La Casetta Di Vassena

It’s price. It was quite cheap compared to many other properties nearby at lake como. Owner is very nice and gave all required information. There is a free parking nearby so that was good as well. We had expected a room but it’s a nice small apartment with stairs. The stairs are quite narrow but manageable. Nice bed and clean bathroom. The apartment also has a kitchen and all facilities to cook. We didn’t use it though.

We visited during Easter and the neighbors had their family visiting. We could literally hear almost everything they spoke. Although it was in Italian so we didn’t pay attention but it was quite noisy until 22h. Not sure if this applies during other days. Easter must have been a special occasion for them. The water heater has enough water for maximum 2 people. Not for long showers, then only one. Later you’ll run out of hot water and might have to wait longer. This can be troublesome during winters as the same water is used for kitchen and hand wash

The owner met me nearby at the parking area and assisted with my luggage. It is a short walk to the flat. The flat was clean and neat. There is a nice bar/restaurant across the road the owner suggested and the pizza I order was delicious.

You need to leave your suitcase downstairs as the steps to the bedroom and bathroom is very narrow, but this was not too inconvenient.

Mr. Giuseppe is a great host, he welcomed us and showed us around the house and gave us some advice on nearby services. The house is small, quite and clean. Shower had hot water. A bus station is nearby and a ferry stop is near but ferries are not frequent so its better to take the bus. A small store and cafe is near and you can find a good view of the lake in a walking distance.

The town is shut down early, so by sunset you will not find anything to do so its better to come by a car so you can drive to and back from Belagio, we had to return from Belagio at 6 (last bus time) and do nothing after sunset as its dark and not pleasant to walk outside.