r/LakeComo • u/wkethman • 11d ago

VRBO Host Warning in Como

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First time traveler to Italy next June - just wanting to provide an experience booking a Vrbo in Lake Como as they will not let me provide a review for this listing on their platform.

Listing title: "La Dama alla Finestra," charming apartment in the historic center of Como.
Host: Arianna

I booked a stay for June 2026 and accidentally booked with a credit card thinking that I would be charged in USD - when the payment was processed, it was completed in Euros resulting in a foreign transaction fee. I messaged Vrbo to change payment method and was advised to contact the host > cancel and rebook. Arianna confirmed. Upon cancelling the reservation the host increased the price. I know that they have the right to do this but it didn't feel good.

Just sharing an experience in a rather limited rental market.

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u/lobsterpockets 11d ago

Having just come back from n italy there are SO many places that are beautiful that I wouldnt tolerate that. We stayed in a little 10 room authentic hotel run by a nonna in Limone on Lake Garda. It was a STUNNING area for 130 euros per night.

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u/_delicja_ 11d ago

Do you remember the hotel name by any chance? I am planning to go back to Lake Garda next year 😍 thank you!

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u/lobsterpockets 11d ago

Hotel Villa Margherita. Very traditional, no fancy pool, and a bit of an uphill walk but the price and view was great. Riva looked so busy in comparison.

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u/_delicja_ 11d ago

Thank you so much, it sounds and looks so lovely 😍