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Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna

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La Specola, our family house
Kitchen - Dining Room
Living Room detail
Kitchen - Dining Room
Living Room detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4484.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Chiavenna, Lombardy
  • Place, Valchiavenna
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paridiso Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pestalozzi Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Moritz (SMV-Samedan)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna

Elvezia La Specola is an apartment on the first floor of the historic building known in Chiavenna as "La Specola".
In the late nineteenth century, this characteristic house was built as a hotel and was given the name "Elvezia La Specola".
Our grandfather Giuseppe became the owner of the house in the early forties, and since then it has been our family home. The ground floor has now been converted into a great fresh pasta store and a well known Winery.
We wish to welcome you in the apartment facing south, which was completely renovated in 2015 and consists of a kitchen area and living room, a double room and another double room on the mezzanine, a bathroom with shower, and a terrace. We offer free Wi-Fi.
On the ground floor there is a laundry room. A communal courtyard is available for parking your car, as well as a common area garden.
Our house is centrally located, within walking distance from the station and the famous "Crotti". The ideal place to stay in Chiavenna and visit the montains and lakes in the area.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Solo tramite richiesta
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 014018-CIN-00001, IT014018C2CA9Y3HUG

About the area

Chiavenna

Located in Chiavenna, this apartment is in the mountains. Sky Express Ski Lift and Lago Azzurro Ski Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paridiso Park and MA! Officina Gastronomica. Moiola Market and Scuola Nautica Gini are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chiavenna, Lombardy

What's nearby

  • Valchiavenna - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Museum of Treasure - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Galleria Storica Vigili del Fuoco - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paridiso Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pestalozzi Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Chiavenna Station - 2 min walk
  • St. Moritz (SMV-Samedan) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Mastai - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Moreschi Gusto & Qualità - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Del Mercato - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Bar Vicini - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Villa Giade Ristorante B&B - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna on 29 May 2026 start from £102, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Design Holiday Apartment in the center of Chiavenna located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is steps away from Valchiavenna, Museum of Treasure and Galleria Storica Vigili del Fuoco. Collegiate Church of S. Lorenzo Chiavenna and Paridiso Park are also within 5 minutes. Chiavenna Station is only a 2-minute walk and Prata Camportaccio Station is 23 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time as good as the first

This was our second stay at this property in Chiavenna and it did not disappoint. The apartment is clean and close to everything. Communication and check in with the property owner is seamless. We arrived by train and the apartment is literally right near the train station. We will look forward to our next stay! Grazie Paolo!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

f g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Dtf

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Space

The apartment in Chiavenna was perfect. Just about 50 yards from the train station, which was perfect because we arrived by train and we did don’t have a car. However, there is parking available. Close to hiking trails and many restaurants and shops. Paolo was great to deal with. Any questions we had, his response was prompt. We enjoyed our stay in Chiavenna and look forward to a return visit in the future and I would definitely look into staying at Paolo’s apartment again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

juerg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
besser geht nicht. sehr gut.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donatella f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Appartamento in ottima posizione

Appartamento in ottima posizione, carino e dotato di tutto ciò che serve
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Annette W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nettes Appartment in zentraler Lage

Sehr sauberes Appartment, wenige Gehminuten von der Fußgängerzone. Alles vorhanden was man benötigt. Allerdings tagsüber viel Verkehr vor dem Haus aber nachts war es ruhig.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gute Lage, schöne Aussicht

Schönes Apartment, gut geeignet für zwei Personen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très agréable appartement à Chiavenna

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour à Chiavenna. L'appartement est très bien situé et nous avons apprécié d'avoir une place de parking pour notre voiture. L'appartement est très joli et bien agencé. Nous le recommandons!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hermann F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Apartment in toller Lage

Sauber und gepflegt, unkomplizierte Abwicklung. Kann ich absolut weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zentral und alles da

Bis auf einen Wasserkocher haben wir nichts vermisst: Super Küchenausstattung, zentrale Lage (Bus und Bahn vor der Haustüre, aber auch eigener Parkplatz), Pasta und Wein kann man direkt im EG einkaufen, Stadt mit Läden und Supermarkt fußläufig erreichbar.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gerd s.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Ciao und Grazie ...

Stylisch, funktionell, zentral. Akustik italienisch, Lage am Bahnhof, Superschnittstelle in die Täler. 1 Minute in die Altstadt.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne, zentrale Unterkunft

Wir waren rundum zufrieden mit unserem Aufenthalt und würden die Unterkunft wieder buchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidrun K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Es war alles perfekt.

Wir kommen sehr gern wieder
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Horst M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superlage

Bequem, easy und angenehme Abwicklung
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Chiavenna

Lovely Apartment - well laid out, with plenty of kitchen equipment and some store cupboard basics. Fabulous location with lovely views. Comfortable beds.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Tage in Chiavenna

Eine sehr schöne Wohnung, mit grandioser Bergsicht, gut ausgestattet; die Bahnhofsnähe war für uns perfekt, weil wir öffentlich unterwegs waren, und nachts von der Lautstärke her überhaupt kein Problem. Wir haben unseren Vermieter zwar leider nicht persönlich kennengelernt, hatten aber einen netten und informativen WhatsApp-Austausch.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sagra dei Crotti

Appartamento molto accogliente Centrale ,c‘è tutto👍🏼😍
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

Chiavenna is a bucket list must. The apartment is conveniently located to absolutely everything. It is clean, spacious and comfortable. We will be back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiptop - gut gelegen, gleich neben Bahnhof. Der Empfang/Uebergabe war sehr nett. Der Geruch im Treppenhaus war nicht so angenehm, in Wohnung jedoch alles bestens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Angelika S.

Trotz Regen war´s toll

Dank dieser schönen Wohnung haben wir uns trotz des schlechten Wetters sehr wohl gefühlt. Sie ist mit allem was man so braucht sehr gut ausgestattet. Die Lage ist auch perfekt. Gerne mal wieder1
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl-Heinz S.

Schöne Wohnung in günstiger Lage

Die Wohnung in Chiavenna war optimal für uns, schön eingerichtet, alles neu, gut ausgestattet, besonders auf dem kleinen Balkon konnten wir die Abendsonne genießen. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Zug & Bus ganz nah, überhaupt ist Chiavenna ein toller Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen und Fahrten. Wir errden bestimmt im nächsten Herbst wiederkommen ...
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guido W.

Fantastisch

Alles wie beschrieben und noch besser, sehr zu empfehlen
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

saleh A.

Nice and clean

The flat was clean
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Therese S.

Zentral, hell, modern und gut eingerichtet

Ideal für zwei Personen, in der Küche stehen Gewürze, Kaffee und Tee bereit. An Wochenendnächten etwas laut. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hier Ferien machen!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Daniele L.

On s'y sent bien

Idéal pour 3 personnes. Très bien meublé, très propre et équipements modernes avec tout le nécessaire pour la cuisine. En plus, de nombreuses attentions qui permettraient de préparer un repas sans même faire des courses. Merci à Paolo. A signaler toutefois : quand les fenêtres sont ouvertes, le bruit des autos et des motos. Le vasistas de la mezzanine est un peu petit pour bien rafraichir l'air l'été et il y fait chaud la nuit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

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Hosted by Paolo Giuriani

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English, Italian
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