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Casa Al Prato Apt. G, Varenna, Italy

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

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Varenna
  • Place, Royal Victoria
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Monastero
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Castello di Vezio
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)

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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. G, Varenna, Italy

Promising both peace and convenience, this lovely Duplex for 4 offers a relaxing base for those in search of Lake Como history and romance!

Situated in a restored townhouse overlooking the Old Town, the spacious Duplex does not require a car. The home benefits from a lake view living room with private balcony access and a contemporary fully-equipped Kitchen Diner for 4. Two spacious Bedrooms (each with Twin Joinable beds) offers welcome flexibility when you need it most, whilst for larger groups staying the other Al Prato Apartments in the same residence can also be rented (subject to availability).

The gorgeous 2-storey Duplex is also equipped with a contemporary shower room, private laundry facilities and a romantic private lake view balcony with bistro dining set. Please note that the duplex features an open tread staircase and is unsuitable for the elderly (due to 30 external steps and 36 internal steps).

Ideally-suited for those looking to arrive by public transport, the townhouse residence places you within enviable reach of Varenna’s amenities and attractions. With a plethora of charming cafes, wine bars and restaurants to savour, those looking for a varied self-catering stay will be well looked after. The picturesque resort town is also home to lots of local gift shops, a lake lido and the attractions of Villa Monastero and Castello di Vezio. Varenna also boasts a Lecco-Milan train service and frequent ferry links to Bellagio, Menaggio and Cadenabbia.

Perfect for active holidays, the Central Lake places guests within easy reach of the beautiful hiking and cycling routes, the tennis and golf clubs, water sports, power boat rental, kayak hire, sailing, extreme sports and Italian Alp skiing opportunities. The Lidos and tourist attractions are also on the doorstep too, so guests can easily enjoy a holiday set at their own pace.

Open plan Living room
• A bright and spacious lake view room with balcony access
• Offers a contemporary neutral decor
• Features a pair of sofas, a flat screen SAT TV and free in-house WIFI
• Complemented by a modern Kitchen Diner for 4

Open plan Kitchen
• A contemporary fully-equipped Kitchen Diner
• Offers a cooker hob, oven, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, coffee machine and dishwasher
• Features an ambient dining area for 4
• Private lake view balcony with bistro dining set
• Perfect for celebrating those special occasions, an Italian Mama cooking experience or Private Chef can also be arranged (upon request for an extra cost)

The flexible sleeping arrangements are ideal for 2 couples or small groups of 4.
Bedroom 1
• A bright a spacious Bedroom
• Furnished with Twin Joinable beds and a wardrobe
Bedroom 2
• An equally spacious and flexible Bedroom
• Furnished with Twin Joinable beds

Extra
Additional infant travel cots can also be provided upon request (for an extra cost).

Bathroom
The Duplex apartment features a Bathroom fitted with a shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and bidet. A hairdryer and universal shaver plug are also provided.

Additional
- Lake views
- Peaceful yet central location in Varenna Old Town
- Car not necessary!
- Equipped with central heating
- Features a flat screen SAT TV and free WIFI
- Equipped with a hairdryer and Universal shaver plug
- Washing machine and clothes horse
- Ironing facilities
- Private lake view balcony
- Alfresco dining set for 2
- Public parking nearby (please note it is ticketed and is on a first come first served basis)
- Unsuitable for the elderly
- Features an open tread staircase
- 36 internal steps
- 30 external steps
- Smoking not allowed.

For extra flexibility, this lovely apartment can also be rented alongside the 2 bed ‘Al Prato B’ (ID 1833) which sleeps 4, the 2 bed ‘Al Prato F (ID 1350) which sleeps 4 and also ‘Al Prato A’ (ID 1590) which sleeps 2 (please enquire for availability)

Optional payable extras include Daily Housekeeping, Private Chef, Private Tours, Babysitting, Chartered yacht hire, Luxury boat trips, Airport transfers and more! For extra info please check out.

Outside
Perfect for soaking up the magic of a Varenna summer, the apartment boasts a pretty lake view balcony. Furnished with a cafe bistro set and offering views across to the lake shore, guests can easily take in the beauty and allure of Lake Como with a glass of wine or romantic alfresco meal.

Parking
Public parking can be found nearby. The apartment is best suited for those looking to travel via ferry, train, taxi or bus.

Location
From this historical townhouse residence, the delights and amenities of Varenna Old Town are all here to enjoy on the doorstep. Alongside lake view coffee mornings, ambient wine tasting evenings and romantic lakeside dining, Varenna also offers the opportunity to soak up the romantic cobbled streets, ancient churches and boutique gift shops. A lakeside Lido, Ferry stop and the timeless visitor attractions of Castello Vezio, the elegant Villa Cipressi and lush botanical gardens of Villa Monastero will also provide you with plenty to see and do.

