Amazing location right on the lake and near to the town square with cafes and restaurants. Walking distance to both the ferry terminal and train station. The place was perfect for our family of 4 although there were some steep stairs that is expected of Varenna. The complimentary bottle of wine was a lovely touch!
“Casa Balcone” Apartment
Located in the heart of Varenna, with central air conditioning, the apartment is overlooking the Riva Grande, with a spectacular view of the lake, fully enjoyable from the large balcony.
The apartment has just been fully furnished and consists of: kitchen, living room with fireplace, 2 rooms with double bed, bathroom with shower, washing machine, accommodating up to 4 people.
All premises (bars, restaurants, shops, public services) are close at hand, within 100 meters.
Even the means of transport are easily accessible on foot: walk through the promenade 200 meters away there is the landing stage of the ferry boat and the boat; another 200 meters and you arrive at the train station.
The apartment is the ideal either for a relaxing holiday or as a base to discover all the attractions of the Lake Como!
Apartment Features
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Position in Varenna
Rates
Low Season: 220 euro
High Season: 350 euro
Minimum Stay
Minimum stay at this apartment is 3 nights.
Taxes
Tourist Tax: 2 € daily
Services Fees
Final cleanings: 60.00 €
Payment Methods
- Credit or debt card (Visa or Mastercard)
PAYMENT POLICIES
- Non Remboursable: No reimbursement envisaged in the event of cancellation.
- Standard: FREE CANCELLATION if the cancellation occurs up to 15 days before arrival. 100% of the amount will be retained if the cancellation is made after 15 days before arrival.
RULES
- Quiet hours are between 10pm and 8am
- This a no-smoking property
- Small, short-haired dogs allowed
- Total number of occupants will not exceed the quoted number unless agreed.
- All trash and perishables must be disposed of and dishes washed before departure.
Our Customers Reviews
Awesome place with an amazing view. Host very responsive and helpful
Fabulous place, half way between ferry depot & restaurants, views breath taking & on a practical note, the washing machine was great. We were a bit stressed about getting our bags out, as they were heavy with being away for a month. The hosts were great getting us in there & indicated they could help us get a taxi to the train station when leaving. However we had to try ourselves, had no luck & no success with very little communication from the hosts either. We ended up taking our half empty bags down the steps to the waterfront & repacking them in the dark at 6am & towing them up to the train station. So just a warning about staying there with heavy bags, as there are many uneven steep stairs. Blackout curtains in the bedrooms & a nice cafe table set on the balcony would be some other suggestions also
We need more stars to reflect how great a host Giorgio was! We were so well looked after! The location and view from this gorgeous little apartment is perfect!
What a fantastic location - couldn't be better. Wonderful view and centrally located. Host Giorgio and his son Alberto were responsive to our communications and needs during our stay.
I went on this trip with my mom and aunt and we had a great time! The view is amazing and the pictures do not do it justice! Giorgio and his son Alberto were very kind and responsive- will definitely stay here again.
Giorgio’s and Lorena’s home in Varenna exceeded our expectations. Lorena was extremely helpful and personally walked us to her home, got us settled and acquainted with the area, and booked us a dinner reservation. The unit itself was quite comfortable for our family of 4 (2 adults / 2 kids) and is in a fabulous location on Lake Como. Highly recommend!
Had a wonderful stay at Giorgio’s apartment. The location couldn’t be any more convenient and the air conditioning worked great during extremely hot and humid days. The bedrooms are super quiet and very comfortable and clean, and even have ceiling fans to help keep the rooms cool during hot August days.The kitchen has everything you need for your stay, and there is even a washing machine in the apt and drying racks. The views are spectacular and it’s lovely to sit in the evening and watch the sunset. Traveling alone I felt very safe there and Giorgio and his wife Lorena were more than accommodating and caring from start to finish.The only thing is the bathroom needs some updating as there is some mold on the ceilings. But no other complaints! Highly recommend booking for your stay!
