Office/TV Room (Additional sleeping for 2)
Location: Annecy, Alpes - Pays-de-Savoie, France, Europe (35 min. from Geneva airport/10 min. walk from train station)
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Office, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6)
Annecy is such a charming town! Whether it's summer or winter there is always something to do. Our summer and fall are booked, but Annecy is a great base town for winter ski vacations or late fall. We have openings from mid-November onward. Annecy is within a 30 minute drive to several family ski areas in the region. It's also within one hour to Chamonix, Grenoble or Albertville where past winter Olympics have been held. If some members of the group want to take a day off of skiing, Annecy is a wonderful town to spend time in. There is a parking lot available for your car, and we're happy to discuss options so each day you can do as much or as little as you like. Why spend all of your time on one slope when you can move around and enjoy several? Contact us early to reserve the dates you are looking for!! Or, book early for next spring and summer.
This apartment works out very well on a number of fronts: location, size, parking, and cost. Winter rates are the most affordable time to stay in Annecy.
"Location" best describes the situation of this charming, smoke-free center of town apartment located just minutes from canalled and historic old town Annecy, France. And yes, you can walk to Annecy's annual spectacular water show Fete du Lac! The apartment is located IN Annecy, not NEAR Annecy. You won't end up feeling "out of the loop".
On the ground floor of a four story 1930s building, this apartment is right across the street from the traditional Saturday morning open air market. You can pick up your lunch and eat outdoors on the private terrasse. Or have your coffee along with a fresh pastry from the end of the block.
Wonderful Lake Annecy, considered the cleanest lake in Europe, features beaches, fishing and sailing throughout its ten mile mountain rimmed expanse- only minutes from the house. Spacious views of the Alps beckon hikers, gliders and bikers to the many world class trails within minutes of "home." If trout fishing is your water sport, the Fier River is nearby.
The Old Towne is loaded with boutique style shops and cafés lining the canals near the lake and the walk culminates at a modern shopping and theatre complex. All within walking range. A Galeries Lafayette shopping experience, along with restaurant and grocery store, is a two minute walk the other direction.
The apartment is comfortable and correct, but not overly pretentious. We bought it because we loved the location, the high ceilings and the private terrasse. There is a queen size bed in one bedroom, two single beds in a second and a sofa bed in a third room, which doubles as a tv/office room. There is also a portable crib.
The kitchenette, while compact, is completely supplied with fridge, micro, coffee maker, dishes and appliances. The toilet is separate from the bathroom, which has an cabin shower, sink and shelves. The living area is a combined living/dining room. Tall french doors open to steps to the fenced in private terrasse with table, parasol and BBQ.
If you plan to stay long enough to do some day trips the train station is a ten minute walk. If you rent a car a space is provided for parking. If you choose to rent bicycles a locked shed is available for storage. If you want to take the bus, the stop is across the street.
If you want to do more sightseeing by car, however, you are about an hour from Mt. Blanc, Europe's highest peak, and the Mt. Blanc tunnel which takes you into Italy. Switzerland is 30 minutes north, the French Riviera is about a four hour drive south and the Burgundy wine area is about three hours.
Your options are limitless from this excellent location. You are close to the Old Towne to walk, but just far enough away to feel like you are in a quiet, residential setting. Pets are negotiable.
This apartment is a find and we hope to establish some long-term relationships that can enjoy the changes along with us as we go. We'll leave several brochures in different languages to help you get acclimated to Annecy and all the area offers. We're happy to talk to you in English or French and give you more advice and suggestions to make this a wonderful time for you!
The apartment offers free wireless internet as well as free phone calls to land lines in over 70 countries However, an internet cafe is nearby if you don't want to take along your laptop.
Washing machine/dryer option is available for three week stays or longer. A laundromat is also one block away and offers a self serve option.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: For minimum two week rentals.
- Dryer: For minimum two week rentals.
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Private parking lot with spaces available
- Beds
- Queen Bed: This is a Swedish bed which is longer than a traditional queen size bed.
