Contempora - Ca' Brenta Attic - Valle Intelvi - Como

The locations was quiet and pleasant. Be prepared for uphill walks and flights of stairs, but this is not a problem if you are in reasonable physical health. The view and the quiet location are worth it.

Some issues with parking late at night. Direction and driving are difficult in small Italian streets and medieval villages. Google Maps seemed to cope the best in terms of GPS, but I would advise learning the roads and landmarks ASAP, as none of the navigation systems were entirely reliable.

The location is terrific. About 8 minutes on a pleasant walk to the center of town, where you will find great restaurants with friendly people, a terrific pasticceria, and cafes and bars. The apartment was absolutely spotlessly clean and delightful. Wireless internet worked perfectly and faster than expected. Overall simply terrific.

* Strange practice of asking for credit card info on WhatsApp or booking chat for “deposit” — I have never experienced this before. * Horrible website for checkin that takes so much information that it makes me concerned. Oh yes it also signs you up for marketing spam by default unless you uncheck a box. * Cat hair everywhere in the apartment * Bunk bed position is so that the person on the top bed frequently hits their head on the roof. * After you arrive, you learn of rules that ask you to throw your garbage out without telling you where. Else you must pay 10 Euro. * Dirty cutlery and dishes :(