We had a lovely 2-day visit to Varenna and stayed at Camilla House. Marilena is the most accommodating, helpful, and friendly host we've encountered. She is a lifelong resident of Varenna and gave us many valuable tips and recommendations. Check-in was smooth, communication with Marilena was seamless, like texting with an old friend. The flat itself is very nice, the view is quite stunning, and it is well-stocked with everything you need. It is a 10 minutes or less drive into the central piazza. Marilena keeps a garage parking spot available in town for use, which was really convenient given how crowded with visitors the area was (even in October). It is secure so no worries about leaving for the day on a boat tour or elsewhere.Our only regret is that our stay was too short!

I honestly can't express how great my stay was. Marilena went above and beyond to make my stay memorable, from making sure I arrived safe, to giving me a quick tour of Varenna, to even making a dinner reservation for me. There is a bit of a walk to get into town, but I didn't mind considering the quiet neighborhood and amazing view. In fact, I found the walk quite enjoyable. 10/10

Wonderful spot that overlooks the lake and puts you nearby Varenna for all that it and the lake offers. Lots of space. Open the windows and let the fresh air flow through. As some have said, it’s a mile or so outside of town, but it’s a beautiful walk. The train rumbles through frequently but that is really cool, even if it’s noisy.

It is a house with a view of the lake- but too far to practically walk to the village as there is no contiguous path or sidewalk so you risk getting hit by a car too much. Hot days, without a/c makes for a house a bit too warm. And the earth-shattering trains pierce the quiet from 5:30am to 10:30pm