Offering spectacular lake views across the central lake, this lakefront retreat is the perfect choice for a luxury stay on Lake Como!
The spacious newly renovated duplex property enjoys the luxury of character charm and features with modern day comforts; from uplifting high beamed ceilings, impressive gothic arched floor to ceiling glazing and contemporary fitted kitchens, bathrooms and entertainment system.
The gorgeous open plan living area boasts a magnificent ambience in which to entertain and unwind, with a beautiful exposed stone wall providing a romantic backdrop to the high beamed ceiling, luxury sitting area, log burning stove and chic fully equipped kitchen diner. The pair of gothic archway floor to ceiling glazed French doors allow for plenty of natural light to flood into the room and also bring the outside beauty in, with spectacular lake views to sit back and enjoy! In addition to the large indoors dining area the private lakefront terrace also offers the perfect dining experience, with a stylish dining area and spectacular central lake views towards the western shore to delight you.
The sleeping accommodation is ideal for groups of up to 4, with 2 bedrooms offering flexible sleeping arrangements. The principal master bedroom is bright and spacious with a lake view balcony, air conditioning and a luxury en-suite. The second bedroom is furnished with a set of twin/double beds, a private lake view balcony and luxury en-suite. The third bedroom is located on the ground floor, with limited view and features a comfortable double sofa bed. Also at this level is an outside bathroom without shower.
A third modern fitted bathroom is further provided in the property for additional convenience.
Outside the private lake view terrace offers the perfect place in which to relax in the hanging wicker egg chairs or at the stylish dining area, for a memorable ‘alfresco’ dining experience!
For added convenience, a private parking space can be booked too for your stay (subject to a daily charge).
The property is perfectly placed just a stone’s throw away from the Varenna Ferry port, which offers frequent car and passenger crossings to Bellagio, Menaggio and Cadenabbia.
Varenna is an extremely picturesque lakeside resort town featuring café-lined cobbled streets, boutique shops, restaurants and pretty lake view vistas. The historical town also boasts Villa Monastero and Castello di Vezio as attractions and for those with a desire to explore beyond the town a frequent Lecco-Milan train service also runs from the town.
Nearby highlights including Lierna Beach, the water sport activities in Bellano and the ski resort of Piani di Bobbio are all just a short drive away. The central lake further boasts a wide range of activities to enjoy from lake swimming and Lidos, power boat rental, sailing, cycling, horse riding, a Jungle Raider Park, golf, tennis and more. The central lake attractions are world famous and include Villa Carlotta and Villa Balbianello; which are arguably the jewels in the crown of Lake’s Como’s beauty and fame.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
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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
Property Registration Number 097084-CNI-00044
About the area
Varenna
Located in Varenna, this villa is on the waterfront. Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences and Villa Monastero are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Villa del Balbianello and Castello di Vezio. Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens are also worth visiting.
San Giovanni Battista Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Royal Victoria - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Branch of Lecco - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Villa Monastero - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Lover's Walk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Varenna-Esino Station - 9 min walk
Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 103 min drive
Restaurants
La Cambusa - 7 min walk
Bar Il Molo - 3 min walk
Restaurant Seta - 26 min drive
Caffe Varenna - 3 min walk
Lido di Varenna - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Villa Lucia Varenna, Varenna, Italy pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Lucia Varenna, Varenna, Italy?
As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Lucia Varenna, Varenna, Italy on 28 October 2026 start from NZ$1,245, 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.
How much is parking at Villa Lucia Varenna, Varenna, Italy?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Lucia Varenna, Varenna, Italy?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Lucia Varenna, Varenna, Italy?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa Lucia Varenna, Varenna, Italy located?
Situated on the waterfront, this villa is steps away from Church of San Giorgio, Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences and Branch of Lecco. Royal Victoria and Villa Monastero are just steps away. Varenna-Esino Station is 9 minutes by foot and Fiumelatte Station is 19 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Villa Lucia Varenna was one of the most spectacular places we have ever stayed. A 10 in every way. Thank you to Alessandro and Mrs. Dyshe.
Claudia T.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
Dear Claudia , Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you found Villa Lucia Varenna to be spectacular and that your stay was a 10 in every way. Your kind words about Alessandro and Mrs. Dyshe will surely be appreciated. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Warm regards, Lake Como Holiday
This villa is in a great location -- close to the train station and ferry dock, yet within walking distance to all the best shopping and restaurants. The views from the terrace are absolutely breathtaking. The kitchen is fully equipped, the beds are very comfortable, and the bathrooms are clean and modern. We loved staying here!
