We stayed for 6 nights. Maralina made us very welcome, gave us a short tour of Varenna and provided suggestions about where to eat and where to buy. The apartment was compact and well supplied. Although it had no lake view it was well located and central. It was clean and well presented and had an authentic Varenna feel..It was comfortable but the bed was a bit on the hard side. Thanks Marilena for a wonderful stay., We highly recommend both the apartment and the town.

Property was good ,everything we need good bed shower .Marilena is very friendly host.She met us at the train station and then took us back.We enjoy our stay in Varrena

Maddalena house is ideally situated in the village of Varenna. Our host, Marilena was exceptionally accommodating. she greeted us at the train station and brought us back when we left. Marilena was most welcoming and made sure we were acquainted with our surroundings. She gave excellent recommendations on dining and shopping. Our apartment was clean and comfortable, we were for want of nothing! My advice would be to pack light as there is a washing machine and a convenient clothesline right in the apartment. Varenna and Lake Como are beautiful; a vacation of a lifetime! The only negative is you won't want to leave.

Staying at Casa Madelenna was a great first stop on our 3-week trip in Italy and Switzerland. The apartment is wonderfully comfortable and in a great location both in Varenna itself and on Lake Como. A quick boat ride took us to any of th other towns onthe lake. We couldn't have done any better. We really appreciated the thoughtfulness in supplying anything we could need to live in Varenna for a few days - basic cooking supplies, laundry soap, information about the area. If we needed anything Marilena was quick to respond as a warm knowledgable host. (She even picked us up and dropped us off at the train station!). One tip - for food shopping beyond the essentials, take a quick trip to Mennagio. There are only two very small shops in Varenna. We highly recommend to anyone looking to stay on Lake Como to stay here! Judy&John, USA

A wonderful experience. Our accomodations were everything we expected and more. The apartment was perfectly stocked, exceptionally clean, and in a location that was unbeatable. Our hostess was in instant contact, met us at the train station on arrival, and gave us tips that only a caring, local could give....from where to buy fresh fish, where to (and not to!) eat, and so much more. She even unexpectedly delivered fresh herbs to our door to cook our fish per her local recipe! We had to argue with her not to drive us to the train station at 5 am for our departure when we knew we could walk safely and easily! My husband and I spent many hours just watching local life from the big, open windows of the apartment onto the town square below. If it wasn't such a big, beautiful world, we would be back to this apartment as soon as possible! A wonderful life memory!

Varenna was great, a small pretty old fishing village with some great restaurants and easy access with train and ferrys. A great base to see the region. Marilena‘s home was a great place to experience Varenna and Como. Located on the main square you can see everything going on, several restaurants within a minutes walk and just a few minutes walk to the ferry. The apartment has everything you need, full kitchen with all crockery, utensils, pots and pans with a small balcony that we enjoyed aperitifs on and ate on a few times (the great restaurants meant we only cooked twice in the week we were there. Marilena Was very friendly and helpful, transporting us from and to the train station and offering to drive us to the supermarket. She lives close by so is great for help and advice. We’d definitely stay her again.

A wonderful experience. Our accomodations were everything we expected and more. The apartment was perfectly stocked, exceptionally clean, and in a location that was unbeatable. Our hostess was in instant contact, met us at the train station on arrival, and gave us tips that only a caring, local could give....from where to buy fresh fish, where to (and not to!) eat, and so much more. She even unexpectedly delivered fresh herbs to our door to cook our fish per her local recipe! We had to argue with her not to drive us to the train station at 5 am for our departure when we knew we could walk safely and easily! My husband and I spent many hours just watching local life from the big, open windows of the apartment onto the town square below. If it wasn't such a big, beautiful world, we would be back to this apartment as soon as possible! A wonderful life memory!

The location, overlooking the town square, could not be better. The apartmet was clean, totally equipped, nicely decorated. Maddelena extra care for details made a big difference, from picking us up at the train station to offering excellent advice about what to see, where to dine, etc. Apartment charming and comfortable.

We really enjoyed our stay. Marlina is very organized and helpful. She picked us up from the train station. Gave us an over view of town and told us where the good restuarants were and the grocery stores. Her place is located right in town. She had everything we needed for a great stay. I recommend the pizza place next door. We loved the walk along the lake. We took the ferry around to the other towns one day. The ferries are numerous and easy to access.

My wife and I had an absolutely delightful time in the picturedsque town of Varenna, in no small part due to the wonderful apartment we were lucky enough to find, and to the apartment's extremely charming owner, Marilena. First of all, the apartment is ideally located, smack dab in the middle of town. It has everything you need, including a lovely kitchen. As nice as the living quarters are, it was the town we came to see, and Marilena couldn't have been more helpful. She picked us up at the train station when we arrived and gave us an guided tour. Her restaurant recommendations were spot on, and her general knowledge of Varenna added so much to our enjoyment of it - not to mention that Marilena was herself a delight, making us feel like family. At the end our all too brief stay, she was kind enough to give us a ride back to the station. We were very sorry to be leaving, but fully expect to return one day. When we do, we will surely again be staying at Casa Maddalena.

