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.
The apartment is managed by Nativoo, a benefit corporation that pursues measurable and concrete sustainability goals in its charter. The apartment is part of the NativooForGood project that pursues sustainable development goals for short rentals in the Lake Como and Valsassina area.
The apartment is located on the second floor of a building whose entrance is on viale delle grigne N. 43 – Cassina Valsassina.
Equipped with an elevator and free parking space, it is in excellent condition and finely furnished. The main feature is the large terrace with outdoor furniture with a view of the Grigna.
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 required by the municipality, see the Frequently Asked Questions section)
your acceptance of the house rules
In the fast check-in you will also have the possibility to request additional services (such as early check-in or late check-out); in this case the request
These details 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 agree with the House Manager (see Useful Contacts) on the time window for key retrieval.
In the case of self check-in you will have the autonomy to freely choose the check-in time informing us only when you have entered.
It is possible to check in after 8:00 pm 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 link to fast check-in 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 housekeeping 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 housekeeping 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 section Garbage Management), 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
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Shampoo and shower gel dispenser
- Kitchen soap dispenser
- 6 wine glasses
- Television remote control
- 2 abat-jours
- Microwave oven
- 1 scale
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 @experience_nativoo, 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
This location is equipped with Wi-Fi:
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The parking space is located under the building, coming down the pathway accessible from the main road, and is in the middle (see red pickup).
The keys are located in a locker hanging to the right on the entrance cannel. 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.
Please sort your garbage from the beginning of your stay, dividing it into:
- purple bag: plastic and cans
- gray bag: mixed
- blue bucket: glass
- yellow bucket: cardboard
- green bucket: wet
Please leave the bags on the terrace; our cleaning team will handle them after your stay. Please avoid leaving trash outside the house. If necessary, contact your House Manager for specific directions in case you need to dispose of trash during your stay.
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.
The thermostat is located on the right side of the intercom. You will be able to adjust the temperature by operating the buttons. Please do not exceed the 22° prescribed by regulations.
How to adjust the temperature?
When the thermostat is off you will find the little hand symbol on the display; to turn on the heater you will have to click the button with the same symbol, until the little hand disappears from the display and small squares appear, below to increase the temperature click on this symbol: ^ which will increase the temperature to 20.0°. At this point the fire symbol in the upper right corner will light up. To turn it off, you will have to do the reverse action; then click on the button with symbol: V until temperature 16.0°, finally click the little hand again and the display will return as at the beginning.
Pets in this house are accepted, subject to the following conditions:
- Accepted a single animal not exceeding 10kg in size and used to being indoors
- Having paid for the extra service of 5€/day
- Prohibited to let animals climb on furniture in general (e.g. beds and/or sofas)
- Prohibited to leave the animal alone in the house
- any damage must be promptly reported, even during the stay (e.g. scratches on doors or sofas, pee on furniture,…).
The Municipality of Cassina Valsassina does not charge a 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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In Cassina Valsassina, there are several grocery stores and supermarkets. Here is a list of some of the main ones:
- Cassina’s Bakery, a small bakery of the highest quality in Olivelli Square. Great bread and cookies! They also have some groceries.
- U2 Supermarket, if you prefer to shop bigger; it is stocked with everything you need!
There is also a local market that arrives on Monday mornings in Olivelli Square, while in Barzio comes the most famous market in Valsassina, every Friday morning at the parking lot under the Passoni bakery.
We suggest you consider, in no particular order:
- Ascent to Piani di Bobbio and Artavaggio
- Walk to Concenedo and optionally hike to the trails leading to Piani di Bobbio
- Walk or bike ride to the Culmine di San Pietro
- Pathways to the Due Mani
- Bike ride on the Valsassina bike path
- Blind cheese tasting experience at Carozzi’s
- Visit to the mines of Cortabbio
- Alpe del Giumello
- Pialeral and Antoinette Shelter.
- Sprizzottolo (waterfall)
- … and hundreds more experiences!
To reach La Terrazza sulle Grigne in Cassina Valsassina you can use various means of transportation:
1.By Car
- From Milan: Take the A4 highway towards Bergamo and then the SS36 Lake Como and Spluga highway towards Lecco. Leaving Lecco take the signs for Ballabio, and then for Cassina Valsassina. The trip takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
- From Lecco: Follow the SS36 in the direction of Colico and take the exit for “Ballabio.” From there, follow the signs for Cassina Valsassina. The trip from Lecco takes about 25-30 minutes
2. Public Transportation
Bus_Cassina Valsassina is served by bus routes that connect it with other localities:
- Lecco Trasporti is the main company that operates connections in the area.
- Connections: There are buses (D35) from Lecco to Cassina Valsassina. The travel time is about 30-40 minutes.
- Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at local outlets or on board the bus (with a surcharge). The cost of the ticket is around 2-5 euros.
- Bus service does not run at night; always check the schedule! WEBSITE.
Trains_Althoughthere is no train station in Cassina Valsassina, you can use trains to get nearby:
- From Milan Central Station: Take a direct train to Colico/Sondrio/Tirano; once you arrive in Lecco you will then have to take a bus (D35) or cab to Cassina Valsassina.
- Travel time: The train ride from Milan to Lecco takes about 40 minutes.
If you prefer more direct and convenient transportation, you can opt for a cab:
- From Lecco Station or Milan: You can book a cab that will take you directly to Cassina Valsassina. This is the fastest way, with a travel time of about 30-40 minutes from Lecco and 1 hour from Milan.
- Cost: The cost of cab may vary, but it is generally around 60-80 euros from Milan and 30-50 euros from Lecco
- TAXI LECCO: +39 3313756835 (Danilo)
- TAXI BARZIO: +39 3473399066 (Sara)
- 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.
- Cremeno Pharmacy_ Dr. Valsecchi: 0341 910422 (Whatsapp Business)
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.-Sunday closed
Saturday- pre-holidays: h 2:00 p.m.
Introbio medical guard: daily: h 20:00
Primary care physician_ Giulio Corti: Tel. 3356477152 (by appointment only)
Your House Manager
Sergio
- +39 340 7050017
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