Romantic Private Lake Como Cottage with breathtaking 180-degree lake view

Greta, thank you so much for this wonderful review! “Our stay was like a dream” may be one of the loveliest things anyone could say about Chalet Lilia — and it truly made our day. We’re so happy that you had such a special time there. The house and Brienno are very dear to us, and there is something magical about knowing that our guests get to experience the same beauty, peace, and slightly unreal feeling that made us fall in love with the place in the first place. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we really appreciated how lovely and communicative you were throughout your stay. Thank you for choosing our little corner of Lake Como and for taking the time to leave such a beautiful review. We hope this won’t be your last dream at Chalet Lilia — you would be very welcome back anytime! ❤️

Mark, thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the spectacular views and, especially, the peace and quiet of Brienno. That’s exactly what we love about this little corner of Lake Como: you can enjoy all the beauty of the lake while coming home to a tiny, authentic village away from the crowds and bustle of the busier towns. It was a pleasure having you at Chalet Lilia, and we hope you’ll come back for another peaceful stay — and another dose of that view! 😊 Lilia

Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m so happy you enjoyed the house and, of course, that beautiful view. I especially love hearing that you found everything you needed for a comfortable stay and were able to really relax — that is exactly what we hope the house can be for our guests. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope you’ll come back to Brienno and Lake Como someday!

Thank you so much Matt! We are thrilled you loved our romantic cottage, even though you came in depth of winter. Lake Como is stunning no matter what time of year. You are welcome back anytime

Becky, what an absolutely wonderful review. Thank you! We especially loved the way you described the experience of being at Chalet Lilia: the lake, the sounds of the village below, the church bells, and simply sitting there and getting lost in your thoughts. That is exactly the magic of the house for us, and it makes us so happy when our guests feel it too. And thank you for your words about the stairs! They are part of life in our little centuries-old village, but we agree that once you reach the house, settle in and look out over the lake, they suddenly seem very much worth the climb. It was a genuine pleasure sharing Chalet Lilia with you, and we would absolutely love to welcome you back next time your travels bring you to Lake Como. Perhaps for a slightly longer stay next time, so you have more time to sit, listen to those bells and enjoy that view! Thank you again for being such wonderful guests. ❤️

What an incredibly special review. Thank you so much! Carmen and I were absolutely thrilled to know that Chalet Lilia became part of such an important moment in your lives. It was such a pleasure helping you plan the proposal and find a photographer, and knowing that everything came together and felt as magical as you had hoped makes us so happy. We will always remember that there was a proposal at our little house in Brienno! ❤️ June is such a beautiful time on Lake Como, with the long days, the gardens in full bloom and the lake sparkling below, and we can only imagine how special that view must have felt at that particular moment. Thank you also for your wonderful words about the cottage itself. We put so much love and care into the house, so hearing that this was the best rental experience you have ever had means more to us than you can imagine. Most of all, congratulations to you both! We wish you a lifetime of happiness together. And since you said you WILL be back, we very much hope that someday Chalet Lilia can be part of another chapter of your story, perhaps an anniversary trip to Lake Como! We would be absolutely delighted to welcome you both back. ❤️

What an incredibly lovely review — thank you so much! Reading it truly made my day. I’m especially touched that, after a two-week trip through seven countries, your stay at our cottage was one of the highlights of your vacation. That is such a wonderful compliment. And yes — that view! I have known it for years and I still never get tired of it. Waking up in the morning with the shutters open and seeing the lake from bed is one of my favorite things about the house, and I love your description of the lights across the lake at night looking like Christmas. You captured exactly what makes that little balcony so special. I’m also so happy that you enjoyed Brienno and exploring the lake. One of the things I love most about staying there is that you can spend the day visiting all the beautiful towns around Lake Como, have dinner by the water, and then come back to the quiet of the village and your own little corner of the lake. And your idea of the perfect afternoon — sitting on the balcony for hours with wine, cheese, bread and a book — sounds absolutely perfect to me too. That is exactly the kind of experience I hope people will have when they stay at the house. Thank you also for mentioning how clean and comfortable you found everything. We put a great deal of care into this cottage, so it means a lot to know that you felt at home there. It was a real pleasure to host you, and I hope this was not your last visit to Lake Como. You would be very, very welcome back anytime. ❤️

Mirella, thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re very happy that you enjoyed the cottage and, of course, that beautiful Lake Como view. And thank you for mentioning the steps. Brienno is a tiny historic village built into the mountainside, so there is definitely some climbing involved, and we always want guests to know that before they arrive. The village itself is indeed very small, which is a big part of its charm and tranquility. For guests who want to explore the lake extensively, a car can certainly be convenient, although it isn’t essential, as Brienno is also connected by bus and ferry to many of the larger towns around the lake. Dining options in the village are limited, so exploring neighboring towns for meals can also be part of the fun! Thank you again for choosing Chalet Lilia for your Lake Como stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back someday! Lilia

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re so happy that you loved the cottage and had such a relaxing stay. It was especially lovely to have you in February, in the very heart of winter. Lake Como is so different at that time of year — quiet, peaceful and almost entirely free of crowds — and we think it has a very special beauty of its own. We’re delighted that you embraced that side of the lake and still found so much to explore, from restaurants and bars to walks and hikes. And of course, that view is magical in every season! We never tire of it ourselves, so it always makes us happy when our guests fall in love with it too. Best of all, you say you’ll be back — we would absolutely love to welcome you again, perhaps in a different season next time so you can experience another side of Brienno and Lake Como. Thank you again for being such wonderful guests. Arrivederci, we hope until very soon! ❤️

