MADDALENA HOUSE CENTER VARENNA HISTORIC CENTER 2-4 PEOPLE

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1 bedroomSleeps 460 sq m

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Varenna

Villa Monastero
‪3 min walk‬
Castello di Vezio
‪16 min walk‬
Bellagio Port
‪25 min drive‬
Como (QCM-Como Seaplane Base)
‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Shower room 1

Shower only

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Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

MADDALENA HOUSE VARENNA HISTORIC CENTER 2-4 PEOPLE in a quite central position 30 meters from the lake,in the S.Giorgio Square, close the old Church San Giorgio and with internet access, wireless connection,The historic square,beach,bars ,ferry dock, restaurants pizzerias, Villa Monastero and Cipressi where international conferences are held.It it is only 50 meters from the beach and 150 meters from the ferries and the train station so people don't need to rent any car.If you click on my own website you can see all the photos and maps of the house. The stair in Marilena house is provided with a disable/elderly persons chair lift from the main entrance to second floor.2 televisions satellit in Marilena house, one in the bedroom and another one in the living room and a comfortable sofa for 2 people

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marilena anghileri

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English, French, German, Italian

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

This property accepts cash

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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

Property Registration Number IT097084B4BWII7KAU, 097084CIM00141

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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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Varenna

Located in Varenna, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Villa Monastero and Villa del Balbianello are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Serbelloni. Travelling with kids? Consider Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.

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Varenna

What's nearby

Royal Victoria - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Villa Monastero - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Castello di Vezio - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Bellagio Port - 25 min drive - 4.7 km
Villa Serbelloni - 26 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

Varenna-Esino Station - 10 min walk
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bar Il Molo - ‬1 min walk
‪Bar La Cambusa - ‬6 min walk
‪La Passerella - ‬2 min walk
‪Ristorante La Punta - ‬27 min drive
‪Caffe Varenna - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MADDALENA HOUSE CENTER VARENNA HISTORIC CENTER 2-4 PEOPLE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MADDALENA HOUSE CENTER VARENNA HISTORIC CENTER 2-4 PEOPLE?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MADDALENA HOUSE CENTER VARENNA HISTORIC CENTER 2-4 PEOPLE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MADDALENA HOUSE CENTER VARENNA HISTORIC CENTER 2-4 PEOPLE located?

This family-friendly Varenna apartment building is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of San Giovanni Battista Church and Villa Monastero. Royal Victoria and Branch of Lecco are just steps away. Varenna-Esino Station is 10 minutes by foot and Fiumelatte Station is 20 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

10 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Como is a Very Special Place

Had a wonderful time in Varenna. Marilena pick us up and dropped us off at the train station which was incredibly nice. We saw other people having to walk with their luggage which did not look phone. The apartment had all we needed and was in a great location. We really enjoyed chatting with Marilena.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

10 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Must stay location

Not only is the location amazing and right in the center, but the host is perfect. She picked us up from the train and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was good. The best part is the view from the bedroom window. I would stay here every time I visit Varenna.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron F., Bend, Oregon

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Varenna

Marelina has a very comfortable apartment centrally located. She goes out of her way to make sure you enjoy your stay and have everything one needs. We loved our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

26 Sept 2006

"Excellent, wonderful cen...

"Excellent, wonderful central position, nice location, it was exactly what we need.Owner very helpfull and apartment very furnished."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

14 May 2006

"We stayed in Marilena's ...

"We stayed in Marilena's apartment in the square.We also had the opportunity to visit Maria House 30 meters far,another one nice restored apartment in the center close also to everything.What a fantastic holiday! Highly recomended to rent by Marilena. recommend"

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

5 June 2005

"The apartment is central...

"The apartment is centrally located in Varenna with good access to buses, ferries etc.. It is well equipped and comfortable. Marilena is extremely helpful, and made our stay more enjoyable."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

3 Jan 2006

"We stayed in the square ...

