The Apple House is located in the panoramic village called "Pino" of Varenna, on Lake Como, a few steps from the green nature and only 3 km from the historic center of Varenna.
The apartment has a fantastic panoramic view of Bellagio from the pergola and the furnished terraces (87 sqm) where you can enjoy sunsets over the lake taking a drink or a romantic candlelit dinners. The apartment (91 sqm) is at 1st floor (with lift) and has a living room with fireplace where there is the double sofabed, the kitchen, two double bedrooms and the bathroom. Outside, The Apple House has a private portico and garage.
The Apple House is equipped with WiFi, TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, dishes, glasses, crockery and more. The bathroom, with window, is equipped with sink, shower, WC, bidet, washingmachine and hairdryer.
The Apple House has private access to the Green Way footpath to Varenna (20 minutes on foot) and to the beach (3 minutes on foot). It is 3 km far from the historic center of Varenna and 4 km from Varenna Train Station and Ferry. Notes: It can accommodate up to six people inside it is forbidden to smoke pets are allowed
Towels and bed linen per stay included in the final cleaning cost.
This property is managed by Varenna Holidays, a leading company in the short-term rental market on Lake Como.
By booking this accommodation, you can enjoy many EXCLUSIVE ADVANTAGES that we offer to our guests. Discounts on EXPERIENCES, recreational activities designed to enrich and enhance your stay on Lake Como, as well as Cooking classes, Boat tours, E-Bike rentals, Cultural visits and Personalized experiences tailored to your tastes. Unique Coupons and OFFERS for shopping at our BOUTIQUE, a store in Varenna where you can find the best Made-in-Lake-Como products. Ceramics, Sunglasses, Fine Silk, Local Crafts, Gin, Wine, and Olive Oil: the perfect selection to keep Lake Como always in your memories.
Book with us! Our staff will assist you during your stay and recommend the best attractions to fully experience every moment. Varenna Holidays: the dream comes true.
CIR 097084-CIM-00034 CIN: IT097084B4PJ8SZBU8
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view
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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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 097084-CIM-00034, IT097084B4PJ8SZBU8
About the area
Varenna
Located in Varenna, this apartment is on the waterfront. Lake Lugano and Menaggio Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Villa Monastero and Enoteca Principessa. Mercato Rionale and Gelateria Dulcis in Fundo are also worth visiting.
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 50. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Apple House Varenna?
As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Apple House Varenna on 30 May 2026 start from NZ$641, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at The Apple House Varenna?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Apple House Varenna?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Apple House Varenna located?
Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Branch of Lecco and Sorgente del Fiumelatte. Villa Monastero and Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences are also within 2 miles (3 km). Fiumelatte Station is 13 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything in the appartment is new or well mantained, the terrace has outstanding lake views! Despite Varenna is reachable by foot it is reccomended to have a car to move around. I reccomend Lierna beach which is just five a minutes drive away. We loved the stay.
Carlos H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Carlos,
thanks for your review and for being our guests. We are happy you had a nice stay and we hope you can come back soon.
Kind regards.
Varenna Holidays staff
Beautiful property in quiet area. The apartment is well appointed and plenty of space for 2-4 people. We especially enjoyed the large patio and beautiful views. For those that don’t rent a car, the walk into Varenna is almost two miles and had some stairs. The walk itself has many sights but would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues. Cabs are available but you need to call first. They are not readily available in town. The office staff is very welcoming and accommodating- they helped us out with more coffee and reservations. Overall, a wonderful stay!
Craig P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2025
Dear Craig,
thank you very much for your positive review. It was a great pleasure to have you as our guest and we hope you can come back soon.
Kind regards
Varenna Holidays staff
The view is the best quality of the apartment. The location is far from Varenna you really need a car, parking is provided. Not having AC is a set back because the apartment bakes in the sun in the afternoon. When asked they brought a 3rd fan to us. My biggest complaint is they only provided 1 1/2 rolls of toilet paper for 5 of us for 3 days and told us to buy some from the store. Seriously ?!?! The refrigerator never cooled either but by that point we were done dealing with the mgmt company
Shellie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2025
Hello Shellie, thank you for your comment. Please note you can regulate the temperature of every fridge with an internal little wheel, so you could choose it depending on your preferences. About the toilet paper, we kindly remember you we rent apartment, not an hotel, so we provide basics like towels, sheets, a courtesy bathroom kit and some initial toilet paper rolls.
Hope to host you again in Varenna, VH Staff
Great view from the balcony and lovely walk to Varenna from Pino (and a great 6 km morning run back and forth). Varenna is really beautiful from that direction. Really nice to be able to access the Green Way dei Patriarchi right from the apartment!
Things we enjoyed in the area:
- the garden of Villa Monastero,
- hiking up to the castello de Vezio with the kids - great views from up there too,
- walking the Green Way dei Patriarchi from Varenna Port towards the town.
- the promenade by the waterline in Menaggio, from the piazza and further down
- having lunch at the bar restaurant at Grand Hotell Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio - beautiful building and great view from there, and not as expensive as the regular reataurant.
- taking the ferry to Como, great way to see the whole lake and more nice towns (and then we took the speed boat home, as the other was 2-3 hours), although Como was not that special, just a regular bigger town in our view.
There was also a nice market (crafts, clothes etc) on the piazza of Varenna on Monday.
We really liked Varenna, thought it was the nicest of all the towns we visited. Beautiful houses and very authentic, not full of souvenir shops like Bellagio.
