Montreux-Fabulous Lakeside Location with Views of Lake & Mtns

Queen Bed, 2 reading lamps each side, 40' TV, rollaway single in cabinet, view

View from my apartment of first light on the mountains

Hi-speed wifi, desk with multiplug outlets, dining area & balcony with views

Living & dining areas & tall French doors to balcony & incredible views

A bird sitting on the railing of the balcony as viewed from the dining table

Comfortable, well-furnished, well-equipped, clean, light & bright, high ceiling

Kitchen is compact but with everything you could possibly need

Living area with 2 pairs of tall French doors to the balcony & spectacular views

View toward desk/vanity area. Bathroom door is next to big mirror & luggage rack

All-tiled bathroom with shower over tub, unlimited hot water, shelves & hooks

Entry hall armoire with drawers, shelves, hanging area, hotel safe + coatrack

View from my apartment toward Dents du Midi with cruise boat

Belle Epoque building. My apartment on 4th floor with continuous balconies, lift

Stunning view from bed when you awake if you don't draw the light-blocking drape

Watch "Belle Epoque" turn-of-the-century lake steamers from the apartment

Front door to the building looking toward garage doors where you'll find lockbox

If you have a car, there is private off-street parking just steps from the entry

Belle Epoque lake steamer viewed from lakeside Promenade Fleuri

One of many lakeside parks along the Promenade Fleuri

There are many restaurants in the area. This is a reasonably-priced salad bar.

More changing light on the lake and mountains as viewed from my apartment

Dinner cruise on lit lake steamer viewed from my apartment

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Minimum stay:2 nights

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Pets considered:No
Wheel chair accessible:N/A

Property description

Situated in the best possible location on the Swiss Riviera at the border of Montreux & Clarens, 150 meters/yards from the Jazz Festival, Stravinski Auditorium, Miles Davis Hall, Park Vernex & the Conference Center, this light and bright apartment, on the 4th floor of a turn-of-the-century building with elevator, and with an onsite parking space, has beautiful panoramic views of Lake Geneva & the mountains from its large French doors & expansive balcony. There are spectacular sunsets year round. The Swiss Riviera is noted for its unique microclimate that allows for palm trees, banana trees, tropical vegetation & year-round flowers with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. It’s world-famous for the Montreux Jazz Festival which takes place the first half of July, music festivals & its Christmas Market.

Situated on the Rue du Lac, restaurants, shops & the “Promenade Fleuri,” the flower-lined lakeside promenade, are only steps away. It is as close as you can get to the Montreux Jazz Festival a 2-minute walk. The 'Vernex-Jazz Festival' bus stop is 100 steps away & is THE bus stop for the Jazz Festival with Stravinsky Auditorium, Miles Davis Hall, Park Vernex & the Conference Center about 150 meters/yards away. There are boat stops a few hundred yards away in either direction in Montreux & Clarens from which you can take historic “Belle Epoque” lake steamers to various charming ports in both Switzerland & France.

A stay here comes with a bonus of Montreux Riviera Cards that entitle you to unlimited free local bus, train & funicular transport & half-price for some tourist trains & funiculars to the mountains, boats, museums & castles in the area including the famous Chateau de Chillon,..

Visit the famous Chateau de Chillon, go wine-tasting in the Lavaux, or make day trips to the mountains for sightseeing in Gruyeres, skiing in Gstaad or Verbier or ballooning in Chateaux d’Oex. Cruise Lake Geneva on historic turn-of-the-century lake steamers & visit charming Swiss lakeside villages or visit St. Gingolph or the charming Medieval village of Yvoire on the French side of the lake. In the summer, sailboats, rowboats or paddleboats can be rented. There are several free public beaches in Montreux & Clarens for swimming, ping-pong, volleyball, etc. Children will enjoy the Aquaparc waterpark in Le Bouveret. Children of any age will enjoy the historic carousel lakeside in Vevey & the miniature train that runs along the “Promenade Fleuri” in Montreux in the summer.

The Chateau de Chillon is right in Montreux in a dramatic setting on the lake. A stunning way to arrive is by lake steamer. If you haven’t seen the movie “Daisy Miller” set at the turn-of-the-century in Vevey & Montreux, it’s worth renting to preview the beautiful “Belle Epoque” buildings, lake steamers, & the Chateau de Chillon, which are still much as they were at the turn-of-the-century & why this movie was filmed on location. This apartment is in one of those beautiful “Belle Epoque” buildings with high ceilings & ornate balconies. Vevey & Montreux were home to Charlie Chaplin. Vladimir Nabokov, Hemmingway. Lord Byron's “The Prisoner of Chillon” made the castle a tourist attraction starting in 1816 & you can see his name carved in one of the stone pillars in the dungeon.

