Location: Varenna, Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy, Europe (70 km from Milan 50 km from Como 55 km from Swiss frontier) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Comfortable, just renewed apartment in the historic centre of Varenna situated in a building from XVII century very closed to the lake and to all the amenities.
MARIAS HOUSE, a lovely one-bedroom apartment located in Varenna, an elegant village on the shore of Italy's Lake Como. The beauty of the place is clearly evident in its ancient buildings, its romantic views, its impressive nature. A distinctive feature of Varenna is the mildness of the climate, which is proved by the olive trees, the cypress trees and other botanic species typical if the lake and is due to its special exposure: leant to the mountain, the village is facing south and west, so it is sunny and warm till late in the evening.
In the heart of Varenna's old quarter, just little steps from the water and the main square, the apartment looks onto a picturesque cobblestone pedestrian-only archway leading straight to the beach and the lakeside with the beautiful pubs, restaurants, shops and art galleries.
The rooms of this apartment on the first floor of a recently restored sixteen century building affords picturesque views of the lake. The hall, the bedroom, the bathroom with shower and the kitchen-sitting room with fireplace are bright and furnished with good taste, in a modern and functional style
No car is needed as you explore the ancient town of Varenna. Archways and steep, narrow lanes (which eventually end at the lake), beautiful ancient buildings and the elegant atmosphere grace this lovely town.
The passenger and car ferries are also minutes away, reaching the exquisite villages, gardens and villas that dot the lakeshore. The lake of Como itself and the nearby area offer the best in skiing, windsurfing, hiking and biking.
Shops, restaurants, pizzeria, bars, pharmacy arround 30 meters.
Varenna is well known for the villa Monastero and Cipressi near Maria's House , the long gardens offer an unforgettable souvenir. Varenna is the only town of Lake Como where all the fast trains from and to Milan and all the ferries stop, in front there are Bellagio and Menaggio.
CLIENTS RECEPTION:
CLIENTS WITH THEIR OWN CAR: MEETING POINT IN S.GIORGIO SQUARE, 50 MT. FROM MARIA'S HOUSE
CLIENTS ARRIVING BY TRAIN: MEETING AT THE RAILWAY STATION (400 MT. FROM MARIA'S HOUSE
WE’LL ASK THEM TO CONFIRM THE ARRIVAL TIME.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Convertible Bed : Sofa double bed in the living room
- Child Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : LCD_TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- View/Location
- Lake View : From one side, from both the living room and the bedroom
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Free Long Distance : 30 mt
- Computer : Internet Point at "Il Barilott" at 50 mt
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Things to do: Train travel is so easy and economical in Italy. It is possible to reach Venice by train leaving directly from Varenna and return the same evening. Take a day trip to Milan to see the Cathedral, The Last Supper by Leonardo, turn in the best boutiques of the famous Monte Napoleone center of high fashion. Only an hour by train from Varenna. Skiing: Skiing in the area is generous with places like Madesimo, Bormio, St. Moritz to 1.30 hours Reaching St. Moritz Tirano starting with the famous train of Bernina. Golf: The famous Menaggio and Cadenabblia Golf Club is located on a hill above Menaggio, which is only 15 minutes by ferry from Varenna.
Rate Details (In Euro)
November to March €400/450 week.
April-October €450/580 week
May-June-July-August-September €500/650 week
Christmas - Easter time €500/600week
Account is required to book - Balanced on arrival/Can pay by PAYPAL
Minimum Stay 4 Nights.Preferably Weekly from Saturday to Saturday.
Heating in Winter for an Extra Fee on Consumption Basis.(€ 1,5/hour)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Varenna Historic Maria's Apartment-Lake Como-Rick Steve's Book
Why the Owner Chose Varenna
Because Varenna is the Pearl of Lake Como.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
On your arrival you will find a good Italian red wine bottle on the table.
Owner's Map of Varenna
Our names are Maria and Pietro. We were both pastry makers. Now we are pentioners and are doing this job because we like to meet people from all over the world.