10 out of 10 Amazing! Host met us and helped us to the apartment and made sure we were settled comfortably. also provided local restaurant recommendations that were so good we went to one of them twice! The balcony was breathtaking and the location can't be beat. Would definitely stay there again!
Beautiful Balcony apartment right in the heart of Varenna with easy access to everything plus easy ferry access to Bellagio and Mennagio. Excellent view of the lake and town.
You never know what to expect when renting a place online. Both Georgio & his son Alberto went above and beyond for everything we asked for. The cute, well appointed apartment was situated on the boardwalk overlooking Lake Como. Only steps to the boardwalk, coffee shops, breakfast, lunch & dinner spots, probably 20 within a 3 minute walk. There are a lot of steps in Varenna village which was no problem for us, very picturesque. You feel like you went back in time in this 1000 year old village. The main piazza is about 200 feet or steps above the lake. There are many shops in the Piazza and also many shops/restaurants on the lake walkway. Waking up in the morning and viewing the boats on Lake Como is so awesome. I don't think you could find a better place to stay and the hosts are the nicest people you'll ever meet. Bob & Nancy Gibson- from Chicago June 2024
All around great place to stay if you have a couple of days in the Lake Como area. So many amazing restaurants just steps away and other convenient amenities. The house itself is very well-located and comfortable. Very near to the ferry terminal and the train station, so super convenient to travel to other towns while we were there. We were very happy here.
Wonderful location and hosts! The view Is absolutely stunning. It was wonderful sitting on the balcony watching the ferries pass and mountains. It was close to everything. And our hosts Giorgio and Alberto were so kind and helpful. Offering a bottle of wine and picking us up at the train station upon arrival. We would recommend the home to everyone.
We had a glorious stay at the apartment. Giorgio and Alberto were extremely communicative and flexible with our arrival time, which was earlier than planned. They met us at the train station, drove us to the apartment, and showed us everything we need to know to feel right at home immediately. The location could not have been better for us. The apartment is on the water with a lovely view, and just a few steps from some of the best food available in Varenna. it was a great value, and we had an amazing stay.
Do not hesitate to book this apartment. I cannot say enough good things about the location and the view in this place. The apartment was spotless when we arrived and Lorena and Giorgio go out of their way to respond quickly and are so helpful! This apartment is usually booked so it was a miracle we were able to rent it. Beware of the stairs in Varenna. If you have difficulty with that this town is going to be difficult to manage. One thing that is helpful is coming in to the ferry parking lot and rolling your luggage to the apartment where there is only 18 steps up to the apartment.
Giorgio was an amazing host! He made us feel so welcome and helped us with any requests. The location was superb. It was the perfect home base to explore the surrounding areas via train and ferry. We so enjoyed also walking around the beautiful town of Varrena and exploring Giorgio‘s shops and eating at his recommended restaurants.. Would highly recommend.
Georgio and his son were great! Picked us up from the train station, place was more beautiful than the pictures, and walkable to anywhere in Varenna. Would certainly rent from them again.
We loved our stay there! Giorgio was so friendly and helpful , his son picked us up from the train station and helped us into the apartment. The apartment overlooked the lake and was so warm and comfortable. We fell in love with the town and its people. We will definitely come back one day! Amazing place and host!
We loved our stay even though it was off season
What a wonderful place to stay in Varenna! Such gorgeous views and in the heart of everything! Wonderful!
Giorgio and Alberto went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Alberto even assisted us to get our luggage (we packed too much and had a rented vehicle) to and from the apartment. The location was within 60 seconds of three gelateria and multiple restaurants serving amazing pizza and other items. The service in the restaurants and bars was amazing (especially when we used our limited but appreciated Italian). The availability of the Lake Como ferries (auto and passenger-only) made getting to multiple amazing locations quite easy. Our only problem was the fact that we needed to leave!! We’d return in a heartbeat.

Rick And Debbie
What a delightful place! Comfortable, convenient, they met us at the train station and personally showed us to and around the apartment. We had everything we needed.
