THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake

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A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by white chairs.
A spacious room with a large window, a dining area, and a cozy seating area.
A hallway with a potted plant, a white chair, and a tiled floor with a geometric pattern.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Como Cathedral

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Childcare available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Como, Lombardia
  • Place, Piazza Vittoria
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Como Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Cavour
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milan (MXP-Malpensa Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Como

Located in Como, this apartment is in the city centre. Como Cathedral and Villa Erba are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lugano. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia or Palasport Pianella. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Como, Lombardia

What's nearby

  • Church of San Fedele - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza Vittoria - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Como Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza Cavour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Como-Brunate Funicular - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Como Borghi - 11 min walk
  • Como Nord Lago Station - 11 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Avenue Bistrot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Maya - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪LOAFT DESIGN x WOLFOX COFFEE - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il caffè dei viaggiatori - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Passion Como - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake?

As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake on 26 Jan 2027 start from £936, 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.

How much is parking at THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake located?

Located in Como City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Civic Art Gallery and Como Cathedral. Church of San Fedele and Piazza Vittoria are also within 5 minutes. Como Nord Lago Station is 11 minutes by foot and Como Borghi is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in Como, with easy access to the train station and all the restaurants, grocery store, and shopping. The host was amazing, offering a lot of recommendations and also met us after our train delay late to help us check in. We are a VRBO host as well and happy to see other properties go above and beyond like we try to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! ❤️ It was truly a pleasure to host you and your family. I'm so happy you enjoyed the apartment and our beautiful city. Knowing that you are VRBO hosts yourselves makes your kind words even more meaningful to me. Thank you for appreciating the little things we do to make our guests feel welcome. I hope you had a fantastic trip, and it would be a real pleasure to welcome you back to The Como Secret Garden whenever your travels bring you to Como again. Wishing you all the best and many wonderful guests at your own property! 🌿
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Home was in a great location and was beautiful. Hosts were hospitable and responsive which we appreciated. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Our stay was great. Location is excellent and our hosts were very kind and responded quickly when we had questions. Como is a lovely place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2025
Thank you! I hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Como in April

The Secret Garden is well maintained. It has all modern appliances. The decor is appealing and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to stay in Como, Italy

This beautiful apartment is close to everything in old Como. Restaurants, shops, food store, the duomo, gelato (!), the central train station. Be prepared to walk the quiet, safe streets and enjoy the town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Thank you! I hope to host you another time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Como

Excellent location with all the amenities. A historic building in the historic part of town with room to spare. A great base from which to visit the area. The local car park takes the stress out of finding parking .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2022
Dear Brian and Sally, thank you for your review, I hope to host you another time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay in Como

Alessandra’s property could not have been more perfect for our group of eight. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was fully stocked. The grocery store around the corner was so handy. Alessandra is the perfect host!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2022
Thank you Margaret, I hope to host you and your lovely family another time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic experience

Hosts were communicative and attentive to our needs and requests. We felt like we were guests that were well taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Very beautiful apartment... in the middle of everything. Great communication by the host as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous ComoStay

Como Secret Garden was exactly as we expected. It’s a perfect location for getting out and about to the city center. The apartment had everything we needed. Allessandra was an excellent host, helping us with logistics and planning. Loved our time in Como!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you ! I hope to host you again Alessandra
Archival

10/10 Excellent

COMO secret Garden apartment

Nice flat with lot of space to feel comfortable. Few steps outside the busy city - perfect located. All equipment brand new. Best regards to Alessandra!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kindness, it was a very pleasure to meet you, I hope to host you another time in my house! Alessandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home, Amazing hosts!

We had a wonderful time in Como and The Secret Garden was an enchanting place to stay. Alessandra and her husband were so welcoming and helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. The space was gorgeous and had everything we needed. They provided great recommendations and even helped transport our luggage to and from the train station. Grazie mille! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2024
Dear Anna, thank you! I hope to host you and your lovely family again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay in Como

Wow!!! I don’t have the words to describe how perfect our stay was! The space is stunning and was the perfect location for us to stay for the nights before and after our wedding in a nearby villa. Alessandra was a phenomenal host and she made sure to communicate all details about parking, check-in, etc. and was incredibly kind. We absolutely loved our stay here- it was nicer than many 5-star resorts. I definitely recommend and hope we get to stay here again on our next visit to Como!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2022
Dear Megan Thank you for your rewiev, it was a very pleasure for me host you and your husband during your wedding days. I really hope to host you another time! All the best Alessandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Villa

