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2021 WINTER SKI SEASON: RENTALS available - Large FAMILY Apartment (2 bedroom)
- Apartment614 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 7
- Bedrooms: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 1–7 nights
Self-catering, sleeps 6+ in comfort, close to: A40motorway, TGV, shops, ski-lift
Bedrooms
Lounge
Double Bedroom
Cabine Bedroom
1 x new King size double bed, 2 x single bunks (above/below style in pine), 1 baby's cot and 1 x double sofa-bed in lounge, 1 x blow up bed. Plenty of wardrobe space for storage. Blankets and duvets supplied in the storage cupboards; please fold away and return to wardrobe store when you leave. Bed linen (sheets and pillow cases) should be taken with you, or it can be hired at a local laundry in the town.
Amenities
Featured
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Internet
- Parking
- Accessible
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Half Baths: 1
- WCtoiletSeparated from bathroom.
- Bathroomcombination tub/shower, bidetBasin, Bidet, Electric Shaving Point
- Fully tiled bathroom (for easy cleaning) with wash basin (light and mirror over), full size bath with overhead shower attachment and screen, bidet. Hot and cold water available at all times. Electric shaving point.
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detector
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Deadbolt lock
Location Type
- BeachLes Lacs de Passy has a sand beach and bathing lake; very much recommended in Summer, as it has exceptional views to Mont Blanc and surrounding mountains. Many other bathing lakes locally.
- MountainSpectcular views of mountains are best appreciated from the open-air heated swimming pool in Summer
- RuralSituated on outskirts of town, but easy walk into town.
- TownSaint Gervais les Bains is very much a working town, so it is busy with local activity all year round; restaurants and bars/cafes stay open all year.
- VillageSt Gervais is a small town with a village ambiance.
- Mountain ViewFantastic panoramic views from Swimming Pool area.
- Ski in/Ski outIn Winter High Ski Season, it is possible to ski in/out, with piste down to min gondola lift by the side of the apartment.
General
- coin laundry
- HeatingAutomatic underfloor heating keeps apartment warm in Winter when temperature drops below zero; this can be supplemented by electric wall radiators in the apartment, and plug in electric heaters/fans.
- Clothes DryerClothes airer can be placed on the balcony.
- ParkingFree, plentiful car parking on site.
- InternetFree WiFi is available in the chalet on top floor: seating area in lobby entrance for occasional internet use. WiFi code available on request, or from the Gardienne on site.
- Wireless InternetFree WiFi available in chalet on top floor hotspot.
- Iron & Board
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- ElevatorLift/elevator in lobby services all floors of chalet.
- Living RoomLarge lounge area with corner settee and sofa-bed; seating for 7+. Television with full free digital channels for region.
Kitchen
- RefrigeratorLarge family-sized refrigerator with small freezer compartment inside.
- Stove4-ring ceramic hob (easy clean ceramic: clean spills immediately after the ceramic hob has cooled with a damp cloth, and then wipe dry).
- OvenElectric floor-standing double oven: top oven with grill; bottom fan oven.
- MicrowaveMedium sized microwave oven available.
- Grill
- Kitchenette
- Coffee MakerFilter coffee machine taking ground coffee.
- Pantry ItemsYou will need to supply your own food and drink. You may find previous renters have left simple items like: toilet/kitchen roll, salt/pepper, etc. Please leave a small supply of toilet roll.
- Dishes & UtensilsAll necessary crockery, cutlery, plates, bowls, dishes, and kitchenware: cooking utensils and saucepans supplied in pine dresser. Suitable for family meals of 7 plus.
- KitchenFully fitted kitchen with oven and four-ring ceramic hob, new cabinets with plenty of storage; cutlery, crockery, cooking pots and saucepans, casseroles, fondue, raclette are all available.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Area
- DiningDining table and seating for family of 7 plus, with easy clean cover (and heat protectors/mats).
Entertainment
- TelevisionHD Digital TV with access to local and national free channels, with VCR player and DVD player.
- StereoCD player with radio.
- DVD PlayerPlays all DVD formats, but not Blu-Ray discs.
- BooksSmall selection of novels, mainly English, for all ages. Previous renters occasionally leave current magazines, books, etc. A small selection of reading books in many languages in lobby area.
- GamesSelection of board games: suitable for both children and adults, mostly English based board games.
- Games for Kids
- Video LibrarySelection of DVDs: range of DVD/VHS tape available (mostly English) , but you can bring your own to play on the DVD plaver and TV.
- Video GamesTV has facility for gaming input.
Outside
- BalconyBalcony can accommodate a small table with seating.
- Kayak / CanoeAvailable locally.
- BicyclesLockable storage is available on request to the Gardienne; bring your own, or rent locally.
- BoatBoats can be hired in nearby towns; Annecy is about 45 minutes' drive away.
- Ski & SnowboardDoorstep skiing is available in Winter Ski season, conditions permitting, providing easy access to main gondola lift to the main ski station of Le Bettex, from where you can return to the apartment.
- TennisLocal tennis courts can be booked in St Gervais les Bains and Megeve.
- GolfNearest golf courses are in Megeve and Chamonix: Summer only!
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleIdeal for families; ramp for wheelchair access from the car park down to chalet; lift/elevator in entrance lobby accesses all floors, and is ideal for wheelchair access.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolExclusively for residents: open-air, heated pool available from mid-June to mid-September. Decking area for sunbathing and fully enclosed for security. Grass area around pool can also be used.
- Communal PoolFree use for ALL residents and guests.
Onsite Services
- Concierge
Notes
- The apartment is large enough for a Family: the lounge area can seat 8. It is comfortably appointed, easily accommodating the maximum number of occupants. The large bedroom has a new King size double bed + travel cot. The 'cabine' holds 2 single bunk beds (with pull-out base for a third bunk): this is really a second bedroom not an annexe to the hall (as in some other places!). The lounge has a corner settee seating 6, and a double sofa-bed. Extra seating can be arranged on the balcony that overlooks the pool and communal areas. The kitchen area has fitted cabinets, a proper standalone electric cooker (with 4-ring ceramic hob/oven/grill), family-sized fridge, sink. There are ample cooking utensils (inc. electric kettle, slow cooker, filter coffee-maker, raclette, fondue, pots, pans, etc.) for self-catering, if that's what you like! Guests are most welcome to use the swimming pool in the Summer. The on-site 'Gardienne' oversees the running of the chalets. Ample private parking on-site
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Chalet ideal for familiesChalet ideal for families
Smoking allowed
Max guests: 7
Minimum age of primary renter:
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Minimum 1-day vacancy between guest stays
Cleaned with disinfectant
Owner
Karen
Don't pay for your booking outside our website or app.
- Languages:
- english, french
About Karen
Avid skier; love walking in the mountain fresh air; love great views from chalet. love the Summer sun and the Winter snow.
Karen purchased this Apartment in 2000
Why Karen chose Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Fantastic family-oriented, child-friendly town with a village appeal. Much effort by Mayor and council to update the town. Local and regional produce market every Thursday. New innovations - e.g. bridge to cut journey time through town - that help modernise town. Great location as a base to explore the mountains and beyond to Switzerland and to Italy. Motorway links are fantastic; chalet is just 15 minutes from end of Autoroute Blanche (A40), which links to the whole of France.
What makes this Apartment unique
Family-oriented chalet, open air swimming pool with fantastic views, far enough from town to be secluded, but close enough for quick trips to the bars and restaurants, very friendly town, locals willing to help and speak French/English to you, plenty to do in Summer and Winter - not just a ski resort, but a working town giving the full flavour of France in the Alps, truly magnificent views of Mont Blanc, especially from the ski slopes.