Varenna is such a beautiful destination and Giorgio’s place allows you to marvel at the view for as long as you want. His son Alberto kindly collected us from the train station and gave us an orientation of Varenna and the accommodation, and also helped us with our luggage. Giorgio’s place is comfortable and have I mentioned the view!!Although late September there were still many tourists in town and some restaurants were already booked so do your research and book ahead. Also make the effort to walk up to Castello Vezio and pay the €5 entrance fee - the view is stunning!
Georgio was a fantastic host! He was extremely kind and responsive. He even shared some great recommendations for Varenna and even for our next stops on our trip. We 100% recommend staying here!
Perfect location. Well equipped. Enjoyed sitting on the balcony overlooking the lake with a glass of wine or a gelato from the shop below
Perfectly-located apartment overlooking the water- you cant get a better view in Varenna!The ac’s worked great, which we really appreciated in the heat wave!Would advise packing light, as you do need to climb stairs to gather there (like any small Italian village, very typical).Overall, we really loved Varenna and this apartment was perfect for our needs

Matthew & Julie
We loved our time here.The views and walkability are first rate. AC in August was good if you remember to take the reasonable step of keeping shutters closed during heat of afternoon. Varenna is well located to take ferries around the lake; and, we could walk to the terminal, buy a ticket and be seated on a ferry within 10 min of leaving the apartment. Swimming, boat rentals, hiking, restaurants all wonderful. Really nice to have a clothes washer in the place.Small hot water heater meant we had to plan showers very carefully for our family of three. The furniture, particularly one bed and the living room seating, needs updating.
Giorgio’s place was exactly as pictured. The view is actually better than pictures and better than anything you could imagine. Breathtaking!! Very peaceful place but also right in the middle of everything and convenient. Alberto was very helpful while helping us check in and also helped us with our bags. I would definitely recommend this place and would return in the future.
Absolutely beautiful little apartment with a spectacular view. The balcony is a 10/10! We really appreciated Alberto’s help when we arrived. The beds are comfortable and the neighbourhood was very quiet in the evening. Bonus- excellent gelato at the bottom of the steps.
This is a fabulous location, Varenna and Giorgio's place - spectacular view; nice notebook left by host on local restaurants, etc. Giorgio was very accommodating when the train we had planned to arrive on was unable to travel due to a landslide, closing all trains to Varenna. Alerted us to the situation (he knew we were arriving by train) and then helped us know our options - we really appreciated this - I consider this above an beyond and thus am a big fan of Giorgio. The landslide delayed our planned arrival time by 2.5 hours as we had to get off the train at a different spot and take a ferry for the rest of the way - and Giorgio again very accommodating. I have only good things to say about Giorgio, Varenna and the location/view of this stunning property. I would encourage a better clean/repair of the bathroom - toilet seat was broken when we arrived and there is a quite a bit of mold in the shower/bathroom; also small hot water tank so quick showers are the rule.
Our stay at casa balcone was something out of a dream! The views and location were incredible. When you stay at casa balcone you get an authentic experience and you feel like a local! Giorgio and Alberto were the best hosts, and truly made you feel like family. They were extremely responsive and even helped us organize a taxi for when we arrived, and for another time when our plans for public transportation fell through. The apartment itself was somehow even better than the photos portrayed, which I didn’t think was possible. I would definitely stay here again and recommend this airbnb to all my family and friends!
A wonderful stay. The accommodation is exceptional, and the views are absolutely extraordinary. We were picked up from the train station and really went above and beyond to make sure we were properly settled in- she even helped us with restaurant bookings. Her recommendations were perfect. And the accomodation is beautifully clean- loved it
Can I give more stars please? This was by far the most beautiful Airbnb that I’ve ever stayed in. There’s not much I can say that others haven’t said before me. The location is something out of a dream. I almost didn’t want to leave the apartment it was that beautiful. But I think my favorite part of the experience were the hosts… Giorgio and Alberto were the most gracious hosts that I’ve ever had the pleasure of interacting with. I am a solo female traveling from the United States so it was a slightly intimidating experience for me, but my hosts made me feel like family. I can’t recommend this rental enough.
