Nothing in particular - just be aware that the hotel is far up the mountainside. In reality, this is a positive, as you get out of the touristy hustle and bustle of town, and you gain an incredible view.

If you have a rental car and the patience to make the 15 minute drive up the mountain, staying with Alessandro and family at C'era Una Volta is an immaculate choice for a visit to Lake Como. Varenna/Perledo is the best option in the central lake region, as it is a wonderful town and also highly convenient in terms of accessibility to Bellagio, Menaggio, Bellano, and the other lake towns of interest. Daily breakfast was generous and delicious. Alessandro recommendations were consistently spot on. We loved it all!

Stayed in August 2025

Charming house with a great view on lake and great hospitality from hosts. A place to come back!

Stayed in August 2025

nothing!

Loved everything- lots of character, comfy bed and cute building

Stayed in August 2025

It’s a special place with delicious breakfasts, nice atmosphere, very clean and quiet.

Stayed in July 2025

Everything was wonderful! We want to come back!

Stayed in July 2025

If you take the bus up from varenna there’s a 15min uphill walk to the bnb, but the place itself and the view make this well worth it.

Very helpful and friendly host! Beautiful accommodations. The coolest room I’ve ever stayed in with so much character.

Stayed in July 2025

Warm, welcoming hosts and a stunning historic stone house in a charming hillside village, with a nice breakfast to start the day.

Stayed in July 2025

We had a great experience staying at Alessandro’s place, it is located in a charming little town a few minutes from Varenna, the breakfast was great and Alessandro and his wife go above and beyond to make guests welcome and happy, hopefully we are able to comeback and definitely will stay again at this wonderful hosteria

Stayed in July 2025

Everything ok

Best location away from tourists.Alex and his wife provided excellent hospitality. The house is amazing and a delicious breakfast is served.

Stayed in June 2025

Delicious breakfast, super friendly host and his wife, got everything we needed. Second time here and definitely not the last, keep in mind that the hotel is quite high in the mountain, so you have to take the bus or taxi to get there, or you can hike up, it will take around 1.5 hour. The views around are amazing, thank you!

Stayed in May 2025

There was nothing I didn’t like.

Breakfast was excellent, the crepes were delicious, and cereals , scrambled eggs , bread and more on offer , fresh coffee made for us every morning.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing was wrong with the property, charming.

The kindness of Alessandro and his family was above and beyond. He was helpful in all aspects. Helped us with our taxis to get down to Varana and the Breakfast was amazing.

Stayed in September 2024

This is our first time visiting Italy and we could not have had a better experience to begin our stay! Many thanks to Alex and his family for a visit to "Once upon a time". Will treasure it always! lol

Stayed in September 2024

The B&B is in a wonderful location, situated in the mountains near Varenna. The tranquility of the surroundings and the exceptional care provided by the owners, Alessandro and his wife, exceeded our expectations. We received a warm welcome with a glass of wine and a good explanation about the area and the B&B. The breakfast is well prepared and a perfect way to start the day. We enjoyed everything!

Stayed in September 2024

Only down side is how tricky it can be to get to the B&B, I would just suggest familiarising yourself with bus times and/or pre booking taxi’s.

Lovely property, the decoration is really sweet with a lot of character. The host is great, he was brilliant at helping us arrange transportation and even woke up early to give us breakfast on the day we checked out as we had an early train. Gorgeous view of Varenna from the church just down the road.

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was fine and clean , They give us a lot of advice about what to visit, where to eat , very kind .

Stayed in September 2024

wifi is a trouble

nice place

Stayed in September 2024

I liked everything

It is a beautiful place and room

Stayed in August 2024

Beautiful village with a beatiful view over lake como. The host and his family welcomed us the best way possible. Great breakfast in the garden and great service.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing.

Lovely B&B up the mountains in Lake como. The place was very clean and the breakfast provided was perfect! We got coffee, cheese and cold cuts, eggs and pancakes! Alessandro and his wife are amazing hosts who will make you feel right at home. They are very attentive and accommodating with some amazing stories to tell. Alessandro even invited us for some grapa in his wine cellar.

Stayed in August 2024

Alessandro and his wife are such a wonderfull human beings. After arrival we felt like we’re home. Warm, welcoming and such a beautiful place they have. Our room was astonishing and level of cleanness was out of charts. Everything was perfect. We are comming back ASAP!

Stayed in August 2024

The evenings can get a little warm without air conditioning, but the cooler nights were fine with the windows open.

The rooms were beautiful and clean. Breakfast was delicious and the owners are very friendly!

Stayed in August 2024

Great Shower Amazing host Amazing views So quiet Free delicious breakfast

Stayed in August 2024

Alessandro and his wife were very pleasant. Helped us in many questions. Strongly recommend this place

Stayed in August 2024