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Casa Al Prato Apt. B, Varenna, Italy

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Living and dining room
Dining area
Kitchen
Living room
Kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Casa Al Prato Apt. B, Varenna, Italy

Providing a peaceful yet highly convenient base in the heart of Old Town Varenna, this modernised duplex apartment is ideal for 2 couples or small groups of up to 4 guests. With lake views, a bright contemporary interior and access to a charming communal terrace, it offers a relaxed Lake Como escape just moments from cafés, restaurants and ferry links. A car is not necessary, making it perfect for those arriving by train or ferry.

The apartment features a bright open-plan living area furnished with a fabric sofa, flat-screen SAT TV and side tables. The space flows into a contemporary kitchen diner for four, creating a welcoming setting for relaxed evenings in.

The modern kitchen is fully equipped with a cooker hob, oven, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, coffee machine and fridge. Guests also enjoy access to a shared lake-view terrace furnished with a bistro dining set — perfect for alfresco meals overlooking Varenna’s historic rooftops and shoreline.

Sleeping

Bedroom 1: Twin joinable beds and wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: Twin joinable beds and wardrobe.
Extra: A single sofa bed is available in the living room for additional flexibility. Infant travel cots can be provided upon request (extra cost).

Bathroom
There is 1 modern bathroom fitted with a shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and bidet.


Additional
• Free Wi-Fi • Central heating • Washing machine • TV • Terrace • Paid public parking nearby • Pets not permitted • Smoking not permitted

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.

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About the area

Varenna

Located in Varenna, this apartment is in a rural area. Villa Monastero and Villa del Balbianello are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Menaggio Beach. Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Victoria - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of San Giorgio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Branch of Lecco - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Villa Monastero - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lover's Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Il Molo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Cambusa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lido di Varenna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Seta - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪La Punta - ‬27 min drive

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald S.

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

Great location

Great location. Close to restaurants and the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was a delight, overlooking a “courtyard” with limited views of the lake, incorporating the major walkway along the lakeside to the ferry landing (5-10 minute walk). There was a good restaurant right beneath the apartment. Access to the rooms was straightforward and secure. The central square was about a block away, The train station was within walking distance for the young. Older folks should book a return ride upon arriving; go to the tourist office if necessary for great help. Cell phone taxi app didn’t work for us in Varenna.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your kind and detailed feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the apartment, its convenient location, and the easy access to the lakeside walkway, ferry, and nearby amenities. It’s also great to know that check-in was smooth and secure, and that you appreciated the nearby restaurant and central square. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future! Kind regards, Lake Como Holiday Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Tero P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place but lacking all information inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Dear Tero, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the property and appreciate your note about the information provided. We’ll take this into account to improve the experience for future guests. Warm regards, Lakecomoholiday Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

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

Varenna stay

It was a great location and cute unit. The furniture needs updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Brenda! We're glad you enjoyed the great location and found the unit cute. We'll take your comment about the furniture into consideration for future updates. We hope to host you again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Casa Al Prato Apt. B

May 2017 This is a very modern, clean apartment. We had only 2 nights here. Great position, fantastic little town with amazing food and scenery. Dean, UK
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie A.

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

Delightful Location

This is right in the heart of Varenna. The apartment is quaint and comfortable. I would recommend a 2nd floor unit if you want more day light though. The only feed back on the apartment I would suggest is a new couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2025
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your kind review and for highlighting the delightful location of the apartment in the heart of Varenna. We are pleased to hear that you found the apartment quaint and comfortable, and we appreciate your helpful suggestion regarding daylight and the sofa. Your feedback is valuable to us and will certainly be taken into consideration as we continuously work to improve our guests’ experience. Best regards, Lake Como Holiday
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little apartment, the living/kitchen area actually ended up being more spacious than the photos lead you to expect which was nice. Having the small washing machine for clothes was wonderful as well. Only small critique is there weren’t extra pillow cases to use on the extra pillows that were in the basket in our bedroom (only one pillow on each bed) and my husband is a multi-pillow sleeper! The kitchen is fully stocked, there’s laundry equipment, and they even have a greeting bottle of rosé for you upon arrival. If you follow the arrival instructions/photos it really isn’t difficult to find the entrance/check-in, but it is a bit of a hike from the train station so be prepared if you’ve got lots of luggage. Overall would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re really glad to hear that you enjoyed the apartment, especially the spacious living area and the amenities like the washing machine and the welcome bottle. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime! Kind regards, Lake Como Holiday Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Liesel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Amazing location