Among my favorite museums to visit in the area are the Maison Visinand & the Museum of Old Montreux in the Vielle Ville (old-town) Montreux, the Museum of Games in La Tour-de-Peilz, the Jenisch Museum, Photo Museum, History Museum, Wine Museum & Alimentarium (a museum about food in the home of Nestle) in Vevey, the Musee de l’Art Brut (Jean Dubuffet’s museum of “outsider art”), Hermitage and Olympic Museums in Lausanne, & the Fondation Gianadda with its antique car collection, outdoor sculpture park, Roman amphitheatre & world-class art exhibitions in Martigny. There are wonderful art galleries, festivals & fairs for art & antiques in the area. There is a weekly farmer’s market in Montreux on Friday mornings & in Vevey on Saturday mornings.

From Geneva Airport, which is conveniently adjacent to the train station, it’s about 1 hour by direct train or 45 minutes by car to Montreux. The Montreux train station is a 5-10 minute walk, 2-minute taxi ride, or 3-minutes by bus to the second bus stop away. If driving, the Autoroute access is very conveniently located only a couple of miles away (3 km) & there is an onsite, off-street parking space available.

The apartment itself has high ceilings & is very bright and airy. It is beautifully furnished & outfitted with everything needed for a pleasant stay of any length including high speed wi-fi, 40' Samsung flat-screen pivot-mounted cable tv with 100+ channels in several languages including 4 English channels & music channels.

The bedroom area has just been upgraded with a brand new queen-size bed, new nightstands, 2 reading lamps per side, and top-of-the-line very comfortable memory foam mattress. From bed, there is a view out the French doors to the mountains and lake. For additional guests, there is a sofa that with cushions removed is a single bed or which can be folded open to be a king-size bed. There is also a chair that folds out into another single bed. And, there is a rollaway folding single bed with a very good mattress hidden in a cabinet. So, the apartment can sleep up to 6 people but reminder that it doesn't have a separate bedroom so it works best for a couple plus children and not ideal for 6 singles.

The bathroom has a large deep tub and a great shower with unlimited hot water. There is a hallway with a coat and hat rack and an armoire outfitted with various drawers and shelves as well as space to hang clothes. There is an iron and ironing board and a hairdryer, multi-plugs to charge electronic devices, and a hotel combination safe.

The kitchen, although compact, is a full kitchen with 4-burner gas range and oven, refrigerator with a small freezer, microwave, and various small appliances including American and European coffeemakers, electric kettle & toaster. There are brand new pots and pans and more than ample dishes and bowls, serving pieces, stainless, placemats, coasters, etc.

Cleaning supplies are in the apartment for your use during your stay, or if you prefer, maid service can be arranged during your stay for an additional fee. Bed linens, bath towels, kitchen towels, laundry detergent, soaps, shampoo, conditioner are provided. There is there is a shared laundry room in the building.

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Property Type

Condo

On floor 4

45 m²
Elevator : 4th floor offers panoramic views of lake & mountains

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Children Welcome:
Ideal for couples, suitable for parents plus 1, 2, 3 or 4 children, for older adults and for up to 4 singles. ...more less

Limited Accessibility:
There are about 7 stairs from entrance to building to elevator but there is a chair stair rider to elevator level from lobby for those who cannot handle any stairs at all....more less

Non Smoking Only
Pets Not Allowed

Bedrooms: 0 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 3-6

Convertible bed(s)
...more less
Queen-size Bed - New, top-of-the-line, extremely comfortable mattress with nightstands and reading lamps each side. Single Rollaway Bed with top quality mattress in cabinet. Sofa is a standard-size & height single bed with cushions removed for 1 or folds open to a king-size bed on floor for 2. Chair folds open into a single bed on floor....more less

Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom

Bathroom 1
...more less
Unlimited hot water for tub or shower. Big, deep, comfortable tub with shower over tub. Hairdryer, liquid soap, shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, soft, fluffy, American towels provided for each guest in a different color....more less