Property Photos
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Traveler Reviews (58)
ANNINA'S HOUSE VARENNA OCT.9 - 16, 2011 Lebanon, Oregon
Guest: Stephanie
(Lebanon)
Date of Stay: 10/09/11
Review Submitted: 10/29/11
Would highly recommend Annina's House! Just spent a wonderful week in Varenna at Annina's House, mother\daughter trip and had a fantastic time. The accommodation was just perfect for us and had everything we could possibly need. The apartment is literally steps away from the lake shore, the center of town, lots of wonderful restaurants with views of the lake, five minutes walking from the train station and ferry. We enjoyed our breakfasts and dinner lakeside every night. The weather was perfect. Maria and Pietro are really great, they picked us up at the train station upon our arrival and took us to the flat and showed us everything. Varenna was a great home base for us during our stay, since it is on the train line to Milan ,we were able to easily spend a day in Milan, a day in Venice, and got to see all of Varenna, Bellagio, Menaggio, Cadennabia, and Como via ferry. Varenna is a very charming, quaint, and picturesque lake side town. Everything was absolutely perfect and I am anxious to go back.
Owner response:We are very happy for the beautiful words written about us in Varenna and Annina our house, we met two wonderful people (mother and daughter) we sincerely to meet again again in varenna kissing Maria e Pietro
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Annina's House 9/15/2011 for 5 nights
Guest: Anita
(Oxnard, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/15/11
Review Submitted: 09/24/11
I read the other reviews of this property and couldn't agree more! We were met at the train station as well and had the special pleasure of meeting Lucca, Maria & Pietro's adorable grandson. Maria and Pietro gave us a quick tour of the precious town of Varenna and the flat. They were so kind and welcoming. The flat is exactly as advertised, including everything we needed to move right in! It is close to the train station, ferry, market, hiking and plenty of great restaurants to walk to (galleries and gelatto shops too). Try the American breakfast (two adults can split it) at the Varenna Caffe. We liked relaxing on the small terrace that looks down the Contrada to the lake, but there is so much to do in this quiet, peaceful area that we could have easily stayed a week. We also looked at their larger property which would be good for 3-4 people or 2 adults and 2 kids. I would highly recommend Annina's House, it is a great value for the money, clean and well appointed. See you on our next trip to Italy Maria, Pietro & Lucca!
Owner response:Thank you very much for the comment, we wish you much happiness to two people very dear Maria Pietro e Luca
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Annina's House - A Wonderful Place to Stay
Guest: Roland
(Niskayuna, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11
Review Submitted: 06/02/11
We stayed at Annina's House for 5 days this May 2011 and enjoyed the experience greatly. The apartment was spotless and comfortable as well as convenient. Maria and Pietro are gracious and personable hosts. They met us at the railway station and gave us a short tour of the village. Then everything we needed to know about the apartment, the village, and Lake Como was explained to us. Our vacation time in Varenna and on Lake Como was trouble free. They were also available to assist if we had any difficulty with the apartment. The lake is exceptionally beautiful. The frequent and low cost ferries make traveling around the lake and enjoying the scenery a joy. We couldn't ask for better accommodations or a better place to enjoy wonderful vacation.
Owner response:Thank you very much,We would be pleased to welcome you on another occasion Maria e Pietro
Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway.
