Apartment

Elizabeth House Varenna

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A waterfront town with colorful buildings, a dock, and a bridge.
A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a TV, and a fireplace. There are two doors leading to balconies with views of mountains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a round woven ottoman.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a fireplace.
A narrow stone staircase leading to a water body with a mountain in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Villa Monastero

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Varenna, Lombardy
  • Place, Royal Victoria
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Branch of Lecco
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Monastero
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lugano (LUG-Agno)
    ‪102 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Varenna

Located in Varenna, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Villa Monastero and Villa del Balbianello are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Bellagio Port. Enoteca Principessa and Villa Melzi Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Varenna, Lombardy

What's nearby

  • Royal Victoria - 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
  • Castello di Vezio - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Varenna-Esino Station - 8 min walk
  • Lugano (LUG-Agno) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Du Lac - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪La Cambusa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Il Molo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Florence - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Olivedo - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elizabeth House Varenna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Elizabeth House Varenna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elizabeth House Varenna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elizabeth House Varenna located?

Located in the heart of Varenna, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of San Giovanni Battista Church and Villa Monastero. Bellagio Port is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. Varenna-Esino Station is 8 minutes by foot and Fiumelatte Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this property!

Excellent location! Great accommodations and very clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks for your positive review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay at Elizabeth House. We hope you can come back soon. kind regards. Alessia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Incredible location and Ideal apartment for a group

Only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Hi Gary,, thank you very much for your positive review. It was a great pleasure to have you as our guest at Elizabeth House, and we hope you can come back soon. Kind regards Varenna Holidays staff
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent View and Location

We stayed here with six comfortably in mid-March. Location and views were spectacular. Would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
Hi Neil, Thank you very much for your positive review. It was a great pleasure to have you as our guest at (NOME PROPRIETA’) and we hope you can come back soon. Kind regards Varenna Holidays staff
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location right on the lake

This is a great location right on the lake and only a short walk to everything. We have 4 Adults and there was plenty of room.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you very much for your stay We hope to host you again in the future Best regards Varenna Holidays Staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location on Lake Como.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Elizabeth House, Varenna. The location was perfect, within walking distance to the ferry, local stores, and restaurants. The view was unbelievable!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Hi Ed, thank you very much for your positive review. It was a great pleasure to have you as our guest at Elizabeth House and we hope you can come back soon. Kind regards Varenna Holidays staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View in Varenna

Great location on Lake Como for a wonderful holiday experience. Great balcony and walking stance to shops and restaurants. The steps can be challenging for some but certainly worth the effort.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2025
Dear Renee, thank you very much for your positive review. It was a great pleasure to have you as our guests, hope you can come back soon! Kind regards, Varenna Holidays staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

The location was amazing! The communication was easy and clear with the agency. We loved our time in Varenna!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2022
Thank you Kristin Hope to see you soon again Varenna holidays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall great experience!

We absolutely loved our apartment! The location was great and the apartment was adorable. Definitely important to note though that there is no air conditioning, so in the summer it is very hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
Thank you Ella We are thinking about putting some mobile units for A/C during winter See you soon Varenna Holidays
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location!

We loved where this house was located and enjoy sitting on the patio looking at the gorgeous views of the lake! All the beds were very comfortable mattresses and there were plenty of towels and soft linens. The fans upstairs don't cool a lot, but enough to not having hot temperature
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Dear Gaye, thank you very much for your positive review and for being our guests.. We hope to host you again! Kind regards, Varenna Holidays staff
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location

The location is perfect! It was close to a small city center. The view from the main bedroom is gorgeous. The house was clean and well taken care of. Small shops right outside your doorstep. Bathrooms need trash cans.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2024
Hi Natalie, thank you for your positive review and suggestion. It was a great pleasure to have you as our guest at Elizabeth House and we hope you can come back soon. Kind regards, Varenna Holidays staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfecto

Varenna itself is a magically spectacular place to visit and the Elizabeth House is right in the heart of this lovely town. The view of the lake and mountains from the balcony was glorious and the view of the town and passersby was fun. Three bedrooms and 2 baths were clean, up to date and comfortable. The kitchen had everything our family of 5 needed for a great 4 day stay. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you Christy for your positive feedback and for your stay with us! We hope you can come back soon! Kind regards, Varenna Holidays staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Location and Property

