Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(60 Ratings)

Apartment in Varenna

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this apartment rental

The flagship of Casa dell’Arco is the breathtaking view over the Lake Como. Casa dell’Arco is located in the heart of Varenna, a true urban example of the old Italian villages. Except the main street crossing the village, all others are pedestrian stairs ways (contrada) that bring you down to the lake, ideal for children. The apartment is on top of the building, on two floors and outside the living room are two balconies. The interiors are stylish and modern and the apartment has been completely restored in early 2010. The lake is 20 meters far and in 5’ of pleasant walk along the lake you reach the ferry dock. The train station is only 10' far. Close to the apartment are : pharmacy, grocery, butcher, bank, restaurants and bars. Casa dell’Arco is the ideal location to live the unique atmosphere of Varenna that will make your holiday unforgettable.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Varenna

Nearby attractions

Villa del Balbianello

8 mi

Faunistic Park Le Cornelle

40.7 mi

Leolandia

49.2 mi

QC San Pellegrino Terme

35 mi

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Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed

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9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(60 Ratings)

Apartment in Varenna

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Map of Varenna

Nearby attractions

Villa del Balbianello

8 mi

Faunistic Park Le Cornelle

40.7 mi

Leolandia

49.2 mi

QC San Pellegrino Terme

35 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10.0

Outstanding(60 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

We loved staying at this property. The location and views are absolutely stunning. I would definitely stay here again. We had 5 adults, my husband and our three children in their 20s and the property was great.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The apartment is very nice and spacious. The rooms that are joined with the single beds is a bit small. Best really for children rather than adults. The room in the back is incredibly small but we made it work for our two teenagers. The front room with the window to the lake is amazing. It would have been nice to have had somewhere to hang clothes in this room, the only place to hang clothes was in the "middle bedroom". Common areas is very spacious and the balconies were perfect. Highly recommended,

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Lovely apartment. Very disappointed about all the stairs but once in the apartment it was breathtaking. Everything we needed for our stay. Perfect location for the square & hotel my son was getting married at.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

We loved our stay in this beautiful location. Views of lake Como were stunning. The apt is located close to town center and is a great place to stay. Loved the apt

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

If you’re staying in Varenna it’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place. Easy access from the train or ferry, incredible views from your private balcony, and plenty of space. Would absolutely stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We absolutely love Vareena and the apartment

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We had a great time ! The view from the balcony is AMAZING! Such a pleasure to have a coffee there every morning (even though there is space for 2 persons only). The apartment is nicely renovated and modern. However I can’t put a 5/5 because in my opinion it misses a comfortable living-room with coaches and a coffee table to gather with your family/friends. We recommend this nice place!

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

the apartment is very nice, the view from the main bedroom and balconies from living/dining room is amazing. the pictures are mostly accurate, but keep in mind it’s on the top floor so you have to climb 3 flights of stairs to get into the apartment then another flight after you get in to reach the bathroom and bedrooms.. two of the bedrooms are conjoined together and faces the street so it’s a bit noisy.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Perfect location, fabulous apartment - highly recommend. (Be aware if visiting in summer, as stated in the listing, has fans rather than a/c.) Suited our family of 5 perfectly!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Just the most amazing location. Close to everything and easy to walk in each direction. If you want the view of the lake, this apartment has it. We would happily stay here again.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

It was our first time at Lake Como. The lake is beautiful, and Varenna was our favorite village on the lake. This property has some great views over the lake. The apartment was clean and in good condition. There are beds to sleep 6, but the third bedroom is only accessible through the second bedroom. There is also not much of a living area. But we spent most of our time outside in awe of the lake and doing some hiking in the area (the hike up to the castle and paying a small fee to get in is worth it for the views). We ate at Cafe Varenna, La Vista, and Bar Il Molo. All of them were fantastic. We had a small issue with the keys at check in, but they were available for communication and did what they could to help resolve.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Loved our stay in this comfortable apartment. Walking distance to some beautiful eateries, ferry and train station. There are stairs within the apartment and inside the apartment, but they are worth it for the view

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Clean and conveniently located property. The communication with the owner was great and the property was easy to find/access. The views were incredible. We would definitely recommend staying here.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Perfect stay in beautiful Varenna!

