Title: Lodge in the heart of the Leventina (STÈLA) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Lodge in the heart of the Leventina (STÈLA) Apartment in Faido with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78440000/78436100/78436091/2733f775.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78440000/78436100/78436091/9c4139a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78440000/78436100/78436091/f4ab6ba9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78440000/78436100/78436091/3fa52fd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78440000/78436100/78436091/a9eadd6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lodge in the heart of the Leventina (STÈLA) provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lodge in the heart of the Leventina (STÈLA) Overlooking the Leventina mountains, Stèla is a delightful residence in the village of Nivo, a hamlet of the better known Chironico.  Ideal for families or groups of friends who love sports, but also for couples looking for a place to relax and enjoy unspoilt nature.  The apartment has a small but comfortable living room with TV and a large corner sofa, which becomes a single bed for the night (Please note: The sofa bed will not be prepared as a bed for your arrival, as we deem it proper to use it as a sofa during the day. You will find the bed linen, pillows and blankets in the wardrobe/shelf closest to the sofa.); a fully equipped kitchen to prepare lunches and dinners just like at home; a dining area with a table for 4 people in addition to the round one near the cooker.  STÈLA is a simple but very cozy solution with everything you need for a special mountain holiday, such as the inevitable stove to keep warm on the coldest days. There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two single beds. The apartment concludes with a bathroom with bathtub. From the window and the small terrace you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the peaks and valleys of the area, a landscape that changes colour and excites us in every season! Quality bedding, towels and a courtesy kit are provided.  We also leave a gift basket with some necessary items for your first breakfast. Free Wi-Fi available.  Smoking is strictly prohibited.  Any commercial activity within the apartment is prohibited. The house does not have private parking, but it is possible to park in the free public parking spaces in Nivo. Access: Please be reminded that you will enter the apartment by doing a SELF CHECK-IN.  An e-mail with the INSTRUCTIONS (including a step-by-step guide) on how to access the apartment autonomously will be sent to you after you successfully complete the online registration.  In case of need, our customer service is ready to assist you from 8am to 10pm by phone, email or WhatsApp. What\\'s nearby: Nivo is a small hamlet of Chironico, a picturesque village in the Leventina Valley, where you can breathe the atmosphere of the high mountains, albeit only 40 minutes from the nearest town, Bellinzona. Chironico is an important destination for climbers from all over Europe: it is here that many sportsmen come to boulder in the Bouldering Area created thousands of years ago. A beautiful guide dedicated to the routes to reach the best climbing points is published on the web, the Chironico Boulder Guide. From Chironico, it is also possible to reach the magical Chironico lake, through one of the many paths that start and pass through the town. Faido, the largest municipality in the Leventina, can be reached in 10 minutes by car: here you will find 3 supermarkets, a famous bakery that produces typical products, 2 pharmacies, a butcher\\'s shop and a dairy store selling local products. Among the most visited natural landscapes in the area there are the wonderful Piumogna waterfalls, very popular with tourists in summer. For mountain lovers, there are many trekking routes on the peaks of Pizzo Pettine, Pizzo Molare, Pizzo Forno and Carì, famous for its very popular ski area during winter. How to arrive: By car, both from the south (Bellinzona) and from the north (Erstfeld) from the A2 motorway, take exit 44-Biasca towards Biasca / Lucomagno and set the GPS: In 10 minutes you will reach the apartment. By train, from Bellinzona take the train towards Basel and get off at Lavorgo station. From here take bus No. 123 towards “Chironico, Grumo” and get off at “Nido, Paese”. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number NL-00002877 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as quokka360\_491 ## About the area Located in Faido, this apartment is in the mountains. Verzasca Dam and Oberalp Pass are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Airolo-Pescium Gondola and arvigo-braggio. [Visit our Faido travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faido.dx6191934) [View more Apartments in Faido](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faido-Apartments.d6191934-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.43624%2C8.84317&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Lpjs4PZTuWO00DC49YrqQbVxYmA=) Nivo, Ticino ### What's nearby - Tenero - Sport Center - 39 min drive - 34.6 miles - Oberalp Pass - 41 min drive - 33.0 miles - Piazza Grande - 44 min drive - 37.6 miles - Furka Pass - 45 min drive - 36.3 miles - Lucomagno Pass - 54 min drive - 38.1 miles ### Getting around - Faido Station - 9 min drive - Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 45 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Caffè Bar Pedrini - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ristorante Rubino - ‬22 min drive - ‪Ristorante Stazione - ‬9 min walk - ‪Trattoria La Pergola - ‬7 min drive - ‪La Tana Dell'Orso - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lodge in the heart of the Leventina (STÈLA) pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lodge in the heart of the Leventina (STÈLA)? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### Where is Lodge in the heart of the Leventina (STÈLA) located? > Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Airolo-Pescium Gondola and within 25 miles (40 km) of Sasso San Gottardo Museum and Three Castles of Bellinzona. Bellinzona Market and Skiarena Andermatt-Sedrun are also within 32 miles (52 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lodge in the heart of the Leventina (STÈLA) Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Michael B. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Bouldertrip chironico Nice and small apartment which offers everything you need for your stay. Very well situated for your boulder sessions in chironico. The self check in and check out works just fine! We stayed with 6 people. The beds are all right. The sleepingcouch is somewhat useless. Two people slept on our crashpads which were way more comfortable as the couch. Takes its time to heat up since the oven is situated in the corridor in the middle of the apartment. Would have been better situated in the living room. If you plan to stay longer and cook for yourselfs bring some more kitchentowels. Anyways would come back anytime again. Thanks for the opportunity. ##### Michael B. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Carmen 5 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Die Wohnung war super. Preis/Leistung stimmt. Aber der Ofen konnte nicht gestartet werden. Ich habe gefroren. Es war saukalt in der Wohnung. ##### Carmen Stayed 2 nights in May 2024