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Located in the heart of Varenna, Casa dell’Arco offers a stylish retreat with modern interiors and two balconies overlooking the lake. Enjoy scenic walks along Lake Como’s shores and reach the ferry dock within minutes, with local amenities like a pharmacy, grocery store, butcher shop, bank restaurants and bars nearby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6969 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed

  • The flagship of Casa dell’Arco is the breathtaking view over the Lake Como. Casa dell’Arco is located in the heart of Varenna, a true urban example of the old Italian villages. Except the main street crossing the village, all others are pedestrian stairs ways (contrada) that bring you down to the lake, ideal for children. The apartment is on top of the building, on two floors and outside the living room are two balconies. The interiors are stylish and modern and the apartment has been completely restored in early 2010. The lake is 20 meters far and in 5’ of pleasant walk along the lake you reach the ferry dock. The train station is only 10' far. Close to the apartment are : pharmacy, grocery, butcher, bank, restaurants and bars. Casa dell’Arco is the ideal location to live the unique atmosphere of Varenna that will make your holiday unforgettable.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Baby cot and highchair are available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT097084C25RCM7DKS, 097084-CNI-00052

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Varenna, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. 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 kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking. Visit our Varenna travel guide
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What's nearby

  • An interior of a church with wooden pews, stone walls, and colorful frescoes.
    San Giovanni Battista Church
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A mountain at sunset, a calm lake, and a building with red and white stripes.
    Branch of Lecco
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A statue by a lake with buildings and mountains in the background.
    Villa Monastero
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal town with colorful buildings, a red pathway, and boats on the water.
    Lover's Walk
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Victoria
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hotel Du Lac
    27 min drive
  • La Cambusa
    5 min walk
  • Bar Caffe Rossi
    27 min drive
  • Ristorante "Suisse" Bellagio
  • Bar Il Molo
    1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed located?

Located in the heart of Varenna, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Church of San Giorgio and Villa Monastero. Civic Museum of Ornithology and Natural Sciences and San Giovanni Battista Church are just steps away. Varenna-Esino Station is 8 minutes by foot and Fiumelatte Station is 20 minutes.

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Apartment with breathtaking view over the lake, no car needed Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nic W.

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

Gorgeous view and great area!

If you’re staying in Varenna it’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place. Easy access from the train or ferry, incredible views from your private balcony, and plenty of space. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

michael K.

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

Beautiful views

We loved our stay in this beautiful location. Views of lake Como were stunning. The apt is located close to town center and is a great place to stay. Loved the apt
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Perfection

We loved staying at this property. The location and views are absolutely stunning. I would definitely stay here again. We had 5 adults, my husband and our three children in their 20s and the property was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely apartment

Lovely apartment. Very disappointed about all the stairs but once in the apartment it was breathtaking. Everything we needed for our stay. Perfect location for the square & hotel my son was getting married at.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Soizic H.

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

Nice apartment in amazing location !

We had a great time ! The view from the balcony is AMAZING! Such a pleasure to have a coffee there every morning (even though there is space for 2 persons only). The apartment is nicely renovated and modern. However I can’t put a 5/5 because in my opinion it misses a comfortable living-room with coaches and a coffee table to gather with your family/friends. We recommend this nice place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Penny W.

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

nice apartment

the apartment is very nice, the view from the main bedroom and balconies from living/dining room is amazing. the pictures are mostly accurate, but keep in mind it’s on the top floor so you have to climb 3 flights of stairs to get into the apartment then another flight after you get in to reach the bathroom and bedrooms.. two of the bedrooms are conjoined together and faces the street so it’s a bit noisy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johanna B.

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

Beautiful view and clean apartment

The apartment is very nice and spacious. The rooms that are joined with the single beds is a bit small. Best really for children rather than adults. The room in the back is incredibly small but we made it work for our two teenagers. The front room with the window to the lake is amazing. It would have been nice to have had somewhere to hang clothes in this room, the only place to hang clothes was in the "middle bedroom". Common areas is very spacious and the balconies were perfect. Highly recommended,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning apartment. Clean, spacious and with Aircon. which made the heatwave in Varenna bearable! The location and views are incredible with everything nearby. A treasure of a place to stay on Lake Como. Having visited Ballagio, Managio and some nearby villages Varenna was definitely our favourite and this was a perfect base to do all this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was in a perfect location and offered a beautiful view of the lake! The beds and bedding were comfortable and the apartment was clean. Be prepared to climb steps to the apartment and in the area generally - but that is why you have the views! The host was responsive and I would love to go back again one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is a fine property if you're younger. It is up (or down) many steps to reach, then up three floors of steps inside to get to the top apartment. In addition, the steps outside are on cobblestones which are very slippery when wet, as they were when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

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

Beautiful home in Varenna

Our family of five loved our stay in this beautiful apartment in Varenna. Views were stunning and walkable to everything! We can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise K.

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

Perfect stay for a wedding weekend

Location easily accessible and everything in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

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

Amazing location and the view

Just the most amazing location. Close to everything and easy to walk in each direction. If you want the view of the lake, this apartment has it. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kelly f.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

We absolutely love Vareena and the apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna M.

