Location: Varenna, Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy, Europe (Varenna center of the Lake Como 1 hour train from Milan) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-6)
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APARTMENTS for rent in the historic center of Varenna. Please ask me the name of my own website to see more photos,maps and all the informations of the 1 bedrooms in the historic center ****MARILENA , ANGELINA, CATERINA, ALFINA, Villa ALBERTINA, LUCIA, the 2 bedrooms apartments BRUNA, VILLA CLARA ( 2 bathrooms) and VALENTINA in the center , Studio VIRGINIA above Varenna . and the frontlake CAMILLA in the next Varenna suburb ******
VARENNA ,ancient and picturesque town wedget on a promontory under the mountains,is the most important village of Lake Como's east shore since the Middle Ages as the ferry port for Bellagio,Menaggio and Cadenabbia,and nowadays for the important train station too, it makes a fine base for visiting the entire lake.It is well famous for the Romanesque San Giorgio Church ,its lofty Campanile and its exterior fresco of St.Christopher(here several weddings from all over the world).Varenna's proudest lakeside villas are now used as congreess centres, the oldest is the Villa Monastero (13th-century convent),with its botanic gardens with statues and bas-reliefs, is famed for its citrus tress; the nearby Villa Cipressi (14th cent.)also has a fine garden under its towering cypresses.Varenna's other attractions are higher up,and include the partially ruined Castello di Vezio Tower and the cypress-fringed Baluardo.
You will find nothing nicer than this Lake Como Vacation Rentals. These apartments are available for rent in Varenna,Lake Como,Italy,which is a lovely, picturesque, medieval village located in the center of Lake Como surrounded by the Italian Alps.
-MARILENA HOUSE: IN THE HEART OF VARENNA.Internet access,1bedroom apartment,30 meters from the lake, only one stair going down to the center of the port where the walking way leads to the ferry dock, 1 bedroom (2-4 people)with tv satellite,bathroom with a shower,large living room with a kingsize sofabed,safebox and another tv satellite and a dining table ,large equipped kitchen another dining table for 4 with waschingmaschine and a balcony,in the heart of the historic center,the Piazza San Giorgio Church with the Cafe'internet"Bar Barilot"and the Tourism office,the shops, cafes, and restaurants pizzeria below with beautiful views of the historic old church and the mountains.It is only 30 meters from the beach and the romantic "promenade" walkway along the lake that leads directly to the ferry dock in 150 meters where one can take boats to many other villages all around the lake.Because the train station is nearby as well (350 meters), people really do not need to have a car.The apartment also has a handicap accessible stairway. It will comfortably sleep four people.
AS ABT THE OTHER 1 bedrooms and 2 bedrooms +2bathrooms apartments PLS ASK ME the name of my own website to see photos maps and all the informations.
""HEATING AND UNLIMITED HOT WATER ARE PROVIDED USING NATURAL GAS (THE MOST ECONOMICAL).""
(clients will be charged only for the heating on a consumption basis).
My name is MARILENA ANGHILERI, I am not an agent i rent the apartments we own since generations. Weekly bookings are preferred as most of the clients book weekly.
3-4 days only if really possible.I speak English, German, French, and Italian, and I live on the lower floor of the Marilena apartment building in the center of Varenna. I am always available to try to meet my clients'individual needs.
Preferably weekly rentals saturday-saturday as all the clients book in this way. Minimum stay of 3-4 days only if possible. Account payment required to validate bookings, balance on arrival upon keys delivery.
CALENDAR AVAILABILITY AND PRICES:
PLS ASK MY OWN WEBSITE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS AND MAPS OF ALL THE 10 APARTMENTS, EXACT AVAILABILITY AND PRICES, they are not the same , it depends which apartment and from the number of people and season.
PLS ASK ME MY OWN WEBSITE...
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Lake View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Lake View, Satellite TV with 100's of channels in every language, Cooking Utensils, Washing machine, Heated in Winter, Highchair & Crib, Handicap Stairway
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- To visit: From the medieval Castle Tower on the top of Vezio town above Varenna you can have a wonderful sight of the 3 branches of Lake Como. The Villa Monastero with the abt 2 km long gardens and the the gardens of Villa Cipressi offer an unforgetable souvenir . Ferry boats to many neighboring cities and villages (i, e, Como,Bellagio,Menaggio,Lenno,Piona Abbey,Lecco and so on)
Rate Details (In Euros)
Half November-Half March: from 400-550-600 weekly
Half March- April : from 400-450-650-700-800-850 euro weekly
May-June-July-August-September:from 450 till 670-700-800-850-1000 weekly
October-half November:€350 till 550-650/750-850 weekly
Preferably weekly bookings from saturday to saturday,3/4 days bookings if possible
Prices are different for 1 and 2 bedrooms apartments.
