Location: Vienna, Austria, Europe (About a 20 Minute Cab Ride from Schwechat Airport) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 5-7)
Keywords: condo, apartment, flat
Vacation Rental where you can feel completely at home. 2 bedrooms (one with king and one with queen-sized, 1 twin bed and baby's crib and there is a queen-sized sofa bed in the living room), kitchen opening to living/dining room, entry hall, bath with bathtub with shower, separate WC with wash basin. Lots of closet and cupboard space for your use. Sleeps 4-7
Steiners'in Gumpendorf is newly renovated and furnished (August, 2009). It is a light – filled 95 sq m. (1023 sq. ft.), on the 6th floor (US 7th floor) with elevator. Built in the 70s it is set back behind a front building and therefore screened from any street noise. None of the other buildings are close and the view is of building roofs and tree tops.
The apartment has internet and wifi and 2 cell phones and a computer for your use, cable TV and CD player. The kitchen is set up for complete at-home cooking and includes all new appliances: large refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, Bosch food processor and lots of cupboards and work space. The washer and dryer are enclosed in a closet in bedroom #2. The apartment has central heating and is warm and cozy in winter.
The apartment is fully furnished. It has Egyptian cotton linens and towels as well as a complete set of tableware and kitchen utensils. We have a filter coffee maker, toaster, juicer, blender and a food processor as well as a large selection of casseroles, pots, and pans. There are maps, dictionaries, and guidebooks for your use as well as other reading material, puzzles, and games.
We looked at many apartments before buying this one which we loved because of its quiet and light-filled, spacious rooms.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : In the unit
- Dryer : In the unit
- Linens Provided : Lots of 600 - 800 thread count sheets, bath sheets, beach towels, wash cloths (unusual in Europe) etc.
- Elevator
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : The kitchen is set up for elaborate cooking.
- Refrigerator : Much bigger than the usual European apartment fridge
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Communications
- Cell Phone (2) : Guests pay charges as they use the phones
- Computer : HP laptop
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Available throughout the apartment
- Other Amenities
- hair dryer, books, games, maps, guidebooks
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : crib (cot) provided
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Wine tasting
Rate Details (In US Dollars, Euros)
$200/night March through November
$150 refundable security deposit
$75 cleaning fee
$30 fee for each bed used beyond 2 (extra laundry required)
Rates December through February - $150/night (except holidays)
Christmas season will have higher rates
Rates for longer stays of up to 6 mon. can be negotiated
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Steiners' Place in Gumpendorf - Newly Remodeled!
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Vienna
Hans grew up in the neighborhood and we love to visit to take advantage of Vienna's special "gemutlichkeit." The Gumpendorf neighborhood where we are is a wonderful example of a "gut buergerlich" (bourgeois) district with all the amenities that entails. But now young people are moving in, so there are not only traditional "Gasthaus"es and wine gardens, but internet cafes, little bars, restaurants with updated Viennese cuisine. There are still old-fashioned shops - an excellent butcher, a sublime bakery, green grocers, and much more. And there is a supermarket right in the building. We eat well!
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Steiners' Gumpendorf is just around the corner from Bus 57a which comes every 10 minutes and takes about 7 minutes where it ends at the Ringstrasse, just at the Museum Quarter, and from there it is one subway stop or a short walk to the Opera or to Stephansplatz, the center of Vienna and the oldest district. At the other end of the 57a line, a short walk takes you to Schönbrunn Palace, the glorious baroque summer palace of the Hapsburgs with its park and gardens. The famous Naschmarkt with culinary delights, fresh organic produce, lively restaurants and a Saturday flea market is in the neighborhood. The famous shopping street, Mariahilferstrasse, is the next street parallel to Gumpendorferstrasse. The great amusement park, the Prater, can be easily reached by U-Bahn.
Vienna is rich with things to do from the opera and concerts to swimming in the Danube, from wine tasting in a nearby wine village to extraordinary variety of museums. Hike opporotunities abound and all are reachable by cheap, fast, clean, and safe public transit. Vienna is consistently listed as one of the most liveable cities in the world. And our apartment is in the heart of it.
The world famous market with stalls selling all kinds of marvelous foods plus restaurants. Stop there on your way home from the Inner City and buy food for dinner.
One of our favorites, an old traditional neighborhood bistro with excellent traditional foods and wines. Free internet.
The City commissioned a well-known artist to do up this old building.
This line stops just around the corner from our apartment and takes you to the Inner City in about 7 minutes. Or a 20 minute walk
All of Vienna from the G�rtel to the Danube Canal has very limited parking, mostly two hour limits. Most of the area outside the G�rtel street parking is allowed and free. Sechshauserstrasse area is
Owner's Map of Vienna
The apartment is owned by Hans and Judith Steiner. We live in Palo Alto, California, but Hans is from Vienna. He is a Professor at Stanford University and as retirement is coming soon, he hopes to spend more time in Vienna. Judith is a retired executive director of an environmental nonprofit and has thoroughly enjoyed remodeling and furnishing an apartment with future guests in mind. We have three grown children who also love Vienna and our 33-year old with his wife were the first to stay in the apartment. We were happy to hear that not only people of our generation love the neighborhood, but the 30-year-olds do too.
