Maddalena House

4.7

Outstanding(56 Reviews)

Apartment in Varenna

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

About this apartment rental

Maddalena House is set in Varenna. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free WiFi.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Varenna

Nearby attractions

Villa del Balbianello

5 mi

Faunistic Park Le Cornelle

25.3 mi

Leolandia

30.6 mi

QC San Pellegrino Terme

21.7 mi

Available Rooms

Apartment

1 Queen • 1 Sofa • 538 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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4.7

Outstanding(56 Reviews)

Apartment in Varenna

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

About this apartment rental

Maddalena House is set in Varenna. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free WiFi.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Varenna

Nearby attractions

Villa del Balbianello

5 mi

Faunistic Park Le Cornelle

25.3 mi

Leolandia

30.6 mi

QC San Pellegrino Terme

21.7 mi

Available Rooms

Apartment

1 Queen • 1 Sofa • 538 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(56 Reviews)

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4.5

Oct 2024

We can’t wait to come back!

The apartment was a perfect size for us and had everything we needed, even if we wanted to cook dinner. It may seem insignificant, but I was so happy with the bathroom fixtures that were all new and worked well! Nothing leaked or was loose. The kitchen was well stocked and even had a stovetop pressure cooker, big refrigerator and freezer. Also a large set of dishes and cutlery. We made use of the washing machine and we walked just across the alley to use the driers of the laundromat when it was raining. Otherwise, we could hang the clothes out to dry. The whole place is well cared for and the hostess had lots of information for our stay, including restaurants and places to go. She checked on us to make sure we were doing well. We would love to stay here again.

We liked the central location during the day, but sometimes in the evenings, there was noise from the restaurants in the square. It quieted down, though, and we had a good night’s sleep.

5.0

Oct 2024

We enjoyed our stay!

Great location. Right in the heart of the town. The place is very clean and well-appointed. The host Marilena picked us from the train station and hired a taxi to take us to the station on the day of departure because she was out of town. That was super nice of her!

The town square below the apartment can be a little noisy at the height of the tourist season, but we adjusted fine.

4.5

Oct 2023

Good base for Lake Como

A fully furnished apartment. It’s like stepping into your nonna’s house. It had everything you needed. The location is within a short scenic walk to the ferry dock. The host provides transportation to and fro the train station which is a special benefit. She provided us with a detailed orientation of the apartment to make our stay comfortable. The bathroom had recently been renovated with nice big shower.

5.0

Oct 2023

Just like I have already said - perfect location, great host.

Perfectly located. Host was very accommodating. Varenna is the perfect place to relax, peaceful and beautiful.

It is just good exercise to me, but you will need to be able to climb a couple of flights of stairs. If you can’t handle that, you should not be staying in Varenna anywhere.

5.0

Aug 2023

Fantastic, friendly above and beyond host, gorgeous town, cannot wait to come back!

Marilena was the most fabulous host. She picked us up from the train station, showed us around town, helped us get settled, gave us recommendations, introduced us to friends, even drove us to the disco! She was a huge part of why our stay was so incredible and we ended up extending our time in Varenna. We loved staying at her place so much and can't wait to come back.

Nothing! Everything was perfect.

5.0

Jul 2023

A perfect place to stay on Lake Como

Marilena was a fantastic host. She was very kind to meet us at the train station and showed us around Varenna before helping us into the apartment. The apartment is very comfortable and perfectly located! Would highly recommend!

The apartment does not have air conditioning however summer evenings do cool off quickly and there is great ventilation through the apartment.

5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

This Apartment with a lovely balcony, is in a good location for the best restaurants and the beaches of Varenna. It is very clean and everything you need is in the apartment. It has a big kitchen, cooking facilities, a coffee machine, washing machine, comfortable bed, high quality sofa bed, windows out to the piazza and views of the church and piazza and other ancient buildings and alleyways of Varenna. You can walk everywhere easily through the cobbled streets. The owner is very friendly, helpful and kind and gives great advice on where to eat, what sites to visit and how to get around the lake. The apartment is in an ancient building with lots of character and charm. It is secure and safe. It has a new bathroom with good quality finishes. The owner communicates very well and answers queries immediately.

5.0

Jul 2023

Book it!

Great location, apartment was comfortable and had all the necessities and more. Such a kind and thoughtful host who took the time to pick us up and drop us at the ferry, as well as show us around the area and tell us where and where not to eat. It was a such a pleasure to have a host like Marilena. Would highly recommend.

No complaints.

5.0

May 2023

The Perfect Place to Stay

Loved everything about this apartment. Great facilities, small balcony, nice modern shower, plenty of storage space. Washing machine and drying facilities were a bonus. Marilena (the owner) was lovely - really helpful and friendly and took the time to explain how things worked as well as telling us about the best restaurants and things to do. She has done a great job with her design of the apartment and obviously takes pride in it. She has thought of everything (including extra pillows). The location, right in the main square, was perfect, only a minute away from the lake, with bars, restaurants, ice cream shop, bakery, chemist, small store and even a laundrette within a stones throw.

Nothing

5.0

Oct 2022

Fantastic location. Fantastic host. Can’t wait to visit again !

We loved everything about this property !

There was absolutely nothing not to like Book now 🙂🙂

4.5

Sep 2022

Superb

very clean apartment and great host. added bonus Free parking by the host

5.0

Sep 2022

Would stay here again. Great location, very nice apartment and Marilena was a fabulous hostess.