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed: This is a comfortable fold out double bed in the tv/office room.
- Crib: This is a portable bed stored in the closet.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library: Around 8-12 family DVDs are available.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: This kitchen is small, but is well equipped aside from a dishwasher.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Patio umbrella also available.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Free long distance to land lines in over 70 countries -- calls to mobile phones are charged the invoice rate.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless internet is available free of charge.
- Other Amenities
- Toaster, Linens, BBQ, We also have games, videos, books, balls, shopping bags, umbrella, hair blower, beach towels, etc, Many of the things you'd like to bring on a trip but might not want to pack!, For keeping up with business a phone/fax and internet is available, A printer is available upon request, Wondering about a specific item, email us, To make the food preparation easier we have stocked the kitchen with some basics, such as salt/pepper, dish soap, plastic wrap, Washing machine available with three week minimum rental, A "welcome" manual is waiting for you to help answer basic questions and to help you become acclimated to the apartment, as well as to Annecy, We are also available during your stay by telephone or internet
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Well trained small to medium dogs are allowed with a surcharge.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: You may smoke outside on the terrasse.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- There is a skateboard bowl in Annecy. Walking tours are also available.
Rate Details (In US Dollar/Euro/Paypal)
650 euros - 850 euros depending on week. Approx. $910 — $1190 USdollars.
Rates are weekly. Progressively discounted rates for 2 weeks and longer.
Rates are based on 4 person group. Supplement for 5th and 6th person.
Supplement added for less than weekly stays. Three night minimum.
A Rental Proposal will be sent detailing payment terms, cancellation
policy and other terms. A signed contract will be sent upon confirmation.
There is a 200 euro security deposit, which is refunded upon check-out.
We accept dollar and euro checks, Paypal, wire transfers. Paypal accepts credit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
Hi! We're Craig and Karen Roalson. We both grew up in Iowa, and aside from living for three wonderful years in Annecy, France, we still live here. We moved to Annecy in 2002, with our two sons, 10 and 12 at the time. Our plan was to stay one year so Karen could help a mission group with bookkeeping. We extended our stay to two years. Then for a third! When it was finally time to move back to Iowa, we decided to try and buy an apartment so we could come back to visit the city we had so enjoyed. We thought we might be able to rent it to students as a rental agency assured us it would be easy to do so. However, for the first year it sat empty. We decided to rent it ourselves instead and, not to students, but to vacationers. It's been a lot of fun getting to meet people from all over and help them to have a nice stay in Annecy.
Why the Owner Chose Annecy
After three years of living in Annecy, we grew to love the area. Annecy is in the Rhone-Alpes area of France which is a beautiful area, just about 30-40 minutes south of Geneva, Switzerland. The Olde Towne in Annecy is charming and there is always something going on around the lakefront.
The Unique Benefits of this Apartment
Once we decided to buy a place, we knew the city well enough to know what kind of location we were looking for. We found an apartment that met all of our criteria. It's close to the lake. It's close to Olde Towne. It's within walking distance to grocery stores and all kinds of shopping and restaurants. It's in a residential area so not as loud during the tourist season. It's right across the street from the Saturday morning market. So we found a great location. And we also found a great little apartment. It is on the elevated ground floor so it is fortunate enough to have a terrasse. It also has a cave directly below so it is fortunate enough to have a washer/dryer. And it has enough room for 5 people to comfortably sleep.
Property Photos
- Office/TV Room (Additional sleeping for 2) - Annecy, Savoie, France House in Historic and Beautiful Annecy in the French Alps, Just 35 Mnutes from Geneva Airport!
- Dining/Living Room leading to Terrace More photos at link. - Annecy, Savoie, France House in Historic and Beautiful Annecy in the French Alps, Just 35 Mnutes from Geneva Airport!
- Master Bedroom — Queen Size Bed - Annecy, Savoie, France House in Historic and Beautiful Annecy in the French Alps, Just 35 Mnutes from Geneva Airport!
- Bathroom view
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