Perfect stay in beautiful Varenna!

Our family recently visited (2 adults + 3 Adult kids) and had the greatest time! The house was beautiful and looks exactly as described. We saw an amazing sunset from the balcony and it is the perfect location to walk down to the waterfront. One thing to note is if we had realized the amount of steps from the train station we probably would have taken a taxi but everyone (including 60 year olds) made it and the steps to the top floor apartment are totally worth the views!

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

Sehr schönes Maisonette-Appartement in toller Lage und mit traumhaften See-Blick

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

Fabulous apartment

Fabulous apartment

Modern, light spacious apartment with views to die for. Owner communicated well and promptly fixed our lights. Also let us have a late check out. Perfect location near main square and a few steps from the lake. Definitely going back!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Great location in Varenna

Great location in Varenna

My husband and I were married in Varenna 7 years ago. We’ve been back 5 times and always stayed in the same hotel. This time we took some friends and decided to book this VRBO. I thought the single bathroom might be our biggest challenge but it was fine. I will, however begin this review with the ONLY negative so that it is helpful to anyone with cardiac issues....this apartment is on the top floor (4 flights of stairs) and there are no elevators Once you get into the apartment, you have to climb another set of stairs to the bedrooms. One of the people traveling with us had difficulty that almost caused us to change locations but she made it up slowly each time. Ironically, The BEST thing about the place is that it’s on the top floor.. We would sit out on the balcony and watch the sun go down while listening to all the conversation and music of Varenna. It’s like you see in the movies. Luciana was very accessible and helpful. We love Varenna❤️

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Beautiful Varenna

Beautiful Varenna

Great location with beautiful view. Owner easy to reach and quick response to query.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

spacious with a view

spacious with a view

modern apartment with old world charm, close to restaurants, church, grocery, transportation, shopping

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Great location

Great location

We stayed for 2 nights for a local wedding. The location was perfect and views from the terrace beautiful. We had great communication with Lucinda before the stay and would really recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Great location

Great location

This was wonderful little gem on the water in Varenna. Spectacular views. Very clean and modern . Wish we stayed longer. The only draw back for me personally was the fact that there is no air conditioning . Fans were provided however I didn’t find them adequate for comfortable sleeping . Everything else was top notch!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Lovely clean apartment with beautiful views!

Lovely clean apartment with beautiful views!

We had an amazing time in Varenna and the apartment was perfect. We were close to great restaurants and there is a little shop very close for all of the basics. The views and balconies were our favorite at this property... incredible!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

Perfect location, wonderfully relaxing stay

Perfect location, wonderfully relaxing stay

We were thrilled with our visit and only wish we'd booked a longer stay. Varenna is a beautiful little village with delicious food, historic castle remains, and fantastic hiking opportunities. The apartment was perfect with plenty of space for our family of 5 (all 3 children are young adults now). We had room to play games and relax and plenty of sleeping space. Our room had a divine view of the lake and mountains, which we greatly enjoyed morning and night. In the evenings, we could open the windows and catch a jazz band that was playing in the square and we awoke each morning to the birds singing and the old church bell in the square. Practical matters: We appreciated the hairdryer, the dishwasher, the excellent bathroom and the fans. My kids note that the wifi worked great downstairs, but was weak upstairs. There's no elevator, which we didn't mind, but since you'll need to walk up a few flights of stairs, it may not be right for everyone. Also you should buy groceries before you arrive, because although there's a little bodega across the alley, its offerings are very limited (and cash only) and the closest supermarket is in the next town. A great variety of tasty restaurants within walking distance though, so you can always eat out. We drove from Switzerland, and found free parking nearby (we left the car parked there for our whole stay). Recommend walking to the Fiummelatte (one of the world's shortest rivers), the Baluardo, and the castle. The gardens were also quite lovely in June. Great jumping off point for taking the ferry to Bellagio or other nearby towns.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

