THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is THE COMO SECRET GARDEN charming in the heart of Como near monuments and lake located?

Located in Como City Centre, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Civic Art Gallery and Como-Brunate Funicular. Church of San Fedele and Palazzo Giovio are also within 5 minutes. Como Nord Lago Station is 11 minutes by foot and Como Borghi is 11 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela O.

20 Apr 2025

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Loved it!

Our stay was great. Location is excellent and our hosts were very kind and responded quickly when we had questions. Como is a lovely place!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miri F.

1 May 2024

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Authentic experience

Hosts were communicative and attentive to our needs and requests. We felt like we were guests that were well taken care of.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

16 Oct 2022

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Wonderful Como

Excellent location with all the amenities. A historic building in the historic part of town with room to spare. A great base from which to visit the area. The local car park takes the stress out of finding parking .

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

K L.

2 May 2024

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Fabulous ComoStay

Como Secret Garden was exactly as we expected. It’s a perfect location for getting out and about to the city center. The apartment had everything we needed. Allessandra was an excellent host, helping us with logistics and planning. Loved our time in Como!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

1 Oct 2022

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Wonderful Stay in Como

Alessandra’s property could not have been more perfect for our group of eight. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was fully stocked. The grocery store around the corner was so handy. Alessandra is the perfect host!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

17 Jul 2024

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Wonderful home, Amazing hosts!

We had a wonderful time in Como and The Secret Garden was an enchanting place to stay. Alessandra and her husband were so welcoming and helpful. They went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. The space was gorgeous and had everything we needed. They provided great recommendations and even helped transport our luggage to and from the train station. Grazie mille! Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T., Aviston IL

16 Mar 2024

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Beautiful Villa

Allesandra went above and beyond to care for us during our stay, so many extras we did not expect. We did not see a hot tub as vrbo advertised but we did not want one. The city tax has gone up to 3 euro per person per day not 2 euro per person per day as vrbo lists. We loved staying here and would definitely stay here again. This beautiful villa is close to all the shops and restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N., San Diego, Ca.

17 Oct 2019

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Bellissimo

My wife and I were very impressed with Alessandra's apartment, having been in so many others over the years in Italy. Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen and bathrooms were completely stocked and the robes and slippers were like an upscale hotel. The furniture was very comfortable . Alessandra is very well organized, with tons of info on everything around Como. Lots of good restaurants and shopping close by. Grazie mille per tutti Alessandra Tom & Nancy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

24 Dec 2016

The best apartment of our entire trip

Alessandra has thought of everything. The apartment itself is beautiful and in a great location. Walk out the door and you are straight into the narrow streets of Como with cute shops and cafes all in walking distance. The apartment is stocked with all the extras you might need.... pasta, sauce and even a panettone and bottle of wine!!!! We loved our time here and will be back soon hopefully. Alessandra was also very kind in helping us get medical attention for our daughter who had some ear problems. I give our stay 10 out of 10 and highly recommend this apartment and the lovely people who own it. Grazie Alessandra ... stai molto gentile See you again soon. X

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P., Austin, Texas

13 Nov 2016

Historical Sparkling Gem in Central Como, Italy

We had the recent pleasure of staying at "The Secret Garden", a luxurious and beautifully decorated modernized apartment, situated in the historical center of Como, Italy. Shopping, restaurants and markets are all just steps away and the ferries running to all points on Lake Como are also just a few blocks away as well. We also set out to explore with an easy 30 minute drive and day trip to Lake Lugano, Switzerland for sight seeing and lunch, which was a nice outing. We had dinner in the apartment after shopping in a nearby market and enjoyed having our breakfast in the bright and lovely kitchen. Our hosts were so kind as to have several breakfast items and coffee for convenience as well. I really enjoyed the sparkling bubbly water as it was quite refreshing after a day out on the lake. Another discovery nearby was the patisserie a stones throw from the apartment. The croissants and cappuccinos were an absolute treat for us, not to mention the chocolate shop. On our final night we found a romantic spot for a special dinner at Cibooooh. This lovely home will be one that we fondly remember, for the attention to detail, the pristine, sparkling marble floors and chandeliers and all the comforts of home. Our hosts were so gracious and we thank you for opening your lovely home to us and other travelers as it offered us a truly unique Italian experience. Alessandra and Ricardo we thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

