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#47854
Rustic hut with views of the Brenta Dolomites
Cottage • Andalo Italy
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed November 2025
Views 490
General Overview
# Please make sure to read “Getting to my home” before suggesting a swap. Thank you!
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Our little mountain hut sits high up in the Paganella mountains near Trient, on a peaceful plateau (around 1.700m) with stunning views of the Dolomiti del Brenta. The area is dotted with small summer huts owned by local families from the nearby valleys – lively during the summer holidays, but most of the time wonderfully quiet and tranquil.
This is a wonderful place for children.
There’s a large wooden playhouse outside with a little couch, some toys and soft animals inside the hut, and of course the forest all around to explore and play in. It’s a true adventure spot for kids - plenty of space to roam, imagine, and just be free.
Our hut isn’t a rental - it’s a family place, a spot close to our hearts where we always feel at home. We’ve only ever shared it with relatives and friends. We truly love this place, and we believe that the PLUs community will appreciate it just as deeply. That’s why we’ve decided to open it up and share it here.
It’s a place for those who value simplicity, peace, and authenticity.
If you love the idea of being offline, cooking on a wood stove, letting the kids build forest forts, and falling asleep to the sounds of the mountains — this might just be your kind of magic.
The Space
ABOUT THE HUT
The hut has two floors – living and cooking downstairs, sleeping upstairs – and can host up to eight people (ideally a maximum of six).
- 1 bedroom with a double bed (180×200 cm)
- 1 bedroom with a double bed (160×200 cm) and a bunk bed (90×200 cm)
- 1 sofa bed in the living room (for up to 2 people)
There’s a wood stove for heating and another one for cooking and baking, plus a gas stove. It’s the kind of place where you slow down, light a fire, and let the day take its own rhythm.
WATER & POWER
The water comes from a cistern that collects rain and melting snow - so it´s not drinkable. In summer it’s usually well filled; in winter you’ll need to use water from a barrel.
Hot water is available in summer when you heat the boiler with wood – it takes a bit of time but works reliably. In winter there is no running water and you have to boil it on the stove if you need hot water.
We have some canister of drinkable water, which we refill at our stays. If you´ll hike or bike to the hut, we can discuss before you stay if there is enough water bottles for your use.
The electricity comes entirely from solar power. At the moment, it’s enough for lighting and, on sunny days, also to charge phones. When the sun is weak, there is no water pressure in the shower. The solar system will be upgraded in summer 2026.
Guest Access
You can park your car at the end of the forest road, just below the wooden shed — from there, it’s only a few steps to the hut.
Self check-in is available, and we’ll make sure you have all the details you need for a smooth and easy arrival.
Please note: the hut is not fully accessible and involves steps and uneven terrain, so it may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Notes
A NOTE ABOUT NATURE & COMFORT
Our hut sits in the mountains and isn’t lived in year-round, so please don’t expect five-star luxury . We always leave it tidy and give it a good clean before heading home, but since it sometimes rests quietly for a while, you might find a little dust, a few curious spiders, or the occasional mountain beetle waiting to say hello.
There’s no Internet, but depending on the weather you can usually get mobile reception around the hut or a short walk up the hill. It’s a lovely excuse to disconnect a bit and enjoy the silence.
We provide bed linen, but since there’s no way to wash it on site, we kindly ask you to bring your own sheet liners or hut sleeping bags to use between yourself, the sheets and the duvet. This helps keep the bedding clean and comfortable for everyone. Also bring your own towels, as dirty laundry cannot be left behind at the hut.
Please note that all garbage needs to be taken back down the mountain - including used toilet paper, as the hut only has a simple soak-away pit beneath it.
These little quirks are simply part of the experience and part of the charm if you love being close to nature.
Features
Oven
Fridge
First aid kit
Fireplace
Toys
Garden / yard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Family
Romantic
Eco
Mountains
Remote
Hiking
Cycling
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
Click on availability periods to see exchange types and descriptions.
Available
Neighbourhood
From the doorstep, you can hike, mountain bike, or simply wander through the woods.
In summer, a nearby mountain restaurant opens, serving hearty local food and even offering a free e-bike charging station.
Wildlife is part of life here — you might spot deer, chamois, or marmots and bears. However, in over ten years, we’ve seen only one small bear, who immediately ran off when he saw us.
Getting to my home
The hut is only accessible by 4x4, and you’ll need a permit (€20) to enter the mountain area by car.
The permit requires your car’s license plate number, and we’re currently checking if it can be sent to you by mail in advance.
If you prefer to arrive on foot, you can hike up from the valley in about four hours, or take the gondola and continue with a two-hour walk.
You can also reach the hut by mountain bike — from the gondola it’s about one hour. The Paganella area offers beautiful, well-prepared mountain bike trails, making the ride up part of the adventure.
It’s a little remote - but that’s exactly what makes it so peaceful and special.
Please note: we don’t provide a car.