Lisa, thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed review! I’m delighted that you and your husband enjoyed your stay at Chalet Lilia, and especially those quiet mornings with coffee and evenings with a glass of wine on the balcony — that view is exactly what made us fall in love with the house ourselves. I also loved hearing that you embraced the moka pot and learned to make coffee the Italian way! It’s one of those little rituals that somehow tastes even better when you’re looking out over Lake Como. Thank you as well for mentioning the parking and the steps. Brienno is a tiny, centuries-old village built into the mountainside, so access can require a bit more effort than in some of the larger towns on the lake. We try to be very clear about that before guests book, and I’m so glad that, for you, the peace, authenticity and spectacular setting made the extra walk worthwhile. It was truly a pleasure communicating with you and hosting you both. Thank you for taking such good care of the house and for recommending Chalet Lilia to other travelers looking for a quiet and beautiful corner of Lake Como. I hope we’ll have the pleasure of welcoming you back someday — the balcony, the moka pot and the view will all be waiting for you! ❤️ Lilia

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re so happy that you loved Chalet Lilia and, of course, that incredible view of the lake. It was especially lovely to have you in February, when Lake Como shows a completely different side of itself. Winter here is quiet and peaceful, the air is crisp, the lake can be incredibly clear, and you sometimes feel as though you have this beautiful corner of Italy almost to yourself. We think Brienno has a special magic in the winter, so it makes us very happy when our guests discover and appreciate it too. Thank you for recommending our home so warmly. We loved having you and hope you’ll come back one day, perhaps to see the lake in another season! ❤️

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Carmen and I are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and our little corner of Lake Como. You visited Brienno right in the heart of summer, when the lake is at its liveliest and everything is in full swing, so we hope you were able to make the most of those beautiful long July days on the water and exploring the area. We’re especially happy that you found our instructions and recommendations helpful. We put a lot of thought into them because we want our guests not only to enjoy the house, but also to discover some of the places and experiences we love around the lake. Thank you again for choosing our home for your Lake Como stay and for recommending us so warmly. We would love to welcome you back to Brienno someday!

Thank you Fred! Yes, the vibe in Brienno is super quaint, one feels like they are in a different era. And the view is second to none. Glad you found the new bed very comfortable! Come back any time

Dear dan, We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Chalet Lilia, and that you would recommend it to any other other couple wishing to explore the Lake Como area. It is beautiful even in March, not just for the summer, as you experienced! Thank you, you are welcome back anytime. All the best, Lilia and Carmen

Thank you so much for recommending our property, dear Jennifer! Glad you appreciated the view. Kind regards, Lilia and Carmen

Thank you so much! We love that you called your stay “Rest and Recharge,” because that is exactly what we hope our little house in Brienno can offer. A peaceful place to slow down, enjoy the lake and simply take in the beauty of this very special corner of the world. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you’ll come back to recharge with us again someday!

Dear Cade, Grazie mille! We are so happy that you and your wife will take with you lovely memories of your time in our beloved cottage. We are particularly thrilled that you found it to be wonderful and relaxing even in the depth of winter, when most people wouldn't conceive vacationing there. It's actually a perfect time to do it, because as you remarked, it is so much quieter and pleasant. Yes, we are also blessed with sweet, caring, friendly neighbors, with adds a local touch to your vacation. Come back any time! All the best

hank you so much for this lovely review. We’re so happy that the house was the setting for your romantic getaway and that you enjoyed some of the little things that make Brienno so special. Sitting in the garden with a book and listening to the church bells sounds just about perfect to us. October is such a beautiful time to be on Lake Como. The villages are peaceful, the summer crowds have disappeared, and the fall colors around the lake make everything feel even more magical. We’re also very glad that our restaurant suggestions were helpful. And thank you for mentioning those 88 steps with such a wonderful attitude. They are very much part of life in our old hillside village, and we love your way of looking at them as the perfect antidote to a wonderful Italian meal. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope you’ll come back for another peaceful stay in Brienno.

Hi Thomas, I am so thrilled you gave us such a glowing review! Yes, the beauty of our cottage is that it is ideal for a couple, for a romantic getaway. It is hard to find an independent, stand-alone tiny villa for two people only, we were so thrilled when we realized that we could make it happen! We are happy that you didn't find the many steps too challenging - that view makes up for any effort. Come back any time! All the best to you

Thank you so much! We love that you loved not just the house and the view, but the whole vibe of Chalet Lilia and Brienno. August is such a vibrant time on Lake Como, and we’re so happy our little corner of the lake was part of your summer. And “definitely coming back” is music to our ears! We would absolutely love to welcome you back to Chalet Lilia.

Thank you Ben! We are thrilled that you mentioned that Chalet Lilia is great for a husband and wife - indeed, it is quite rare to find a stand-alone cottage with a garden and view, which is also ideally sized for just a couple. You visited in the depth of winter - we are glad that you found the place nice and relaxing also in low season. Come back any time! Lilia and Carmen

Thank you so much Stephen! Yes, our cottage's view is what makes it stand out. It is hard to find anything like it, where you can truly feel so afraid away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, on a different dimension. You are welcome back any time!