Casa Riva on the lakeshore

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Enjoy the area

Varenna, Lombardy

Royal Victoria3 min walk
Villa Monastero4 min walk
Castello di Vezio15 min walk
Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Located in the heart of Varenna, the apartment overlooks the Riva Grande, with a spectacular lake view, which can be fully enjoyed from the large balcony.
The apartment has just been fully furnished and consists of: kitchen, living room with fireplace and sofa bed, bathroom with washing machine and dryer, double bedroom, can accommodate up to 4 people.
All the places (bars, restaurants, shops, public services) are close at hand, within 100 meters.
Even the means of transport are easily reachable on foot: along the lakefront at 200 meters you will find the landing stage for the ferry and the boat; another 200 meters and you arrive at the train station.
The apartment is ideal both for a relaxing holiday and as a base to discover all the attractions of Lake Como!

Property manager

Giorgio

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

Property Registration Number 097084-CIM-00033

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

About the area

Varenna

Located in Varenna, this apartment is on a lake. Villa Monastero and Villa del Balbianello are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Serbelloni. Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens are also worth visiting.

Varenna, Lombardy

What's nearby

Royal Victoria - 3 min walk
Villa Monastero - 4 min walk
Castello di Vezio - 15 min walk
Bellagio Port - 25 min drive
Villa Serbelloni - 26 min drive

Getting around

Varenna-Esino Station - 9 min walk
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Il Molo - 1 min walk
Bar La Cambusa - 5 min walk
La Passerella - 2 min walk
Caffe Varenna - 1 min walk
L'Orso Bar Hostaria - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Riva on the lakeshore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

K C.

5 April 2024

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

Beautiful location

Wonderful property just as described. Location 10/10, and would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed C., Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

21 March 2024

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

Lake Como Bucket List - Check!

Giorgio and Alberto were two fine gentlemen and took care of our needs while on our three night stay! The location was fantastic and we took advantage of the Bistró directly below for dinner (twice). Waking up to coffee overlooking the lake was breathtaking. The only negative are the hills/steps you have to navigate when treking out! Bring good walking shoes! I would come back to Casa Riva in an instant!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

11 January 2024

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

Beautifully romantic

I arrived with my boyfriend, I left with my fiancé! Couldn’t have asked for a more romantic setting. This apartment was beautiful not least because of the stunning view across the lake. We were there in January and the apartment was warm and cozy and had everything we needed. Giorgio and Lorena were really helpful in our pre planning and on arrival. We were looking for somewhere to celebrate new years and they made some local suggestions. They also kindly offered to make a reservation for us at a restaurant in the village. Also on arrival telling us everywhere to go and where was good to eat. There are a couple of places right underneath the apartment and they are the only place to eat on the lake shore so it really couldn’t have been better. A great location to drive to many other places too, notably St Moritz! We loved discovering the specialities of the region, especially in Valtellina. We had a gorgeous stay and loved our idyllic apartment.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth B.

26 December 2023

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

Stunning location in a friendly town

Varenna is a beautiful little town with a friendly community. Alberto’s attentiveness to our arrival and departure were terrific and he generously picked us up at the train and transported us to the apartment. The apartment was well equipped for our needs to explore the area, cook, and to travel to destinations via ferry and train. Our goal was relaxation and the locale is well suited for that in the off-season. The furnishings in the apartment were less supportive of that goal, though in season, I am sure it’s a fine place to crash for a few hours for a couple of days. We were a bit disappointed that we could not use the fireplace as that would have added to our enjoyment in the cooler evenings. Had it not been advertised, we would not have given it a second thought, but it was one of the reasons we chose this apartment. The grocer and the butcher at the Salumeria were lovely, and we had massages in town with Silvia after days of short hikes in the hills in and around Varenna. Overall a great stay, and we would return to Varenna in the off season again. Thanks for your hospitality Alberto.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon&Lulu W.

30 October 2023

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

Beautiful view and location!

The best views and location. We were walking distance from shops, restaurants, and the square. With 2-3 min walk. It was honestly our favorite. Alberto was also great and super responsive. Very kind and welcoming!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023