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

Charming Varenna apartment with amazing views

Perfect location, fabulous apartment - highly recommend. (Be aware if visiting in summer, as stated in the listing, has fans rather than a/c.) Suited our family of 5 perfectly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Comfortable and spacious apartment

Loved our stay in this comfortable apartment. Walking distance to some beautiful eateries, ferry and train station. There are stairs within the apartment and inside the apartment, but they are worth it for the view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Joelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views in a great location

It was our first time at Lake Como. The lake is beautiful, and Varenna was our favorite village on the lake. This property has some great views over the lake. The apartment was clean and in good condition. There are beds to sleep 6, but the third bedroom is only accessible through the second bedroom. There is also not much of a living area. But we spent most of our time outside in awe of the lake and doing some hiking in the area (the hike up to the castle and paying a small fee to get in is worth it for the views). We ate at Cafe Varenna, La Vista, and Bar Il Molo. All of them were fantastic. We had a small issue with the keys at check in, but they were available for communication and did what they could to help resolve.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amy F.

Liked: Check-in, location
The key reason to stay here is the location. The space is big enough to host 4-5 adults. However, it is not very comfortable, lacks warmth and accommodating guests. It seems a little dirty or dated. We did not have enough pillows, blankets and towels. There are no amenities such as soap and shampoo to shower. The kitchen is relatively supplied with dishes to prepare meals. It would be nice if when arriving, there are essentials such as bottled water, coffee pods, tea and paper products just to settle in. We had to take an Uber to a store at 6:00pm to pick up supplies for our stay. After a long travel day, it would have been nice to just have a few things there to greet us. The furniture is limited and made it hard to sit in the main space and relax. We did enjoy eating around the main dining table and the views across Lake Como. And again, access to town and the ferry is why you stay here. The light in the bathroom was broken and after contacting Luciana, he sent someone to repair it during the stay. He was responsive to questions but it took a few days each time. Not sure we would stay here again.
View of the Varenna from ferry. Location of apartment in center of picture.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

erik p.

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

Better off in a hotel

In general, the apartment was fine, however many issues added up to make this stay bad.First, there were only sheets for one bed despite it being a 3br apartment. I had the ask the host 4 times for extra linens, which he provided on the last day of our stay. Also, the listing advertises 4 twin beds, there were only 3.Another odd moment happened when a caretaker had to get into the apartment to fix a clogged sink. I’m thankful the host was able fix the issue on short notice. However, when his assistant apparently arrived at the apartment the host called me and sent me multiple messages asked where I was and saying the assistant could not get in. First, the owner never said I needed to be at the apartment to meet the assistant. Second, the key was in the lockbox the entire time and shouldn’t an assistant have a key anyway? It was a strange interaction. More issues:Hot water in the shower only lasts a few minutesNo curtains/shutters on the main bedroom windowYou must have a key to get out of the building’s main door, this seems like a fire hazardStains on the pillows and mattressesThe pillows are very thin, not enough provided The towels felt old and cheap
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay in Varenna for family of four. Would not change a thing! Views are dreamy, apt is spacious, clean, upgraded. If I come back, will stay here again. Restaurants downstairs are fantastic. I’ll Cavatappi and La Scarpetta. Loved the wine bar too. I Varenna.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon logement, juste un point négatif, il n'y a pas de climatisation et en période très chaude, les températures étaient très élevées dans le logement. Il faudrait au moins des ventilateurs plus efficaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid R.

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

Excellent emplacement dans un des plus beaux villages de lac de Côme

Très bel appartement spacieux avec une vue magnifique sur le lac de Côme. Communication très facile avec la propriétaire Luciana. Cette location est très bien pour une famille de 5 personnes car une seule salle de bain et pour aller dans la 3e chambre, il faut passer par la chambre avec 2 lits d'enfants. Pour profiter de cette belle location, il faut s'armer de courage pour monter de nombreux escaliers. N'hésitez pas, cela en vaut la chandelle :-) Merci à Luciana.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

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

Wonderful property and great location

Clean and conveniently located property. The communication with the owner was great and the property was easy to find/access. The views were incredible. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Perfect stay in beautiful Varenna!

Our family recently visited (2 adults + 3 Adult kids) and had the greatest time! The house was beautiful and looks exactly as described. We saw an amazing sunset from the balcony and it is the perfect location to walk down to the waterfront. One thing to note is if we had realized the amount of steps from the train station we probably would have taken a taxi but everyone (including 60 year olds) made it and the steps to the top floor apartment are totally worth the views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

valeria m.

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

Muchas escaleras ! Linda vista

El departamento es muy lindo de dos pisos pero si fue un problema llevar nuestras maletas hacia el edificio y de ahí subir dos tramos largos de escaleras .. muy cansando. El parqueo también fue molestoso tenerlo a 10 minutos caminando. Pero lo más lindo la Limoieza las camas muy cómodas y la vista ! Espectacular… cerca de restaurantes acogedores. Se desayuna y come delicioso. Frente a orillas del lago como. La ubicación es ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022