Elizabeth House is everything the pictures say about it! 1 - Incredible location in the heart of Varenna lakefront, 2 - Clean, spacious and lovely rooms, bathrooms and kitchen, 3 - check-in was so helpful and when we had a timing issue, they allowed us to store luggage at the office and took our luggage to the apartment for us. 5 stars, would absolutely stay again. Fits 6 people nicely, we were 4, it was very very spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
thank you so much for your review we hope to host you again best regards varenna holidays staff
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fantastic, but…

Cleanliness, size, location Wi-fi. Beautiful place and the best location, but the wi-fi was so poor.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2024
Thank you Fritz for the positive comment and for the feedback! We always try to improve our services. Thank you for being our guests and hope to host you again! VH Staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

THE place to stay in Varenna

THE place to stay in Varenna. Wonderful views, direct Lakefront. Easy to get to from the Varenna-Esino train station (a 20 minute walk) via a picturesque passeggiata along the lake. The Ferry stop is a mere 10 minute walk from the house, so it's easy to explore other towns on the lake. Good lakefront restaurants and Gelato stands are right outside. The house is very clean, fully equipped, and the furniture is comfortable. The balcony and views are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Hi Edward, Thanks for your nice review and for being our guests. It was a pleasure to meet you and we are happy you enjoyed your stay at Elizabeth House. We hope to see you again in Varenna. Kind regards Alessia
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

June Summer Stay

Incredible view of the lake, beautiful interior and balcony, Spacious master bedroom, well stocked with kitchenware, just about everything!! Small things: trash can in the downstairs bathroom, the light fixture at the bottom of the stairs was hit by our heads a few times
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2024
Dear Casey, thank you for your positive review. It was a great pleasure to have you as our guest and we hope to host you again in the future! Kind regards, Varenna Holidays staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Experience

Once you get past the never ending stairs Varenna is just magical. The property directly faces Lake Como. You can watch the sunrise against the mountains across the lake. Train station and ferry service are very close. Varenna Holidays arranged for van pick up upon arrival and departure. Property was very clean and just as advertised. Special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Hi John, It was really a great pleasure to have you and your family as our guests at Elizabeth House. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay in Varenna and we hope you have the chacne to come back soon. Kind regards. Alessia
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice but...

Very cute and great location. We stayed in September and it was hot. The AC (air circulation) was not efficient. Even though the location is great the noise level from people walking bye and noise from the restaurants was a bit intrusive.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2024
Buongiorno Louise, thank you for your feedback. Please note the unit has no A/C but string fans, as specified in the description of the accommodation, as well as the position of the unit, that is clearly shown in the heart of town. We are sorry maybe you didn't notice these two aspects in advance. It was a great pleasure to have you as our guest at Elizabeth House and we hope to host you again soon! Kind regards Varenna Holidays staff
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The furnishings are nice, but the stairs are very difficult in and out, and impossible to the third floor. There should be more warning on the booking. Also as a group of 4 we ran out of toilet paper fairly quickly. Can’t imagine a full booking! My bed linens were stained, I should have taken a photo but didn’t want to be difficult. For this price you should provide beautiful elegant bedding. Not scratchy thin cheap.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best Vacation Home In Varenna

First, the location of this home is perfect! The lakefront view and balcony made it worth every penny. Additionally, the accommodations inside the home were great for the 7 people in our group. We had plenty of space and felt comfortable throughout the stay. Finally, the staff was very communicative leading up to our stay which was greatly appreciated. Thank you for an amazing, memorable experience in the best vacation home we’ve ever stayed in! Everything was excellent, but we had one small callout. The sinks in both bathrooms were clogged and did not drain easily, causing the water to fill up the sink and dirty it.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Dear guest, Thank you very much for your positive feedback and for being our guest. We hope to host you again in the future in the beautiful town of Varenna. Thank you and kind regards, Varenna Holidays Staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house, perfect location!!!