Property Photos
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- The living room - Vienna, Austria Vacation Condominium Near Restaurants & Wine Gardens
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- The dining area - Vienna, Austria Vacation Condominium Near Restaurants & Wine Gardens
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- Kitchen from living room - Vienna, Austria Vacation Condominium Near Restaurants & Wine Gardens
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- Bedroom with king-sized bed
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- Second bedroom with queen and twin beds, crib, wardrobe and chest of drawers
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- View from living room window
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- Ours is the yellow building with the supermarket on the ground floor
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- The famous Haydn Church across the street
Traveler Reviews (8)
HIghly recommended!
Guest: Cindy
(Richland, WA)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11
Review Submitted: 10/31/11
Review Text: Come home after a long day of work or sight-seeing to a comfortable, quiet, welcoming apartment - with a well-equipped kitchen and good beds. Staying in this apartment made all the difference to our time in Vienna. The apartment is exactly as described - Judith took great pains to provide lots of helpful information about things to do and see in Vienna, as well as how stuff worked around the apartment - and was on hand via email for questions while there. The location is very convenient to Vienna's amazing transportation system. We would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to our friends and relatives.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
Highly recommended!
Guest: Cindy
(Richland, WA)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11
Review Submitted: 10/27/11
Come home after a long day of work or sight-seeing to a comfortable, quiet, welcoming apartment - with a well-equipped kitchen and good beds. Staying in Steiners' apartment made all the difference to our time in Vienna. The apartment is exactly as described - Judith took great pains to provide lots of helpful information about things to do and see in Vienna, as well as how stuff worked around the apartment - and was on hand via email for questions while there. The location is very convenient to Vienna's amazing transportation system. We would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to our friends and relatives.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children.
Wonderful home away from home!
Guest: Robin
(Wilmington, NC USA)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
The Steiner apartment was the perfect choice for our recent trip to Vienna! Having never used VRBO, I must admit I was nervous at first! Although I would not consider myself a seasoned traveler, when I do travel, my standards are high. We had never been to Austria, did not know any german, we were unfamiliar with the Euro, knew little about the transit system and on top of that, my 75 year old mother and I are both nervous travelers! Our host, Judith, put all fears and concerns to rest. She was patient and most helpful with all of our many questions and concerns prior to departing the states. In advance, she sent us all pertinent information on Vienna. This included information on sights, surrounding areas, restaurants, transit system, districts, shopping, tours, euro and even provided local emergency contact information. Once I had this knowledge, my concerns of traveling alone with my mother disappeared. Upon our arrival, we easily located the apartment via a taxi. We had the keys in advance and followed her detailed instructions on how to find our way into the apartment. The apartment was clean, bright and cheerful. It had everything we could possibly desire. The beds were very comfortable, the shower was hot with great water pressure, and the kitchen was well stocked with all you would ever need to cook with and eat! It was spacious and quiet! We never once heard a neighbor! We never once heard a car outside! There was even a computer and 2 cell phones for our use! After very long days of sightseeing, walking, touring and eating it was truly a welcoming experience of going "home" at night and crawling in bed. Thank you Judith, for sharing your home with us and for your assistance in just about every aspect of our trip!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Fabulous home and location
Guest: Allison
(Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/22/10
Review Submitted: 08/28/10
What a gem! Our family of five absolutely loved this beautiful apartment. It doesn't get better than this. All the modern conveniences you could need in the heart of the city. Easy to access underground. Great bakery around the corner we visited each morning. Market conveniently located next door to building. The apartment is clean, white and airy with gorgeous hard wood floors and beautiful furniture. You will not regret staying at this luxurious home.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Fantastic condo -- like home
Guest: Marge D
(United States)
Date of Stay: 06/29/10
Review Submitted: 08/05/10
My daughter and I just returned from a stay in this wonderful condo in a quiet neighborhood in Vienna. It was close to a bus line, grocery store, small park by a church, and furnished with all the amenities of home, including cell phones, internet, and all the kitchen and cleaning supplies you could ever need. The owner even provided us with great suggestions for dining out, using the transportation lines, and many more pages of very helpful notes. We truly felt like a part of the city --- and loved coming "home" after a day of exploring this exciting city. The condo was all you see in the photos -- and more! We would definitely sign up again if the opportunity arises. Thank you, Judith.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Perfect Vienna Apartment
Guest: Valerie5454
(Tenafly, NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/07/10
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
If you will be spending time in Vienna - this is the perfect apartment. It is one of the best rental experiences we've had by far. This is a home (not just a rental), with well-appointed furnishings and all the amneities you could ask for. Judith does an incredible job of supplying written instructions and suggestions.. If you like to cook, the kitchen is very well-equipped . The beds were 5-star hotel quality - and the entire place is light and sunny and CLEAN! Thanks Judith for such a memorable experience!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Terrific Apartment
Guest: M_and_G
(Pennsylvania, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10
Review Submitted: 06/09/10
This is a wonderful place with excellent amenities and proximity to all the top tourist destinations in Vienna. The apartment is beautifully furnished, and the amenities are generous. The owners obviously are keen in making sure the experience is a positive one. We just wish we had more time to stay longer. I'd recommend it highly.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great location and features
Guest: Creekster
(California, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/07/10
Review Submitted: 04/20/10
The apartment had plenty of room, was exactly as described and was very comfortable. Further, its location is very good, being near several touriust sites and a shopping district and also being a short walk to two underground lines. There is also a food store within a few feet of the building's front door which makes it easy to stock up for your stay. I would recommend this apartment to anyone and, if we return to Vienna, I would rent it again.
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