27 Apr 2025

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Como in April

The Secret Garden is well maintained. It has all modern appliances. The decor is appealing and comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

22 Dec 2024

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Review

Very beautiful apartment... in the middle of everything. Great communication by the host as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B., Charleston

19 Sept 2022

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A great place to stay in Como, Italy

This beautiful apartment is close to everything in old Como. Restaurants, shops, food store, the duomo, gelato (!), the central train station. Be prepared to walk the quiet, safe streets and enjoy the town.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

26 Jul 2022

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Beautiful stay in Como

Wow!!! I don’t have the words to describe how perfect our stay was! The space is stunning and was the perfect location for us to stay for the nights before and after our wedding in a nearby villa. Alessandra was a phenomenal host and she made sure to communicate all details about parking, check-in, etc. and was incredibly kind. We absolutely loved our stay here- it was nicer than many 5-star resorts. I definitely recommend and hope we get to stay here again on our next visit to Como!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

pierre l.

28 Jun 2022

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Séjour de rêve

Appartement très spacieux, magnifique et très bien situé en plein cœur de Côme.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

20 Dec 2021

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Perfect

The Secret Garden is just að perfect place to stay at downtown Como but still hidden from the crowd. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Analia S.

9 Dec 2019

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Love living like a local!

Beautiful apartment in a perfect location we had a great time ! Alessandra is a wonderful host !

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

25 Oct 2019

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Wonderful location

We just spent 4 nights and we had a wonderful experience Alessandra was a great host very helpful. I would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alec P.

16 Sept 2019

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Lake Como

The place is absolutely beautiful. It is in a great location of walking streets. We had a car and we parked in a garage several blocks away. Had we to do over we would have taken the train up from Milan and not driven. Everything you will want to do you can do by walking. The owners were great! We would stay there again if we ever go back.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

7 Jun 2019

Perfect City Stay

Alessandra and the Secret garden was just perfection! from start to finish, area was great walking distance from shops and restaurants, apartment was gorgeous and spacious, clean and on a lovely quiet street. Thank You!

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

9 Jan 2019

Wonderful hosts and beautiful home!

Alessandra & Riccardo were very gracious and helpful hosts. Their home is so beautiful! They thought of everything we could need . We feel lucky to have stayed at their lovely home in Lake Como:)

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

6 Oct 2018

Very good stay

Positives: Very caring owner. Good welcome. Good communication. Great location. Tons of extras such as teas, coffees, toiletries. Beautifully furnished. Very modern. Negatives: Air conditioning by portable units that had been removed at time of stay. There were fans but we were hot at night during our mid September stay. Can hear footsteps from upstairs due to the old structure of building. Overall: We had a great stay and definitely would return.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G., New York City

13 Nov 2017

Wonderful stay

A lovely apartment in beautiful Lake Como. The common rooms are very impressive, the pictures are very accurate. The kitchen is very well outfitted, while we only had breakfast and an afternoon snack in we could have prepared a full dinner with all the cooking utensils and supplies provided. All the daily essentials are provided. The furnishings are all high quality including very comfortable beds. Having a washer and dryer was also very handy. Finally we cannot say enough positive things regarding the hospitality of Alessandra and Riccardo they left us feeling like guests not customers. Riccardo drove us to the train station on the morning of our departure. Our only disappointment is that we didn’t stay longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

richard b.

21 Oct 2017

Great apartment in Como

Large modern apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Well stocked kitchen has everything you need and Allesandra is a great hostess. Restaurants, market and shopping nearby within easy walking distance. Sightseeing requires driving or public transportation but well worth it, Lake Como is beautiful

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

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10/10 Excellent

susan g.

29 Sept 2017

Absolutely loved It, planning to return!

The Secret Garden is so lovely! The accommodations were spacious, upscale, furnishings plush (I'm an interior designer, so am in the know). Alexandra and her husband were so very gracious. Could not have asked for more. Absolutely recommend highly!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

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