| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 43 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/03/09 |
Positive
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We were fortunate to rent the studio apartment at Annina's House for our week's stay in Oct.'09. Emails to and from Maria and Pietro made us feel like family by the time we arrived at the train station in Varenna where they picked us up, helped with our luggage, and introduced us to several of their friends. Upon our departure, they brought us back to the train station.
Their gracious hospitality was more than we could have imagined. The apartment accommodations were spotless with complete furnishings in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry area with washing machine and refrigerator. The living room studio couch/bed unit, closet, TV, and table were replete with beautiful paintings, flowers, magazines and pamphlets. Everything gave the air of being at home -- what a wonderful feeling to have in a foreign country!
The location of Varenna enabled us to visit Torino, Milan, and San Remo in addition to the boat ride to Bellaggio and Managgio across Lake Como. Varenna is gorgeous and it was topped only by Maria and Pietro (two wonderful, caring people).
We highly recommend everyone to contact them for accommodations in Varenna. |
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Louis & Irene Blake, San Diego, CA
(619) 284-4985 |
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| 08/03/09 |
Positive
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| We celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversay at the apartment in Varenna 7/11/09-7/15/09. This is a fabulous property and value. Beautifully located in the middle of Varenna. We especially appreciated the cleanliness of the apartment, the very functional kitchen and the clothes washing machine. Maria and Pietro were wonderful hosts-would return in a heart beat! |
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Racheal & Mark, Maplewood, Mn USA |
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| 07/01/09 |
Positive
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We highly recommend this B&B situated on
beautiful Lake Como.
Our hosts Maria & Pietro welcomed us like family &
made our stay truly memorable. Nothing was too
much trouble for them!
Our room was very comfortable with our own
bathroom.
Maria's breakfast was so delicious,a perfect way to
start the day exploring this wonderful part of Italy.
What a pity it's so far away from Australia! |
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Greg & Anne, Australia
+61 7 38497474 |
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| 06/22/09 |
Positive
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Hello,
We stayed at Maria and Pietro's house for one week in April. Maria and Petrio were very nice and helped us a lot during our stay. The flat is small but nice. The display is wonderful just next to the lake.
Have a nice time there.
Odile and Marco from Paris |
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Anonymous, france |
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| 05/13/09 |
Positive
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| My father-in-law, two brothers-in-law and I stayed at Maria's House from April 24 to April 30 for my wedding at la Chiesa San Giorgio in Varenna. We had a wonderful time. The apartment was very nice, clean and conveniently located in Varenna. I would highly recommend Maria's House to any visitors to Varenna and the Lago di Como area. I hope to be able to return again soon one day. |
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Anonymous |
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| 05/07/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Maria's House from 30th April to 5th May, 2009, and it was absolutely wonderful!! Verenna is stunning, and the apartment is in such a perfect location!! Maria and her husband met us at the train station and drove us to the apartment, and then returned us to the station when we left! The apartment is great too - in really good condition and really comfortable. We had an absolutely incredible time in Varenna and just didn't want to leave!!! |
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Rowan and Elise, Melbourne, Australia |
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| 04/19/09 |
Positive
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| My husband, 18 year old son, and I just returned from Italy where we stayed in Maria's house from April 11-April 16. Peter picked us up from the train station and brought us to the house where we met Maria. Both of them showed us around the apartment and then gave us a tour of the village. As for the apartment, it is PERFECT. We travel often and rarely stay in hotels but instead choose homes like this one. The apartment was spotlessly clean and in a perfect location. The price was reasonable and we loved to come home to Maria's house each night after a day of travels. Peter and Maria are wonderful people who are very HONEST. Sometimes it's scary going to a foreign country not knowing anyone but after meeting them I knew I could call them for anything if we needed to. They are trustworthy people and we can't wait to visit Varenna again and we will not hesitate to stay here again. Thank you Peter and Maria for everything!!!!! |
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Lori and Mike Barr, Frankfort, New York |
