Alpine Retreat in a Tolkienesque Valley

• Treasure in Lauterbrunnen

  Treasure in Lauterbrunnen

  • Guest Gary Y.
  • Date of stay 09/07/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  My wife and I recently stayed in Lauterbrunnen, from which we had a magnificent week in the Bernese Oberland area. Contributing greatly to our experience was where we stayed. We elected to rent an apartment for the week, and chose one just outside of the main part of town (about a 10-minute walk from the train station). The apartment is in a residential complex of chalet type buildings. The apartment itself was modern, with a living room, a kitchen equipped with many amenities, two bedrooms and a bathroom (the shower has great water pressure). The apartment had the added benefit of a washing machine and dryer, which was a huge advantage for us. The apartment is on the ground floor and has a patio with a table, chairs and BBQ. But most of all, it is in the shadow of the beautiful Staubach Falls. It was an amazing place to sit and have a glass of wine before dinner. A critical component of going the route of renting apartment vs. a staying in a hotel, is the people you have to deal with for the rental. Our experience with this property began with my first communication with the owner/manager, who did an excellent job in answering all of my questions, accommodating certain important requests and being attentive/not intrusive once we arrived. It was clear that the comfort and concerns of her clients is of the highest importance to her. If you're thinking of staying in the Lauterbrunnen are, you'll do well to consider renting this apartment. I know we will definitely return and I look forward to staying in the apartment again.

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• Best ski holiday

  Best ski holiday

  • Guest Gillian C.
  • Date of stay 02/11/12
  • Review Submitted 07/02/12
  We had a fantastic week skiing staying in what is a superb location to ski in Wengen, Murren and even Grindlewald. There were a large party of us and we had rented a number of apartments in the same location. Everyone agreed that this apartment was by far the most well equipped and stylishly decorated of the three apartments rented by our group. Cascia was extremely helpful both ahead of our arrival and by calling us on the mobile phone in the apartment during our stay to check everything was OK with our visit. We had no emergencies or problems during our stay but I certainly got the impression that if there was a problem then I could call Cascia and she would help sort out any issues. We have visited Lauterbrunnen before a number of times both in summer and winter to ski and have to say it is a "hidden gem" in the mountains. Our children are 20 and 15 and don't always holiday with us but don't often refuse a visit to Lauterbrunnen. Unfortunately our 15 year old son broke his collar bone shortly before our trip and therefore wasn't able to ski but with a "hiking and sledging" pass he was able to get himself to pre-arranged lunch stops to still be part of the holiday. He certainly made the most of the apartments satellite TV and Wi-fi for Internet access. We know we will be returning to Lauterbrunnen and will certainly attempt to book this apartment as our first choice, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.

  Owner response: Thank you, I'm blushing!

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• fantastic views, great apartment

  fantastic views, great apartment

  • Guest Micheline and Noam C.
  • Date of stay 05/24/12
  • Review Submitted 06/19/12
  My Husband and I stayed in Switzerland for 1 week in May. The apartment was every bit and more as in the photos, the owners are very nice and friendly and welcoming and very helpful couple. We spent a lot of time touring only in the small towns around the lakes and the mountains nearby as we have already in the past been in Switzerland. Now we arrive at home in Israel and we wish to thank you for a wonderful and splendid holiday in your beautiful country and town of Lauterbrunnen. I have to say a perfect get-away place for peace and quiet. The apartment as everything you need and so clean it was perfect. We will recommend it to our friends and family. The apartment is suitable for elderly and handicap as it has no stairs and very large doors and rooms. Thanks again you are a very nice couple and so welcoming. Micheline and Noam Givataim Israel

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• Tolle, warme Wohnung

  Tolle, warme Wohnung

  • Guest Andreas M.
  • Date of stay 02/25/12
  • Review Submitted 03/16/12
  Tolle, warme Wohnung mit grossen Wohn- / Ess- Bereich inklusive Küche, geschmackvoll und komplett eingerichtet, Auch Sound-Anlage, LCD-TV und WiFi - alles da was man heute von zu Hause schon schätzt.

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• Best Apartment to stay in Lauterbrunnen!!

  Best Apartment to stay in Lauterbrunnen!!