We really loved the location. There was a spot where we could look over the lake and listen to the music below. Communication was very difficult. I'd contact one person and the new person said I needed to contact the original person and the issues were never resolved. For example, the dishwasher did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2025
Dear Liesel, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and the lovely spot overlooking the lake. We sincerely apologize for the difficulties you experienced with communication and the unresolved issue with the dishwasher. Your comments are very important to us, and we will work to improve our processes to ensure a smoother experience for future guests. Best regards, Lake Como Holiday Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rhonda c.

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

First time to Italy

The apartment was clean and more spacious than I expected, perfect for my son and I, but could easily accommodate 4 people. Check in directions were precise and the area felt safe. Perfect location for walking access to restaurants and shops. I would recommend this company and I would stay at this location again. Surprisingly, there were no paper towels or dish cloths for the kitchen (this may be normal for Italy accommodation), and only one roll of bathroom tissue (which was sufficient for our 2-night stay, but utilized also for kitchen spills).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first trip to Italy and found the apartment clean, spacious, and well-located. We appreciate your feedback regarding the kitchen amenities and will take it into consideration for future improvements. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Leonardo

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 4 adults, Slept the first night very uncomfortable due to one of the fans not working, ran out of toilet paper by the second day. No one answered the phone when we were trying to get into the property, we tried 3 numbers given. Should provide at least coffee for the am.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Hard to find/ No wi-fi

Properly difficile to locate. An id on the mailbox would have helped. We walked past it 3 times. The wifi was out for 4 days before we arrived with no attempts to repair it. The step up into bedrooms was dangerous and maybe should have a yellow hazard strip like in USA. No amenities like coffee pods, paper towels.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Luke L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, but tired apartment

Photo's are a little out of date, however apartment is great size in a good location. On arrival we were missing bed linen and towels, and chat with the manager was slow. In the end replacements were sent. Areas of the apartment were very dusty, shower drainage was slow, and sofa was stained. Probably due to end of season, but more attention to detail would be great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great Location

Great location. The listing was accurate, and everything was in good condition. Arrival instructions were clear and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

ramya r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean house in Varena with modern amenities

Nice clean home. Close to everything, the water and cruise stop and all the restaurants are very close by. Varenna is beautiful so much better than Como and so easily accessible to Bellagio and all other beautiful spots. Couple of minor issues, the TV was missing a connection wire so did not work until the last day when maintenance guy came and gave the wire. Also the microwave adapter was not there so it was an inconvenience that I couldn’t use it. I notified the house manager, but it was not addressed till a day and half after, so in a 3 day stay, we couldn’t use the microwave most of the time. I am sure these are east issues that house maintenance can resolve right away. No view from the house, just a small glimpse of the lake, which I knew before going, would have been fantastic to have a view. Overall nice clean home to make your stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Good location but tough to find

Overall nice property. One point of concern. The address does not show up on Google Maps or Apple Maps. They spend an extraordinary time explaining how to get into the property but not enough information as to the location of the property. My suggestion is that you just search for "Al Prato Restaurant" Go there as the apartment is in the same building in the back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

marie b.

Trés bien placé

Varenna est le village le plus charmant du lac de Côme. Perché sur la montagne et au bord du lac c'est la destination idéale pour visiter Bellagio et Menaggio. Faire des randonnées en montagne et se baigner dans le lac. L'appartement présente tout l'équipement nécessaire pour passer un bond séjour. Situé au rdc, il a l'avantage de rester frais quand vous fermez les volets la journée en été. De nuit nous laissions les fenêtres ouvertes avec les persiennes fermées dans les chambres. L'immeuble a un parking de 5 places adapté au voiture moyenne (les grosses ne passent pas dans la rue) et une terrasse partagée avec une très belle vue sur le port. C'est une terrasse très agréable pour prendre l'apéro, ou dîner en fin de journée avec le couché du soleil. L'agence qui gère le logement est très réactive et disponible. En contrebas, le logement est au 1er étage d'un restaurant avec une belle terrasse calme à l'ombre des pins. C'est une des meilleurs tables de Varenna. Pour l'agence: le mobilier de terrasse dépareillé et endommagé n'est pas à l'image du reste des prestations, il mériterait d'être entièrement remplacé.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Marie, Thank you very much for your review of Casa Al Prato B in Varenna. It is great to know that you have enjoyed your stay so much and where happy with the apartment and the great location. We will ask the property owner to replace the outdoor furniture for a modern and comfortable set. Thank you very much for staying with us, it was a big pleasure having you here. Kind regards
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10/10 Excellent

