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Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy

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9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255 sq m

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About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy

Say \"Ciao\" to Varenna Lake Views!

With romantic lake views and the picturesque townhouses of old town Varenna for company; this 1 bed duplex offers a captivating a retreat perfect for couples.

Ideal for those looking to explore Lake Como without a car, the apartment’s central location places it within easy reach of the train station, bus stops and Central Lake ferry stop of Varenna.

Internally, the holiday home offers a restful ambience perfect for holiday relaxation and entertaining. Complemented by crisp white tones, stylish soft furnishings and all the must-have mod cons, the scene is set for enjoying a chic hassle-free lake escape.

Equipped with a SAT TV and free WIFI access, the spacious open plan reception offers a real feeling of home. Guests can curl up together on the sumptuous sofa, with ambient contemporary lighting and timeless views from the double Juliette balconies enhancing the space. The beautiful naturally-lit room is also accompanied by a chic kitchen diner. Equipped with all the necessary appliances including a cooker hob, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle and coffee machine, the scene is set for relaxed morning breakfasts in and memorable entertaining.

Perfectly suited for making the most of year-round stays, the holiday home also boasts a fantastic communal lake view balcony terrace. Furnished with a cafe bistro set and offering breathtaking views across Varenna’s historical old town and lakeshore, guests can fully immerse themselves in the beauty and allure of Lake Como, simply by admiring these views with a glass of wine or a romantic alfresco meal!

The beautiful holiday home continues to delight, with a spacious master double bedroom that offers a tranquil haven in which to savour a tempting holiday lie-in or two. With chic white furniture, solid wood flooring and its bright airy aspect, the interior entices guests to unwind.

The stylish double room is complemented by a contemporary fitted bathroom with power shower, wash basin, WC and bidet. A washing machine and ironing facilities are also to hand for extra convenience.

From the apartment, the delights and amenities of Varenna are on the doorstep. Alongside charming lake view coffee mornings, ambient wine tasting evenings and romantic lakeside dining, Varenna is home to cobbled streets that lead past ancient churches and boutique gift shops, to the lakeside Lido, Ferry stop and the timeless visitor attractions of scenic Castello Vezio, the elegant Villa Cipressi and the lush botanical gardens of Villa Monastero.

From Varenna, Bellano’s water sports, Italian Cooking lessons, the Jungle Raider Park and the Italian Alp Ski resort of Piani di Bobbio are all an easy drive away. The car and passenger Ferry service from the resort town also offers carefree sightseeing trips to the famous resorts and villa attractions of nearby Bellagio, Cadenabbia and Menaggio.

A wide range of Central Lake leisure pursuits are just waiting to be enjoyed too; from kayak and boat hire to sailing, water sports, cycling, horse riding, tennis, golf, extreme sports, spa treatments and Lido days.

Varenna is also perfectly placed for reaching the fashionable nearby cities of Lugano (44 minutes bus ride/ car journey from Menaggio, reached by ferry from Varenna) and Milan (79 minute drive from Varenna, and easily accessible by train).

Varenna is well-serviced with a Lecco-Milan train service too; enabling guests to easily reach Lake Como without the need of a car.

Smoking is not allowed.

Property manager

Lake Como Holiday

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 592 sq ft (55 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 097084-CIM-00068

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Apartment
Casa Al Prato Apt. A Varenna Italy
Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy Varenna
Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy Apartment
Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy Apartment Varenna
1590

About the neighborhood

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Varenna

What's nearby

  • Villa Monastero - 3 min walk
  • Royal Victoria - 3 min walk
  • Castello di Vezio - 14 min walk
  • Bellagio Port - 25 min drive
  • Villa Serbelloni - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Varenna-Esino Station - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Il Molo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Cambusa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Passerella - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante La Punta - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Varenna - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is steps from Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences, Branch of Lecco, and San Giovanni Battista Church. Villa Monastero and Royal Victoria are also within 5 minutes. Varenna-Esino Station is 8 minutes by foot and Fiumelatte Station is 20 minutes.