Bellano’s water sports, Perledo’s Italian Cooking lessons, the Jungle Raider Park, Lierna’s public lake beach and the Italian Alp Ski resorts are all an easy drive away too, from this picturesque eastern shore resort.
The car and passenger Ferry service also promises carefree sightseeing trips around the Central Lake, to the famous resorts and villa attractions of Bellagio, Cadenabbia and Menaggio.

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

Varenna is conveniently placed for reaching the fashionable nearby cities of Lugano (44 minutes’ bus ride/ car journey from Menaggio) and Milan (79 minutes’ drive away).

Varenna is also well-serviced with a Lecco-Milan train service; enabling guests to easily reach Lake Como without the need of a car.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. A kitchen and a balcony are available in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a balcony
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences and Branch of Lecco
This apartment offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Varenna apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 097084-CIM-00068, IT097084B4CEAYCKTC
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Casa Al Prato Apt. G, Varenna, Italy Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay in Varenna! The host gave excellent directions on how to access the apartment. We brought a car and were able to park in the nearby public parking lot. Walking to the place involved a short steep downhill on cobblestones and several flights of stairs to the apartment, so that is good to know if you have physical limitations. But, we loved it and would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the nicest VRBO stays we've ever had. Everything was clean, the beds comfortable, and the view was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
good timer, perfectly located
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe P., Sylmar

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is great. Right in the heart of town. The unit itself needs a little TLC. The lights in the very steep stairway and landing were burnt out. We had to use flashlights to navigate the steps. This is a safety hazard. We asked them to fix it on the first day. They said they would get to it "tomorrow". That was the answer everyday for our entire stay. It still wasn't fixed by the time we checked out. Various electrical outlets did not work particularly in the bathroom. The provided espresso machine did not have pods for use, which is fine. We could buy our own, but the style of pods are not available anywhere in town... so it was just a paperweight in the kitchen. The internet went our every day. Unusable for 80% of the stay. Wooden patio door was rotting and allowed heavy rain to enter the kitchen. Kitchen needs some very basic supplies, paper towels, dish soap, etc. This place has great potential but is run by a management company that just doesn't care. If I were the owner, I would replace them....
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Irma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean. Accommodations had no liquid detergent for kitchen. Could use more towels in bathroom. Location was great! Check in/out was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location in Varenna. Detailed instructions to the property with pictures was provided and very useful. Like many rental units, it is minimal supplied with kitchen, bath and paper products. Just be prepared to supply your own. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

lawrence p., Mercer Island, WA

The good, the bad, and the ugly:The good: location is fantastic, steps away from both the main piazza and waterfront restaurants/ shops.Good views of the lake and landscape from the windows, and plenty spacious for family of 4.Check in directions plentiful and clear.The bad: When it is hot, this unit is difficult because the bedrooms are basically in an attic. Keeping the windows open all night resulted in mosquitoes and beetles coming in all night. The ugly: 1. No keys in the lock box. Call to the rental office and they queried whether another from my party had already received the keys. We ultimately find out that another family had checked in as their paperwork erroneously had put our rental as theirs. (They were ultlimately placed in apt B). Because they had already used showers/towels, cleaners had to come back out. so that whole hassle was almost 2 hours after having traveled all day to get there.2. Inside, we found remnants of a broken shower door in the kitchen cabinet with numerous tiny pieces of the broken glass. the portion of the broken shower door had been replaced by a shower curtain. We swept out the glass from the kitchen but had to contact the rental co again.3. The knob to the dead bolt on the front door was nonfunctional, so you could not lock the door while in the apartment, onlyl from the outside. That did get fixedThe potential is sky high, but the issues detailed above ulitmately detracted from our experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and size. Great base for exploring Varenna and Lake Como. A few of the facilities were a bit tired or clunky and you need to being basics if you are self-catering (oil, salt, pepper etc.).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could have been 5 stars

This was instantly 5 stars. We loved the unit and the location is fantastic. Downstairs is a spacious living room with 2 sofas, a kitchen, dining area with table and a balcony. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a washer.The problems came because of management. We rented the apartment for 12 days. Within the first day, we notified management of 3 issues; 1)The bathroom light was out (the 1st night, we took our phones in for light- after that we took in a small table lamp) 2) the top shelf of the dishwasher was off the rail-- couldn't even close it, so dishwasher was unavailable 3) the stair light was also out.Not only were these not repaired while we were there, but management never even responded. So, over time, the rating went from 5 stars to 4 to 3.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location was excellent and while it was not a lake front view, we could see the lake by looking out certain windows. The villa was clean and comfortable but as others mentioned the amenities were severely lacking. There was no dish soap and only a dirty cloth to wipe counters which I threw away. We bought more tp as there was not enough for the days we were there. I would suggest installing a few hooks for towels and a shelf to place things on in the bathroom. We felt secure staying there. One thing we did not know until we checked out is that the gate can be opened from inside the complex. That would have made it easier for our two couples staying there. Directions and photos sent to locate the villa and gain access were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Beautiful well equipped room in a great location. Will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Prime location and cozy

We were close to all shopping, dining and ferry. We received a very nice welcome gift
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wagner S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Spacious, quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

the Pignataro F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place off a lovely piazza but...