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| 04/14/09 |
Positive
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| My Husband and I rented Anninas House from MArch 9th to March 26th 2009. We had a wnoderfull time. The Studio apartment is close to the lake and in the middle of Varenna. It is an easy walk to the Ferry landing or the Town Plaza. Maria and Pietro picked us up from the Train Station and took us to the Apartment. They showed us how everyting worked and took us on a quick tour of the town. They introduced us to the owners of Cafe Barrilott. This is a local Coffee/Wine bar which ahs Internet service. A great place to hang out for wine or coffee after touring and before dinner. Maria and Pietro speak some English and are very warm and friendly hosts. We bought the six day ferry pass and toured all the places the ferry took us too. Everyone we met in Varenna were friendly and helpful. We can recommend that anyone who wants to see the true Italy stay with Maria dn Pietro in one of there places and enjoy Lake Como. |
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Edie Watrous, Niantic CT USA
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| 04/14/09 |
Positive
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| My Wife and I rented Annias House for one week from March 9th to the 26th 2009. We had a wonderful time. The studio apartment in very close to the lake and in the midle of Varenna. Mario and Pietro picked us up at the Train Station and took us too the apartment. They showed us how everything worked and then took us on a quick walk arounf the town. They introduced us to the Owners of Cafe Barilott a local wine and coffee bar. They also have Interent Service. They speak some english. They are warm and friendly hosts. We bought the 6 day ferry pass and proceeded to tour lake Como. The Restaurents in Varenna were great and we tried them all. Everyone in Varenna was friendly. We recommened that anyone who wants to see northern Italy stay with Maria and Pietro in any of thier places and enjoy Lake Como. |
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Craig Woody, Niantic CT USA
1-860-739-4790 |
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| 04/12/09 |
Positive
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We've just returned from our journey to Como Lake, Varenna. We stayed 3 nights in Annina's house - a one-room studio appartment rented by Maria and Pietro.
The appartment is equiped with everything you need and even more: there is a kitchen with a gas oven, a microoven and all the necessary stuff,
a friedge, a washing machine and a TV set. The bathroom is large and clean.
The most wonderful thing is that the appartment is located in Varenna's center in an ancient house just few steps from the lake. The appartment is decorated with paintings and looks very pretty.
Maria and Pietro are very kind, hospitable and nice people. We liked staying in this place very much and would like to return there some day.
Our age is 25-26 years and we're experienced travellers so we have seen lots of different appartments and this is one of the best. We had a truly magnificant stay here!
Many thanks to Maria and Pietro! |
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Natalia & Regina |
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| 10/18/08 |
Positive
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i stayed three nights in early october.
the room is lovely, very clean, photos don't do it
justice. beautiful view of the lake (from certain spots
in the apartment) which is just across the road.
charming hosts, always willing to assist.
i have only magical recollections from staying there. |
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olga |
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| 10/15/08 |
Positive
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Date Submitted: October 11, 2008 Date of Stay: September 2008
We had enjoyed so much to stay at Maria's House and we choose it as Rick Steve's also recommend this place. The house is in central of varenna and very cozy, homey, and complete all appliances. The shower is larger compare than 4 star hotel in Rome, Florence, etc. The way she set up the apartment is very roomy and cozy, italian style (nice & unique collection). Alot of closet to store our stuffs. The apartment is extremely clean. We are so happy that we stayed at this place. We had used the washing machine and hang our clothes by the windown to have an experience as Italian people do. It's fun. And the only thing that we don't recommend someone who has a wellchair or elderly - it's too high to take the stairs. Especially caring all luggage. Maria & Pietro are very nice couple. They picked us up at the train station, showing us around the town even it's a little bit to communicate since they speak little english, but it's fun to hear someone else speaking in different languages. We just go with the flow.
Close to Villa Monasterra and everywhere we walked at the botanical garden we were smelling flower scent, and herbs (rosemary plants are huge & everywhere). It's close to the ferry dock, so we catch sunrise and sunset on the way to ferry dock. And transporation is easy hop on hop off boat for 10.50 Euro/day, you can visit each island: such as Bellagio, Menaggio, and different places in Lake Como. Definitely, we recommend this place and I would be back again to stay at the same place. Our ages are range from 40 - 49 years old. So taking stairs are no problem for us.
