very clean apartment and great host. added bonus Free parking by the host

Marilena met us at the train station and gave us a tour of the town as she drove us and our bags to the house, which was very well located next to the main square. She did a thorough walkthrough, gave us the keys, and provided recommendations on places to eat and sights to see. She even helped us arrange for a taxi when we needed it! Apartment had a washing machine and a place to hang clothes to dry, and she had the WiFi upgraded, all of which was very helpful. We loved listening to the church bells!

Almost no B&B's in Varenna appear to have Air Conditioning, probably due to many factors like 500 year old buildings. But it would be very nice to have A/C in the heat of the summer. Other people might not like the bells, as they start at 07:00 and last ones finish at 23:00, but we loved listening to them.

Wonderful apartment in a fantastic location, with a very kind and helpful hostess! Marilena went above and beyond, collecting us from the station, giving us a quick tour of the area, and then driving us back to the station when it was time to go. Her recommendations for restaurants and places to visit are well-worth paying attention to - none disappointed. The apartment is spacious, spotlessly clean and very comfortable - a real home away from home. We loved Varenna - such a beautiful place. We highly recommend Varenna and Maddalena House.

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Wonderful apartment conveniently located in Varenna. It was absolutely spotlessly clean. Marilena has thought of everything, she is super organised and the flat had everything we needed. She even picked us up from the station and took us back again. The piazza is very lively and sometimes has live music playing late, great for people watching.

The host met us at the train station to take us to the flat, which was very easy and hugely appreciated! She also drove us on a quick tour of the town so we could orient ourselves. This was really helpful! The flat itself was absolutely wonderful, really charmingly decorated and in an excellent location for exploring the area.

Marilena was a perfect host. She picked us up from the train station and gave us a quick and informative tour of Varenna and the apartment. She was very helpful and responsive over text/WhatsApp with any questions and recommendations. And dropped us off at the station at the end of our stay. Thanks Marilena!

Varenna was very busy with tourists (especially with how small the town is) and hard to get a seat in any restaurants. But this is expected from the time of year. Everything to do with our stay as far as the host and accommodation was perfect. 10/10 stars.

The host was fantastic, very helpful, very friendly. Cant speak highly enough of her! Location was perfect for a quiet stay on Lake Como. Very romantic area with enough bars, restaurants.

Honestly cant think of anything we didnt like about our stay

We loved that the location was right on the small town square. It was an easy walk to the lake and the gardens.

The hostess is very uptight and she also seemed discriminatory (such as blaming "Mexicans" for turning the keys too hard). She was high strung and stayed far longer than she needed to explain things that we already understood. Very intense, and not the type of person you'd want to have at the start of your stay anywhere, really. The town square, albeit being very small, was incredibly loud until 1am. We stayed at another hotel on the square the next night and it was not loud at all, so we know that it was an insulation issue with this property.

Great location. Close to everything. MariLena was a fabulous host. She made sure we had everything we needed. Would stay here again,

Marilena collected us at the station which was lovely

Perfect location, cute house with everything we needed, local tips from our host.

Maddalena House was WONDERFUL!! Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Marilena, our host, was fabulous (and hilarious). She picked us up from the train station and offered to take us to a nearby grocery store, but we were only staying for one night so it wasn't necessary. However, once we saw the spacious and well-equipped kitchen (and cute little balcony with chairs and table overlooking the lane below), we wished we were staying longer so we could use it for more than just a coffee in the morning. We could easily imagine relaxing and enjoying some meals or wine and snacks after a day of exploring the area. Loved the super fast (landline) WiFi and having a proper living room with large sofa and dining room table. There was also a kitchen table with chairs so we had great spaces to do a bit of work on our laptops. Bed was huge and comfy and bathroom was clean and modern. But the position was really the best part. We had window views from the bedroom and living room that overlooked the main piazza (and historic church and cafes below) and we were just steps away from the lakefront and only a short walk to the ferry boat dock and train station. We would definitely stay here again and for more days next time!

A lovely, traditional Italian apartment in the heart of Varenna. Marilena met us on arrival to escort us to parking, and gave us a very thorough tour and explanation of everything in the apartment. We did not stay for long enough to appreciate all the facilities, but there was a well stocked kitchen and handy washing machine should we have needed them. Very central location in the square overlooking a lovely restaurant. It is very close to the church though, and as a consequence, the bells will wake you up reasonably early!! Something to keep in mind if you are a light sleeper. All in all, a great stay.

Great location, right in the center. Free private parking. Cool and helpfull owner.

Incredibly centrally located, right in the heart of the city! The apartment is really sweet and feels like an original italian home. The owner is extremely nice and gives great information about all thats important! Highly recommended!

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