Some things that can be improved:
- more kitchen stuff would be nice, like more big plates and bowls for eating at home (like a tapas style dinner), small bowls (for morning yoghurt etc), nicer small glassess (made of glass, not just plastic)
- more candles for late dinners outside (and we did not find matches either)
- fix the access to the beach below the house, for the quick evening swim. It’s inaccessible at the moment because there are thorn bushes in the way, and ”private road” signs too it seems. There was even a drone in the air when we tried to find the way so our guess is that some neighbours were unappreciative about that access way. But the beach below was not that impressive anyway, there are nicer places for swimming a bit further away, like in Fiumelatte, a 10-12 mins walk.
- Would have been nice with a 4 person table at the balcony too.
- the outdoor plants at the property were quite poorly maintained, but perhaps there is a watering restriction due to the draught?
15 August is a holiday in Italy and stores are closed then (e.g in Como), good to know if you are there then.
Bring mosquito repellant for outdoor dinners at th property!
Victoria S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2022
Thank you for your detailed feeback
We will consider your suggestions to improve the quality of the property
See you soon In Varenna /Pino
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christian
11 September 2021
Tolle Aussicht, tolle Unterkunft
Super ausgestattete Wohnung. Es fehlte uns an nichts. Die Aussicht auf den See ist phantastisch, die Abendsonne auf der Terrasse super!
Küche top ausgestattet, Grill vorhanden.
Fast alle Fenster sind mit Fliegengittern ausgestattet,leider eins der Schlafzimmer nicht. Eventuell wären 2 Sonnenliegen mehr praktisch, uns haben die 2 vorhandenen ausgereicht.
Leider war der viel-beschriebene Weg zum Strand nicht begehbar, weil sich jemand sehr viel Mühe gegeben hat, ihn abzusperren und zuwuchern zu lassen. Das sollte unbedingt behoben werden. Denn so kommt man nur über die vielbefahrene Straße zum Wasser, was mit Kinder und Gepäck sehr gefährlich ist.
Toller Service vor Ort, Kleinigkeiten wurden sofort behoben. Gerne wieder!
2 Sonnenliegen zusätzlich bereitstellen, Fliegengitter überprüfen und auch am letzten Fenster anbringen.
Dafür sorgen, dass der Zugang zu Strand freigeräumt wird
Christian
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thanks for your positive review and for being our guests at The apple House. Concerning the mosquito nets, They have been broken by previous guests and we are already working to replace them.
We and other owners in the same area are already fighting againts who closed the access to the beach. It was open until July than someone closed it without any notice to us and other owners. We hope we sin the fight soon to have the access again.
Kind regard
Alessia
Beautiful apartment with private deck and garden with amazing view! Parking garage. Apartment interior looks new. Highly recommend this perfect place to stay.
Jason B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Jason,
Thanks for your positive review. We are happy you had a nice time in Varenna and we hope you can come back soon.
Kind regards.
Alessia
Beautiful apartment with private deck and garden with amazing view! Parking garage. Apartment interior looks new. Highly recommend this perfect place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Jason, Thanks for your positive review. We are happy you had a nice time in Varenna and we hope you can come back soon. Kind regards. Alessia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 August 2019
Great location, view and very comfortable and well presented house! Highly recommend!
View, location, beautiful accommodation, comfortable beds
Nothing, everything was great!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thanks for your positive review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay at The Apple House in Varenna and we hope you have the chance to come back soon.
Kind regards.
Alessia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 August 2019
We would surely come back
Everything in the appartment is newwell mantained, the terrace has outstanding lake views! Despite Varenna is reachable by foot it is reccomended to have a car to move around. I reccomend Lierna beach which is just five a minutes drive away. We loved the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Carlos, thanks for your review and for being our guests. We are happy you had a nice stay and we hope you can come back soon. Kind regards. Varenna Holidays staff
Thanks for your review and for being our guests at The Apple House.
We are happy you had a nice stay and we hope you can come back soon.
Kind regards
Varenna Holidays staff
Thanks for your review and for being our guests at The Apple House. We are happy you had a nice stay and we hope you can come back soon. Kind regards Varenna Holidays staff
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
24 June 2019
Beautiful Apartment
The apartment was wonderful! It was well appointed and very comfortable. The view from the terrace was amazing and the side terrace was perfect for a shady mid day meal. The house was very clean and accommodated the four of us perfectly.
It would have been nice if we could have left the keys in the apartment upon our departure. We had to back track into Varenna to them off at the office, which was out of the way. I also feel the cleaning fee is quite high. Although the apartment was spotless, $160 for cleaning is a lot of money.
Catherine
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Hi Catherine,
thanks for your review and for being our guests at The Apple House. We are happy you enjoyed the apartment and your stay and we hope you can come back soon.
Kind regards.
Varenna Holidays staff
From a partner site
8/10 Good
18 June 2019
A Quiet Piece of Paradise
Apple House is a beautiful property with breathtaking views. Both peaceful and charming, it’s easy to believe you are living in another time. The mellow pace is incredibly relaxing and there are trailheads readily available in every direction.
Could use more cooking utensils and a wine opener. Since the market is 2 miles away, having a few basics like coffee, bread, butter, and juice would be appreciated for travelers from afar. Adding a bbqa pizza oven would be a fun idea.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hi Mary Ann,
Thanks for your review and for being our guests.
Kind regards
alessia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 June 2019
Beautiful Lake Como
Great apartment with perfect view of Lake Como. It is over 1 mile to center of town so you would need to use a taxi service.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi Diana,
Thanks for your review and for being our guests at The Apple House. We hope you can come back soon.
Kind regards.
Alessia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
5 June 2019
Beautiful Lake Como
Great apartment with perfect view of Lake Como. It is over 1 mile to center of town so you would need to use a taxi service.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Hi Diana, Thanks for your review and for being our guests at The Apple House. We hope you can come back soon. Kind regards. Alessia