Other Amenities

Jazz Festival 2015 still available July 3-19. It's so close to Parc Vernex with free concerts that you can sit on balcony & listen while looking over the lake & mountains & only 150 meters (yards) to Stravinsi Auditorium & Miles Davis Hall. Large deep tub, great shower, unlimited hot water, sofa with pillows removed is twin-size bed, folded out it becomes king-size bed, chair also folds out to a twin-size bed, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, ceiling fan, light-blocking drapes, hotel safe, reliable wi-fi, bus stop 100 feet away, train station 5-10 minute walk or 3 minute taxi-ride, or second bus stop away with buses every 10 minutes. Mini-Mart only 150 yards/meters away is open 6 am to 10 pm 7 days per week & has a bakery onsite for fresh bread & croissants. Many restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. close by. Top-of-the-line mattresses for comfort. Attention to details such as both conventional & directional reading lites on both nitestands so 1 can read in bed without disturbing the other....more less

Entertainment

Books:
Take one, leave one - various books in English, French and German...more less

CD Player

Satellite / Cable:
About a hundred channels including BBC, CNN & MSNBC in English + French, German, Italian, Arabic, & other language channels + many music channels. Some French channels show US programs in English. ...more less
Television:
New Samsung 40' wall-mounted TV with remote can be viewed from everywhere in apartment, even from bed as it has a swivel mount. About a hundred channels in several languages as well as music channels...more less

Theme

Adventure
Away From It All
Budget

Family
Historic
Romantic

Spa
Sports & Activities
Tourist Attractions

Attractions

Churches
Cinemas
Health/Beauty Spa
Library

Live Theater
Marina
Museums
Playground

Restaurants
Synagogues
Theme Parks
Water Parks
Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/Bank
Fitness Center

Groceries
Hospital

Massage Therapist
Medical Services

Leisure Activities

Antiquing
Beachcombing
Bird Watching
Boating
Eco Tourism

Gambling Casinos
Horseback Riding
Miniature Golf
Outlet Shopping
Paddle Boating

Scenic Drives
Shopping
Sight Seeing
Sledding
Walking
Wildlife Viewing

Location Type

Downtown:
At the border between Montreux and Clarens near the 5-star hotels, just 30 meters/yards from the lake. Close to the center of town, but far enough to be more peaceful and quiet with no train noise....more less

Lake:
Lac Leman - Lake Geneva is just 20 yards (meters) away with its broad 'Promenade Fleuri' - flowered walkway that stretches for miles (kilometers) in both directions....more less

Lake View:
30 meters/yards from lake. Panoramic lake and mountain views from apt and balcony on 4th floor of building with elevator. 150 meters/yards to Stravinski Auditorium, Miles Davis Hall, Vernex Park & Conference Center....more less
Mountain View:
Panoramic views of the dramatic mountains across the lake & the towns of Le Bouveret, St. Gingolph, Evian-les-Bains, Thonon-les-Bains. First light on the mountain tops is spectacular as are sunsets, moonsets & fireworks on holidays over the lake as viewed from the apartment & balcony....more less

Sports & Adventure Activities

Cross Country Skiing
Cycling
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Golf

Hiking
Hot Air Ballooning
Mountain Biking
Mountain Climbing
Mountaineering
Pier Fishing

Rock Climbing
Sailing
Skiing
Snowboarding
Swimming
Tennis
Wind-Surfing

Dining

Dining:
New dining table seats 6 comfortably and is expandable to seat 8 using chairs from balcony...more less

Dining Area

Seating for 6 people

General

Air Conditioning:
Generally not needed so there's a ceiling fan instead...more less
Clothes Dryer:
In shared laundry room in basement. Laundry card is needed and provided for guests who must follow directiions in English in my email instructions and must leave laundry card for next guests...more less
Elevator:
4th floor offers panoramic views of lake & mountains...more less
Hair Dryer
Heating:
New heating system in building 2012. Controls in apartment...more less

Internet:
Free. Excellent, reliable, high speed wi fi, but Ethernet cable could be plugged in...more less
Iron & Board
Linens Provided:
Bed linens, duvet covers, a variety of pillow types, and extra blankets and comforters provided...more less
Living Room:
Comfortable with new Samsung 40' wall-mounted flatscreen TV with hundreds of channels in several languages and music channels...more less
Parking:
A private onsite parking space is available at a small extra charge of 10 CHF/day just 20 steps from front door...more less