B & B Frontelago - Olcio (Lake of Como)
Guest: Tina and Derek
(London)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11
Review Submitted: 05/30/11
We have been at Maria's and Pietro's B&B for over a week on the occasion of my nephew's wedding in Lecco. The place was recommended to us by my relatives and when we arrived we could not believe how wonderful it was. The room was excellent, extremely clean, the bed very comfortable. The view of the lake from our window so inspiring and calming. We thought we were in Heaven. Both Maria and Pietro were very hospitable and helped us in every way. They gave us plenty of information on the area, places to visit, restaurants and transport. On Maria's suggestion we had a fantastic walk over the mountains, reaching beautiful little villages with incredible views of the lake, Bellagio, Lierna. We also had beatiful boat trips to nearby amenities, ie, Varenna, Bellagio, Tremezzo and found the people in the area very civilized and kind. I still remember the gentleman on the other side of Olcio station, who was picking up cherries from his tree. When he saw us waiting for the train, he came across with a bag of cherries! Enchanting place, with beautiful people. The colours of the lake and the countryside around will stay forever in our memories. The breakfast was excellent and Maria went our of her way to cook for us meals which we liked. When my sister joined us from Naples, we were very happy together and spent few good hours with Maria and Pietro talking about everything possible as if we were very good old friends. We also went to dine at Sig.ra Lucia, a wonderful woman who welcomes everybody who needs help and also tourists at her fantastic place on the edge of the lake. She cooked for us a wonderful meal, for a mere cost of 13 euros including wine, coffee and water. Although we have relatives in the area, we will always go and stay at Frontelago with Maria and Pietro as we felt the place as our home, comfortable and welcoming in all aspects. It is highly recommendable to everybody who wish to visit this part of Italy and really experience the true Italy and the kindness of the Italian people. Grazie tante Maria e Pietro per il bellissimo soggiorno al vostro Bed and Breakfast. Auguroni
Owner response:We would like to thank you so much for your beautiful words, they really touched us! It was a real pleasure having you with us we were delighted that you enjoyed your in our little corner of Lake Como Thank you again for being so nice! With kind regards Maria and Pietro
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Great place to be and to explore the lake
Guest: Susie
(Heidelberg, Germany)
Date of Stay: 04/22/11
Review Submitted: 05/01/11
Maria's House is a wonderful apartment from where it is very easy to explore Varenna and the lake. Situated in historic Varenna, shops, cafés and restaurants are within very easy distance. The apartment is perfectly clean and also the kitchen is well equipped - for those of you who would like to cook some meals at home.Maria and Pietro are very friendly and welcoming. You immediately feel at home1
Owner response:We would like to thank you so much for your beautiful words, they really touched us! We are so glad that you liked Varenna and enjoyed your stay at our place, we always try to do our best as to let our guests feel comfortable and when we manage to, their feeling good is the very best reward to all our efforts! It was a real pleasure having you with us for a while and we hope that we'll have the chance to meet again one day. Maria e Pietro
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
Varenna in Winter
Guest: Glen and Abby
(Chicago, IL USA)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10
Review Submitted: 01/16/11
We stayed at Maria's House the week between Christmas and New Year's and we really enjoyed it! The town was just beautiful and very romantic, quiet and slow in this off season, and so evocative of the days before tourists overran these lakeside villages. All the villas were closed, but some shops were open and we visited Bellagio and Menaggio, which had more shopping. We found 4 or 5 restaurants in Varenna that were open and we enjoyed every meal, especially at Il Cavatappi, Varenna Monamour and Quattro Pass. We took day trips to Bergamo, Como, and Lugano using the ferries and the regional train system - the port and train station are a quick walk from the apartment. The apartment was great and we used the kitchen and washing machine often. Maria and Pietro were very gracious and met us at the train station on Christmas Day. We would love to return, maybe this time in the summer to see how different Varenna is with tourists!
Owner response:Thank you very much for comment Maria e Pietro
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
Annina's House -The most wonderful place in the world -
Guest: Lee & PJ
(Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Date of Stay: 08/23/10
Review Submitted: 12/05/10
We had been travelling for 36 hours before arriving in Verenna. We were tired, hot, thursty & pretty grumpy. Getting off the train we were met by two beautiful people - Marie & Piedro, what a treat! They were so welcoming, friendly, kind & generous, we knew straight away we had made the best choice for the start of our 3 month Italian holiday. They drove us around town hi-lighting all the tourist spots, where to shop for groceries, the best eateries etc. We were then shown to our accommodation, which was spotless, very comfortable, and had everything required to make a great meal (which we find lacking in a lot of places). It was in a wonderful position with views to the lake, most nights we sat on the balcony watching the facinating crowd pass by. This place was like a fairyland, the cobbled laneways & dancing lights across the lake. It was so close to everyting and the food & wine in the area was like nothing we had experienced before. The ferrys are so close, as is rail - where you can go to any part of the lakes and very cheaply - we actually were suprised by the price - thinking everything would be very explecive, but not at all - on par to Melbourne & perhaps even cheaper. We spent 10 days in Annina's & have not long been back home from our trip, but this is, when I look back on Italy, where I would love to be right now - on that balcony with a glass of wine. My only hesitation in writing this review, it that once everyone finds out about Maria & Annina's, they will be booked years in advance. When we left, both Piedro & Maria came to see us off & we felt as though we were leaving home - it really was sad to leave them and Verenna. It was a wonderful starting ground for Italy and I often think about that first day. I highly recommend this place to anyone. WE LOVED IT!