Beautiful apartment in a wonderful location

Beautiful apartment in a wonderful location

Very lovely and spacious. The apartment has a fabulous view of the lake and convenient location to restaurants, shopping, and the lakefront. No clothes washing machine as listed in the description.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2019

Beautiful view in a charming town

Beautiful view in a charming town

Lovely apartment with beautiful views! I was looking forward to doing laundry here and was disappointed to find out that the “washing machine” listed in the features was a dish washer. I really enjoyed staying in Varenna as I find Bellagio too touristy.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2019

Great location with amazing views, could have been better with additional small amnesties

Great location with amazing views, could have been better with additional small amnesties

Pro: great location, amazing views Cons: one bathroom, number of steps to reach the apartment with luggage, small things/ amenities that could have made the stay better (like shower gel in bathroom, kitchen towel rolls, good coffee machine, extra towels, curtains in bedroom etc.)

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

Very nice. Very quiet

Very nice. Very quiet

Location was great. About a 10 min walk from the train station and ferry dock. Great views if the lake. Easy in and easy out.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2019

Perfect Location

Perfect Location

This is the second time staying at the apartment and as usual Luciana and Irene live up to being great hosts and available. The apartment is clean and in good repair, not to mention modern. It is really a perfect location for exploring the surrounding areas and has the “post card” view.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

Great view in charming Varenna

Great view in charming Varenna

The other reviews are accurate. The apartment is modern, neat and has two small balconies with great views of the lake. I preferred to sit and watch the sunset from our place versus the very nice café directly down the stairs. Bonus, a small bodega is steps away where you can purchase a bottle of wine. Luciana was responsive to initial emails and picked up my call when I could not find the apartment. I should paid better attention to the comments about finding the apartment because it was easy to find. She also promptly remedied a small glitch. :-) We preferred Varenna over Belagio and Menaggio and glad we stayed here. I wish we could have stayed longer to explore the area. A few extra pillows and another couch would be great along with a small supply of coffee. Highly recommend… Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2018

Location and view were fabulous!!

Location and view were fabulous!!

Once we located the condo we loved the location and view which was exactly as described. We learned that the street names are carved into the side of the building which made it a bit difficult to locate. A local resident helped us find the condo:) Luciana was the perfect hostess in that I contacted her about a light being out in the bathroom and true to her word she had t replace the next day. I would highly recommend this property!!! We loved our stay there but be aware that there are a lot of steps to reach your destination from Lake Como!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2018

Great view and all the things you need in one apartment big enough for a family of five.

Great view and all the things you need in one apartment big enough for a family of five.

This is a modern well equipped place with a beautiful view.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Perfect!

Perfect!

We absolutely loved our stay in Beautiful Lake Como. Our view from the apartment was breath taking. The view I woke up to out my bedroom window was one I wished I could have taken with me! Everything was just perfect. My daughters and I only have one complaint.... Why didn't we stay Longer!

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2018

Awesome modern apartment with a beautiful view

Awesome modern apartment with a beautiful view

The views from the apartment are stunning. The apartment was very modern and it was very comfortable for 6 of us- my husband & I and our 4 teenage boys. Great location in Varenna. You can walk everywhere including the train station. Lots of shops and restaurants near by. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this apartment.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2018

vacation

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Great vacation rental. We loved it. on the safe where the keys are- maybe let us know that we need to wait a few seconds to open it after putting in the code. There was another couple that had the same issue we had. Thanks!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2018

BEAUTIFUL VIEW! clean comfortable and easy access to everything. It was a wonderful stay!

BEAUTIFUL VIEW! clean comfortable and easy access to everything. It was a wonderful stay!

Luci was very helpful with directions, and prompt responses. The apartment was as described, clean and comfortable with a beautiful view and location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Varenna?

The average price for a rental in Varenna is £169 per night. This rental is £69 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed pet friendly?

Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, and dishwasher.

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Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Varenna

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

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