Parking Off Street:
10 CHF/day. Please make arrangements at least 2 weeks in advance of arrival or parking space cannot be guaranteed. 500 CHF for 15 days of Montreux Jazz Festival - available for 2015....more less
Sofa Bed
Towels Provided:
Soft, fluffy, American towels provided - bath, hand, washcloth, bathmat + kitchen towels...more less
Washing Machine:
In shared laundry room in basement. Laundry card is needed and provided for guests who must follow directions in English in my email instructions and must leave card for next guests...more less
Wireless Internet:
Free high speed with excellent signal and very reliable. Works great with VOIP services such as Skype...more less

Kitchen

Coffee Maker:
American drip and European press-style coffeemakers + an electric kettle...more less
Cooking Utensils:
Outfitted with pots, pans, and all kinds of cooking tools...more less
Dishes & Utensils:
Beautiful color-coordinated dishes, glassware, cutlery, placemats, etc....more less
Kitchen:
4-burner gas range, oven, small refridgerator with small freezer compartment, microwave, appliances such as American and European coffeemakers, toaster, electric kettle, etc....more less

Microwave:
standard microwave with turntable...more less
Oven:
gas oven...more less
Pantry Items:
I try to keep it stocked with basics such as salt & pepper, spices, flour, sugar, oil & vinegar, tea bags, emergency coffee, etc. ...more less
Refrigerator:
small undercounter refrigerator with small freezer compartment...more less

Stove:
4-burner gas range with oven below...more less
Stove
Toaster:
Toaster that accommodates thick slices...more less

Outside

Balcony:
Panoramic views of lake, mountains, and town with sunrises and sunsets from East to West from balcony that stretches the length of the apartment....more less
Boat:
All kinds of boats such as canoes, rowboats, paddleboats and sailboats, etc. are available for rent nearby...more less

Golf:
Nearby for a fee...more less
Kayak / Canoe:
Kayaks, canoes, rowboats, paddleboats, sailboats, etc. available for rent nearby...more less

Ski & Snowboard:
Skiing nearby from small hills and small resorts to world-class resorts such as Verbier and Gstaad...more less
Tennis:
Nearby for a fee...more less

Rates

Dates	Nightly	Weekly	Monthly *

September High Season Sep 18 - Sep 30, 2016 2 night min stay	$180	$1,197
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

Glorious October SPECIAL OFFER Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2016 2 night min stay	$139	$924	$3,333
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

November VERY SPECIAL OFFER Nov 1 - Nov 24, 2016 2 night min stay	$123	$821	$3,086
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

Christmas Market Nov 25 - Dec 22, 2016 2 night min stay	$154	$1,027	$3,457
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

Christmas/New Year Holidays Dec 23 - Jan 3, 2017 2 night min stay	$180	$1,197
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

Winter Low Season Jan 4 - Feb 28, 2017 2 night min stay	$103	$684	$2,469
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

Shoulder Season Spring Mar 1 - Mar 31, 2017 2 night min stay	$139	$924	$3,333
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

Spring Season Apr 1 - May 31, 2017 2 night min stay	$154	$1,027	$3,457
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

June High Season Jun 1 - Jun 29, 2017 2 night min stay	$180	$1,197	$4,033
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

Jazz Festival SPECIAL BOOK NOW Jun 30 - Jul 17, 2017 2 night min stay	$412	$2,675
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

Summer High Season Jul 18 - Sep 30, 2017 2 night min stay	$180	$1,197	$4,033
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

My Standard Rate 2 night min stay	$139	$924	$3,333
Rates are based on 2 guests; add $21 per night, per additional guest

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

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

Cleaning & Laundry $77.16
Tax Rate 9%

Notes:

Prices quoted are for 2 guests US Dollars (USD) or Swiss Francs (CHF). Add $20 CHF/night for each additional guest. Cleaning $75 CHF for 2 guests/1 bed + $25 CHF per each additional bed or guest. Parking $10 CHF/day. Visitors tax 9% & Montreux Riviera Cards provided. For longer stays, 30% deposit with balance due 60 days prior to arrival. Jazz Festival June 30-July 17, 2017 SPECIAL BOOK NOW RATE 1 week $2000 CHF; 2 weeks for $3900 CHF; Entire Jazz Festival 17 nights for $4300 CHF.

