Casa Al Prato Apt. G, Varenna, Italy

Top rated by guests

9.2Outstanding

(44 Ratings)

"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 ..."

Kathie O.

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(44 Ratings)

Apartment in Varenna

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

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.

Amenities at Casa Al Prato Apt. G, Varenna, Italy

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Varenna

Nearby attractions

Villa del Balbianello

5 mi

Faunistic Park Le Cornelle

25.3 mi

Leolandia

30.6 mi

QC San Pellegrino Terme

21.7 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.2Outstanding

(44 Ratings)

Kathie O.

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(44 Ratings)

Apartment in Varenna

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Varenna

Nearby attractions

Villa del Balbianello

5 mi

Faunistic Park Le Cornelle

25.3 mi

Leolandia

30.6 mi

QC San Pellegrino Terme

21.7 mi

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(44 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

One of the nicest VRBO stays we've ever had. Everything was clean, the beds comfortable, and the view was lovely!

10.0 / 10.0

good timer, perfectly located

6.0 / 10.0

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....

8.0 / 10.0

Clean. Accommodations had no liquid detergent for kitchen. Could use more towels in bathroom. Location was great! Check in/out was perfect!

10.0 / 10.0

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.

4.0 / 10.0

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

8.0 / 10.0

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.).

6.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful well equipped room in a great location. Will come back.

10.0 / 10.0

We were close to all shopping, dining and ferry. We received a very nice welcome gift

10.0 / 10.0

Spacious, quiet

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location in Varenna, have stayed here twice. Nice views of the lake. Enjoyed the welcome package

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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!

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location, comfortable unit which served as a great base to explore Lake Como

8.0 / 10.0

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Hot hot too hot

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location and property

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Varenna is beautiful

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Updated como flat

Updated como flat

Nicely redone, comfortable apartment in a great location. Perfect to explore the lake region. Check in was total crap. Spent an hour trying to find the place which was not even close, after traveling all day. Apparently we were supposed to have the 10 page instructions with pictures to find it, which was in the flat. After expressing my feelings to concierge, could not get them to answer

10.0 / 10.0

I love this property

I love this property

First time visiting Lake Como. Beautiful property, a complementary welcome pack with wine, milk and snacks is waiting for you when you arrived. exactly as stated except the views were much more spectacular than the ones in the listing photos. Varenna is a fun base to use as many ferries and train to go to Milan or Lugano. The appartment is around the corner of good cafés and restaurants and train station.

10.0 / 10.0

Comfy lake view apartment

Comfy lake view apartment

Perfectly located two bedroom, two story apartment, with a small balcony view of the lake. Quiet. Comfy beds in the upstairs bedrooms. Easy self check-in, great communications with the host. Apartment was a two minute walk to the waterfront. Varenna is very small, and everything is within walking distance, including the water ferries to explore other towns on the lake. Bellagio is only a 15 minute boat ride away. We think we chose the ideal location for our Lake Como trip. Thank you!

8.0 / 10.0

Fabulous Location

Fabulous Location

This apartment is in a fabulous location, though Varenna is small so everything is close by. The apartment is spare but has plenty of space and great light and views. Please be aware, the kitchen appliances didn't work other than the fridge.

5.0 / 10.0

The apartment is clean and well located with lovely views.Better directions from the train station would be my only suggestion. Using Google maps was unnecessarily frustrating but the management team was helpful and friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful setting for a great stay in Varenna.

Beautiful setting for a great stay in Varenna.

The apartment is clean and well located with lovely views. Better directions from the train station would be my only suggestion. Using Google maps was unnecessarily frustrating but the management team was helpful and friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Casa Al Prato Apt. G