"We stayed in the square apartment for Christmas, the accomodation was nicer and welcoming than we expected.Marilena booked an excellent restaurant with fireplace in the hill above the town for us.Cold winter but warm central house ,just what we were looking for.We plan to come back in spring."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

29 Feb 2004

its a beautiful small vil...

its a beautiful small village,situated on the lake Como,that arm described from Manzoni in the Promises Spouses, romantic,quiet,cordial. The house is beautiful one,furnished whit tast,the mrs. Marilena is likeable and much pretty.I hope to return soon,for one vacation more long.thank for all

6/10 Okay

Hayley B.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful apartment

My fiance and I stayed here for our honeymoon. The apartment itself was beautiful and exactly like the photos. Communication with the host was difficult due to language barrier, I sometimes felt she was mad at me? But, She was able to provide us a map and show us how to use various things in the apartment. Lovely apartment, convenient location, and it was great to be able to do laundry. However, it was very noisy at night and we had to leave the windows open because there was no A; We barely slept but it was a comfortable bed just loud outside.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

john m.

20 Oct 2018

Perfecto Varenna

We stayed for 6 nights. Maralina made us very welcome, gave us a short tour of Varenna and provided suggestions about where to eat and where to buy. The apartment was compact and well supplied. Although it had no lake view it was well located and central. It was clean and well presented and had an authentic Varenna feel..It was comfortable but the bed was a bit on the hard side. Thanks Marilena for a wonderful stay., We highly recommend both the apartment and the town.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

6 Nov 2018

Great Stay in Varenna

We stayed at Marilena’s apartment for a week in early October this year. We arrived by train to Varenna and were met by Marilena at the train. She took us shopping and explained Varenna and its nearby environs to us. This was very helpful. The accommodation is quite spacious with a good-sized kitchen which looks wonderfully out to a balcony and the buildings in the street. this gives a unique experience , The kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans and we cooled several evening meals and enjoyed them looking out from the kitchen. There is a large jiving room which we didn’t use much, the bedroom is a good size This bathroom is functional and good. The apartment has very good ventilation Overall we would not have stayed anywhere else in Varenna. It was a great experience and a very authentic stay in Varenna.

10/10 Excellent

jan k.

12 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic, marilena was very helpful and always available to answer questions and help out

Nothing but a very positive experience

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Oct 2020

"We enjoyed relaxing at t...

"We enjoyed relaxing at this apartment in the square.As we didn't have a car it was excellent having trains and ferries transportations quite close,so we could save a lot of money.Marilena is a perfect host and we would higly recommend renting from her,we wouldn't have received the privacy and home-like quality from one hotel."

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Oct 2020

"La maison de Marilena es...

"La maison de Marilena est à recommander à toutes personnes souhaitant séjourner au bord du lac de Côme. Située en plein coeur du village de Varenna, tout est à portée de la main et le site est d'une grande beauté. Et vous apprécierez sans aucun doute la gentillesse et la disponibilité de Marilena. En deux mots : Allez-y !"

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Oct 2020

"Very comfortable accomod...

"Very comfortable accomodation in a central position,Marilena was very helpfull in arranging our work-holidays.We have many very happy memories of our holidays with you in the mountains,thanks again for looking after us so well."

10/10 Excellent

Daniela E.

27 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maddalena house

Marilena is a kind host and goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Thank you for a great stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alina B.

14 Oct 2018

Property in good location. After all day on your feet you come and relax.

Property was good ,everything we need good bed shower .Marilena is very friendly host.She met us at the train station and then took us back.We enjoy our stay in Varrena

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

23 Sept 2018

You won't want to leave!

Maddalena house is ideally situated in the village of Varenna. Our host, Marilena was exceptionally accommodating. she greeted us at the train station and brought us back when we left. Marilena was most welcoming and made sure we were acquainted with our surroundings. She gave excellent recommendations on dining and shopping. Our apartment was clean and comfortable, we were for want of nothing! My advice would be to pack light as there is a washing machine and a convenient clothesline right in the apartment. Varenna and Lake Como are beautiful; a vacation of a lifetime! The only negative is you won't want to leave.

10/10 Excellent

John H.

