Welcome!
Welcome to our house! We are happy to host you and hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing stay. This page is designed to provide you with all the information you need to make the most of your experience, while respecting the home and the rules of the Nativoo tribe. You will find instructions for check-in and check-out, handling minor emergencies (such as if the power goes out), trash management, parking, and information on how to get around or experience the area.
The apartment is managed by Nativoo, a benefit society that pursues measurable and concrete sustainability goals in its bylaws. The apartment is part of the NativooForGood project, which pursues sustainable development goals for short-term rentals in the Lake Como and Valsassina area.
IL GIARDINO IN CENTRO PAESE is a spacious three-room apartment located in the heart of Barzio, just a short walk from the free shuttle bus stop to Piani di Bobbio. Ideal for those who want a true mountain residence with generous outdoor spaces, accessible and with unique views.
The apartment is located on central Via Bergamini, which connects the center of town with the ski lift area. It enjoys a large private outdoor space and covered parking. From the terrace there is a view of the Grigne group.
The entrance is on the ground floor of the small building: it opens onto the living area with a large table and corner sofas, one of which can be converted into a fifth bed if necessary; the heart of the apartment, the living area provides direct access to the private terrace, kitchen and sleeping area. The kitchen is well equipped, and has induction, oven, refrigerator with freezer, and dishwasher. The terrace is equipped with outdoor furniture. The sleeping area consists of a bedroom with a double bed, a bedroom with two overlapping corner beds, and a bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet, and washbasin.
The washing machine is private and located in the communal laundry room. Placed at the far right in the room and is shared with another apartment.
In the Useful Instructional Videos section you will find a video on how to get to the house and many others in case of small emergencies.
Admission is from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and can be done either by physical check-in (meeting with a person) or self check-in (picking up keys from a lock-box).
Please note that prior to your arrival we will need to collect:
- guest data (required by law)
- the tourist tax (if provided by the municipality, see the Frequently Asked Questions section)
- Your acceptance of the house rules
In fast check-in you will also have the opportunity to request additional services (such as early check-in or late check-out); in this case the request
These data can be entered using the fast check-in that was indicated to you in the welcome message.
In the case of in-person check-in, you will need to arrange with the House Manager (see Useful Contacts) the time window for key retrieval.
In the case of self check-in, you will have the autonomy to freely choose your check-in time by informing us only when you enter.
In the case of booking through channels (e.g. Airbnb or Booking.com), you will find the fast check-in link in the welcome message you received through the channel. In the case of direct booking, please request the fast check-in link from the House Manager.It is possible to check in after 8:00 p.m. only in self check-in mode; in this case, it is mandatory to have filled in the data of all guests in fast check-in
In the case of booking through channels (e.g. Airbnb or Booking.com), you will find the fast check-in link in the welcome message you received through the channel. In the case of direct booking, please request the fast check-in link from the House Manager.
The house is delivered complete with bedding and towel sets for the number of guests stated in the reservation. It is requested to use the number of bedding and towel sets corresponding to the planned number of guests. Any additional sets (even if already in the house) if used must be purchased separately.
The home is prepared with a welcome kit, which includes, for example, toilet paper or detergent for the first few days; unless otherwise agreed, there is no provision for replenishing the kit.
After booking we will send a welcome message, in which we provide a link to access our system (Kalisi) that allows you to:
- Carry out online guest registration prior to ‘arrival. We remind you that registration at the police headquarters is a legal requirement throughout Italy;
- To sign the short lease contract required by Italian law.
- Purchase optional additional services;
Any requests for additional service (e.g. early check-in, late check-out, crib, additional bedding) must always be accepted in writing by us, and in any case are not confirmed until payment is made. Please verify the charge before arrival to make sure you receive the service.
The cleaning fee includes the initial cleaning of the house, linens and towels for the number of people indicated in the reservation, and the provision of an initial kit of toilet paper, shampoo and shower gel. It does not include extra cleaning such as washing dishes and dishes at the end of the stay, or sorting into bags of unsorted garbage, which if requested must be paid for separately.
Other general rules:
- upon entering, please check the house amenities listed in the appropriate section of this page and/or posted on the front door. For example, if the amenities indicate the presence of a hair dryer and you do not find it, please notify us in a timely manner so that you will not be charged at the end of your stay if it is not present; another example: there must be 1 set of towels in the house for each person stated to be present, which will be the number that will be checked at the end of your stay.
- We ask that you notify us promptly if there is anything that is not working; any refunds will be considered only if we have not been able to remedy it within a reasonable time, which starts from the time of reporting;
- Our staff responds as soon as possible during daytime hours (ideally from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm). Please respect our rest times as well, and contact us outside these hours only in cases of true emergency.
- Garbage management: always sort plastic and cans, glass, paper and cardboard, mixed and compostable into different bags; always follow the directions in the house for garbage management (see Garbage Management section), and if in doubt, do not deposit bags outside the apartment without first checking if it is the right day and the right place.
- Use of heating or air conditioner (if any): do not keep heating or cooling on if you are not home; do not keep windows and doors open with heating or cooling on; do not exceed 21 degrees during heating; do not go below 19 degrees during cooling.
