has an exclusive private pool, reserved for guests staying in that unit.
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No, Residence Girasole Casa Gialla does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Residence Girasole Casa Gialla requires a security deposit of 100 € in cash upon arrival, fully refunded at check-out after verifying the condition of the accommodation.
Residence Girasole Casa Gialla is located a short distance from the shores of Lake Como, with Colico Beach reachable in about 1.1 km.
Yes, Residence Girasole Casa Gialla offers free private parking directly on site for all guests.
The apartments at Residence Girasole Casa Gialla can accommodate up to 7 or 6 people, depending on the chosen type and the number of bedrooms available.
