Located in the heart of Varenna, the apartment is overlooking the old harbor, with a spectacular view of the lake, fully enjoyable from the large balcony. The apartment has just been re-furnished and consists of: kitchen, air conditioning, living room with fireplace, bathroom with washing machine, 2 double bedrooms, accommodating up to 4 people. All premises (bars, restaurants, shops, public services) are close at hand, within 100 meters. Even the means of transport are easily accessible on foot.
Property manager
Giorgio
Premier Host
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Lake view
Fireplace
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Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 097084-CIM-00097, IT097084B4OAA5LM48
We should mention
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
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. Villa Melzi Gardens and Mercato Rionale are also worth visiting.
Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences, San Giovanni Battista Church and Branch of Lecco. Lover's Walk and Villa Monastero are also within 5 minutes. Varenna-Esino Station is 8 minutes by foot and Fiumelatte Station is 21 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Couldn't ask for a better location to explore Lake Como...the views are amazing and the property was very cute and clean. We enjoyed our stay very much and appreciated the wonderful hospitality.
Varenna is a magical place, and Casa Balcone was the perfect place to experience it from. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the morning with coffee and watching the boats and people arrive. We loved watching the sunsets over the mountain! Georgia and his family were helpful and kind.
Casa Balcone checks all the boxes for a real feel of staying in an Italian village! The location is perfect for exploring the town and hopping on either ferry or train to explore other areas around the lake! Oh the views - incredible!! Alberto & Georgio are excellent hosts and I recommend staying here.
Alberto — very friendly and helpful — met us at the train station, drove us to the little town square, then helped us with our bags down the stone walkways to Casa Balcone. Right on the harbor, overlooking the lake and mountains, next to most of the town’s bars/restaurants. Very good location with short walks to the botanical gardens and the ferry. A slight problem with the shower door and when asked it was addressed immediately. When we go back to Lake Como, this place will definitely be on our list of places to stay.
Right on the waterfront with stunning views. Very well equipped , clean and close to everything. You can walk to everything. Gorgio and Lorena were great hosts.
Majorie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
michael
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything about the apartment is perfect. It is spacious, quiet and comfortable, and centrally located with a grand view of all the activity on the waterfront.
We stayed in Italy for 10 days on our recent trip...but our 3 nights in Varenna were the most incredible! This apartment and the views (oh my goodness, the views!!) were perfection. Communication with the hosts was excellent and check-in was easy. The recommendations for dining and gelato were excellent. Truly this was the BEST vacation we've ever been on and we will be telling all of our friends to stay here...it is a GEM!
Chelsea T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
KARI
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The most perfect place to stay in Varenna. The apartment was just as pictured. The location was perfect-close to everything during the day, but yet quiet at night. The host is one of the best we have encountered in our travels. Communication was excellent.
What a beautiful cozy place to stay at overlooking Lake Como. This has to be the most central spot in Varenna. Everything is close. the restaurants, train station, ferry etc are within walking distance. Restaurants right out your door to the train station a five minute walk mostly along Lake Come. Having my morning coffee on the balcony overlooking Lake Como was just amazing. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Wake up to spectacular views and stroll out your door for anything you want! A cappuccino, a spritz, a gelato, a boat ride! Take all the hosts recommendations and you will have an amazing time. The restaurants were excellent. We personally liked Varenna more than Bellagio!! And we loved mennagio too!
We stayed here for 3 nights during out vacation and really enjoyed the apartment and area as a whole. The communication with host was outstanding. He picked us up at the train station which was a big perk and gave us a quick run down of the town. He was also kind enough to have a bottle of wine waiting at the apartment. Would highly recommend this place, host, and town in general if looking for a Lake Como vacation spot.
We stayed four nights here out of our month stay in Italy. This was one of our favorite accommodations. The view is the best! The location is perfect. The town was our favorite on the lake too. It’s more beautiful in person, pictures don’t do it justice.
Giorgio was great- super helpful. Picked us up at the train station gave us a brief driving tour of the area.
Everything about our stay was fabulous! Giorgio always communicated promptly. His son, Alberto, met us in the piazza, gave a great unto to Varenna, and was as nice and helpful as could be. The view from our balcony was breathtaking, and the apartment was very clean and comfortable!!! If I go back I’ll certainly stay there!!!
Really loved this property. View and location cannot be beat. Just be forwarded that Varenna does have a lot of steps to be navigated if you want to tour the town. We did have to walk up some outside steps and up one flight of steps inside, but that was no issue for us. House had all the necessary items for an enjoyable stay. Giorgio was a polite host and easy to communicate with.
The apartment was clean, and comfortable. The balcony overlooked the lake, with enough room for 4 chairs, and was within easy walking distance of great restaurants, shops, the train station and the ferry doc. The host was friendly, responsive and helpful. There are a few stone steps to get up to the apartment, and then more steps inside, just something to consider if you have heavy luggage. However, the apartment is located right over a wonderful gelato shop! Highly recommended and we would all choose this place again. You couldn't get a better location in Varenna.
Our stay in this apartment was lovely. You overlook the water, hear the church bell ring and hear the clunking of boats. You over look the lakeside views of cafes and shops. It’s a walkable location to the ferry, restaurants and grocery store. Lorena and Giorgio were wonderful. They provided us a taxi to get to the apartment. Pack light, lots of stairs overall make packing light essential and easier.
If there is a heaven on earth, it’s Varenna. If there is the best place to stay in heaven, it’s this apartment.
We stayed with my wife and our 15-year old son. It was simply unbelievable! We started communicating with the host team well in advance. The support was perfect. The description of the unit… Yes, it was accurate, but you simply cannot describe what we got. How can you describe the best view of lake Como? How Can you describe the boats on the water right under your balcony? How can you describe getting down the stairs to the most beautiful promenade? Simply unbelievable!
Best possible location in Varenna, directly on the water in the heart of the tiny, lovely village - 5 minute walk (no hills) to the ferry terminal.
Very comfortable living spaces, plenty of closet space and hangers.
Small balcony (space enough to sit sideways) with a painting-worthy view.
Giorgio is fabulous- he’s like the unofficial town mayor— make sure to go to his shop to meet him and buy some jewelry!
His son Alberto picked us up at the train station and assisted with our bags (would’ve been a major shlep without his help- Varenna has many steps and hills!)
They were both on call for us throughout our stay.
FYI’s—
Both beds are 2-twin converted to Kings… one is nice/firm, the other a bit older/springy…
Washing machine only, no dryer- hang drying clothes is a bit of a DIY affair (no dedicated clothesline), but there’s enough hangers and windows to figure it out.
Tiny shower (very euro typical) with LOTS of water pressure and enough hot water for 2 showers or 3 very quick ones! :)
Wonderful location and view. Alberto, very helpful and available. Bedroom windows need real curtains to prevent neighbors from watching you undress. And the shower doors don’t close all the way, so you have to shower holding a handheld showerhead making sure you point it away from the gap in the doors or else you’ll get water all over the bathroom floor.
Can’t say enough about this experience. We were blown away by the location, central to everything and right on the lake! Lorena was very helpful in orienting us and welcoming us. There are two gelato shops down a few steps from the apartment!!! Or favorite restaurant was steps from us as well. Close to the ferry but providing a spot on our balcony to just sit and enjoy breakfast or a glass of wine enjoying the lake views.. Hated to leave.
Judith S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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Hosted by Giorgio
Languages:
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