Main working house equipment for which prior inspection is required and will be checked during check-out:
- Hair dryer
- 3 towels per person declared present
- Shampoo and shower gel dispenser
- Kettle
- Oven
- Dishwashers
- Induction cooktop
- Washing machine
- TV
- WiFi
- Garage
Important: In the case of self check-in, we ask guests to check the amenities upon arrival and promptly report any deficiencies to the House Manager.
Your House Manager will be available during your stay. Please contact him preferably via Whatsapp or through the booking channel, or by phone for emergencies. From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. please contact him only the case of real emergency (e.g. risk to people or serious issue suddenly emerged).
You can continue to stay in touch with us through these channels:
- Web site www.nativoo.it, through which you can book our tribe’s locations
- Instagram channel @nativoo_experience, where you will find some ideas about experiences you can organize
- Whatsapp channel, thanks to which you can receive offers and promotions, and stay informed about the main events in our area
Frequently asked questions
WI-FI
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You will be able to park in our private parking space located in the garage. The driveway gate is to the left of the pedestrian entrance. After opening the gate, go down to the condominium garage. Our parking space is at the end of the garage in front of the stairs. (See “Reserved Car Parking” sign).
Please note: the space is a bit tight; for larger cars, we recommend checking the space first.
(see Useful Instructional Video Section)
The keys are located in a locker hanging on the railing to the left of the pedestrian gate, (see “Bergamini Trilo” sign).
The locker looks like this:
At the end of your stay, please check the checkout rules, close the house and deposit the keys in the lock, taking care to rotate the numbers after closing the lock so that it cannot be opened unless the correct code is entered.
In case of any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Please sort your trash from the beginning of your stay!
The recycling bins are located on the garage level. As you leave the main entrance, go down the stairs on the right and you will find the bins on the left as you enter the garage. Please sort your waste:
- Plastic: purple bag
- Paper: yellow bin
- Glass: blue bin
- Wet: green bin
- Undifferentiated: clear bag
It is very important to sort well in separate bags and take the garbage to the appropriate containers.
We would like to remind you that the wrong display of garbage can be sanctioned …
Heating in this apartment is centralized. Turning on the central unit follows the rules imposed by the Condominium and Italian law. According to national legal regulations and those dictated by WHO (the World Health Organization) , the ideal temperature to be kept in the home should be around 20° C, with a maximum fluctuation of 2° over or under, so that means it should be between 18° and 22° C.
Pets in this house are unfortunately not accepted.
The Municipality of Barzio does not charge Tourist Tax.
In Italy there is an obligation to report guests of non-hotel facilities to the police headquarters. The house manager is responsible for collecting and verifying guest data and reporting them to the police headquarters within 24 hours for stays longer than a day and immediately for stays shorter than 24 hours.
Failure to submit data in the timeframe prescribed by law is a criminal offense.
Italian law provides that for short rentals (i.e., up to 29 nights) it is not necessary to file a rental contract; nevertheless, for greater protection and clarity between the parties Nativoo calls for the signing of a set of house rules that clarify the obligations and rights of the parties.
About 24h before check-out Nativoo will send a message containing useful information to better manage the release of the property.
These rules can be viewed at this link: www.nativoo.it/check-out
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Barzio is a charming mountain village in the Valsassina valley, surrounded by the peaks of Grigna and Resegone! You will find several grocery stores in the center:
- Aldeni Bakery: small grocery store on Via Madonnina, 8, stocked with the necessities for small purchases
- The greengrocer: offers fresh fruits and vegetables of all kinds and qualities
Barzio also offers several stores of mountain clothing and equipment, such as winter sports, technical footwear, running, trail running….a largeBike and E-Bike department and an ‘entire floor dedicated to fashion and leisure.
Also present are several cozy cafes in the center of town and other small stores!
If you are a book lover in Barzio you will also find the Municipal Library in Via A. Manzoni, 12.
We suggest you consider, in no particular order:
- Pathways to Mount Two Hands
- Bike ride on the Valsassina bike path
- Blind cheese tasting experience at Carozzi’s
- Visit to the mines of Cortabbio
- Ascent to Piani di Bobbio and Artavaggio
- Alpe del Giumello
- Pialeral and Antoinette Shelter
- High Grigne Traverse
- Troggia and Sprizzottolo waterfalls
- … and hundreds more experiences 🙂
To reach Barzio you can choose several options:
1.By car This is one of the most convenient ways, especially if you start from Lecco or other surrounding locations. Follow directions toward Ballabio and then toward Barzio -Valsassina
2.By transportation: You can arrive from Milan by train directly to Lecco and then take bus D35 . The closest stop to the apartment is near the Sole e Luna bar.
Please note that public transportation from Barzio and throughout the Valassina connects to Lecco does not operate night service; always check the schedule on the website: WEBSITE
remember to select line D35!
- 112 – Single European Emergency Number: for any emergency (police, carabinieri, fire brigade, ambulance).
- 113 – State Police: to report dangerous situations or request police intervention.
- 115 – Fire Department: to report fires, emergencies related to collapse, or other hazards.
- 118 – Health Emergency: to call an ambulance or request urgent medical assistance.
- 1515 – State Forestry Corps: for emergencies related to forest fires or other environmental issues.
- Pharmacy of Barzio_ Dr. Paolo Casiraghi: 0341 996190
Your House Manager
Sergio
- +39 340 7050017
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