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Casa Balcone Varenna

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Exterior
Marina
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Water view

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Balcone Varenna

Located in the heart of Varenna, the apartment is overlooking the old harbor, with a spectacular view of the lake, fully enjoyable from the large balcony. The apartment has just been re-furnished and consists of: kitchen, air conditioning, living room with fireplace, bathroom with washing machine, 2 double bedrooms, accommodating up to 4 people. All premises (bars, restaurants, shops, public services) are close at hand, within 100 meters. Even the means of transport are easily accessible on foot.

Property manager

Giorgio

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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
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 097084-CIM-00097, IT097084B4OAA5LM48

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 the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Casa Balcone Varenna Varenna
Casa Balcone Varenna Apartment
Casa Balcone Varenna Apartment Varenna
orizzontidivarenna_11

About the area

Map
Varenna, Lombardia

What's nearby

  • Villa Monastero - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Victoria - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castello di Vezio - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bellagio Port - 25 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Villa Serbelloni - 26 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Varenna-Esino Station - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Il Molo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar La Cambusa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Passerella - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante La Punta - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Varenna - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Balcone Varenna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Balcone Varenna?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Balcone Varenna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Balcone Varenna located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of San Giovanni Battista Church, Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences and Branch of Lecco. Villa Monastero and Royal Victoria are also within 5 minutes. Varenna-Esino Station is 8 minutes by foot and Fiumelatte Station is 21 minutes.

Casa Balcone Varenna Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Great location, stunning views, clean and comfortable, and Alberto even picked us up from the train station! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David W., Norman, OK USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment but needs some things
Wonderful location and view. Alberto, very helpful and available. Bedroom windows need real curtains to prevent neighbors from watching you undress. And the shower doors don’t close all the way, so you have to shower holding a handheld showerhead making sure you point it away from the gap in the doors or else you’ll get water all over the bathroom floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Varenna
What a beautiful cozy place to stay at overlooking Lake Como. This has to be the most central spot in Varenna. Everything is close. the restaurants, train station, ferry etc are within walking distance. Restaurants right out your door to the train station a five minute walk mostly along Lake Come. Having my morning coffee on the balcony overlooking Lake Como was just amazing. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Real Find
Can’t say enough about this experience. We were blown away by the location, central to everything and right on the lake! Lorena was very helpful in orienting us and welcoming us. There are two gelato shops down a few steps from the apartment!!! Or favorite restaurant was steps from us as well. Close to the ferry but providing a spot on our balcony to just sit and enjoy breakfast or a glass of wine enjoying the lake views.. Hated to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on earth (really!)
We stayed in Italy for 10 days on our recent trip...but our 3 nights in Varenna were the most incredible! This apartment and the views (oh my goodness, the views!!) were perfection. Communication with the hosts was excellent and check-in was easy. The recommendations for dining and gelato were excellent. Truly this was the BEST vacation we've ever been on and we will be telling all of our friends to stay here...it is a GEM!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A., Jupiter, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort with a great view and location
The apartment was clean, and comfortable. The balcony overlooked the lake, with enough room for 4 chairs, and was within easy walking distance of great restaurants, shops, the train station and the ferry doc. The host was friendly, responsive and helpful. There are a few stone steps to get up to the apartment, and then more steps inside, just something to consider if you have heavy luggage. However, the apartment is located right over a wonderful gelato shop! Highly recommended and we would all choose this place again. You couldn't get a better location in Varenna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Amazing view. Alberto is so helpful and kind. Super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicki g.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Dream Come True!
Casa Balcone was all we could expect and more! The location can’t be beat, the view was incredible, and the interior furnishings were all anyone could want! Varenna is a small, beautiful, warm town. The ferries were 5 minutes from the apartment. Shops and restaurants were plentiful. Last, but not least, Georgio!!! He is the Ambassador of Varenna. We are 3 women coming in from a Viking Cruise and we were sick. Georgio brought in a doctor! We relaxed, visited the other small towns, and Georgio took us all to dinner on our final night! We will be back and I couldn’t recommend Casa Balcone any higher! *****❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place and neighborhood
We stayed here for 3 nights during out vacation and really enjoyed the apartment and area as a whole. The communication with host was outstanding. He picked us up at the train station which was a big perk and gave us a quick run down of the town. He was also kind enough to have a bottle of wine waiting at the apartment. Would highly recommend this place, host, and town in general if looking for a Lake Como vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Majorie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location
Right on the waterfront with stunning views. Very well equipped , clean and close to everything. You can walk to everything. Gorgio and Lorena were great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

