Beautiful Swiss Chalet with Mountain Views of the Alps
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Charming Chalet named Schnee Eule (Snow Owl), located in the fairy tale village of Grachen. This vacation retreat is located in the Matterhorn Valley on the way to Zermatt. Grachen is known for plenty of sunshine, with ideal conditions for skiing and snowboarding in the winter, winter hiking trails, and hiking and mountain biking in the summer. Two ski lifts are within walking distance. A sport center with tennis and mini-golf is nearby. Grachen has excellent restaurants serving local specialties and fine Valais wines. Some restaurants have music in the evenings and weekends. You can hike to see a real glacier in less than two hours! This cozy chalet with 2 bedrooms, bath with shower and 4 beds has fantastic views of Swiss alps, a fully equipped kitchen, and living room with satellite TV.with CD and DVD player. It is ideal for families, children or a romantic getaway!
Grachen (St. Niklaas) is a quaint fairy-tale village nestled on the hills surrounding St. Niklaas, near the main rail line from Visp/Brig to Zermatt. It is surrounded by high Alps mountains and there is a real glacier within a two hour hiking trail. There are signs of early Roman activity in the area including a system of water channels still in use today by the farmers. The area enjoys many fine restaurants serving fine Valais wines, with music at night and weekends. There is a lake above the village and a mountain top restaurant with a view of the Matterhorn. Two ski lifts are within walking distance with fantastic views from the top. One has a ski area for children.
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Property Type
- Chalet
- 1 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Linens Provided
Entertainment
- VCR
- Stereo
- CD Player
- DVD Player
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Ski & Snowboard
- Lawn / Garden
Theme
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Historic
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
Location & View
- Car Not Necessary
Activities
- Swimming
- Snowboarding
- Mountaineering
- Groceries
- Mountain Climbing
- Mountain Biking
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Rock Climbing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- ATM/Bank
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Bird Watching
- Recreation Center
- Restaurants
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sledding
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Horseback Riding
- Miniature Golf
Other Activities
Reviews
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Having a Wonderful Time! The Chalet is Terrific!
Guest comment entered by ownerHaving a Wonderful Time! The Chalet is Terrific!
- Guest Kate and Family, Wisconsin
- Date of stay 08/23/12
- Review Submitted 09/20/12
We are having a wonderful time at the Chalet Everything was terrific! Clean, comfortable, peaceful and picturesque. The kitchen is s well equipped too. We have hiked many trails around Grachen all week. Spent a day in Zermatt, and kidek the Jungtal today. Wish we could stay longer. All the best from Kate and Family WisconsinDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Maria & Kristof, Oregon
- Date of stay 07/03/11
- Review Submitted 07/26/11
....our time in (the) Schnee Eule (Chalet) was all that we expected. We left some nice comments in the new guest book. Grachen provided just the right conbination of relaxing and sightseeing. When we weren't out we were completely satisfied to take it easy in the Chalet or in town.Our college age son also enjoyed the freedom to explore the area on his own and practice his German. Your suggestions on daily activities were very helpful as a supplement to the travel guides. We also enjoyed the historica area of Visp and ....Sion.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest Julie, Bruno & Daughter (Canada)
- Date of stay 12/04/10
- Review Submitted 12/15/10
We just got back from der Schweiz. Beautiful! Your chalet was such a treat! You have an amazing place. The location and the view are spectacular. Grachen is charming and so friendly! The chalet was immaculate, very clean. Many, many thanks for everything! I will be back for sure. I have memories with my daughter that will never go forgotten.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest John & Joyce from Minnesota
- Date of stay 09/01/10
- Review Submitted 11/17/10
We are a retired couple and spent the entire month of September at the Schnee Eule chalet in Grachen, Switzerland. We could not have been more happy with our accommodations. Everything was up to date, clean and a great location. The trails for walking, just 40-50 feet above and behind the chalet, were especially handy. We took long hikes almost every day in each direction. If one went there to ski, the ski lifts were nearby. I can't say how much we loved it there. If you would have any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer anything you might want to knowDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
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- Guest Edward, from Houston, Texas
- Date of stay 10/01/10
- Review Submitted 11/17/10
I really enjoyed my stay in Grachen. I would recommend your chalet to anyone who was interested in going to the Zermatt area. Grachen is a quaint and accommodating village with great surrounding beauty. Your chalet was very satisfactory. It contained everthing that I needed. The view from the chalet was spectacular!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Great views and very comfortable!
