Luxurious Mountain View Retreat in Classy Swiss Alps Town of Leysin

Your Spectacular View of the Swiss Alps from your Balconey

Lake Geneva and the Alps just outside the Gastronomy Museum in Vevey Switzerland

Spacious Contemporary Kitchen with Handmade Moroccan Table and Chairs

Your views can change constantly as the clouds gather over the Alps

Inside the Igloo - it's surprisingly not cold in there.....

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Minimum stay:2-5 nights
Internet:Yes

Pets considered:No
Wheel chair accessible:Yes

Leysin apartment description

Leysin is an incredible mountain village rising 1500 meters (4600 ft) into the Swiss Alps. Conveniently located only 90 minutes from Geneva in the Swiss Alps. You are nestled amongst the mountains and will constantly take in the breathtaking beauty of the Alps. Only a 20 minute drive down to amazing Lake Geneva - Montreux, Lausanne, Aigle, and other towns - and less than an hour from France.

A classy, cozy alpine retreat at a great value.

This spacious 2-bedroom apartment retreat is located in the heart of the Swiss Alps. It offers a magnificent unobstructed view of the Alps from its very large lanai/patio, with outside dining and sunbathing, The living room has a lovely fireplace, a thick hand-woven Moroccan carpet and a splendid voluptuous sofa which folds out into a king-size bed. Its newly refurbished American kitchen is decorated with a Moroccan tile wrought-iron table and chairs.

There are two bedrooms which can sleep one couple and 2 singles. The full-bathroom has both a bath and shower.

Leysin is known for its sunshine, pure air, wonderful skiing and bobsleigh school but is also very close to numerous other renowned ski resorts such as Gstaadt, Saanen, Château d'Oex, or the Glacier 3000 in Les Diablerets to name a few.

There is much to do in or around Leysin: Year- round hiking and skiing. Bobsled lessons from a former Olympic bobsled champion, Aqua-branch theme park, Acrobatic snowboarding, Rock-climbing, Paragliding and Delta-planing.

In winter, guests love to eat Swiss fondue or raclette in the 'Igloo' restaurant built from snow at the top of the slopes just outside of the big Panoramic Restaurant which turns 365° every hour. In addition, there are several excellent mountain refuge restaurants serving home-made dishes from locally produced foods. Numerous pubs, bars and night spots cater to Leysin's young international student population. Relaxing spas and pools are also available. Nearby Montreux offers gambling at the local Casino as well as the International Jazz Festival and other major events. Lavey-les-bains offers natural hot-water spring baths.

Keywords: Swiss Alps, Glacier 3000 - Magnificent view, affordable, cozy, large sunny patio, no vis-à-vis, new kitchen, fireplace, BBQ, fabulous winter / summer sports, great Swiss/International food, Casino and Leman Lake - 30min.

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Property Type

Apartment

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Long-Term Renters Welcome
Minimum Age Limit For Renters:
Renters much be over 25 years of age...more less

Children Welcome:
With the outdoor patio, this flat is not good for small children....more less
Non Smoking Only:
Smoking on the outdoor patio is, however, permitted....more less

Pets Not Allowed
Wheelchair Accessible:
The apartment is all on one level with elevator access. Bathtub access may be difficult for clients with limited leg mobility....more less

Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6

Bedroom 1
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Bedroom 2
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Convertible bed(s)
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King size beds (1) King-size convertible sofa bed, Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (2), Baby Cribs (1) Folding children's bed with bars, Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) King-size convertible sofa bed...more less

Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom

Bathroom 1
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1Full bathtub with shower

Other Amenities

Secure ski, snowboard, sports equipment storage space (including for bikes). Individual floor heating....more less

Entertainment

Books
CD Player
DVD Player

Games
Music Library:
Small music library...more less
Satellite / Cable

Stereo
Television
Video Library:
Small video library...more less

Theme

Adventure
Away From It All

Budget
Family

Spa
Sports & Activities

Attractions

Churches
Cinemas

Health/Beauty Spa
Museums

Restaurants
Theme Parks

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/Bank
Babysitter
Fitness Center