Recommended for: Sightseeing, Tourists without a Car, Romantic Getaway, Adventure Seekers
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Yana Regan, Wollaston Beach, MA
617-479-2717 |
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| 10/14/08 |
Positive
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| very nice place |
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joe , canada
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| 09/22/08 |
Positive
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| Very clean and well equipped apratment. Maria had lots of very useful information for us. She and Pietro were very friendly and helpful. |
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Jenny and Keith Connar, York, England |
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| 08/06/08 |
Positive
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| My Fiancee and I stayed in Maria’s apartment last Easter. For our wedding last July we booked Maria’s apartment again for my Uncle, aunt and young son. We were made feel very welcome by Maria. The apartment caters for every need, even down to stocked first aid cabinet. 10min walk to the train 5min walk to free parking. I would defiantly recommend it as a great place to stay. Mark Kennedy |
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Mark Kennedy, Carlow, Ireland
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| 08/05/08 |
Positive
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| My Fiancee and I stayed in Maria’s apartment last Easter. For our wedding last July we booked Maria’s apartment again for my Uncle, aunt and young son. We were made feel very welcome by Maria. The apartment caters for every need, even down to stocked first aid cabinet. 10min walk to the train 5min walk to free parking. I would defiantly recommend it as a great place to stay. Mark Kennedy |
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Mark Kennedy, Carlow, Ireland
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| 07/07/08 |
Positive
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| My wife, 2 daughters, and I had a wonderful stay at Casa Maria. Everything in her website is correct: the beauty, the clenliness, the hospitality, the value, the ease of travelling without a car, etc. If I have an other opportunity to spend 2 weeks in Italy, I would consider spending the whole vacation with Maria & Pietro. My only caveat: Maria and Pietro speak very little English. But if you do not speak Italian (becase of their friendliness) your sign language will go a long way! |
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Rudy Fernandez, Tampa, FL USA
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| 06/12/08 |
Positive
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| Maria's house is wonderful and exactly as described in the website (no nasty surprises). It was my second visit to Varenna and there will definitely be more visits, with no hesitation to stay at Maria's house. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for central, comfortable, hospitible accommodation provided by very friendly, helpful, caring people. |
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Cam Stirling, Melbourne, Australia
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| 06/08/08 |
Positive
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Maria's hospitality when we arrived very late at night was so welcoming and friendly. The apartment was well appointed, very clean and extremely comfortable for ourselves and our daughter. The large range of modern appliances made our stay very pleasant. Its central position made sightseeing very easy by ferry, train or car and walking around the village was not a problem.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Maria's House to any one or staying there again ourselves.
Many thanks Maria |
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Karen and Alex Polglaze, Perth Western Australia |
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| 04/23/08 |
Positive
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Had a lovely friendly welcome by Maria at the station. Lovely apartment and so close to the lake. We had everything we needed. The weather was mostly cold and wet when we were there but the apartment was nice and warm. You don't need a car as it's easy to get to from Milan and there are loads of ferries you can get from Varenna to other parts of the lake. We even went to Switzerland for the day from Menaggio. Thoroughly recommend Maria's apartment.
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Viv and Lisa, Edinburgh
0131 313 0472 |
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| 12/17/07 |
Positive
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| what more can we say,beautiful apartment,fully equipped,centrally located,spotless,lovely friendly people,what more could you want in a holiday.we have only just come back from there and would recommend it to everybody. |
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Glyn&barb pearson, chester uk
00441244313481 |
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| 11/03/07 |
Positive
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We could advise this place!! Varenna is the most beautiful/pittoresque village at the Como lake. The station is nearby, only 10 minutes walk, and the lake/boat 1 minute. A typical italian grocery shop is at the opposit side of the street. Maria and Pietro are very kind and have a enormous hospitallity. The appartment is very nice, well equiped and at the third flour. The beds are good. We stayed there with 4 persons (2 children). No problem. You can visit a lot of nice places by train, like Milan (1-15min) Tirano/Lugan/Como. The train is very cheap. (10 euro return to Milan).
You can make nice walkingtourd in the nearby mountains. We came there for the second time and fell in love!!! |
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Marian Fonville |
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| 10/28/07 |
Positive
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| We could not have been made to feel more welcome. We were met at the train station by Maria's smiling face, shown around the town. The apartment was lovely, great location, spotlessly clean, fully equipped-had everything. Just as described on the web site. Varenna was beautiful. A lovely inroduction to Italy. We stayed at Maria's house for 5 days in September 2007 and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Far nicer than a hotel. |
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Susie and Murray, Perth, Western Australia |
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| 10/28/07 |
Positive
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Thank you very much for a wonderful time in Varenna. The apartment was perfect in every way. We enjoyed all the comforts of the apartment, especially the internet, the washing machine and the location near the center. The apartment was so clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was available.
Thank you, too, for your kind hospitality picking us up at the airport and taking us to your home for a delicious Italian dinner...Maria is a wonderful cook! The night we spent in the B&B was very nice too. We are sorry we woke up so late....it was a very long trip from California and many hours time difference.
