Comfortable and beautiful home with thoughtful touches throughout. Splendid gifts of wonderful fresh fruit, pasta, dessert, and more from this gracious and extremely kind host, and his charming father, ... read more far exceeded any expectations. Nothing was overlooked. Beautiful views from the windows, quiet and relaxing. Hiked the greenway, about 12 miles round trip, one of my favorite walks ever. Great day renting a boat and exploring the lake. Highly recommend.

  We truly had a perfect stay. The location couldn’t be better, the view is insanely great, and we just felt right at home. Mattia went out of his way to... read more make us feel welcome at the place and in the town. Looking forward to returning some day, I hope!

  We found Mattia's home and neighborhood to be the relaxing getaway we hoped for at Lake Como. We were greeted by Mattia's kind parents who helped us with luggage... read more up the stairs, gave a tour of their charming home, and welcomed us with a gift of wonderful fresh fruit, eggs and delightful local Italian treats that we snacked on during our stay. While the stairs are a climb, we enjoyed the strength it built in our legs and the view is 1000% worth it! The garden is just beautiful and fragrant. We spent our evenings on the patio playing family games, drinking vino rosso and enjoying the gorgeous lake views. Brienno is close enough to the larger towns to get to quickly for day trips, but a far enough from the summer tourists hustle and bustle. We preferred this location. Grazie Mille!

  I can't say enough about my stay in Brienno. Mattia and his parents were so kind and welcoming, and the apartment was spacious and spotless, with charming decor and... read more top-notch amenities (beautiful dishware, brand new appliances, lovely bath products). On arrival, we were greeted with a generous, thoughtful, and unexpected assortment of fresh fruits, sweets, coffee and tea, and a refrigerator stocked with fresh milk, pasta, pesto, and salad so that we could dine in if we chose and so that our morning coffee needs were covered. The linens were lovely, the towels fluffy, and the outdoor patios were a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening wine. Brienno itself is absolutely charming, and the more we traveled around, the more we appreciated the incredible views from our apartment and the peace and quiet of the little town. Don't miss the local pizzeria or exploring the labyrinth. I plan to come back to Como with my family and wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else!

  We can't say enough good things about Mattia and his beautiful home. Our flight was delayed so we got to his home exhausted and late. He greeted us with an... read more umbrella and warm smile, helped us carry our luggage, and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay--including food! We felt right at home and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you Mattia!

  If you are looking for a peaceful place and beautiful surroundings then this appartment is for you! You will be stunned by the beauty of the lake and mountains. Waking... read more up to this scenery every day and being able to see it from every window is a treat that no one deserves and yet you are living it every moment of your day. Easy reachable by car, by the lake and the host is simply one of the best. We used Airbnb for years and Mattia is one of our favorite hosts up to date. Quick with responses, easy to communicate, and very helpful. He supplies you with various amounts of different types of food to end your evening of arrival or start the morning and then you can drive to the nearest supermarket Cetti 15 min by car on a straight road and it has everything. And did I mention the steps…you need to climb up to be in paradise. Thank you Mattia for sharing this place with the world of adventurous people!

  nous avons passé un bon séjour chez Mattia.
la maison est très agréable avec la vue sur le lac, le jardin pour notre chien.
un accueil chaleureux... read more avec de très bonnes choses à notre arrivée.
nous avions plaisir à dresser une jolie table car la vaisselle est magnifique.
literie impeccable
on recommande ce logement .
Le village est très calme et paisible.
au plaisir d'y revenir.

  Lieu idéal pour rayonner autour du lac. Le logement est très cosy, extrêmement bien équipé et tout à fait confirme à sa description. La vie sur le lac de la... read more chambre est superbe ainsi que du petit jardin. Nos hôtes nous avaient même laissé des cadeaux d’accueil et de quoi réaliser un repas. Nous avons avions été très touchés par leur prévenance. Sans oublier une place pour se garer qui fut tres appréciable.

  If your looking for a quiet picturesque town in Lake Como. This is the place. Waken by sunshine and church bells each morning. Just a dream come true. Everything you... read more need and more was provided for us. Mattia a perfect host. We can’t wait to return!

  This place is "beyond the stars." I gave it a five star rating in every respect, but it is really far beyond five stars. The apartment/house is absolutely lovely and... read more has everything you need. It also has a spectacular view of the mountains and Lake Como. Brienno is a small village where we found everyone to go out of their way to be helpful to us. It is quiet and away from the tourist frenzy of the bigger towns. Yet, Brienno is within easy distance of stores, hiking, swimming, excellent restaurants, and so forth. Finally, Mattia and Marinella are truly kind. Providing lots of information, as well as a cornucopia of treats on the day of arrival.