Lisa C.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2025
Dear guest,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the villa’s prime location, the breathtaking views from the terrace, and the comfort of the bedrooms and bathrooms. It’s wonderful to know that the fully equipped kitchen and proximity to shops and restaurants added to your stay.
Best regards,
Lake Como Holiday Team
The only issue was no smart TV in the living room. Other than that it was magical! The owner was so accommodating and meet us at the property with a warm welcome. The location was perfect. The veranda was amazing with amazing views of Lake Como. The wear was perfect .Wish we had more days in Varenna. Highly recommend this property.
Donna G.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2025
Dear Donna,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location, the veranda, and the views of Lake Como. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we’re glad you felt at home.
We would be thrilled to host you again and hope your next stay in Varenna can be even longer!
Kind regards,
Lake Como Holiday Team
The setting is perfect and the location is very convenient to the ferry and trains. Well-appointed property with an excellent view and location.
Ronald S.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2025
Dear Ronald, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the perfect setting and convenient location. Your feedback means a lot to us. Best regards, Happy.Rentals Team
This was a very enjoyable stay in Varenna. When the city crowds got to be too much we could come back to the villa for peace and quiet.
D K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at the villa in Varenna and appreciated the peaceful retreat from the city crowds.
Best regards,
Lake Como Holiday Team
Best view of the lake. It was a privilege staying in this lovely property. Convenient to everything. The owner-manager was wonderful and was kind to shop for us for wine-cheese as we were getting in really late.
Kristen G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2025
Dear Kristen,Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stunning lake views and found our property convenient for your needs. It's great to know that our owner-manager was able to assist you during your stay. Your kind words are truly appreciated by the Lakecomoholiday Team. We hope to welcome you back in the future!Best regards, Lake Como Holiday Team
This villa was wonderful-great location, close to train and ferry stations as well as restaurants. Quiet, clean, well furnished. Perfect for two couples travelling together for 4 night stay! Really felt as if we were experiencing an “Italian villa” just without the servants!
Ann Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2025
Dear Ann,Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the villa's location, comfort, and ambiance. It's fantastic that it provided the perfect setting for your stay with friends. We appreciate your kind words and hope that your experience truly felt like an authentic Italian getaway. Warm regards, Lake Como Holiday Team
Beautiful villa with an even more beautiful and picturesque view of the Lake Como.
Carl R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2024
Dear Carl,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful villa and its picturesque views of Lake Como. It’s always a pleasure to know our guests appreciate the surroundings.
We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Warm regards,
Lake Como Holiday Team
The property more than lived up to its description and was just the right size for two couples. We have stayed in Varenna previously and knew the village. The location of the property was perfect. Overall, the villa was magical with spectacular views of Lake Como.
Donald T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
Many thanks for your kind and generous review. We appreciate you took the time to review our holiday home and stayed with us. We work hard to ensure all our guest's holidays are enjoyable and memorable!
Great views. Rooms comfy. Street level entrance and a walking path entrance that is close to town and Ferry. Lucca was awesome. Location perfect and views are spectacular.
Comfortable, clean and was perfect for sipping wine and watching the sun set over Lake Cumo.
Can not say enough good things. Already planning our trip next summer to stay again. Pictures don’t do it justice. Gorgeous views, prime location and beautiful huge villa. Love it!
Kelley S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Kelley! We’re thrilled you loved the villa and its views. We look forward to welcoming you back next summer!
Best,
Lake Como Holiday Team
We feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to stay in this special and unique property. Arriving early after an overnight flight, Alessandro was willing to allow us to store our bags until check in, and then actually ended up letting us check in early when the villa was ready earlier than expected. The accommodations were incredibly comfortable and clean, and the views were spectacular. The location is so convenient - two minutes walk from the center of the town, but tucked away in a magical garden for privacy and peace. A wonderful stay!
Jennifer G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2025
Dear Jennifer,Thank you for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us at Lakecomoholiday. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique charm of our property, and we appreciate your recognition of Alessandro’s efforts to make your arrival smooth. It’s wonderful to know that you found the accommodations comfortable and the location convenient. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future!Best regards, Lake Como Holiday Team
My wife and I stayed here for close to a week and we loved our stay. The scenery was beautiful and the private garden and walkway made it very easy to visit the town without having to walk in the street. My wife particularly enjoyed the views from each level of the villa and the many amenities offered. The kitchen is fully equipped (although oddly without plates) and so we were able to have a dinner we prepared ourselves, with the amazing view to complete the experience. We will definitely have many fond memories of our time here.
Jonathan K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
Hello,
Thank you for your review. We value your comments and hope to host you again in the future.