Heating is natural gas an extra cost on consumption basis 1 euro/cubic meter
,the cheapest kind of heating in Italy.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Center Apartment Varenna Best of Lakes Rick Steves Italy Book
My cousin Moreno Percivale rents in Varenna port motor boats and rowboats so pls ask me his website name to contact him.
"The open lake and Landscape: oil paintings".The artist Paolo is married with Melita, an american woman from Chicago they live and run the Studio in CONTRADA DEL PRATO NR 6 facing Marilena House nr.5
ELENA AND EROS are awaiting you at thier central nice frontlake cafe',you will enjoy your meals and fresh gelato, wifi available.
Property Photos
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- CENTRAL APARTMENTS IN VARENNA DOWNTOWN - Lake Como Vacation Rental
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- Shirley Lamer photo: YELLOWS POINTS, the apartments - Lake Como Vacation Rental
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- FRONTLAKE MARILENA CAMILLA APARTMENT,80 meters from the lake Varenna Fiumelatte - Lake Como Vacation Rental
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- Yellow stars: Apartments positions
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- Center Apartment
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- LIVINGROOM marilena
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- BEDROOM Frontlake Camilla in Varenna Fiumelatte
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- LIVINGROOM frontlake Camilla in Varenna Fiumelatte
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- LIVINGROOM frontlake Camilla in Varenna Fiumelatte.
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- Balcony lakeview Valentina
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- Villa Clara and garden,
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- Moreno Percivale rents MOTOR BOATS in Varenna center in front of the 2 bars.
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- Moreno Percivale rents MOTOR BOATS, kayak and rowboat.
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- Villa Monastero
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- "VARENNA CAFFE' " BY ELENA AND EROS , on the beach in varenna center.
Traveler Reviews (155)
A Wonderful, Authentic Experience in Varenna
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/11/11
Review Submitted: 08/23/11
My sister and I stayed in the Valentina House for a week with three teenagers. Marilena was absolutely fantastic in helping us book the apartment and answering all my questions regarding Varenna. Camilla was extremely helpful in meeting us at the train station and taking us to and from the apartment. The apartment is perfectly located between the water and the town square in the historic part of Varenna. It does require walking up and down historic steps, but not too many. The teens spent a good deal of time on the balcony or at the cafes (especially Il Molo) on the water, giving them the freedom that they enjoyed. We were able to cook a couple of meals in the apartment, having purchased food at the grocery stores in the main square. The apartment is cozy, yet authentic. It is ideal for four people, but manageable for five. There is a pull-out cot in the main room. The location in Varenna is perfect for visiting other towns on Lake Como via the ferry or train. We also went to Lugano Switzerland, via the bus from Menaggio. We had a truly wonderful and authentic experience, thanks to the ideal location and helpful owners.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Awesome stay in Varenna
Guest: Todd
(Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/17/11
We stayed for almost a week at the Camilla House in Fiumelatte - just outside Varenna. Marilena met us in the center of town and showed us our private garage and then our wonderful apartment. It was perfect for us. The views are magnificent and I wish we could have stayed longer. Marilena was wonderful about giving us tips - where to eat and not to eat, the local fisherman from whom to buy, ferry information, etc. The apartment was perfect and had everything we needed. We often walked into town - not ideal for those who don't like to walk - or drive to our private garage. We loved staying in Varenna as the view is awesome from this side of the lake. We plan to go back and stay in Camilla House. Marilena provides excellent advice on where to get groceries, free wifi and a local cell phone! It just doesn't get any better than this.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
VARENNA AT IT'S BEST
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/30/11
Review Submitted: 06/13/11
My daughter, her boyfriend and I spent a memorable week at Marilena's Rosy House in Varenna, and we were happy for the entire time. Marilena was there to greet us upon arrival, demonstrating the apartment and its facilities, and then even taking us on a short tour of the places in town center that we might be visiting. Her recommendations were accurate without fail. Marilena even volunteered to take us to the train station on our last morning. She is an energetic and delightful lady. Varennna is a beautiful little town on a beautiful lake, which is surrounded by beautiful mountains. For those looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway, in gorgeous surroundings, hosted by a very accommodating owner, you could not do better. BTW, we were fine without a car, as everything is within walking distance, or reachable by ferry.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Unforgetable Memories of Varenna
Guest: Laura
(Cumming, Ga. USA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 05/30/11
We left Camilla's house this morning after just a couple of days. How we wish we could have stayed longer! Marinela is the perfect hostess. She sent us lots of information ahead of time, so we could plan and make the most of our limited stay in Varenna. The directions to the town, grocery store, gardens to visit, villas, ferry, restaurants and even boat rentals were provided by Marinela. She met us in the center of town and introduced us to what would be our "garage" for the duration of our stay. What a blessing it was to have a place to park without having to spend time looking for space. It was near all the shopping, restaurants and ferry. She told us the places to eat, shop and took us to Camila's House. It was exactly as the photos showed...actually better since the photos cannot do justice to the view of Bellagio and Menaggio from every panoramic window and room of the house. Imaculately clean with everything necessary to feel at home. The bed was comfortable, she even has extra pillows and linens if needed. The shower was strong, the water always hot. The kitchen was complete with everything necessary to make you feel like home, even a microwave, a full size refrigeratorfreezer, a diswasher and a washing machine. We brought our own laptop computer and she set us up to wireless internet. We had warm days and cool nights, perfect vacation thanks to Marilena and Camila's House. Highly recommended and wish we could stay longer. What a wonderful way to end our Italian Holidays.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Varenna - Home away from home.