Groceries
Hospital
Laundromat

Massage Therapist
Medical Services

Leisure Activities

Bird Watching
Boating
Miniature Golf

Scenic Drives
Shopping
Sight Seeing

Sledding
Walking
Wildlife Viewing

Location Type

Mountain View:
Incredible Unobstructed Views of the Swiss Alps...more less

Ski-In:
10 minute walk to the ski lifts...more less

Ski-Out:
10 minute walk from the ski lifts...more less

Sports & Adventure Activities

Basketball Court
Cross Country Skiing
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Hot Air Ballooning

Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Mountain Climbing
Mountaineering
Paragliding
Racquetball
Rock Climbing

Sailing
Ski Lift Privileges
Skiing
Snowboarding
Snowmobiling
Swimming
Tennis
Water Skiing

Dining

Child's Highchair

Dining:
Oval table seats 6 adults...more less

Dining Area
Seating for 6 people

General

Clothes Dryer:
In the building but not in the flat...more less
Elevator
Fireplace
Hair Dryer
Heating

Internet
Iron & Board
Linens Provided
Living Room:
Fireplace and huge corner couch which makes out into a king-size bed...more less
Parking Off Street:
An attributed parking space...more less

Towels Provided
Washing Machine:
In the building but not in the flat...more less
Wireless Internet
Wood Fireplace

Kitchen

Coffee Maker
Cooking Utensils
Dishes & Utensils

Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave

Oven
Pantry Items
Refrigerator
Toaster

Outside

Deck / Patio:
Very large patio - Eastern and souther exposure...more less

Golf:
Miniature golf course next door to the flat - closed in winter...more less

Outdoor Grill
Ski & Snowboard:
Leysin is a ski resort and there are numerous others close by with a shuttle bus from Leysin to the Glacier in Les Diablerets...more less

Payment Type

Amex

Visa

Pool / Spa

Communal Pool:
Private pool and spa in neighboring hotel - 8 Swiss francs (approximately $9.50 or € 6.60) per person per entry...more less

Sauna:
Private pool and spa at neighboring hotel - 8 Swiss francs (approximately $9.50 or € 6.60) per person per entry...more less

Rates

Dates	Nightly	Weekly	Monthly *

Ski season Feb 1 - Mar 31, 2015 5 night min stay	€195	€1,161	€5,000

High Season Jun 27 - Sep 5, 2015 5 night min stay	€195	€1,161	€5,000

My Standard Rate 2 night min stay	€125

* Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

Linen and cleaning fee €195 + tax
Refundable Damage Deposit €300
Tax Rate 5%

Notes:

Swiss taxes : 3.10 chf per person per night plus 4% of the basic total rental fee. Our cancellation policy appears in the rental agreement.

Cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

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Château de Chillon

"The visit of the castle makes a great day outting from Leysin. You can take excursions on L..."
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- 22 miles to rental
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Olympic Museum

"Sports geeks will love this place !! Lausanne is a 45 minute drive from Leysin. "
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- 41 miles to rental
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Les Diablerets et Glacier 3000

"Only a 15 minute drive from Leysin or a short bus ride, the Glacier is located at approxima..."
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- 12 miles to rental
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Aigle

"There is a great zip lining park in Aigle, just down the mountain from Leysin only 15 km or ..."
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- 13 miles to rental
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Restaurant Tournant Panoramique Le Kuklos

"A great day outting any time of year offering an awesome view over the Alps. A lovely meal ..."
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- 1.8 miles to rental
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Prafandaz

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- Restaurant
- 1.2 miles to rental
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Leysin

"A former Swiss Bob Sled Champion has created a toboggan run in Leysin. Great fun for all ages"
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- 3.0 miles to rental
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Château-d’Œx

"The Hot Air Balloon competition the last week of January is a beautiful and fun event. "
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- 21 miles to rental
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Château-d’Œx

"The Hot Air Balloon competition the last week of January is a beautiful and fun event. "
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- 21 miles to rental
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Montreux

"The famous international jazz festival is great fun along with gambling in the Casino and ge..."
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- 24 miles to rental
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Lac Léman

"Located only 50 km from Montreux, Leysin allows for easy access to all water sports and exc..."
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- 52 miles to rental
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

"Chamonix and the Mont Blanc in France are only a 90 minute drive from Leysin. A wonderful d..."
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- 60 miles to rental
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Aoste

