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 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.
COMO LAKE NEST located at 138A Poncia Street.
It is the ideal facility for those who want to stay in a residence with a swimming pool, in one of the most renowned areas for water sports: surfing, kiting, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle and beach volleyball, all surrounded by breathtaking views, typical restaurants and quaint crotti.v
In Gravedona, between the lake and the mountains, you can enjoy the tranquility of lakeside living while exploring the many scenic trails, such as those leading to Alpe del Dosso del Liro or Mount Berlinghera.
Gravedona’s strategic location makes it easy to reach locations on the eastern shore, such as Colico, Varenna, Bellano, Carenno Plinio, and Dervio, as well as those on the western shore as far as Como, via Sala Comacina, Lenno, Cadenabbia, Menaggio, Tremezzo, Laglio, and Cernobbio. It also provides a convenient starting point for exploring the Valtellina.
The Residence and its location:
Located in Poncia, the residence is surrounded by greenery, with ample space and farmland. Just 200 meters from the shores of Lake Como, it offers an ideal setting for walking and biking in unspoiled nature.
The apartment
The accommodation is located on the ground floor and has two private gardens, one sunny and the other shady. The main entrance leads directly into the living area with an open kitchen and sofa bed. The master bedroom, with access to the second garden, provides tranquility and comfort.
The garden is equipped with outdoor furniture and, via a driveway, connects directly to the swimming pool for the exclusive use of residence guests.
The apartment also has a private covered garage.
- In the Useful Instructions Video section you will find a video on how to get to the house, where the locker with keys is located, parking space, and other useful videos
Entrance 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 the keys from a lock-box).
Please note that before 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.
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
- Shampoo and shower gel dispenser
- Kitchen soap dispenser
- Induction hob
- Oven
- Coffee machine
- Kettle
- Refrigerator freezer
- Dishwashers
- Washing machine
- Tv
- Wifi
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:
- NAME: EOLO_359338
- PASSWORD: DBNPhLitE
You will have a dedicated space in the apartment’s private covered garage.
Yours is the first on the right going down the ‘pit hall.
( see helpful video instruction section to make it easier for you to find it)
To gain access to the apartment you will have to ring the intercom labeled “Como Lake Nest”
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The intercom is connected to a remote opening system – we will open the gate remotely as soon as we receive the notification
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If no one answers, call or text +39 340 7050017, indicating that you have arrived in Gravedona Poncia
Once the gate was opened:
Proceed straight ahead, turn left, then right. You will find a small pedestrian gate marked “Como Lake Nest” – it is not locked
Enter and look to the left of the door – you will find a coded padlock with keys inside
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. If it doesn’t work, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
In the case of short stays, please divide the garbage into separate bags as described below.
- Just sort them into special bags and leave them on the terrace outside the apartment; we will take care of the disposal!
- Of course, if you have booked for a long stay, we will provide more detailed instructions on how to handle waste.
Recycling should be done in the following way:
- Plastic and cans
- Paper and cardboard (no dirty pizza boxes, please)
- Glass
- Organic waste
Everything else can be thrown in the undifferentiated waste.
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.
You can adjust the temperature by acting on the on the buttons. Please do not exceed the normative 22°.
Pets in this house are unfortunately not accepted.
The City of Gravedona requires the payment of the tourist tax of 1,€/person/night, for a maximum of 10 nights to be paid for each guest 14 years of age and older.
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
Thinking to please you, we have created a page dedicated to restaurants around the homes we manage. You can find all our suggestions HERE
In Gravedona it is possible to find several grocery stores and non-food stores within minutes of the apartment:
- Cuor di CRAI, Pontiggia F.lli: grocery store in Viale Stampa, 2
- Penny: supermarket in Regina Street, 73
- Sacchetto Cafeteria/Bakery in G. Del Marco Square, 2
- Cafeteria Il Fornaio Panifico Via Trento, 13
We suggest you consider, in no particular order:
- Water sports at the Alto Lario Sailing Center
- Albano Valley Park
- Passo del Giovo-Rifugio Sommafiume
- Visit to Gallio Palace: renaissance building with terraces overlooking the lake
- Church of Santa Maria del Tiglio
- Historical center “Castle
- … and hundreds more experiences!
To reach Gravedona – Como Lake Nest you can use various means of transportation:
- By Car: Follow directions to Como and then to Menaggio/Gravedona; continue on SS340 toward Menaggio and on to Gravedona; once in Gravedona, follow signs for Via alla Poncia.
- By Bus: The “Gravedona – S.S. Regina, 44” bus stop is closest to Via alla Poncia 138A, located about 167 meters away, which can be reached in about 3 minutes on foot. From the “Gravedona – S.S. Regina, 44” stop, proceed northwest along Strada Statale Regina.
Turn right onto Via alla Poncia and continue for about 150 meters until you reach house number 138A.
- 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.
- Gravedona Pharmacy_ Neoapotek Phone. 034485222 Mon-sat 8:30–12:30 15–19 Sun: closed
- Consiglio Pharmacy_ phone. 034482144 Mon-Sat: 8:30am-12:30pm 3-7pm: Sun: closed
Your House Manager
Sergio
- +39 340 7050017
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