Guest: Lake Travelers
(Ohio's North Coast, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11
Review Submitted: 05/27/11
You will not be disappointed. We spent a week in Marilena House in May, and would do it again in a New York minute. Marilena is very easy to work with and her property was exceptionally clean, well located and equipped with everything you may need for a comfortable stay in this charming village. The perfect spot to explore other Lake Como destinations by ferry. We also enjoyed day trips to Lugano and Bergamo by bus and train. There are plenty of restaurants and stores nearby. The walkway along the water is beautiful. Varenna felt like home.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, tourists without a car.
A forever memorable week
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/09/10
Review Submitted: 12/24/10
My husband and I spent the most wonderful week in Varenna. And we were so thrilled to have stayed at Luna House. It was clean, cozy and added to our dreamy visit to the Lake Como area. It was so wonderful to have booked this apartment from afar and find everything as was described. Marilena and Anna were so helpful and accommodating. We enjoyed cooking our evening meals and drinking a glass of wine on the balcony. We hiked, took the ferry boats to all the little villages on the Lake, enjoyed the train rides, had fun food shopping at the local markets, and soaked up all the beautiful scenery. The week flew by and we were sorry to leave. What a forever memorable stay in Varenna!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+.
Marilena House and Marilena
Guest: John
(St Charles, IL USA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/10
Review Submitted: 11/20/10
My wife and I spent 4 wonderful days in early Nov. in Varenna at Marilena's - Marilena House. It is difficult to tell which was better - the home - and I do mean home like in your own home or the person. Both are very warm and wonderful. The location is in the center of the little city and convenient to everything - train, ferry or hiking. If you visit - you will want to go back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
"Fairytale week on Lake Como"
Guest: Liz
(Virginia, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/25/10
Review Submitted: 11/10/10
"As we arrived in cobblestone square in the charming little town of Varenna, Marilena was there to greet us and make us feel at home. We toured through the little alleyways to find lovely little restaurants and to learn about "our" private garage in town. Heading a short distance down the hill to the lake and ferry dock, one can choose from a selection of cobbled staircases, past wonderful old houses and a few shops. We felt as though we had stepped right into a fairytale. We then drove a mile or so south on the lake to "our" home away from home, where we found idyllic views of the lake, snow-capped mountains, and the back of Bellagio from every window, every couch, table and bed. Decorated in keeping with life in the Varenna area, the apartment is immaculately clean and beautifully equipped. Marilena has thought of everything: full kitchen, dishwasher, clothes washer, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, flat-screen TV . . . and everything in excellent working order. Each day we parked in "our" garage in Varenna and headed for the ferry landing to board a ferry, motor launch or hydrofoil for visits to other villages around the lake, where we wandered, shopped, enjoyed lunch, visited villas and soaked up the amazing atmosphere. Every afternoon we picked up fresh croissants for breakfast the next morning. Just a short drive takes you to the Swiss Alps . . .about one hour to St. Moritz. Or take a ferry across the lake to Menaggio and drive a short distance to Lugano. Spending an evening with Marilena was a highlight, as she gave us a tour of Varenna, sharing the history of the village's homes, gardens, restaurants, and waterfront. If you are looking for a lot of action and glitz, do not stay in Varenna. But if you are looking for natural beauty and want to see how real Italians live on the shores of Lake Como, I highly recommend Camilla House."
Recommended for:
Best stop in a month of traveling in Italy
Guest: Bill
(Surprise, AZ)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10
Review Submitted: 11/09/10
Both the town of Varenna and Camilla House combined for the best week out of the month we spent in Italy. Don't overlook the free use of the garage in town because of the lack of parking in and around town. The town is charming and has a special ambience at night; it feels very comfortable and safe. The view across the lake from our apartment to Bellagio is beautiful as are the mountain ranges across the lake. There is nothing Marilena doesn't know about the area and she truly goes out of her way to insure a pleasant experience. The ferries easily connect you to Bellagio and other picturesque spots. The train service to Milan is excellent. When we go back to Varenna we will stay at Camilla House.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Best place to stay
Guest: voyageur du monde
(the world)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 08/08/10
i cannot say enough good things about this experience. Marilena is a fantastic hostess and we loved the flat. Location was the best in Varenna (we even enjoyed the church bells ringing during the day). The king size bed was comfortable and the bathroom and shower above the usual standard. Marilena was helpful in every way and we loved meeting Tartufina. We give this 10 stars and we will return!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.
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