Allesandra went above and beyond to care for us during our stay, so many extras we did not expect. We did not see a hot tub as vrbo advertised but we did not want one. The city tax has gone up to 3 euro per person per day not 2 euro per person per day as vrbo lists. We loved staying here and would definitely stay here again. This beautiful villa is close to all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2024
Thank you Michelle for your review, the municipality of Como decided to change the city tax on January so when you booked the tax was different. In the description I wrote that there are two bathrooms with shower ( one renovated in 2024) may be the bathtubs was a little mistake .Thank you for appreciating our lift from the train station.and the wine. Hope to host you again! Alessandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bellissimo

My wife and I were very impressed with Alessandra's apartment, having been in so many others over the years in Italy. Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen and bathrooms were completely stocked and the robes and slippers were like an upscale hotel. The furniture was very comfortable . Alessandra is very well organized, with tons of info on everything around Como. Lots of good restaurants and shopping close by. Grazie mille per tutti Alessandra Tom & Nancy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
thank you! I hope to host you another time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The best apartment of our entire trip

Alessandra has thought of everything. The apartment itself is beautiful and in a great location. Walk out the door and you are straight into the narrow streets of Como with cute shops and cafes all in walking distance. The apartment is stocked with all the extras you might need.... pasta, sauce and even a panettone and bottle of wine!!!! We loved our time here and will be back soon hopefully. Alessandra was also very kind in helping us get medical attention for our daughter who had some ear problems. I give our stay 10 out of 10 and highly recommend this apartment and the lovely people who own it. Grazie Alessandra ... stai molto gentile See you again soon. X
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Dear Rachel It was a very pleasure to host you and your lovely family!I hope.to host you again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Historical Sparkling Gem in Central Como, Italy

We had the recent pleasure of staying at "The Secret Garden", a luxurious and beautifully decorated modernized apartment, situated in the historical center of Como, Italy. Shopping, restaurants and markets are all just steps away and the ferries running to all points on Lake Como are also just a few blocks away as well. We also set out to explore with an easy 30 minute drive and day trip to Lake Lugano, Switzerland for sight seeing and lunch, which was a nice outing. We had dinner in the apartment after shopping in a nearby market and enjoyed having our breakfast in the bright and lovely kitchen. Our hosts were so kind as to have several breakfast items and coffee for convenience as well. I really enjoyed the sparkling bubbly water as it was quite refreshing after a day out on the lake. Another discovery nearby was the patisserie a stones throw from the apartment. The croissants and cappuccinos were an absolute treat for us, not to mention the chocolate shop. On our final night we found a romantic spot for a special dinner at Cibooooh. This lovely home will be one that we fondly remember, for the attention to detail, the pristine, sparkling marble floors and chandeliers and all the comforts of home. Our hosts were so gracious and we thank you for opening your lovely home to us and other travelers as it offered us a truly unique Italian experience. Alessandra and Ricardo we thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Dear Melinda, thank you for your beautiful rewiew, I hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour de rêve

Appartement très spacieux, magnifique et très bien situé en plein cœur de Côme.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2022
Merci Pierre, j'espere de vous accuiellir encore une fois dans ma maison Alessandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The Secret Garden is just að perfect place to stay at downtown Como but still hidden from the crowd. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love living like a local!

Beautiful apartment in a perfect location we had a great time ! Alessandra is a wonderful host !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

We just spent 4 nights and we had a wonderful experience Alessandra was a great host very helpful. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Frank! I hope to host you another time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Como

The place is absolutely beautiful. It is in a great location of walking streets. We had a car and we parked in a garage several blocks away. Had we to do over we would have taken the train up from Milan and not driven. Everything you will want to do you can do by walking. The owners were great! We would stay there again if we ever go back.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Alec, you and your friends are welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect City Stay

Alessandra and the Secret garden was just perfection! from start to finish, area was great walking distance from shops and restaurants, apartment was gorgeous and spacious, clean and on a lovely quiet street. Thank You!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you! I hope to host you and your lovely family another time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful hosts and beautiful home!

Alessandra & Riccardo were very gracious and helpful hosts. Their home is so beautiful! They thought of everything we could need . We feel lucky to have stayed at their lovely home in Lake Como:)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very good stay

Positives: Very caring owner. Good welcome. Good communication. Great location. Tons of extras such as teas, coffees, toiletries. Beautifully furnished. Very modern. Negatives: Air conditioning by portable units that had been removed at time of stay. There were fans but we were hot at night during our mid September stay. Can hear footsteps from upstairs due to the old structure of building. Overall: We had a great stay and definitely would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
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