Kind regards, LakeComoHoliday Team
Archival
8/10 Good
5 November 2012
Villa Lucia Varenna
Once again I want to thank you for lending us use of your beautiful villa. Our stay has been wonderful. We have organised a boat trip tomorrow near menaggio! You have been a wonderful host and I hope we have been good guests. I hope to see you again in the future as we love Varenna very much.
We enjoyed all of it, the breath-taking views from the villa both day and night, ferry rides, exceptional restaurants, villa tours, great hikes, the castle. The host was so kind to meet with us and share his family stories. Five nights wasn’t long enough! The meeting point of 47 Via Venini is important if you are being dropped off or picked up by drivers as the entrance to the property is merely a gate.
Most memorable place we’ve stay in our lives,
Phyllis P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2025
Thank you, Phyllis, for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the stunning views, ferry rides, fantastic restaurants, villa tours, and hikes. It sounds like you had a truly memorable experience, and we're so happy the host could share his family stories with you. We appreciate your tip about the meeting point at 47 Via Venini, it's very helpful for future guests. We hope to welcome you back to Lake Como one day!Best regards,Lake Como Holiday Team
What an absolute Perect little vacation & this was the most perfect view right on the lake, close to everything. Clean, comfortable, everything was so lovely. Not one complaint. We lo bed being here in the "off" season (if you can even call it that) because it was so nice to hang with the locals & take crisp air walks & not be crowded. My favorite place. Thank you!
Sandra O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2024
Hi Sandra,
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are happy that you enjoyed your holiday and that the accommodation met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Lake Como Holiday Team
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Courtney
21 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The photos do not do this home justice. The views from the balconies are incredible and the rooftop vista is the best in Varenna. The garden is amazing. You have access to the main walkway along the water by exiting the garden gate. There’s an elevator for your luggage which was really nice. We stayed here when we got married and we’re so glad we did!
We loved every piece of this visit. Unique, interesting, comfortable, beautiful views, private, amazing location, incredibly well stocked kitchen. We went slightly off season so the garden was not completely grown in but I imagine it is quite spectacular. The bedrooms were not the highlight but worker very well for our family of four. We spent most of our trip on the balcony, watching the ferry come and go and enjoying the sun move over the lake. Would go back in a heartbeat.
karen n.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Dear Karen,
Thank you for your reservation and comments. We were happy to have hosted you and look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim W.
8 August 2018
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Words cannot describe how amazing this place is. It is a 2 minute walk to Veranna and 1 minute to the ferry. The location is amazing. The grounds are amazing beyond belief. The deck is perfect for eating meals or enjoying a glass of wine. The views cannot be done justice by the pictures. It was very comfortable, with nice AC, fast internet and good hot water. Our host Alessandro was incredibly nice, helpful, and responsive. Will definitely stay here again.
We loved the location of villa Lucia. It’s nice that the house is air conditioned and the internet is really good. Most of our time was spent on the patio overlooking Lake Como while enjoying a Lemoncello Spritz.
There are a lot of keys involved with this house due to the multiple levels of the house.
Any time we had a problem (only twice), Alessandro the house manager was there to take care of the minor problem.
Kim A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thank you, Kim! We're delighted you enjoyed the location and amenities at Villa Lucia. It's great to hear you had a relaxing time on the patio overlooking Lake Como. We appreciate your understanding with the keys and are pleased Alessandro was able to assist promptly. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable stay!
We stayed with my family with 3 children for a short stay in July. The location of this property could not be any better, easy walk to everything we needed. The balconies had spectacular lake views and the kids loved exploring in the outdoor area and path. The rooms were comfortable and the kitchen was equipped enough to prepare light meals & breakfast for kids. Fyi the stairs between the bedrooms and living room/kitchen are outside which I didn’t understand from the listing, but it wasn’t a problem in the end;) The owner had great communication and responded quickly to all my texts. Honestly I wish we could have stayed longer and if I return to Como I will definitely rent this place again!!!
What a gorgeous property! You know when you see villas with outstanding views and private gated entrances, and you wonder who lives there? YOU. You can live there, at least for a few nights. This house was exceptional and such an incredible place to relax while feeling like an absolute queen. My husband is still reeling from the reality that our everyday lives don’t have the beautiful terraces and gardens of this property, and I can’t say he’s alone in wishing we could be back in Varenna at this enchanting home.
Lesley L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2023
Many thanks for your kind and generous review. We appreciate you taking the time to review our holiday home and stay with us. We work hard to ensure all of our guests’ holiday is enjoyable and memorable!