linda o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in the heart of Varenna!!
Wake up to spectacular views and stroll out your door for anything you want! A cappuccino, a spritz, a gelato, a boat ride! Take all the hosts recommendations and you will have an amazing time. The restaurants were excellent. We personally liked Varenna more than Bellagio!! And we loved mennagio too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

catalina w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeview Dream
Our stay in this apartment was lovely. You overlook the water, hear the church bell ring and hear the clunking of boats. You over look the lakeside views of cafes and shops. It’s a walkable location to the ferry, restaurants and grocery store. Lorena and Giorgio were wonderful. They provided us a taxi to get to the apartment. Pack light, lots of stairs overall make packing light essential and easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view in Varenna
We stayed four nights here out of our month stay in Italy. This was one of our favorite accommodations. The view is the best! The location is perfect. The town was our favorite on the lake too. It’s more beautiful in person, pictures don’t do it justice. Giorgio was great- super helpful. Picked us up at the train station gave us a brief driving tour of the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M., New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificant!!
Really loved this property. View and location cannot be beat. Just be forwarded that Varenna does have a lot of steps to be navigated if you want to tour the town. We did have to walk up some outside steps and up one flight of steps inside, but that was no issue for us. House had all the necessary items for an enjoyable stay. Giorgio was a polite host and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Everything about our stay was fabulous! Giorgio always communicated promptly. His son, Alberto, met us in the piazza, gave a great unto to Varenna, and was as nice and helpful as could be. The view from our balcony was breathtaking, and the apartment was very clean and comfortable!!! If I go back I’ll certainly stay there!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KARI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most perfect place to stay in Varenna. The apartment was just as pictured. The location was perfect-close to everything during the day, but yet quiet at night. The host is one of the best we have encountered in our travels. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D., Orlando, FL USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Como Waterfront Views!
Lovely apartment right on the water. Breathtaking views. Comfy apartment. Very clean. Responsive hosts. We would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konstantine B., Potomac, Maryland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
If there is a heaven on earth, it’s Varenna. If there is the best place to stay in heaven, it’s this apartment. We stayed with my wife and our 15-year old son. It was simply unbelievable! We started communicating with the host team well in advance. The support was perfect. The description of the unit… Yes, it was accurate, but you simply cannot describe what we got. How can you describe the best view of lake Como? How Can you describe the boats on the water right under your balcony? How can you describe getting down the stairs to the most beautiful promenade? Simply unbelievable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael, Furlong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the apartment is perfect. It is spacious, quiet and comfortable, and centrally located with a grand view of all the activity on the waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place in Italy to have morning coffee sitting on your own balcony!!
From the first moment I made contact with Mr Giorgio, I felt I was dealing with someone special. The way he answered my question re restaurant suggestions etc made me feel I was dealing with someone who knew every aspect of how to make someones holiday special. In the end our 3 nights in verenna would probably be the moat memorable of our 33 day road trip around Italy due to the interaction with Giorgio’s family. His apartment is a very special haven for a family holiday in Varenna!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome spot - Giorgio is The Man!
Best possible location in Varenna, directly on the water in the heart of the tiny, lovely village - 5 minute walk (no hills) to the ferry terminal. Very comfortable living spaces, plenty of closet space and hangers. Small balcony (space enough to sit sideways) with a painting-worthy view. Giorgio is fabulous- he’s like the unofficial town mayor— make sure to go to his shop to meet him and buy some jewelry! His son Alberto picked us up at the train station and assisted with our bags (would’ve been a major shlep without his help- Varenna has many steps and hills!) They were both on call for us throughout our stay. FYI’s— Both beds are 2-twin converted to Kings… one is nice/firm, the other a bit older/springy… Washing machine only, no dryer- hang drying clothes is a bit of a DIY affair (no dedicated clothesline), but there’s enough hangers and windows to figure it out. Tiny shower (very euro typical) with LOTS of water pressure and enough hot water for 2 showers or 3 very quick ones! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Varenna
Structure Type
Apartment