We enjoyed the beautiful village of Varenna. We took ferries to Bellagio and to Villa Carlotta. We hiked up to the castle and took the train to Tirano and then to St. Moritz. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Albergo Milano.
We took the train to Monterosso and spent 3 days hiking in the Cinque Terre...very beautiful.
We love Italy and hope to come back again.
We thank you so much for a wonderful experience. |
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Cathy and Jerry |
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| 10/21/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Buon Giorno Maria and Pietro,
Thank you very much for a wonderful time in Varenna. The apartment was perfect in every way. We enjoyed all the comforts of the apartment, especially the internet, the washing machine and the location near the center. The apartment was so clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was available.
Thank you, too, for your kind hospitality picking us up at the airport and taking us to your home for a delicious Italian dinner...Maria is a wonderful cook! The night we spent in the B&B was very nice too. We are sorry we woke up so late....it was a very long trip from California and many hours time difference.
We enjoyed the beautiful village of Varenna. We took ferries to Bellagio and to Villa Carlotta. We hiked up to the castle and took the train to Tirano and then to St. Moritz. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Albergo Milano.
We took the train to Monterosso and spent 3 days hiking in the Cinque Terre...very beautiful.
Then we took a train to Venice and took a 7 day cruise to Bari, Istanbul and Croatia.
We love Italy and hope to come back again.
We thank you so much for a wonderful experience.
I would like to post a comment in the guest book. I could not bring it up from your link. I will try from your website.
Ciao,
Cathy & Jerry
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Cathy & Jerry
california usa
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| 10/01/07 |
Positive
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| We have just returned from Varenna, having stayed in Maria`s house.We were extremely comfortable,and convenient;shops and restaurants a few yards away.The flat was spotlessly clean,and well furnished.Maria and Pietro met us at the station and gave us a quick tour of the town.Found Varenna very convenient for all lakeside destinations. Villa Monastero very closeby and should not be missed. by and |
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l.cottam, birmingham
01214452529 |
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| 09/01/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed in three apartments in Varenna in as many weeks, and Maria's house was by far the best. It was beautifully clean when we arrived and very well equipped (in fact it was the only one of the three with a decent kitchen). What also makes it special is that Maria and Pietro are two of the nicest people you could hope to meet. My wife and I would recommend it to anybody looking for a friendly welcome and a comfortable stay. |
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John Potter, York, UK |
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| 08/17/07 |
Positive
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We spent 9 delightful days at Maria’s House in Varenna.
Everything you could think of was provided in the apartment – two comfortable and spacious rooms, kitchen, dishes, coffee maker, stove, fridge, microwave, washing machine, etc! There is even a computer with a high speed internet and flat screen TV with a satellite antenna! Who would ever consider living in the hotel if you can live in such a wonderful apartment and for a very reasonable price?
Both Maria and Pietro did everything they could to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We are so happy we have chosen Maria’s house for our stay in Varenna! It could not be better!
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Julia, Montreal, Quebec
(514)251-5026 |
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| 07/28/07 |
Positive
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fantastici quattro giorni passati in un bellissimo appartamento nell' incantevole varenna .
ringrazio cortesemente maria e pietro per l'ottima accoglienza e loro disponibilità.
a presto |
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giliua, lecco
0341702007 |
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| 06/05/07 |
Positive
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The welcoming smiles at the railway station on our arrival told us that we had made the right choice of accommodation for a memorable week in Varenna to attend a friend's wedding.
Maria's House has everything that you could possibly need for a comfortable stay in the heart of a delightful village. The helpful grocery shop is just along the street and eating out is a real pleasure when the restaurants and pizzerias are just around the corner. This is the perfect base from which to explore Varenna, the lake and other towns in the region because of the excellent transport connections by water, by road, by rail and by air. Other wedding guests were certainly impressed by the facilities in our comfortable home from home and we will hope to be back one day. |
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Tony Allchurch, Jersey, Channel Islands
00 44 1534 767593 |
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| 05/31/07 |
Positive
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| Auch wenn das Wetter am Comer See für Ende März relativ kalt war - Wir hatten trotzdem einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Marias Ferienwohnung, die sehr zentral und gut ausgestattet ist. Varenna ist einer der schönsten Orte am Comer See und mit Schiff und Bahn verkehrstechnisch günstig in der Mitte des Sees gelegen. |
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Judith, Freiburg/Deutschland |
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| 05/26/07 |
Positive
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Varenna is a charming town, and Maria's apartment is a excellent place from which to enjoy the beautiful lake and the surrounding mountains. The apartment is well furnished, very clean and comfortable, and our hosts were very welcoming. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and it made our holiday there last autumn even more enjoyable. An excellent way to get rid of work stress. I highly recommend it. Can't wait to go back there again!
