La casa di Anna

The location was unique, perhaps one of the best in Varenna. Only 100 m to the piazza with cafes and restaurants, grocery, bakery and the beautiful villas. Only 50 steps to the beach! The views from the balcony were unforgettable. The studio was cozy and stylish. It was easy to make breakfasts and lunch. Antonella was a great help to us during our stay.

It is good to be aware that there are steep stairs to the flat, and there are even more steps downward to reach the house, but It seems to be a typical in Varenna. There was a loud music in the evening nearby, perhaps from the parties in Villa Cipressi. La Casa di Anna is rather expensive, but be thought It was worth It.

The view with the balcony table/ chairs, location, church bells in the morning, the french doors to the balcony, proximity to the village square and the famous walk along the lakeside just outside the front door and the quiet peacefulness of the location...away from the noise of restaurants and crowds!!! Photos just can't capture the magnitude of the view. Air conditioner works well and is preset. We only texted with the host and had a hard time finding it initially, but the host was very patient with us and guided us. Kitchen is perfectly stocked with glasses (including wine glasses), plates, cups, cutlery etc. There is ample closet space under the loft for hanging clothes and storing suitcases. There are many steep steps through the town to the apartment, but you can completely avoid those steps by walking straight down from the train station directly to the ferry and then turn left, taking the "lover's lane" route to the front door.

Whether you stay 1 night or 5, still has the allocated 1 bath towel pp, but not suppling more than 1 morning's coffee pods and 1 roll of toilet paper was a bit of a challenge to find a large enough nearby grocery store to buy those things with a busy itinerary so perhaps Including those items would be a good, inexpensive perk.

Location and view was superb only downside was very noisy AC and not very efficient ( fan was fine at night) Not enough electrical points for plugs was a problem Could also do with small low light lamps instead of main lights Location and view were superb

Location and magnificent views

La vista desde el balcón

El estado general, ni las escaleras