Place itself was great and as described (except for the bathroom) but not easy to find with directions given (stay left/on higher road, do not go down to the waterfront or you will be wheeling luggage over cobblestones and lugging up killer stone steps!!!) we wandered for an hour unable to get in touch with the office & GPS fail until a kind local helped us. It is off a very cute piazza with an old church and restaurants. Inside the shower door is flimsy and leaks, as did the sink at its base-we notified office, also asked for extra towels since we used ours to mop up but got no response. Towel rack was broken and no hooks to hang towels. Water pressure was great though. Blow dryer was broken and only worked in one outlet in the kitchen. Beds are soft. Could use better communication with the property manager--however we contacted we were told to contact the local team and no one ever responded.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends trip

Great location in Varenna, have stayed here twice. Nice views of the lake. Enjoyed the welcome package
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Z H.

Liked: Cleanliness

In my opinion, the best views of Varenna

Hidden gem in Varenna. This 2bdrm apartment is amazing and has incredible views. There is one spot where you can look out of opposite windows and see the lake from both ❤️. Wonderfully comfortable setup with the balcony, kitchen and living room downstairs, and 2 bedrooms upstairs. There is a lockbox and security gate, for entry, and a 3 floor climb. Located just 100 ft from the town center, everything in town is within walking distance. Wonderful location, wonderful apartment and beautiful views. Whether there for family or vacation, this is an ideal alternative to a hotel, if you would like the added privacy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return for another.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property, perfect location!!

Great property with all the amenities & perfect location! Very clean & comfortable! Great welcoming package! To be forewarned, there is no full length mirrors, only one mirror above the bathroom sink. Other than that, it’s a perfect place to stay when you visit Varenna!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Vareena!

We had a fantastic adventure on Lake Como staying in this very nice 2 bedroom apartment. Walking distance to every beautiful thing to explore!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning balcony view that you have to work for

Very nice apartment if you are comfortable with 3rd floor stairs and another story in the unit. Location is incredible. Nice welcome basket with wine, comfortable bedding. Could have paid more attention to detail like providing the wifi password, dish towels and hot pads etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect property for our stay at Lake Como

Great location, comfortable unit which served as a great base to explore Lake Como
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

This property is in a fantastic location in Varenna. My only suggestions would be in improve communications. Providing information about Wifi and password as well as how to operate the electronic gate and front door would have been very useful. Also 24 h phone contact number does not get answered.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bryan E., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness

Hot hot too hot

Property was bare bones. Nice stairwell ,floors, quality built building. There was No soap for dishwasher no paper towels and bare minimum kitchen supplies. There was a heat wave in lake Como and the two upstairs bedrooms were uninhabitable due to the temperature. The host provided fans but they were insufficient. I do not recommend this place if the temperature in Como is over 27° during the day. Spring fall winter would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb S., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and property

We stayed for 5 nights and had a great time at this property. The space is really lovely. There is a cute little balcony with a view of the lake. The only negative is that there is no AC and there was a heat wave for two days…but it was managed with the fans ok. Would recommend again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Varenna is beautiful

The property met our expectations. It was convenient to do all the things we wanted. Beds were comfortable, plenty of fans to keep us cool in hot weather, nice appliances and lovely view from tiny balcony. Where our discontent with this property was as follows. When we arrived there was no key in the lockbox as stated by our email. We had travelled over six hours to get there and were very tired. I called the office and was told we could go to their office to get the key which was on the other side of the lake which meant we would have to take a ferry there, find the office and return to Varenna. This was not an option for us and requested it was there responsibility to have key in place. With phone calls back and forth, to sum it up we spent over two hours sitting in hallway with our luggage waiting to get into apartment. The person who finally show up was very nice and said it was his day off and he came from another town. He said cleaning people probably took the key. When I emailed them the next day saying how disappointed we were with their help they said they would give 10% off next visit. I am 76 and was on a trip with my grandchildren. I would not be returning to use the 10% and felt they could have been more caring. Secondly, the directions from train arrival were nil. We had to keep asking people as we entered the town for directions. The picture directions once we found post office were good. Varenna is a beautiful little place and offers many things to do. Food is good, Ferry rides to other towns lovely and flowers were beautiful as well as restaurant clerks and those in the stores.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022