  • Guest Gay Lynn J.
  • Date of stay 10/20/11
  • Review Submitted 02/03/12
  This was the most awesome place to have rented. We really didn't know much about Lauterbrunnen, but being in this town and staying at the holiday apartment was just the best. Lauterbrunnen is a lot more quiet than Interlaken and has less places to eat, but the scenery is just amazing and well worth the stay there! It only takes about 20 minutes with public transportation to get down to Interlaken. The facilities were so nice!!!! Very clean and modern. Nice kitchen, bathroom, laundry facitilies and the bedrooms were great!!! The apartment fits 4 people very easily but could fit six. The heated floor was amazing after being out in the cold. We loved looking at the mountains and the waterfalls right outside the patio door. Just breathtaking!!! We enjoyed going to the Top of the Alps, taking the tram to the villages above us and just enjoying the beauty of Switzerland. It was a perfect place to stay for the daytrips we took around the Berner Oberland. It was so nice to come home from a day of sightseeing and relax in this lovely apartment. We really felt at home. The owners have done a very nice job and they were great to work with. If we could go back each year we would and it was very memorable for our family. If you want a spacious place to stay in a great scenic getaway, this is the place!!

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• Great apartment and fantastic hosts!

  Great apartment and fantastic hosts!

  • Guest Craig M.
  • Date of stay 12/24/11
  • Review Submitted 02/03/12
  The apartment was as we expected, very clean and comfortable, plenty of room to spread out and our family of 5 was easily accomodated during our weeks stay. All the mod cons needed. The service provided before, during and after our stay was exceptional! Cascia helped us out by shopping for us as we arrived on Christmas Eve ... THANKS The apartment is located with easy access to both Murren and Wengen ski fields in a very picturesque Swiss Alpine setting, close to transport/shops, away from the main road with a fantastic outlook/view. Would definitely recommend to others, hopefully we'll be back one day!

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• Lauterbrunnen holiday delight

  Lauterbrunnen holiday delight

  • Guest ruth s.
  • Date of stay 08/20/11
  • Review Submitted 01/31/12
  This is a wonderful apartment in a fantastic location. We found everything to be just as described. The apartment is spacious, was very clean and well equipped. Although we had our car with us, we used this only once and took advantage of the great transport in the region - bus, train and cable car. There is so much to do - great walking, places to visit and very child friendly. The location is good - close enough to the village centre or campsite facilities but quiet and picturesque. We would recommend a stay without hesitation.

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• Excellent Apartment

  Excellent Apartment

  • Guest Alison W.
  • Date of stay 01/08/12
  • Review Submitted 01/22/12
  Luxury apartment with lots of extras in very convenient position for ski bus. Very warm and comfortable,spotlessly clean, highly recommended.

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• Lovely apartment in lovely Lauterbrunnen

  Lovely apartment in lovely Lauterbrunnen

  • Guest Chester
  • Date of stay 08/07/10
  • Review Submitted 01/24/11
  We took a chance and booked before the apartment had been refurbished but as soon as we arrived to a warm welcome from Cascia and saw the beautifully furnished apartment, we felt at home. The apartment is modern, clean and well-equipped with nice touches like a welcome pack of groceries, games, books, DVDs and plenty of information on where to visit. From the ground floor apartment you have beautiful views of the mountains (and hang gliders and helicopters) and the sound of the Staubach waterfall. Although there are other apartments nearby and a campsite with a handy little shop 5 minutes walk way, it is in a quiet location. The village is a 20 minute walk along the stream or a 5 minute ride on the local bus (the stop is a stone’s throw from the apartment). Lauterbrunnen is a charming small village with a real buzz as a centre for catching trains up into the mountains or down to Interlaken. You do not need a car and we invested in a Jungfrau pass for 6 days which allowed unlimited travel on most trains and gondolas/cablecars in the region. The highlight of our week’s stay was the trip up to the Jungfraujoch, the top of Europe - not cheap but a full day’s excursion and well worth it with spectacular views of the mountains and glacier and activities like tobaganning in the snow (in August!). A ride on Trotti bikes down the mountain from Bort to Grindelwald was great fun. A day’s boat trip on Lake Thun departing from Interlaken and stopping off en route at picturesque lakeside villages as you wished was another great day out – there was a special offer of 17.50 CHF on Mondays to celebrate the company’s 175th anniversary (normally 59 CHF). There are lots of activities available in the area and even our teenagers were suitably impressed by the spectacular mountains! We can highly recommend the apartment and Lauterbrunnen as a base for your holidays.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Superb apartment that has got it all

  Superb apartment that has got it all

  • Guest mekubb
  • Date of stay 01/08/11
  • Review Submitted 01/21/11
  A truly wonderful place that will fulfill all your needs. Spacious living, well-equipped kitchen, good beds and a great view. We could not think have wished for a better holiday apartment. It is a very good starting point for trips to Wengen, Murren, Grindelwald, Interlaken and the beautiful Lauterbrunnen valley. Cascia is a very friendly and helpful host, top service. Our two dogs had a good time as well, we made great walks with them in the area. We will be back one day, either in winter or in summer. Thanks for everything, All the best, Maritha & Tobias

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children.

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