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Karl, Adelaide, Australia |
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| 05/23/07 |
Positive
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Hola,
el sitio está muy bien. Está exactamente el el corazón de Varenna. De alli se puede llegar a Bellagio, que tambien está muy bien y a Lecco, que merece una visita.
Los dueños son muy amables y nos hicieron la estancia muy agradable. La casa esta estupenda. Lo aconsejo |
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Pedro de Malnago, Valencia
+34.963877007 |
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| 05/21/07 |
Positive
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| Our stay at Maria's has been wonderful, a great exscape from the big cities. Our only regret is that we could not stay longer. |
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Jeff |
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| 05/18/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Marias house for a week in May and had a marvelous time. The facilities are 1st class and the apartment is very well located. Maria Peter and Pino could not have been more helpful and gave us a very warm welcome. |
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Terry O'Laoghaire, Galway, Ireland
353872540384 |
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| 05/09/07 |
Positive
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| A wonderful stay in Varenna at Marias House. Our hosts could not have been more welcoming (even when our flight dictated arrival at nearly midnight) and the apartment is perfectly positioned to explore both Varenna and the wonderful towns around Lake Como. Literally yards from the shores of the lake, Marias House is beautifully appointed and a perfect little home from home. We would heartily recommend escaping there whenever possible! |
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Ali Nester-Smith, London. UK |
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| 05/03/07 |
Positive
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| My wife and I stayed in Maria's House in April 2007. We really appreciated the hospitality of our hosts, Maria, Pietro, and Pino very much. They were very helpful and kind and made our stay very pleasant. The apartment is very clean and functional and is close to the town square and the Lake. We took a tour of their new bed&breakfast and were impressed. We will be back before long... |
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Greg Ismailidis, Houston, TX U.S.A. |
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| 04/27/07 |
Positive
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| Our family (two kids 6 and 8) stayed in Maria's House immediately after Easter. It was a fantastic apartment in terms of location, internal condition and facilities. We do not hesitate to recommend it strongly. |
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Wilson Poon, Edinubrgh |
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| 04/12/07 |
Positive
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Wunderschöner Urlaub! Die Wohnung ist gut ausgestattet und die zentrale Lage erlaubt, den Flair dieses netten Städtchens am Comer See voll zu geniessen. Auch ohne Auto!!!!
Und ein Lob ud ein Dank geht an die netten Vermieter, die sich um uns sehr gekümmert haben!
bis zum nächsten Urlaub
Familie Egger |
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Josef, Bielefeld
Egger |
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| 04/11/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Maria's house from 31/03 - 06/04 while we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. It is one of the most beautiful and well equipped apartments you will find. It is central to Varenna which is central to Lake Como. The location could not be better.Thank you to Maria, Pietro and Pino who helped make our holiday the best ever. We would recommend this to anyone and we hope to return ourselves. |
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Pamela and Andy, Nottingham England
+44 115 9113038 |
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| 03/14/07 |
Positive
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A nice little apartment in the center of VarrenaThe apartment has everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Not far from the apartment - one can go and enjoy the beautiful lake of Como and the beautiful roads around, leading to Lecco, Como, Milano, and so on.
Not far either are the Swiss alps, and everywhere - beautiful landscapes
Brian |
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Brian, delaware |
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| 03/13/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed in Maria apartment and enjoyed it immensely. It was one of the best equipped and furnished apartments we stayed in during our holiday in Italy. Would thoroughly recommend this apartment who wishes to enjoy a really lovely stay in the beautiful town of Varenna! |
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Ann and Peter Stone, Edinburgh |
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| 03/13/07 |
Positive
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| maria's house is a flat in the heart of Varenna.it's beautiful and wonderfully furnished.Maria is a very kind lady.The flat is very near the lake and to shops and restaurants.I recommend it as a holiday flat. |
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andrea, lecco
0039-0341-701165 |
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| 01/07/07 |
Positive
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We spent Christmas day in maria's house
lovely....cleaning....wonderfull... |
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Guy Adams, London |
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