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Ortensia Lake Como – perfect for couple and pets
Independent holiday home in Varenna, on Lake Como, with lake views, garden, terrace and free private parking: ideal for couples with pets.

A lakefront holiday home in Varenna, with three bedrooms, a panoramic terrace and a full kitchen, ideal for families and groups seeking independence on Lake Como.
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CASA IN RIVA AL LAGO is a beachfront holiday home in Varenna, on Lake Como, designed for large families and groups of friends who want to stay independently just steps from the lakeside promenade.
The accommodation is spread across three separate bedrooms, with a total of four sleeping places between a large double bed and single beds, and can host up to five people. The bright living room with a flat-screen TV sits alongside a full kitchen with hob, oven, refrigerator and washing machine, while the single bathroom has a shower and bidet. The real highlight is the terrace with lake view, perfect for outdoor meals or enjoying the sunset over the water.
The house is a few metres from Fiumelatte station and just 100 metres from a traditional restaurant, in a location that allows guests to reach the pier, shops and the main points of interest of the village on foot. WiFi is free throughout the property, while access to the upper floors is via stairs, as there is no lift.

CASA IN RIVA AL LAGO offers a single accommodation option designed to host groups and families independently: the House with 3 Bedrooms, about 100 m² spread across three separate rooms. One bedroom has a large double bed with an en-suite bathroom, while the other two feature single beds, for a total of five sleeping places overall. The entrance is private and the house’s only bathroom has a shower, bidet and hairdryer.
Besides the bedrooms, the accommodation includes a living room with a sofa and flat-screen TV, a full kitchen with hob, oven, refrigerator and utensils, and a washing machine for longer stays. The real highlight remains the terrace overlooking Lake Como, ideal for enjoying meals outdoors facing the water. As there is no lift, the upper floors can only be reached via stairs.
The only room type available occupies the entire holiday home: three separate bedrooms with a total of five sleeping places, spread across about 100 m². One bedroom with a large double bed has an en-suite bathroom, while the other two share the house’s only bathroom with shower and bidet. A full kitchen, a living room with TV and a terrace with lake view complete the accommodation, with a private entrance for maximum privacy for the group.
CASA IN RIVA AL LAGO offers amenities designed for independent, extended stays. The kitchen is fully equipped with hob, oven, refrigerator, utensils and even an iron, while the washing machine makes it easy to handle laundry during the holiday. The bathroom has a shower, bidet and hairdryer, and the bedrooms are equipped with a wardrobe, bed linen and an electrical outlet near the bed.
The property is beachfront, with a balcony and terrace offering a direct view of Lake Como, and is entirely non-smoking. Internet access is provided via free WiFi throughout the property, as is the flat-screen TV in the living room.
General amenities include fire extinguishers, a high chair on request and the option to obtain an invoice. Please note that the upper floors are only accessible via stairs, as there is no lift.
Varenna is one of the most charming villages on Lake Como, and CASA IN RIVA AL LAGO is located right on the beachfront, in a spot that allows guests to reach the lakeside promenade, the pier and the streets of the old town on foot. The area retains the intimate atmosphere of lakeside villages, with colourful houses, uphill lanes and small boat landings.
Fiumelatte railway station is just 50 metres away, while Varenna-Esino-Perledo station is 1.8 km away; both connect the village to Milan and Lecco in a little over an hour. Ristorante del Platano is 100 metres away, and Trattoria Crotto is 400 metres away. Those arriving by car or plane can rely on Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, 47 km away, and Milan Malpensa, 57 km away.
Nearby, visitors can explore Villa Monastero, 1.3 km away, with its botanical gardens overlooking the lake, and Vezio Castle, 1.4 km away, also reachable via a short scenic walk. By boat, it’s easy to reach Villa Carlotta and the Gardens of Villa Melzi, both within 5 km, or Villa del Balbianello, about 7 km away. In summer, the lake is suited to swimming, kayaking and boat trips among the villages on the Lecco shore; in winter, walks along the shores and visits to the area’s small museums remain enjoyable.
Guests particularly praise the staff, value for money and cleanliness, all rated above 9.4. The lakefront location is also highly appreciated. The only weak point mentioned concerns the quality of the free WiFi connection, rated more modestly.
CASA IN RIVA AL LAGO can accommodate up to five guests across three separate bedrooms.
No, CASA IN RIVA AL LAGO does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, CASA IN RIVA AL LAGO offers free WiFi throughout the house.
There does not appear to be dedicated parking at CASA IN RIVA AL LAGO, so it’s advisable to check parking options in the Varenna area.
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Yes, CASA IN RIVA AL LAGO is located beachfront on Lake Como, in Varenna, with a terrace and balcony directly overlooking the water.
No, at CASA IN RIVA AL LAGO the upper floors are only accessible via stairs, as there is no lift.