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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 51291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Varenna, Lombardia
  • Place, Royal Victoria
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Branch of Lecco
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Monastero
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Camera doppia

1 Queen Bed

Camera tripla

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bagno

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Casa Mara: the Great Beauty of Varenna - Lakefront Haven, Stunning Views [A/C]

Casa Mara (CasaMaraVarenna.com) is a spacious, cozy and romantic holiday house located on the first floor of a historic building in the heart of the beautiful Varenna.

Nestled in the famous lakefront area of Varenna, this house boasts a prime location just a stone's throw from the tranquil waters, with only 16 feet (5 meters) separating its doorstep and the shoreline. By being in the city center, Casa Mara offers easy access to a range of bars, restaurants, and wine cellars in the surrounding area, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the local culture.

Casa Mara spans two floors with a total of 120 square meters, and can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. The building underwent a complete restoration in recent years, preserving its historical charm and details from the 19th century while incorporating modern, high-quality furnishings. You will find a modern apartment within a timeless frame of elegance, complete with all the necessary comforts to elevate your holiday experience.

The main floor features two bedrooms, each providing guests with a comfortable sleeping space. The first bedroom comes with a queen-size bed and a direct access to the balcony, offering guests a chance to step outside and enjoy the surroundings. The second bedroom is equipped with a queen-size bed and a single bed, providing additional sleeping options for groups or families.

The main floor of the building boasts an open-space room that harmoniously blends kitchen, dining and living room. It offers a well-equipped Italian-style cooking and dining area and a beautifully designed and charming open lounge. The living room also leads to the balcony overlooking the most picturesque stairway of Varenna, offering a stunning view of Como Lake. Lastly, the main floor includes a very comfortable bathroom too, with shower, toilet and washing machine.

The open-space on the first floor offers a direct access to the second floor attic. Accounted as one of the best view rooms of the lake, the attic Relax Area is what makes Casa Mara unique. Our guests can soak in the beauty of the lake while enjoying the peace and serenity of the house, a true gift that only Casa Mara can offer.
The attic also features a third bedroom, provided with two comfortable chaise lounges, as well as a half bathroom, adding to the overall convenience of the space.

To ensure a comfortable stay even during the hottest Italian summer days, the house is strategically provided with two A/C units.

Managed with meticulous attention and loved by its devoted owners, this holiday home welcomes guests seeking a haven of peace and beauty. Indulge in breathtaking sunset views, the serene dance of swimming swans, and the joy of sipping a glass of delicious Italian wine with friends and family in the heart of a typical Italian lake town. Casa Mara is the perfect destination for a relaxing, family, or romantic getaway, offering a memorable experience that will be treasured forever.

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Check-in is available from 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out must be done by 10:00
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT097084B4899BRN92, 097084-CIM-00158

About the neighborhood

Varenna

Located in Varenna, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Villa Monastero and Villa del Balbianello are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Menaggio Beach. Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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Varenna, Lombardia

What's nearby

  • Royal Victoria - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Giovanni Battista Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Branch of Lecco - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Villa Monastero - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lover's Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Varenna-Esino Station - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Il Molo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Cambusa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Seta - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Lido di Varenna - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Varenna - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Mara: the Great Beauty of Varenna - Lakefront Haven, Stunning Views [A/C] pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Mara: the Great Beauty of Varenna - Lakefront Haven, Stunning Views [A/C]?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Mara: the Great Beauty of Varenna - Lakefront Haven, Stunning Views [A/C] on Jun 13, 2026 start from $681, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Casa Mara: the Great Beauty of Varenna - Lakefront Haven, Stunning Views [A/C]?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Mara: the Great Beauty of Varenna - Lakefront Haven, Stunning Views [A/C]?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Mara: the Great Beauty of Varenna - Lakefront Haven, Stunning Views [A/C] located?

Located in the heart of Varenna, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of San Giovanni Battista Church and Villa Monastero. Church of San Giorgio and Royal Victoria are just steps away. Varenna-Esino Station is 8 minutes by foot and Fiumelatte Station is 20 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, perfect hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was great! He clearly explained everything to us. We felt very welcomed. The amenities were beyond what was expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Casa Mara. The place is full of charm, very comfortable and the location could not be better. There are beautiful views, annd easy access to restaurants, the lake and the ferry. Paolo was a wonderful host - he managed everything up to and during our stay with efficiency and kindness. I highly recommend Casa Mara.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

william t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic stay. From initial communications to personal meet and brief by Paolo made arrival process welcoming and thorough. The location was perfect for travel in or away from Varenna. The kitchen was well stocked with snackies and a welcome bottle of wine. The loft overlooking the lake was a fabulous retreat after a day exploring the lake. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa is just the right size for a couple or small family. It’s perfectly located in Varenna and easy walking distance to everything. The owners are wonderful, met us to take us to the property and provide several nice amenities. They also checked in on us to make sure we were okay and provided several options for things to do and places to eat. Would highly recommend if you want a true Italian experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Mara stay

Everything was wonderful from the location to the views to how easy it was to communicate with Paolo. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Varenna!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent position

We loved our stay at this Varenna apartment. Marco and his dad Paolo were excellent hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and clean property, great location

This property checks all the boxes for a great trip to Varenna and to explore Lake Como. It is in an ideal location, central to restaurants and shopping and close to the ferry docks. It was incredibly clean and well appointed with nice details, like coffee and basic herbs and spices and plenty of other amenities to make the stay comfortable. We spent hours sitting in the loft, taking in the view as well as exploring the town and other towns in the Lake Como are. Communication with the hosts was simple and easy. We are already thinking about how we can return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spring T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home!

