Il Guscio / The shell

This gorgeous, recently renovated, and fully equipped flat is perfectly suited for both short and long stays in Lugano. You can decide to have a relaxing weekend on the lake, or to enjoy for a bit longer the beauty of the falling leaves in our charming Parco Ciani. Soft sheets and a solid mediterranean breakfast are waiting for you. The apartment is set in the residential area of Davesco-Soragno, and it is composed by one comfortable bedroom, one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a living room. The apartment is provided with a washing machine, a washer dryer and a dishwasher. Moreover, the guests will have their own parking lot. Should you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact us! The apartment is part of an older house, where we – Paolo, Daniela, and our daughter Nira – live. Should you need anything, we live upstairs, and we will do our best to fulfill your requests. On the weekend, and in addition to the Total Fees, it is possible to have lunch/dinner with us. Davesco-Soragno is rather a residential and peaceful area. You are warmly encouraged to use your own car. Although being located in a residential and peaceful area, in less than five minutes you can easily reach the motorway. Do not forget that the parking is included in the price. Bars and restaurants are in the city center. By car or by bus, the city center and train station are only 10-15 minutes away. One drugstore is located 5 minutes on foot from the apartment. Two supermarkets (Coop and Migros) are 5 minutes away by car. You are warmly encouraged to use your own car. Although being located in a residential and peaceful area, in less than five minutes you can easily reach the motorway. Do not forget that the parking is included in the price. Two buses per hour go to/come from the city center during the week (first departure around 6 am and last departure around 8 pm in both directions), whereas only one bus per hour goes to/comes from the city center on the weekend (last departure from the city center at 1 am at Friday and Saturday evening). Two bus stops are located three minutes on foot from the apartment. Tourism and other local taxes or fees may apply. These are not part of the Total Fees and will have to be paid directly by the Guest. In addition to Airbnb's Terms, mandatory Swiss law (e.g. on tenancy contract or domicile) may apply. ***** important notice ***** If you need to apply for a visa (or similar official documents) using confirmations in relation to our property, please do not book with us. Should you book and then ask for documents, we will have to cancel your booking. Thank you for your understanding. We would like to acquaint you (“You”) with the following additional rules so that your stay at the apartment will be pleasant, while for all other additional information please speak to your host or his representatives (“Host”). ***** IL GUSCIO: RULES ***** 1. Check in and check out will be arranged individually. We will do our best to accommodate your request. 2. You are solely responsible for your personal property and valuables left in the apartment/rooms and the Host is not and cannot be made responsible for the subsequent loss or damage thereof. 3. You should behave responsibly in the apartment, in the house and its surrounding areas and You should take all possible measures and precautions against possible accidents and their consequences. 4. It is your responsibility to lock the doors to the apartment/rooms and when leaving the apartment to ensure to lock the doors and windows, close sunshades, switch off the lights and all electrical appliances (TV, air-conditioning, stove, etc.) and turn off the taps. You accept full responsibility for any consequential damage caused by the infringement of this rule. 5. The Host (personally or through his representative) reserves the right to enter the apartment/rooms in your absence for cleaning and maintenance and to prevent possible damage or other dangers. The Host will endeavor to notify the guest about the entry into the apartment/room. 6. You will refrain from causing disorder, disturbing other people and make excessive noise in the time between 10 PM and 8 AM. 7. The contents of the apartment/rooms may only be used by persons who are registered as guests. However, the Host may upon request permit possible visits at certain times. 8. Bringing in weapons, explosives and easily flammable materials is not permitted. 9. Use of equipment and appliances which are not an integral part of the offer of the apartments/rooms may be possible only upon the consent of the Host. 10. Animals are not allowed inside the apartment. 11. Smoking is not allowed inside the apartment. 12. In the event of loss or damage of/to installations, furniture, appliances, equipment of the apartment/rooms, You must immediately notify the Host after discovery. If such notification is omitted, You may be held directly responsible for the loss/damage and the safety deposit may be withheld. Insofar as the loss or damage has occurred due to your culpability or negligence, You are fully liable for the compensation of the suffered loss/damage over and above the safety deposit. To this extent, and for the avoidance of doubt, a check-in and check-out report will have to be signed. In case You don't want to perform or sign such reports, You will automatically accept such reports as signed by the Host. 13. It is strictly forbidden to remove appliances and equipment (towels, covers, kitchen utensils, etc.) from the apartment/rooms. 14. In the event of disregard of these house rules, the Host has the right to refuse the further providing of services and to immediately interrupt the hosting with no obligation to refund You for unused nights. 15. You have to handover your identity card or passport to the Host or his representative immediately upon arrival for registration with the tourist office. We wish you a pleasant stay! :)