This place was amazing! I couldn't have imagined anything better than this place. The house was amazing, the location was amazing and the village was amazing. Nice spacious and beautiful house and we really enjoyed the balcony overlooking the lake! It was a lovely, perfect little village. It was so easy to get around and walk to the ferry. The ferry was so convenient and ran frequently to many different villages nearby on the lake. Lots of great restaurants in this village. The house was spacious, clean and had everything that one would need. Communication with Varenna Holidays was wonderful! They made everything easy and check in was great and they helped me book a tour. If I get back to Lake Como again someday, I would definitely stay here again and I definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Dear Paula, thank you very much for your positive feedback. It was a great pleasure to have you as our guest and we hope you can come back soon! Kind regards, Varenna Holidays staff
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best location on Lake Como!

My boyfriend and I recently spent 4 nights at Elizabeth house. The house is ideally located in Varenna, and there really can't be a better spot for enjoying spectacular sunsets. The balcony is right over the water and offers an amazing view of Lake Como. We were literally in the middle of everything. The house is very stylish and comfortable. There are several good restaurants and places for gelato that are less than 50 feet away. We thought that Varenna was definitely the ideal choice among the villages along Lake Como. The property managers were helpful with suggestions about dining options and located a driver to take us to St. Moritz for a day trip. We would definitely choose Elizabeth house again if ever in Lake Como!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us, hope to host you again! VH Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

AC does not work

Great property...BUT the AC does not work and it was miserably hot. If you leave windows open there are bars downstairs so you have noise from that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Hello Robert, please note there is no AC in the accommodation, but there are fans as mentioned. If you touched some devise to try to turn on the non-existent AC, you probably turned on the heating so that is why it was so hot. There was also a detailed manual about how to use all house devises, maybe you didn't notice it. Of course if you had contacted us we would had tell you there were not AC. Regards, VH Staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Location. Location. Location.

Varenna was our first stop on our Italy adventure. The Elizabeth House is situated right on Lake Como. It is spacious and clean. Views are amazing! Plenty of room for two couples or small family. The amenities were great, fully stocked kitchen to prepare your own Italian dish and sip wine on the narrow balcony (all part of its charm ). Our only problem was. the hot water in the upstairs shower. We had two couples sharing one small shower downstairs. We notified the management and unfortunately it was not resolved during our stay. We stayed 4 nights. First we were told tomorrow, then the part was ordered and checking out said looking into. Overall we throughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again !! Thank you Elizabeth House.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Hi Mary, thanks for your positive review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay at Elizabeth House despite of the trouble with one shower. We had to make a big intervention when you left the apartment and now everything has been solved. We hope you can come back next year. Kind regards Alessia
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great property in the center of Varenna

I recently stayed here with a group of 6 adults for 2 nights. Before the trip, Alessia at the property management company had been very responsive to questions. She was also very accommodating of our need for an early check-in and late check-out. The house itself is conveniently located in the center of town. It is situated right on the lake and the view is amazing! The living rooms and bedrooms were all spacious; very comfortable for our group. The house is near the main square, steps to gelato, restaurants, and a grocery store where we picked up some small things for breakfast. A couple of minor downsides. We were kept up late one night by a live band at a nearby bar/restaurant. Not much you can do about that, though. Several of the rooms were a bit dark, which could easily be addressed with some new lightbulbs. I recommend staying here if you visit Varenna!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Dear Paula, thank you very much for your positive review and suggestions. It was a great pleasure to have you as our guests, hope to host you again in the future! Kind regards, Varenna Holidays staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Perfect Perfect!

This home was simply beautiful! We loved everything about staying here, though we did have trouble getting the AC to work which left us with some hot and sweaty nights. Other than that we simply had no complaints and I would stay here again in a heartbeat. What a beautiful location right on the waters of Lake Como. The house also came with a dual washer/dryer combo which we were very glad for. There was plenty of shopping and dining just steps away. The home was clean and the pictures do not do it justice. The town of Varenna is nowhere near as busy as Bellagio and has two small markets, and plenty of restaurants. We ate at Quattro Pass one of the nights and I have never had such amazing lasagna in my life. There was a small PosteItaliane office nearby too which I used to mail a large box of gifts home (the box was delivered today yay!) Also the ferry service is a short walk away along the water for travel to the other Islands. Our group of 8 fit nicely with plenty of room though I wouldn’t recommend more than that. There are a number of steps to navigate to get here though my 72 yr old mom did just fine on them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
We are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us, hope to host you again! VH Team
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