Villa Bianca

Lovely, modern, and roomy apartment with lovely view out to Lake Como and beyond. Online pictures pretty much accurate. Nice kitchen, generally well equipped for cooking basic dishes. Kitchen complete with dishwasher. Unit even had a small washing machine for clothes, no dryer, but a rack for line drying. There was an outside patio , shaded, with views of the lake. Apartment included a full size garage for parking up to 2 cars. Bathroom very modern, spacious, comfortable size shower, easy to understand controls, bathroom also had 2 sinks and adequate counter space to put out ones toilettes. Nice unit for more than a couple.

All was good with the unit itself. Building consists of 2 units, 2 story building, we got the upper unit. Being senior aged travelers the steep flights of stairs up to our unit, especially with luggage was challenging. We arrived via a rental car, getting into the driveway, steep grade , and garage was challenging. As a result we never moved our car till departure. Though the apartment had lovely views, it sat high on the hill overlooking the lake. Roads to the unit were windy and narrow, as many in Italy. A walking path to the town center area was near by, more accurate a long, long, steep, and uneven stone stairs , with NO handrails. This proved too dangerous for our old bones, used taxis. Be aware of difficultly getting from the apartment to the docks, restaurants, train station, etc..

Stunning Views, our host was extremely helpful and accommodating. Bed was comfortable

Slightly far from local amenities.

Fabulous apartment with great views, we had the lower apartment which has a garden area the perfect spot to toast Varenna with a glass of vino. Luisa picked us up from the train station, took us to a mini mart and also dropped us back at the end of our stay.

the house was cold due to not being able to turn on the heat

The villa was spotlessly clean, all facilities in the villa were exceptional and the views of Lake Como were fantastic. Luisa was a superb host she went out of her way to be helpful, for example taking us to the supermarket in her car and taking us to the train station when we left. She also provided us with local information that enhanced our stay.

Views were great. Quite a large space with separate kitchen. Vintage vibes.

Not having screens on windows meant there were quite a few mosquitoes.

Luisa was very gracious. She picked us up at the train station, took us to the grocery store and showed us around her lovely little house. On her last day, she picked us up and brought us to the train station. We really appreciated her. She actually left us a little bottle of water and tea and some cake. So sweet. I appreciated the walk to the castle was not as far as if we were to stay at a hotel right on the water. I also appreciated that she had washcloths in the bathroom as many European rentals did not have this. The view of Lake Como was very beautiful.

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Excellent location, spacious villa. Well equipped, comfy beds & the most accommodating host Louisa

Nothing - it was spectacular

This property was the highlight of our travels around the lakes. It has breathtaking sunset views and plenty of room on the balcony to enjoy them. The communication with the owner Luisa was first class. Our train was cancelled due to a strike and she was at the end of the phone at all times ensuring we had a safe journey. This definitely made a huge difference to our stay and would definitely go back in the future.

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