19 Sept 2018

Great location - everything we needed was supplied

Staying at Casa Madelenna was a great first stop on our 3-week trip in Italy and Switzerland. The apartment is wonderfully comfortable and in a great location both in Varenna itself and on Lake Como. A quick boat ride took us to any of th other towns onthe lake. We couldn't have done any better. We really appreciated the thoughtfulness in supplying anything we could need to live in Varenna for a few days - basic cooking supplies, laundry soap, information about the area. If we needed anything Marilena was quick to respond as a warm knowledgable host. (She even picked us up and dropped us off at the train station!). One tip - for food shopping beyond the essentials, take a quick trip to Mennagio. There are only two very small shops in Varenna. We highly recommend to anyone looking to stay on Lake Como to stay here! Judy&John, USA

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

8 Sept 2018

Perfect! Authentic! Wonderful Hostess!

A wonderful experience. Our accomodations were everything we expected and more. The apartment was perfectly stocked, exceptionally clean, and in a location that was unbeatable. Our hostess was in instant contact, met us at the train station on arrival, and gave us tips that only a caring, local could give....from where to buy fresh fish, where to (and not to!) eat, and so much more. She even unexpectedly delivered fresh herbs to our door to cook our fish per her local recipe! We had to argue with her not to drive us to the train station at 5 am for our departure when we knew we could walk safely and easily! My husband and I spent many hours just watching local life from the big, open windows of the apartment onto the town square below. If it wasn't such a big, beautiful world, we would be back to this apartment as soon as possible! A wonderful life memory!

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

26 Aug 2018

The place to stay on Como

Varenna was great, a small pretty old fishing village with some great restaurants and easy access with train and ferrys. A great base to see the region. Marilena‘s home was a great place to experience Varenna and Como. Located on the main square you can see everything going on, several restaurants within a minutes walk and just a few minutes walk to the ferry. The apartment has everything you need, full kitchen with all crockery, utensils, pots and pans with a small balcony that we enjoyed aperitifs on and ate on a few times (the great restaurants meant we only cooked twice in the week we were there. Marilena Was very friendly and helpful, transporting us from and to the train station and offering to drive us to the supermarket. She lives close by so is great for help and advice. We’d definitely stay her again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dorina V.

4 May 2018

Perfect staying

Il soggiorno è stato veramente piacevole. La casa è tenuta bene, estremamente pulita e nel cuore della piazza principale. Non risulta rumorosa ed è completamente funzionale. Marilena è stata disponibilissima.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William C.

30 Oct 2017

A perfect holiday apartment

The location, overlooking the town square, could not be better. The apartmet was clean, totally equipped, nicely decorated. Maddelena extra care for details made a big difference, from picking us up at the train station to offering excellent advice about what to see, where to dine, etc. Apartment charming and comfortable.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary and Karen C.

10 Sept 2017

Perfect for us!

We really enjoyed our stay. Marlina is very organized and helpful. She picked us up from the train station. Gave us an over view of town and told us where the good restuarants were and the grocery stores. Her place is located right in town. She had everything we needed for a great stay. I recommend the pizza place next door. We loved the walk along the lake. We took the ferry around to the other towns one day. The ferries are numerous and easy to access.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terrie H.

9 Aug 2017

Something Special in Varenna

We stayed at Casa Maddalena for 3 weeks. The apartment is ideally located with views onto Varenna's piazza San Giorgio and to the San Giorgio church, and minutes away from the lake shore, restaurants and ferry dock. The apartment was spotlessly clean, tidy, light and spacious and equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. A good-sized bedroom with ensuite and plenty of storage, a large lounge room tastefully decorated in traditional Italian decor, and a fully equipped and modernised kitchen. Marliena was an exceptional host - kind, caring and could not do enough to make sure we enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed. She met us at the train station and during our stay kindly took us (twice) to a larger village nearby to do some grocery shopping. Varenna has two small food shops - a butcher and a general food/fruit and vegetable store, and a pharmacy, located on the piazza. During our stay we took several ferry trips to other villages on the lake and found Varenna was easily the pick of them. The ferries were reliable and efficient and a great way to see the lake. This was our first visit to Varenna and part of a 10 week holiday in Europe. Our stay at Casa Maddelena was certainly a highlight. We will be back. Grazie Mille Marilena.

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