We loved our time in this beautiful home! The view and location are the best in Varenna. The home is impeccably clean and equipped for all your needs. The owners are kind and welcoming people. We would 100% love to stay here again. Thank you for a perfect stay!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Varenna Experience

It was so wonderful to stay here! Truly felt like staying in the home of your favorite Italian family. Everything was perfectly ready for our arrival, including Paolo meeting us at the train station to show us the way. The location in Varenna is the best, with a 5 minute walk to the ferry, 10 minutes too the train station and 3 minutes to excellent restaurants. I would absolutely stay here every time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable hideaway from the crowd

The property is extremely comfortable with amazing views over Lake Como. No need to queue and hassle for restaurants, you can buy fresh pasta, pizza, pastry’s and groceries locally and prepare yourself while enjoying an fantastic view.We would happily stay here again. The hosts are a friendly family who want you to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Property & Hosts

This property was a dream stay for us! We stayed for a month and it was very hard to leave. Upon arrival I had the pleasure of meeting Paolo and Mara. They were the sweetest…accommodating and welcoming! They had milk, water, snacks and even a bottle of wine waiting for us! VERY much appreciated after a long day of travel. They left great restaurant & activity recommendations that we took advantage of during our visit.The location is amazing: the flat is located in the heart of beautiful Varenna! The lake view is stunning and so we started and ended every day enjoying it. The house was also extremely clean. Varenna is a very special place and we cannot recommend Casa Mara enough!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil A.

An amazing place on the lake

Marco and his father wete gracious hosts. The aparment was in the center of things but off on the side. Everything in the apartment was well done and the views could not be beat. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Varenna from Canada

Varenna was amazing, property was amazing. Zero complaints. Host met us at the train station and walked us to the place for check in, and made everything easy for our stay after that.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and complete setup

Marco was a great host, and Casa Mara is an enviable home. Made for a great week in Varenna to relax right by the water. We even made a couple of meals in the kitchen rather than going out every meal, and the kitchen setup was fully stocked with everything we needed. Thanks for the bottle of wine too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply perfect!

The entire week felt like we were in a fantasy world. The host and hostess were friendly, helpful, and went out of their way to work with us. I can’t even put into words the beauty of this villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful 3 week stay

Great location, great facilities. More like a home than an apartment.. Quiet and comfortably cool. Host met us at the train station and guided us to Casa Mara and made sure we were set before he left. Great place that we highly recommend. Very, very comfortable. Will stay there again on our next trip. Did not need a vehicle due to its location.
Stayed 20 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location, view and host

Our family of five loved our stay at Casa Mara in beautiful Varenna. House is clean. Located with an exceptional view and in the heart of Varenna. Easy to get to ferry, train, restaurants and grocery. Paolo and his wife as well as their son Marco provided great communication and an easy checkin. If we were to come to Como again we not only will stay in Varenna but Casa Mara will be our first choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Mara exceeded our expectations ❤️

Casa Mara was everything I hoped it would be. Paolo met us at the train station and brought us to our home for the next 5 nights. The location couldn’t be better. The views and the comfort of the home made it difficult to leave. It was a short walk to the ferry and we explored many other towns along the lake, but my heart was in Varenna. Thank you Marco and Paolo for an excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamy Varenna

Verenna is a dream! And so was our whole experience at Casa Mara. Our ferry was very late and Poalo waited patiently for our party of 5 to arrive. He walked us to the apt and gave us the full run down including local restaurants that were delicious! The location could not be better-stay here! You’ll be glad you did.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Everything was perfect! I can’t imagine a better place on lake Como. Very easy to get to, centrally located and had a spectacular view. What more could you ask for? Our host was amazing! On our last day there we rented a boat for 2 hours! What a great way to see the lake! The sleeping accommodations worked very well for our group plus we utilized local bakeries for most our meals. Thanks for having us, Beth
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Varenna 2023

This apartment is beautiful. The craftsmanship is first rate. The large windows provide both stunning views and cool breezes. The location is excellent for access to the lake, dock, boats and ferries, as well as restaurants and gelato shops. Many steep stairs in Varenna and other towns on the lake so be prepared with flat, sturdy shoes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in Verenna

We loved everything about it this beautiful apartment, the check in process was so lovely, Paolo and Mara are very accommodating. The local restaurants, deli, bakery and grocery store are perfect. We had amazing weather so spent time out on the water and exploring the surrounding areas. As a family of 5 we loved the different areas in the apartment and how close it was to the water, shops and restaurants. We will miss this apartment and Verenna as we stayed for a week we got to know the locals and relax and enjoy the area. The apartment had everything we needed for our stay! Laura, Dave, Ethan, Milla and Tommy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Views in Varenna

When we arrived in Varenna Paolo and Mara met us at the house and went over everything with us. They even took my son-in-law with them when they left and showed him where the best restaurants were in Varenna. My son-in-law even came back with an amazing bottle of wine compliments of our hosts. We would highly recommend staying here. It was very clean and immaculate. Whenever we had any questions our hosts would immediately respond. Some of the best hosts so far on VRBO!! We definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Hosts

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Military home in Varenna. We were met at the station and walked to the home by our host. He took the time to show us around the home and made sure we had clear understanding of how everything worked. The location was perfect, right int he center of town and very walkable to all destinations. The home is newly remodeled and everything worked perfectly and was beautiful. We especially enjoyed the personal touches throughout the home, the artwork and historical features. We hope to come back some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marco

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We are a family that has rented this wonderful house since 2010.

What makes this property unique

This house is unique! You will find no other balconies in Varenna like the ours. You will relax looking at the sunset from an armchair on our balcony; you will see swans that swim below you or the waves breaking on the rocks.

Languages:

English, Italian

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