Casa Al Prato Apt. A, Varenna, Italy Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Justine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, just a couple problems
We loved the location and the apartment. Only a couple of problems: the shower door was broken, and the bedroom closet smelled a little because there was a stained pillow in there. We still would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heart of Lake Como
After spending a few days at Lake Como, I feel like Varenna is the best option for a central location to everything you would want in a Como getaway. In addition, this apartment is perfect for getting around Varenna. Just minutes from the
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have nothing but GOOD to say at all about our stay here while we were vacationing in Italy. I’ll point out what I’d say are obvious to most stays in Italy, just because I think it’s good information for Americans like us. A lot of people on these apps leave negative feedback for these reasons, but just know that we’re in Italy and these factors are just about everywhere here. 1) there are steps to get to your room, sometimes a lot of them. At the actual apartment, there are only a couple steps, I wouldn’t even call them stairs. Plenty of stairs before you get there though. 2) the showers are small! I’m 6’4” and 240lbs… I fit, but it’s not like home, lol. Okay now that that’s over with, here’s the positive aspects of this place. 1. Location, location, location!!! Easy walk to anywhere. 10 minutes with luggage from the train. Food right underneath you (make a reservation). Food along the water, nearly the entire way to the ferry stop… which is about a 10 minute walk. Make the hike up to the castle, the views are worth it! 2. Washing machine. This was huge for us as it was the halfway stop of our 17 day vacation. There’s even a great clothes rack in the closet to help drying. NOTE: NO AC! We didn’t need it, the fans worked great, but just beware in case you’re coming when it’s hotter. Stay here, you won’t be disappointed!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Come True
Our stay in this lovely apartment in Varenna situated over a little Italian restaurant was absolutely perfect! Super charming with an absolutely stunning view of Lake Como from the living room and bathroom windows. It was very well equipped with anything we needed for our stay. We loved the entire experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with great amenities. Appreciated the welcome pack.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon
This place is great! It’s right in the center of town and close to everything in Varenna. It looks out into a beautiful piazza and you can also partly see the lake and mountains from the windows. There is also a shared outside area where you can see the lake a bit better. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Great location with easy access to the waterfront and walking distance to a wide variety of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was no internet for two days. I called the office four times and was told that I didn’t know how to sign on. The third day they sent someone out who rebooted the router, which was in another unit. The TV never worked. Perhaps I don’t know how to turn on a TV either.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fern J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake View
The apartment is clean and modern. Some street noise during the day but quiet at night. The apt is difficult to find. GPS directions send you along the harbor which is difficult with bags. Stick to the high Road. There is a sloped drive that goes down just before the Royal Victoria Hotel. The bed is comfortable. The shower a little cramped. The kitchen is well equipped. We did not use it much but appreciated the washing machine. The apt is an excellent base for exploring the lake towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, perfect location
Lovely stay, best restaurant right under the apartment, Al Prato. Very popular, needs reservations. All automated check in, would have appreciated a person to communicate with. Lovely place, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Janet U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Al Prato Pt A
Third and longest stay at one month
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

vince r.

Liked: Cleanliness
good to average
good to average needs new bed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Apartment was very nice, in a great location, clean and comfortable. There was a welcome box with wine and breakfast items for us which was very much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Caitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, low maintenance stay
The location of the apartment is literally perfect. The courtyard has a little patio so you could sit and play cards above the main street, taking in all the atmosphere and stunning view without the wait for a table. The apartment itself was clean and comfy but just a warning to anyone who needs more, it’s definitely primitive. The water didn’t get very hot, there was only one towel per person, there was spare pillows but no extra pillow cases, the tv doesn’t work either. We made do with all the above, particularly as the location is so central it’s great to get out an about anyway! We didn’t use the kitchen as we just went to the square for coffee and croissants etc every day! Overall an amazing stay and would do it again, but if you’re looking for hotel luxe then this isn’t the best apartment for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike D., Phoenix, AZ USA

Liked: Cleanliness
VERY NICE CONDO IN AN EXCELLENT LOCATION
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week stay in Varenna. The condo was very nice and in a particularly good location….close to the action and convenient to grocery stores and restaurants. Thanks to the hosts who let us arrive early.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Varenna Stay
We booked this cute stay for a short trip in Varenna for a wedding. This was very centrally located, securely locked behind a gated entrance and secure inside access. We loved the space, it was very cleanly, beautiful view and a lot of appliances- the washer and dryer was an added bonus! There were also multiple fans in multiple rooms, which was very appreciated because it was very hot in the summer. We also appreciated the welcome box full of wine, water and snacks! The host was also very easy to reach and responded to us quickly to support with early check in. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Varenna -Lake Como
This is a great location with beautiful views from the small balcony. The accommodations had everything we needed. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Santa Barbara, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and clean, great location
Very relaxing and I can’t wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davidson S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment in Varenna
Perfect apartment close to everything. Concierge arranged early check-in and instructions had good detail to describe location. Shared patio was a nice outdoor spot to view the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie C.

Beautiful apartment in a perfect location although would benefit from a few simple fixes
The location & the apartment itself were really fantastic- a beautiful airy apartment overlooking a shady square, and about 30 seconds walk to the absolute hub of Varenna restaurants & bars. Very easy to get to ferry port, and useful local shops about 2 mins walk from front door as well (grocery store, bakers, meat/cheese, coffee shop...). There are a few fixes which the property managers need to put in place though to really elevate the apartment - some of which would be easy (supplying a plug that fits the kitchen sink, fixing the bin lid & broken toilet roll holder, providing instructions in the apartment with wifi code & locations of local shops, removing used clothes from the bedroom wardrobe), others are probably a bit bigger jobs (fixing a broken shutter, realigning wonky bed legs, slight leak in the shower...). The property managers were generally fairly responsive when contacted, so I hope they will be addressing them soon - it's not a cheap apartment rental, and while 90% of it lives up to the promise of the price, it did fall a little short on those basic requirements.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie J., MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Impeccable accommodations and views!
Beautifully furnished, and includes everything a guest might want. Loved the wrap around balconies with direct views to the stunning coastline. There are many, many steps to reach it, that got easier each climb. A porter carried our heavy bags thankfully. The pictures.are accurate as well. We only wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, all necessary amenities
The detailed instructions to find the property (with photos) were helpful/necessary and remote access to the keys was nice. The windows views were very good and great for breezes (we also used the fan). The bed was comfortable and the washing machine was very useful. A care package was waiting for us on the kitchen table with snacks, milk and wine (bring your own coffee). The restaurant in the courtyard at the base of the building was excellent (reserve ahead in high season). It was a very pleasant stay in a great location, very close to restaurants and sites. (The ferry was 10 minutes walk, the tourist office just up the street off the square)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Varenna
Great location and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not really a view of the lake as advertised. Unit sits above the best restaurant in Varenna.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Varenna apartment
Lovely Varenna! Such a beautiful place for a quiet vacation.