"Aoste in the Valley d'Aoste, Italy is a small town in the Italian Alps. It is a 2 hour driv..."
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- 102 miles to rental
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Martigny

"The famous Fondation Pierre Gianadda offers fabulous art exhibits and is a very popular dest..."
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- 32 miles to rental
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Lavey-les-Bains

"The warmest thermal baths in Switzerland, Lavey-les-Bains is a skip and a hop up the valley..."
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- 25 miles to rental
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Nearest Airport

Geneva International Airport

Leysin

Nearest Barpub

In Leysin

Leysin

Nearest Train

In Leysin

15 Kilometres

Nearest Motorway

Aigle

Leysin

Nearest Restaurant

In Leysin

Leysin

Nearest Ski

In Leysin

50 Kilometres

Nearest Beach

Geneva Lake at Montreux

Paragliding, Delta-plane, Zip-line theme-park, Mini-golf, Acrobatic snowboarding, Snow shoeing, Ice skating, In winter, Igloo dining (altitude : 2,000 m. or 6,600 ft), Glacier 3000 bobsleigh track (alpine coaster), Hot air ballooning races January - Château d'Oex, Fondation Pierre Gianadda Museum, Hot springs baths nearby, Casino Montreux, International Jazz festival in Montreux - July. On-site sports equipment rental (skis, mountain bikes, etc).

Owner info

Year Purchased: 2009

About the owner: I am a former American-born French and British trained lawyer having suffered burn-out and having decided to make a major life change. I left the bar and now share my time between part-time teaching at an international hotel management school, this lovely cosy flat in the Swiss Alps and Zen House, my Riad Private Guesthouse in Marrakech, Morocco (VRBO Ref. 152266).

Why the Owner Chose Leysin:
I fell in love with the breath-taking beauty of the location of this Swiss alpine village (with its awesome view of the 'Dents du Midi' and the Glacier 3000 at 'Les Diablerets'), the innate kindness of its very international inhabitants, its dynamic young international student population (Leysin is home to several world-renowned universities and boarding schools catering to more than 100 different nationalities). If the sun is shining in the Swiss Alps it will shine in Leysin in this very open valley, known for its pure air and wonderful climate. I love the good winter skiing and summer mountain trekks it offers. I discovered a wonderful feeling of beauty and wellness when returning from a few days in Leysin which made me want to hang my hat there and nowhere else. Indeed, the calm quiet atmosphere which reigns in Leysin allows me to charge my batteries before returning to my stressful work in Lausanne. There are wonderful mountain refuges serving homemade biologically grown products only found on-site. Leysin is one of the few remaining reasonable priced places in the Swiss Alps offering access to numerous neighboring famous ski resorts (Gstaadt, Saanen, Château d'Oex, Les Diablerets) as well as to water activites on the Leman Lake and such major cultural events as the International Jazz Festival in Montreux or the wonderful art exhibits at the Fondation Pierre Gianadda in Martigny. Chamonix, France is only 90 minutes away on the other side of the valley.

The Unique Benefits at this Apartment:
I adore the Swiss alpine atmosphere and culture of Leysin with its nearby glaciers and lakes, all a stones' throw away from such international cities such as Geneva and Lausanne.

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Your Spectacular View of the Swiss Alps from your Balconey
Your Spectacular View of the Swiss Alps from your Balconey
Your Spectacular View of the Swiss Alps from your Balconey
Your Spectacular View of the Swiss Alps from your Balconey
Your Spectacular View of the Swiss Alps from your Balconey
Your Spectacular View of the Swiss Alps from your Balconey
Eastern facing patio
Igloo Restaurant - Top of ski lift
Patio dining space

Lake Geneva and the Alps just outside the Gastronomy Museum in Vevey Switzerland
Your Spectacular View of the Swiss Alps from your Balconey
Your Spectacular View of the Swiss Alps from your Balconey
Your Spectacular View of the Swiss Alps from your Balconey
Second Bedroom with 2 Twin-Size Beds
Spacious Contemporary Kitchen with Handmade Moroccan Table and Chairs
Your views can change constantly as the clouds gather over the Alps
Hiking in early May
Inside the Igloo - it's surprisingly not cold in there.....