We stayed at Casa Maddalena for 3 weeks. The apartment is ideally located with views onto Varenna's piazza San Giorgio and to the San Giorgio church, and minutes away from the lake shore, restaurants and ferry dock. The apartment was spotlessly clean, tidy, light and spacious and equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. A good-sized bedroom with ensuite and plenty of storage, a large lounge room tastefully decorated in traditional Italian decor, and a fully equipped and modernised kitchen. Marliena was an exceptional host - kind, caring and could not do enough to make sure we enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed. She met us at the train station and during our stay kindly took us (twice) to a larger village nearby to do some grocery shopping. Varenna has two small food shops - a butcher and a general food/fruit and vegetable store, and a pharmacy, located on the piazza. During our stay we took several ferry trips to other villages on the lake and found Varenna was easily the pick of them. The ferries were reliable and efficient and a great way to see the lake. This was our first visit to Varenna and part of a 10 week holiday in Europe. Our stay at Casa Maddelena was certainly a highlight. We will be back. Grazie Mille Marilena.

Marilena met us as the train station and gave us a quick orientation to the town, which was helpful. She showed us around the apartment and helped us learn how to care for it properly. She is a lively and fun person. The property was clean and well-organized. I loved the little balcony, we spent a great deal of time there. We loved Varenna- many great places to eat and things to see in the area. The only negative for me was how noisy it was at night, which of course is not Marilena's fault. We needed to keep the windows open because it was warm and the noisy people in the bar in the piazza kept me awake until 1 am. Of course this is not a factor if you're a late night person and it's a plus if you like a little night life!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this place. The owner lives in the apartment and was a gracious hostess. She picked us up at the train station and at the end dropped us off. The apartment is quiant and has spacious in the main center of town. There are several good restaurants in the square and we tried some of them. You can buy all daily needs just down the street. Overall we were very pleased with our stay there. We would definetly recommend it.

We have stayed at Maddalena House twice now, so we obviously love it there. Marilena is a fabulous hostess, and the apartment has absolutely everything you could possibly need. Is is situated on the lovely San Giorgio Square, where you can literally hang out the window to watch the passersby. Great dining right nextdoor, just steps away. 3 beautiful churches on the little square, one of which dates back to the 11th Century! Varenna is a beautiful little village, and Maddalena House the perfect apartment where you will feel like a local!

The Casa Maddalena was a wonderful place for my 3 nights stay in Varenna. Perfect location right on the central piazza San Giorgio, with beautiful views and close to everything. Extremely clean, cozy and fully equipped. Marilena was a great host: caring, helpful, responsive, attentive to even small details and also very warm and hospitable. I would definitely rent this apartment again and/or recommend it to my friends.

We enjoyed staying in Marilena’s apartment so much a couple of years ago that we came back ! Once again, we had a lovely time in this beautiful village on the lake and the apartment was like a home from home for us. Warm, comfortable, spotlessly clean and in a brilliant location in Varenna overlooking the market square which, on this particular weekend, was hosting a plant and flower market so full of life and colour. You are only a short walk from the lake shore and a good choice of cafes and restaurants. Marilena is a very special host who does everything she can to make sure you enjoy your stay, however long. Nothing is too much trouble for her and it was so lovely to see her again. I cannot recommend Casa Maddelena highly enough and we will certainly be regular visitors. Thank you Marilena and we will see you again soon !

My husband and I spent two delightful weeks in October in this very comfortable home away from home. Renting an apartment, instead of staying in a hotel, provides a totally different experience because you really feel like you're living in the location, rather than visiting. Marilena was the consummate hostess - from the time she picked us up at the train station, to the time she drove us back to the station (very early in the morning) - her focus was on making us comfortable and doing everything in her power to insure that our stay was enjoyable. As other reviewers have stated, the apartment is lovely, fitted with everything you could possibly want or need to function, and the location couldn't be more perfect - right on San Giorgio Square, where the church bells were a wonderful wakeup call each morning. I cannot imagine a more perfect way to spend time in Varenna, a lovely village on Lake Como with gorgeous views of the mountains. Go to Casa Maddalena - you will create sooo many unforgettable memories there!

Wer eine toll ausgestattete ursprüngliche Wohnung mitten im traumhaft schönen Varenna sucht, wird hier fündig! Der Kontakt zur Vermieterin läuft perfekt und sehr persönlich. Es ist alles da was man sich wünscht. Selbst ein kleiner Balkon um am späten Nachmittag ein Glas Win zu trinken ist vorhanden. Besser geht es nicht! Vielen Dank an Marilena und wenn wir noch einmal zum Comer See kommen, dann nach Varenna und in diese Wohnung !!! Cia Dago

Thank you Marilena for sharing your wonderful apartment and very helpful thoughts on the area with us. Your apartment was all that we could ask for..perfect location, fully equipped, beautiful views , and so comfortable to relax in after the days adventures. Being so centrally located on the old piazza was a treat and we so loved all the local shops and bars. Your many kindnesses will be long remembered and we will see you again next year. Best, David and Giovanna, Vermont , USA