Casa Al Prato Apt. B

June 2018 Excellent, central location in Varenna. Easy to get anywhere in town from Piazza di Prato. Varenna is a beautiful alternative to Bellagio. We went over to Bellagio for a couple of day visits, easy 10 minute ferry ride, nice to come back to the relative quiet of Varenna, beautiful and serene. Bruce, UK
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keith V.

Varenna Vacation

Apartment description does not accurately reflect real situation. The view of Lake Como from the living room is actually only a glimpse through a gap between two buildings standing in front of this building. And only possible when you stand directly at the window. The unit actually sits partially below ground level making the windows useless for ventilation in the bedrooms and bath due to privacy. The apartment sits directly on top of a restaurant so very noisy during afternoons and evenings. Side window in living room faces a main walking corridor where people walking by can look in and also noisy when they are walking by. The common terrace area is only steps outside the apartment. It offers a spectacular view of the lake and town. We had it completely to ourselves during our 1 week stay. Unfortunately the table was broken and so were a couple of the chairs. Everything was also extremely dirty. It was obvious that neither the landlord nor the rental company gave it any attention at all. We brought up another table sitting in the courtyard, cleaned everything up as best we could and made use of the spot almost every day. TV did not work when we arrived. Found that the remote control was missing a battery. Purchased two batteries next day and fixed the problem myself. Unit was in otherwise decent condition. Location close to central town and ferry docks was excellent. We would not rent this unit again. There are a number of better rentals in Varenna which offer full panoramic views of the lake. This is one of the main reasons to come to Lake Como. The problem in Varenna is finding vacancies. We booked months in advance and at least with VRBO options felt this was our best choice at the time.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hello, Thank you for your in depth feed back about Casa a Prato B. This is a centrally located apartment in a historical building. In any old building, you are going to have a different type of design, than modern day living. This is the charm of it. We have so many returning guests staying in our Casa al Prato apartments because they adore the charm and convenience to the town. We are of course sorry that the building design didn't suit you. There is of course no excuse for the lack of cleanliness and maintenance. We really rely on our local office and team to adhere to high standards and unfortunately, this wasn't reflected for you. I will be sending your comments to the local team so they can rectify these issues and speak with the cleaning team. If you called us the moment you arrived, we would have sent new cleaners or offered to move you to another home. We thank you for your comments which always help us. We hope you still enjoyed your time in Varenna and took some happy memories home!
Archival

8/10 Good

brigitte E.

Nous avons adoré Varenna .C'est une petite merveille sur le lac de Côme !

La propriété était bien fonctionnelle.Par contre le ménage n'avait pas été fait dans les chambres et l'èquipement succint (un seul torchon et aucune tasse à expresso)Les matelas des lits étaient confortables et propres .Par contre Il n'y avait aucun protège matelas.La propriété est trés bien situé dans le centre de Varenna et on a pu se promener à satiété le long du lac et des restaurants .
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Dear Brigitte, Thank you very much for your review. We are happy to know that you have enjoyed your stay and were happy with the property and the excellent location. We will make sure to buy expresso cups and provide more kitchen towels. Thank you for staying with us. Kind regards,
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Casa Al Prato Apt. B

June 2017 We had a very pleasant stay and will highly recommend your apartment to our friends and write a review on the various travel sites. Thank you again for a pleasant stay. Narendra, UK
Verified

6/10 Okay

Casey G.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
Thank you for your rating, we hope you had an amazing time overall. Kind regards, Lake Como Holiday Team
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