Casa Aidee in Varenna, Lake Como

Casa Aidee is a ground-floor apartment in Varenna with a 3-minute walk to the ferry dock and a 10-minute walk to the town center and train station. The property sits on a main street, allowing direct drop-off and pickup for luggage, and includes a secure garage that fits a Jeep Compass with 2 feet of clearance on each side. Guests access the building via a key lockbox, with a detailed video showing which keys open each door.

The apartment has two bedrooms and a living room, with a balcony offering partial views of Lake Como to the left and right. The master bedroom has large French doors and a partial lake view, while the second bedroom has two twin beds. A sofa bed in the living room adds sleeping capacity for families or groups.

The apartment has controllable air conditioning with different temperatures in each room, a fully stocked kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher, as well as a washing machine with laundry pods provided. Beds are described as soft, and the apartment is noted by guests as spotlessly clean with all amenities working well. Free private on-site parking is available, and the property offers bicycle parking.

The host communicates proactively with detailed check-in and check-out instructions, and provides a lockbox for key access. Some guests received a breakfast voucher for the local train station cafe (the voucher covers a discounted, not free, breakfast). The apartment has a TV with Netflix access, and the WiFi is reported as fast and reliable.

The apartment is on the ground floor with no stairs required to enter, which is rare for Varenna. Street noise can be noticeable in the second bedroom, but the master bedroom is quieter. The building has a secure entry with multiple keys, and a button inside releases the gate for exit without needing a key.

Location: 3-minute walk to ferry, 10-minute walk to train station

Parking: free on-site private secure garage (fits compact SUV)

Views: partial lake and mountain views from balcony

Access: ground-floor apartment with no steps, easy luggage drop-off

Facilities: full kitchen, washer/dryer, controllable AC per room

Entertainment: Netflix on TV, fast WiFi