Casa Al Prato Apt. G

We stayed at a lake Como holiday rental in Varenna for two weeks and had a fantastic time even though it was a cool May. I have to mention that the staff, especially our concierge Elisa, were outstanding in responding to us and answering our questions. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good rental experience. We stayed at a posting we found on VRBO and it was exactly as stated except the views were much more spectacular than the ones in the listing photos. Varenna is a fun base to use as many ferries can be caught here and of course it has the scenic walkway along the lake extending the length of the town and a multitude of good cafés and restaurants. +2 little grocery stores with all you need to get by with very helpful owners. The train is very handy and we used it multiple times. There is also a taxi service run by Rita and her sister and they could not have been better! If you stay for a long stint like we did it is easy to take the train to Lecco and Colico at the northern and southern extremes of Lake Como. Plus locally you have Menaggio and Bellaggio to visit and we also took the ferry down to Como. If you take the ferry to Menaggio you can then take the one hour bus over the hill to Lugano Switzerland which is a fantastic day trip visit. It was a long trip but we did a day trip to St Moritz Switzerland up through the Alps and talk about a spectacular train ride!!! You take the train north to Toronto and then change trains right next-door on the Bernie’s express up and over. The wonderful employee at the Varenna train station was more than helpful in setting this up. Long day but so worth it.

10.0 / 10.0

Super management super place

Super management super place

We loved this place it was ideally situated in

10.0 / 10.0

Stay in Varenna

Stay in Varenna

Property was great

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect spot

Perfect spot

Varenna itself was a little quiet when we stayed but the location was perfect. We had a slight challenge finding the apartment but other than that all was excellent

10.0 / 10.0

Casa Al Prato Apt. G

Casa Al Prato Apt. G

We had stayed in Varenna before and were very pleased with the location and apartment. Your pictures on VRBO do not really show what nice views you get from both sides of the apartment though…access to the keybox and apartment was easy…your team was always responsive to my emails…we enjoyed the dinner at Albergo Milano, as always…the owner always makes you feel like a welcome guest…the things which I think need some attention: soap/shampoo…it is hard to travel with liquids, so would be great if provided…the outdoor common deck had broken furniture and what-not…could use a sturdy table and chairs…great view from there..the metal interior stairway in the apartment makes loud noise as you use it…not sure it can be fixed, but it does wake people up when using…otherwise, the apartment was clean and spacious…we would recommend it to our friends and would rent it again. thanks

10.0 / 10.0

Great house in superb location with views over Lake Como.

Great house in superb location with views over Lake Como.

Well equipped and clean property in heart of Varenna, very close to main square and lake side restaurants. We had a lovely week with our two kids (8and 12) enjoying walks around the lake and local sights. Highly recommend it.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect homebase for Lake Como holiday

Perfect homebase for Lake Como holiday

We, 2 couples, loved the 2 bedroom apartment. The apartment is exactly as pictured and the village of Varenna is a nice retreat from the hustle & bustle of Bellagio. The location was perfect.

10.0 / 10.0

Casa Al Prato Apt. G

Casa Al Prato Apt. G

May 2018 The apartment was as advertised and would be comfortable for four people. There was a comfortable seating area as well as a well equipped kitchen. The view of Lake Como from the balcony was wonderful and made for a nice place for two people to enjoy a glass of wine. It was conveniently located to the promenade area, restaurants, ferry, and center of town. Our suggestions include making the lock box more user friendly, provide washcloths, dishwashing soap, shelves in the bathroom, and a full length mirror. The directions for finding the apartment were not clear because the sign for the post office is missing. We would definitely like to return to Varenna and would definitely consider staying in this apartment upon our return. Wanda, USA

8.0 / 10.0

Modern Apartment with a View

Modern Apartment with a View

The apartment was as advertised and would be comfortable for four people. There was a comfortable seating area as well as a well equipped kitchen. The view of Lake Como from the balcony was wonderful and made for a nice place for two people to enjoy a glass of wine. It was conveniently located to the promenade area, restaurants, ferry, and center of town. Our suggestions include making the lock box more user friendly, provide washcloths, dishwashing soap, shelves in the bathroom, and a full length mirror. The directions for finding the apartment were not clear because the sign for the post office is missing. We would definitely like to return to Varenna and would definitely consider staying in this apartment upon our return.

10.0 / 10.0

Casa Al Prato Apt. G

Casa Al Prato Apt. G

September 2017 This a spacious apartment in a great location. Ageing travellers should know it's on the second floor with stairs to climb. It was sunny and light with great views of the lake. Varenna is really lovely and we had a truly great few days on the lake.” David, UK

FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Casa Al Prato Apt. G, Varenna, Italy. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Casa Al Prato Apt. G, Varenna, Italy?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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