Perfect location, lovely family, incredible experience.
Amazing stay on Lake Como! Comfortable with breath taking views. We would love to return!
We had a wonderful stay! The apartment is in a great location - on the waterfront with incredible views of the lake, an easy walk to the ferry to travel to different towns around Lake Como, and an easy walk to the train station to go to Milan. Lorena and Georgio are excellent hosts that go above and beyond. Very responsive to any of our inquiries. They helped to arrange a taxi service to and from the airport, provided local restaurant recommendations, and greeted us in the town square when we arrived. We would not hesitate to rent from them again.
We loved our stay! Perfect position and apartment. Would highly recommend this as a destination.
We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Balcone. The location was perfect, right above the waterfront walkway with restaurants and cafes below. It was spacious, toasty warm in Winter, quiet and very comfortable. Sitting on the lounge we looked across Lake Como to the snow capped Alps. Giorgio was extremely kind to us, organising a friend to meet us at the station to take us to the apartment on Christmas Day. And on another day he drove us to a nearby town to the supermarket. We highly recommend staying at Casa Balcone!
Our stay at Casa Balcone was absolute perfection. Every detail exceeded expectations- the location was magical and the apartment was spacious, comfortable, well- appointed and charming. Sitting on the balcony soaking in the lake and mountains is a memory that will last a lifetime. Our hosts Giorgio, Alberto and Lorena are truly special people who made us feel at home and part of the Varenna family. Thank you, Giorgio! Until next time.
Giorgio’s apartment is truly the best of Varenna. Every day, we felt so relaxed and peaceful looking out the balcony to the beautiful view. It felt like we were living a dream. He was the most welcoming and warm host ever — we met his friends and even went out to a lovely dinner together. Giorgio was the best host we’ve ever had and super knowledgeable. We love him and cannot wait to return to Varenna to visit our new friend again. Grazie mille Giorgio!!!
The apartment is just as shown in the pictures. Great communication, incredible location. We spent most of our time just sitting on the patio and watching the world go by. We would definitely stay here again.
Wonderful Stay!
Enjoyed our stay thoroughly.
Perfect balcony apartment overlooking the lake and a very charming part of Varenna. Has everything you need for an extended stay. Best gelato in town right below and wonderful restaurants all around. Hosts are top notch and looking forward to another visit!
This place is truly magic. We were so lucky to find a vacancy. Great service from Giorgio and Alberto, too!
What a beautiful spot! Amazing apartment in the heart of Varenna. If you’re bringing large cases, be mindful of the steps and the cobbled streets to get there, but once you do, it will be worth it. The host has ten apartments in the area and runs the business with a hospitality first mindset.
Giorgio’s apartment is everything and more. The views are worth the stay alone but everything else about the apartment was amazing as well. Giorgio is so friendly and even helped us store our luggage for a few hours before it was time to head to our next location. Highly recommend this stay!
Beautiful views and incredible location!
Believe everything you read about this perfectly located, lovingly maintained right-on-the-lake apartment. You are greeted like family and welcomed into the most enviable location in Ravenna. Giorgio and Alberto provide a wealth of helpful information and respond immediately if you have any questions. Easy to walk to the ferry, train station, and restaurants. Do not have one negative. Hope to stay again. Varenna is the perfect base from which to see the Como areas.
The view!Great location with amazing views of Lake Como. Giorgio and Lorena made checking in easy with their proactive communication. They met us at Piazza San Giorgio and helped us with our bags. Always appreciated given all the stairs in Varenna. Not to mention we were traveling with our 5 month old baby!Did I mention the view?The apartment was spacious. We enjoyed spending time on the small balcony while soaking in the amazing view of the Lake.Locations is perfect. Short walk to a bunch of great restaurants and the ferry dock. Lorena was even able to get us a last minute reservation at Al Prato.Did I mention the view yet?😂Alberto, Giorgio’s son, helped us during check out. He was kind enough to help us with our bags and even gave us a ride to the train station.Oh, and the view!😂We’re looking forward to staying at Giorgio’s place again. Grazie mille!