Owner response:Thanks very much, With love Maria e Pietro
Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Lakeside Luxury
Guest: SAKS
(Hitchin, England)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10
Review Submitted: 10/13/10
We enjoyed staying in Marias House very much in late September. The apartment was very comfortable, spacious and well equipped, including a washing machine. There was some noise from the road and one of the other apartments at night. The owners, Maria and Pietro were very friendly and picked us up from the railway station on arrival. Be aware there are a lot of steps in Varenna, as mentioned in another review. Parking is limited and we only found one small shop for groceries and basic provisions. There are supermarkets (not open on Sundays) in nearby Bellano which is only a short train ride away and well worth a visit in it's own right. The trains are very cheap but not always reliable and quite tatty. Milan is only an hour away. We loved Varenna which is very picturesque and enjoys a very good selection of restaurants. We ate at Vecdhia Varenna and Quattro Pass which were both very good. Bar Nilus was also very good for cheaper meals. The apartment was a short walk to the ferry port where you can travel to the other central lake towns for a reasonable price. We walked up to Varenna Castle one day which was hard work but rewarded us with fantastic views of the lake! You have to pay €4 to enter the castle where you will find birds of prey and plaster cast ghosts! I'm sure we will come back some time soon. Simon & Sue
Owner response:Thank you very much Maria e Pietro
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
Beautiful appartment
Guest: BoulderJay
(Boulder, Colorado USA)
Date of Stay: 10/25/09
Review Submitted: 10/12/10
The reviews are correct, everything is as advertised...Pietro met us at the train station and drove us the half mile or so to Maria's and helped us carry all of our bags upstairs (traveling with a one year old). Maria gave us a tour of the immaculately clean appartment, just the right size for a 3-4 people. Loved the full kitchen, clothes washing machine and large bathroom. The living room was large and bright with lots of windows to let in the lake breezes. The main road underneath can be a bit noisy at times. The flat is located a few steps from the main square and a few from some excellent restaurants..we loved Borgovino and the lovely owner Mara. She even made us full dinners to go so we could eat well while the baby was sleeping - try the filet! Varenna was such a nice relaxing change after 9 days in Florence city center. Early mornings and evenings after the tour boats leave you the town to yourselves. We had perfect weather for fall - 70's and sunny with breathtaking views of the Alps to the north. Our boy loved the playground near the ferry dock. I would definitely recommend Varenna and Maria's house.
Owner response:Thank you very much, with affection, Maria e Pietro a kiss to your baby
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.
B&B FRONTELAGO lago di Como Mandello del lario
Guest: Giulietta e Romeo
(Germania)
Date of Stay: 09/08/10
Review Submitted: 09/17/10
Wow, what a fantastic place directly on the shore of Lake Como. Fantastic roads to take the Guzzi for great trips! The room was spotless, bed comfortable and the local church bells quite calming the 7am and 7pm bells were the best, the breakfast was buffet style with an option of eggs. Secure place for the bike & car. Local restaurant called Lucia's great value for money €13 per person and that includes a bottle of red wine, mineral water & coffee. If you like fish great restaurant in Abbadia called 'da Piero,' but be prepared to be disappointed if you cannot get a table., two menus available both excellent value, and best advice if you get a table don't eat a big lunch or after midday!! Maria & Pietro just could not be more friendly,helpful and be more welcoming. When we left it was just like leaving old friends.Will be back next year.
Owner response:Many thanks Maria e Pietro (Luca and Annina)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway.
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