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Location

40 Miles

Nearest Airport

Geneva Airport

50 Metres

Nearest Barpub

at Royal Plaza Hotel 200 feet away

1 Kilometres

Nearest Ferry

Montreux and Clarens

10 Miles

Nearest Golf

Aigle

1 Kilometres

Nearest Train

Montreux Gare

2 Kilometres

Nearest Motorway

Autoroute A 9 entrance

50 Metres

Nearest Restaurant

several within 200 feet and dozens within 1 mile

3 Miles

Nearest Ski

several small ski areas and world-class Verbier

1 Kilometres

Nearest Beach

several

Car: Not Necessary

2-minute walk to Jazz Festival. 150 yards/meters to Stravinski Auditorium, Miles Davis Hall, Park Vernex & Conference Center. Take tourist trips on Chocolate Train' to Broc and to see cheesemaking in Gruyeres; take turn-of-the-century lake steamers to Vevey, the Lavaux, Lausanne, Yvoire, Chateau de Chillon, Villeneuve, Le Bouveret, St. Gingolph, etc; ski at world-class Gstaad or Verbier or smaller ski areas just minutes away; go wine tasting in the Lavaux; children will enjoy Aquaparc at Le Bouveret, & adults and children will enjoy Olympic Museum in Lausanne, etc; visit world-class art museums such as the Fondation Gianadda in Martigny, L'Hermitage & Musee de l'Art Brut and more in Lausanne, ballooning festival in Chateau d'Oex, etc. Enjoy day trips to Geneva or Berne less than an hour away or Basel or even Stresa Italy on Lago Maggiore less than 2 hours away. Convenient bus stop just 100 steps away that runs every 10 minutes, 2nd stop 3 min from Montreux train station or 2 minutes by taxi or 5-10 minute walk makes it easy to take day trips.

Owner info

Year Purchased: 1983

Why the Owner Chose Montreux, Switzerland:
Europe is my favorite place to visit and Montreux is so centrally-located and easy to get to by public transportation or by car. It's so easy to fly into Geneva Airport which is relatively small and so civilized to have the train station attached to the airport and only 1 hour to Montreux. From Montreux, I can take a direct train to Lake Maggiore Italy in only 2 hours, Milan 2 1/2 hours, Venice 6 hours. Or, nearby Lausanne to Paris with TGV in 4 hours direct. Also, EasyJet with inexpensive flights all over Europe flies from Geneva. The apartment itself is in such a beautiful location with incomparable views that, as a photographer, I spend hours on the balcony photographing the changing light on the lake, the Belle Epoque lake steamers going by, and the spectacular sunsets and I never get tired of this. It's a wonderful place to just relax and enjoy.

The Unique Benefits at this Condo:
I love the convenience of the location. I frequently walk along the lakeside promenade to go to the farmer's market or grocery shopping and then come back by bus. The public transportation is so good that, although I have a car, I often just take the bus or train to Vevey, Lausanne or Geneva, and sometimes take the lake steamers even short distances because I enjoy them so much. I love the little bakeries and tea rooms and restaurants and especially the chocolates at the elegant Confiserie Zurcher. As an artist myself, I find the museums and galleries excellent and inspiring. The special bonus for staying in my apartment is the Montreux Riviera Card that will give you free bus travel and reduced rates for tourist trains, boats, funiculars and museums in the area for all guests for the length of your stay or 2 weeks, whichever is less.

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Queen Bed, 2 reading lamps each side, 40' TV, rollaway single in cabinet, view
Hi-speed wifi, desk with multiplug outlets, dining area & balcony with views
The view from the dining table
Comfortable, well-furnished, well-equipped, clean, light & bright, high ceiling
Living area with 2 pairs of tall French doors to the balcony & spectacular views
All-tiled bathroom with shower over tub, unlimited hot water, shelves & hooks
View from my apartment toward Dents du Midi with cruise boat
Stunning view from bed when you awake if you don't draw the light-blocking drape
Watch "Belle Epoque" turn-of-the-century lake steamers from the apartment
If you have a car, there is private off-street parking just steps from the entry
One of many lakeside parks along the Promenade Fleuri
More changing light on the lake and mountains as viewed from my apartment

View from my apartment of first light on the mountains
Living & dining areas & tall French doors to balcony & incredible views
A bird sitting on the railing of the balcony as viewed from the dining table
Kitchen is compact but with everything you could possibly need
View toward desk/vanity area. Bathroom door is next to big mirror & luggage rack
Entry hall armoire with drawers, shelves, hanging area, hotel safe + coatrack
Belle Epoque building. My apartment on 4th floor with continuous balconies, lift
Views from apartment of changing light
Front door to the building looking toward garage doors where you'll find lockbox
Belle Epoque lake steamer viewed from lakeside Promenade Fleuri
There are many restaurants in the area. This is a reasonably-priced salad bar.
Dinner cruise on lit lake steamer viewed from my apartment

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Date last modified - Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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