Great views and very comfortable!
- Guest Maureen
- Date of stay 07/06/10
- Review Submitted 07/12/10
My parents, brother, and I just got back from our 3 night stay in Grachen and had an amazing time! Grachen was such a cute town with great hiking and food! The first day we hiked to the waterfall and glacier which was really neat. The next day we took one of the cable cars up and then continued to hike to the top of Seetalhorn and saw a bunch of mountain goats. We went to dinner at Hotel Desiree one night and had great food and amazing service. Would highly recommend it! The weather was great while we were there. In the 80's and sunny. We were able to sit on the porch at night so didn't spend much time in the chalet, but the time we did it was very comfortable. Will always use vrbo.com from now on!Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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- Guest Monica
- Date of stay 06/01/09
- Review Submitted 05/04/10
Carl, It was a difficult drive from the top of whatever Alps we got stranded on so we were late getting to Grachen. Carl, your place is wonderful, I sit on the front porch with a good local red wine, fresh cheese and I talked with my daughter for a long time as we stare at the Alps in front of us. We did hike 3.5 hours today to the Ried Glacier but there was a rock slide that stopped us at the end. We could hear the water fall from where we had to turn around, a magnificent sight! My daughter. Alana, was looking for the internet signal. Then she stepped outside the Chalet on your patio, freezing at 9:30 pm and was able to get a signal from the hotel near here and she is Happy! Carl, how do I put a comment on your site? I will always go to VRBO first, from now on. Thank you so much for all the information and ideas you gave us. Many thanks, MonicaDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rates
Dec 8 - Mar 31 -- $1000/week or $3000/month plus tax & cleaning Apr 1 - Jun 30 -- $500/week or $1500/month plus tax & cleaning Jul 1 - Sep 30 -- $800/week or $2500/month plus tax & cleaning Oct 1 - Dec 7 -- $500/week or $1500/month plus tax & cleaning 25% discount for last minute rental if open & available Longer term rental is possible @ $1200/month; please call Pia at (831) 706-8109 Cleaning fee: $150 Tourist tax: $3 per day per person; kids 6 - 16 years old, $2 per day per child
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Zurich & Geneva at 100 Miles
- Nearest Train: St. Niklaus at 5 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Grachen at Zermatt
- Nearest Restaurant: Grachen at Zermatt
Owner info
Why the Owner Chose Zermatt:
Grachen is such a charming place! It makes you feel like stepping back in time when life was simpler, people were nicer, and yet it has all the conveniences of modern life. Banks, TV, fine restaurants, music on week-ends, open trails to everywhere. You feel at peace here, and the Matterhon and Zermatt are nearby to visit and enjoy!
The Unique Benefits at this Chalet:
From the Chalet in Grachen you feel like you are on top of the world. The mighty Alps surround the Chalet and most of the high peaks are snow covered year around. The air if pure and fresh and in the surroundings you can still see some cows or sheep grazing in the hills with an occasional
encounter with a ram or mountain goat along the trails. A glacier is nearby and can be reached in less than 2 hours. This is the perfect place to relax and rediscover inner peace.
Contact us
- Primary: + (831) 706-8109
- Secondary: + (408) 209-8796
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View from the dining area; short walk to town for fresh bread every morning!
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Patio with roller sun shade
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Rack and pinion railway takes you up from Visp to St. Niklaus; wonderful
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Two twin beds in one room
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Chalet backs up to your own forest and many trails; visit Gasenried or a glacier
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Wonderful views of the alps
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TV & digital radio for quality audio visual
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Kitchen with a view of the alps will make cooking fun and relaxing
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Two bedrooms
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Lower unit is for rent
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Town center
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St. Niklaus lift to alpine hiking is a thrilling ride; real life Disneyland ride
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Queen size bed in the other room
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Forest above the chalet
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Modern and comfortable accommodations
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Many hiking trails in the whole region
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Recently upgraded; new carpet, new bedding, new drapes all new kitchenware
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