Nearest airport
Airport Bozen (2 hours)
Airport Verona (3 hours)
Airport Bergamo (4 hours)
Getting Around
The hut sits at nearly 1,700 meters above sea level, and the drive up or down the mountain usually takes about one hour. While there are no shops on the plateau, you can enjoy day trips to the surrounding valleys or even the Lake Garda — just keep in mind the time needed for the mountain journey.
In summer, a nearby mountain restaurant opens, serving local dishes and even offering a free e-bike charging station.
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Feedback
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What a lovely family. Left place clean and gifts -- while never necessary - was so so so kind. -
We absolutely loved having Diana and her family stay in our home. From start to finish, they were so easy to communicate with and truly went above and beyond. They took such wonderful care of our cats—sending us the sweetest (and gorgeous!) pictures that made us feel so comfortable while we were away. We came home to a spotless house that was somehow even nicer than we left it. We can’t recommend Diana and her family enough for a house swap and would welcome them back anytime! -
Diana was such a kind exchange partner! She communicated really well and was really nice about any issues that occurred. She was traveling with two of her kids. She left my home as clean or maybe even cleaner than she found it. She was easy to communicate with and I’d definitely exchange again! Thanks for coming to Salem Diana! -
Diana and her family were a pleasure to host at our lake house. It was wonderful to meet them and spend some time getting to know each other when they arrived. Super nice, courteous, and fun to talk with. Diana left the home as she found it - cleaned, beds made, laundry done and some German chocolates in the fridge. Her young kids were equally courteous and left my daughter’s more tidy than they found it. I highly recommend this sweet family. -
Diana and her family were wonderful guests! Great communicators, very friendly and easygoing, and took wonderful care of our home. I would welcome them back to our home any time! -
I was planning a 5 week trip to NZ and had 6 exchanges lined up, but non of these were sim swaps, so I needed to find a solution for my furry critters while away. I wrote and asked Jeanine Toner (Belfast) whom i had exchanged with last year if she and Joe would like to come back and pet sit. Unfortunately they couldnt come, but she recommended me to ask Diana and family. so I did and to my great joy, Diana and her boys were happy to come stay for 3 weeks on a hospitality exchange and petsit. Jeanines recommendation was spot on as my pets were in great hands. This family obvisouly love pets and no doubt my dogs, cats and even chickens have been pampered and showered with love and attention during their stay. You can tell that Diana is used to pets and very confident around them, which made me relax and not worry at any point being away. I enjoyed when she sent me pics of her boys cuddling and hanging out with the furballs. I'm pretty sure my pets are all missing them and thinking that their "momma" need to step up in the spoiling department ;-) Diana also kindly had done some washing and left the house nice and tidy. Overall this exchange was really great and Iso happy that Diana and family came to stay. From our very first message exchanged it's been a pleasure to communicate with Diana. Everything was settled easy and I felt at ease when I took off as I knew my home and pets would be in good hands. So wether or not you have pets, I can def recoomend to exchange with this lovely family, they'll be welcome back with me any time .-) Thank you Diana and boys for loving on my fur pals <3 -
Great exchanger, hassle-free, smooth communication and very efficient making arrangments. It was a pleasure to have Diana and her family stay at our holiday home on The Shannon. We are looking forward to our trip to Munich! -
Diana and her sons were wonderful guests and dog sitters. Our home was in perfect condition and our 2 girls could not have been looked after better. Diana is a really easy exchange partner, very communicative and kept us up to date. I'm so glad she reached out and asked to visit Belfast and if you all ever want to come back don't hesitate to ask us. Diana, Thank you for being so attentive to our pups and our home. We loved getting to meet you all and hope to do so again in future -
We absolutely loved having Diana, Niko and the boys at our home. We were lucky to spend a bit of time with them and wished we would have had better weather to take them out on the boat. They were fantastic guests and left the house clean and loved. We hope to welcome them back again one day! -
Being newer premium members, this was our first exchange and my skeptical husband was not disappointed. Diana and her family will be welcomed back to our home anytime they wish. She left our home as clean as we left it. In fact, my husband asked if I had the cleaning lady come in before we returned, and I said, “no, Diana did it all!” It was also a nice surprise to return home with several goodies from Germany and a bottle of wine. -
We hosted Diana and two of her boys. They were wonderful guests. It was great getting to know her and her kids. They were so helpful around the house and even made dinner a couple nights. Our kids were fast friends by the end of her visit. We hope to see them again- they will always be welcome back. -
It was a pleasure to have Diana and her boys in our home. I felt very confident after we exchanged the first message and even more so when we had a veeery long chat on the phone just short before our swap. Not only did Diana and her boys take excellent care of our cats and our house, they even fixed a lamp I thought was broken! Thank you so much Diana, you and your family are welcome back anytime!
My Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
12 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026
Dates Flexible
"We would like to spend an extended period of time in Mauritius (2-3 month) and can offer either a Globe or a Sim/non-Sim exchange."
Dates Flexible
Dates Flexible
"preferably during winter 2026/2027"
Dates Flexible
"Spring/Summer 2026"
Dates Flexible
"Would love to do a round-trip"
Dates Flexible
"We're in Utah during fall, maybe we could combine it with other places in the US"
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