Marilena met us at the train station and gave us a tour of the town as she drove us and our bags to the house, which was very well located next to the main square. She did a thorough walkthrough, gave us the keys, and provided recommendations on places to eat and sights to see. She even helped us arrange for a taxi when we needed it! Apartment had a washing machine and a place to hang clothes to dry, and she had the WiFi upgraded, all of which was very helpful. We loved listening to the church bells!

Almost no B&B's in Varenna appear to have Air Conditioning, probably due to many factors like 500 year old buildings. But it would be very nice to have A/C in the heat of the summer. Other people might not like the bells, as they start at 07:00 and last ones finish at 23:00, but we loved listening to them.

5.0

Sep 2022

Bellissima!

Wonderful apartment in a fantastic location, with a very kind and helpful hostess! Marilena went above and beyond, collecting us from the station, giving us a quick tour of the area, and then driving us back to the station when it was time to go. Her recommendations for restaurants and places to visit are well-worth paying attention to - none disappointed. The apartment is spacious, spotlessly clean and very comfortable - a real home away from home. We loved Varenna - such a beautiful place. We highly recommend Varenna and Maddalena House.

Nothing

4.0

Sep 2022

Experience a real Italian home

Wonderful apartment conveniently located in Varenna. It was absolutely spotlessly clean. Marilena has thought of everything, she is super organised and the flat had everything we needed. She even picked us up from the station and took us back again. The piazza is very lively and sometimes has live music playing late, great for people watching.

5.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

The host met us at the train station to take us to the flat, which was very easy and hugely appreciated! She also drove us on a quick tour of the town so we could orient ourselves. This was really helpful! The flat itself was absolutely wonderful, really charmingly decorated and in an excellent location for exploring the area.

5.0

May 2022

Beautiful stay. Even better than it looked in the photos!

Marilena was a perfect host. She picked us up from the train station and gave us a quick and informative tour of Varenna and the apartment. She was very helpful and responsive over text/WhatsApp with any questions and recommendations. And dropped us off at the station at the end of our stay. Thanks Marilena!

Varenna was very busy with tourists (especially with how small the town is) and hard to get a seat in any restaurants. But this is expected from the time of year. Everything to do with our stay as far as the host and accommodation was perfect. 10/10 stars.

5.0

May 2022

Perfect romantic stay in Varenna

The host was fantastic, very helpful, very friendly. Cant speak highly enough of her! Location was perfect for a quiet stay on Lake Como. Very romantic area with enough bars, restaurants.

Honestly cant think of anything we didnt like about our stay

3.0

Oct 2021

An excellent location, if not an excellent property.

We loved that the location was right on the small town square. It was an easy walk to the lake and the gardens.

The hostess is very uptight and she also seemed discriminatory (such as blaming "Mexicans" for turning the keys too hard). She was high strung and stayed far longer than she needed to explain things that we already understood. Very intense, and not the type of person you'd want to have at the start of your stay anywhere, really. The town square, albeit being very small, was incredibly loud until 1am. We stayed at another hotel on the square the next night and it was not loud at all, so we know that it was an insulation issue with this property.

5.0

Oct 2021

Exceptional

Great location. Close to everything. MariLena was a fabulous host. She made sure we had everything we needed. Would stay here again,

5.0

Sep 2021

We loved our stay at Maddalena House. The location was fantastic and the apartment full of character

Marilena collected us at the station which was lovely

5.0

Sep 2021

Exceptional

Perfect location, cute house with everything we needed, local tips from our host.

5.0

Aug 2021

Super clean and comfortable in great location (with great host)!

Maddalena House was WONDERFUL!! Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Marilena, our host, was fabulous (and hilarious). She picked us up from the train station and offered to take us to a nearby grocery store, but we were only staying for one night so it wasn't necessary. However, once we saw the spacious and well-equipped kitchen (and cute little balcony with chairs and table overlooking the lane below), we wished we were staying longer so we could use it for more than just a coffee in the morning. We could easily imagine relaxing and enjoying some meals or wine and snacks after a day of exploring the area. Loved the super fast (landline) WiFi and having a proper living room with large sofa and dining room table. There was also a kitchen table with chairs so we had great spaces to do a bit of work on our laptops. Bed was huge and comfy and bathroom was clean and modern. But the position was really the best part. We had window views from the bedroom and living room that overlooked the main piazza (and historic church and cafes below) and we were just steps away from the lakefront and only a short walk to the ferry boat dock and train station. We would definitely stay here again and for more days next time!

5.0

Aug 2020

Exceptional

A lovely, traditional Italian apartment in the heart of Varenna. Marilena met us on arrival to escort us to parking, and gave us a very thorough tour and explanation of everything in the apartment. We did not stay for long enough to appreciate all the facilities, but there was a well stocked kitchen and handy washing machine should we have needed them. Very central location in the square overlooking a lovely restaurant. It is very close to the church though, and as a consequence, the bells will wake you up reasonably early!! Something to keep in mind if you are a light sleeper. All in all, a great stay.

5.0

Aug 2020

Great location

Great location, right in the center. Free private parking. Cool and helpfull owner.

5.0

Aug 2020

Highly recommended!

Incredibly centrally located, right in the heart of the city! The apartment is really sweet and feels like an original italian home. The owner is extremely nice and gives great information about all thats important! Highly recommended!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Varenna is $212 per night. This rental is $45 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Maddalena House. 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 Maddalena House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Maddalena House?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony or patio, and beachfront or waterfront.

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Maddalena House

Apartment in Varenna

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Varenna

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Apartment

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Maddalena House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Maddalena House?

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