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« The Nest » short walk to town/lake/nature/train/bus

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A house with a large window, a door, and a visible staircase.
An aerial view of a town with a marina and a bridge.
A wooden sign with the word "MELENIVE" in front of a calm lake at sunset.
A street lined with various businesses including a restaurant, hotel, and pharmacy.
A garden pathway with a wooden gate, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Porch or lanai
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Villeneuve, VD
  • Place, Chateau de Chillon
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Montreux Christmas Market
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Freddie Mercury Statue
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sion (SIR)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Skylight room

1 Double Bed

Veranda room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

B&W Shower/WC

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Skylight Shower/WC

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Dining area

About this property

« The Nest » short walk to town/lake/nature/train/bus

"Le Nid - The Nest » is our entire upstairs flat (~100M2) in our home - a hidden gem in amongst giant trees & nature in a peaceful neighbourhood (SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT) with close access to the active lakeside (lake Léman) medieval town (Villeneuve 6k pop) full of quaint shops & all conveniences + 10+ restaurants/cafes/tea rooms/conveniences so there is NO KITCHEN OR COOKING but a microwave & medium size refrigerator with utensils for breakfast & cold plates. Nearby activities lakeside & nature reserve are tremendous ! Public pool & beach on lake with snack bar & changing lockers - mini golf - volleyball court - children play park lakeside - boat/kayak/paddle rentals - boat cruises on historic boats CGN - paragliding centre - bicycle rentals - kayak - paddle - pétanque - snack chalets & lakeside dining - ice cream….The famous Leman lakeside promenade for walking/biking to the Castle Chillon (2k) and Montreux (4k) the flat location is a great base to park (free) & walk - bike - use public transport (bus-train-boat) or simply commute (~2km to motorway A9) to visit the Lemanic arc of enchanting villages and attractions plus sports like watersports - biking - golf - skiing - horse riding - thermal baths…
BUS stop “Eau Froide” 300M
Villeneuve TRAIN 400M The FLAT IS THE ENTIRE SMOKE FREE UPSTAIRS (~100M2) of an individual house with it's own private access through the back of the garden & laundry room to the entry door. Upstairs (~10 LARGE CURVING STEPS) passing the door to the first "B&W SHOWER/WC/SINK" and then fire door to the 1st bedroom "VERANDA BEDROOM" with it's own windowed veranda enjoying views of our giant trees and city and mountains - perfect for relaxing with a cup of tea or using the desk as a work or game area. The Veranda room is large and spacious with a full bed (140x200) next to a window PLUS a full sofa bed next to the veranda (divided with a privacy screen). 1 large Smart TV with wifi & 1 small Smart TV for games. DVD player with large collection of DVD. Room fans for cooling in summer & electric Fireplace to supplement heating in winter. “B&W shower/WC” is 3 steps nearby.

A sliding door opens into the LOUNGE area with sky light in the cathedral ceiling & 2 windows with views on garden - buildings - mountains - cosy space with 2 couches (1 sofa bed) for 6+ for lounging & games & reading. Large table (extensible to seat 6 comfortably) there is a Nespresso machine - hot water boiler - microwave - small refrigerator- plates - cutlery - glasses - utensils for snacking. (NO KITCHEN = NO COOKING for safety & insurance purposes). and a common sink area and the 2nd shower/wc "SKYLIGHT SHOWER-ROOM".

The 2nd bedroom door for the "2nd SKYLIGHT BEDROOM” is off the lounge & next to "skylight shower-WC room" this bedroom has a large double bed (180x200 but 2 mattresses of 90x200) with a skylight looking up to the blue sky & mountain tops. Skylight shades for black-out & cooling. Fan & underfloor heating.

This appartment is ideal for a family or friendly group of 6. However it is not safe for small children unattended due to the open veranda and stairs. Not safe for mobile restricted persons due to the stairs. The space is NOT SAFE OR EQUIPPED FOR COOKING just a microwave & refrigerator for your convenience. Town living provides all the conveniences (many restaurants - shopping - pharmacies - etc…) for your holiday stay including food deliveries. STRICTLY NO SMOKING -NOT tolerated in ANY part of the property due to severe allergies & fire safety. If you smoke this is not an option for you - thank you for respecting our rules.

Villeneuve & surroundings:

Bus stop - 300M
Town centre - 400M (boutiques - kiosks - food - banks - restaurants - medical). Lake promenade 400M
Grangettes nature reserve - 400M
Villeneuve train station - 400M
Boat/Kayak MINIGOLF rental - 400M
Bike rental (self) - 400M Ship debarkment - 400M
Lakeside promenade / beach - 400M
Public Pool (1.6-1.10) - 600M
Chatêau Chillon - 1200M
Paragliding school & transport 500M Horse riding 500M & 2k Hospital - Police - Autoroute 2KM
Montreux - 4KM
Vevey - 8KM
Thermal Baths - 10KM & 30KM. Skiing - 30KM-50KM (Chambery - Verbier - Villars) Evian FR - 30KM Bern 100KM & Geneva 100KM
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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Not safe for children/infants under 10 years

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Due to severe allergies - disrespecting NO smoking rule - a €250.- fee deducted from damage deposit

Laundry room available on request only - €10 per use (includes washer and/or dryer with washing products)

For 6 people an extra fee of 50.- per stay needs to be paid on site for extra cleaning/linens

Important information

You need to know

Property # 12019067
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Villeneuve

Villeneuve is home to this apartment. Montreux Ferry Terminal and Golf Club Montreux are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Regional Nature Park and Montreux Palace Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Montreux Music & Convention Centre 2m2c or World Cycling Centre.
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Villeneuve, VD

What's nearby

  • Chateau de Chillon - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Castle Chatelard - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Montreux Christmas Market - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Freddie Mercury Statue - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Montreux Casino - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Villeneuve Station - 7 min walk
  • Sion (SIR) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Byron - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kalosta Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moutarlier - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Holy Cow! - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is « The Nest » short walk to town/lake/nature/train/bus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at « The Nest » short walk to town/lake/nature/train/bus?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at « The Nest » short walk to town/lake/nature/train/bus?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at « The Nest » short walk to town/lake/nature/train/bus?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is « The Nest » short walk to town/lake/nature/train/bus located?

Situated in Villeneuve, this apartment building is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Chateau de Chillon and within 6 miles (10 km) of Montreux Christmas Market and Montreux Casino. Place du Marche and Freddie Mercury Statue are also within 6 miles (10 km). Villeneuve Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was absolutely superb. Everything went as planned, the facility was more than accomodating and our host had a wealth of invaluable information that gave us great support when planning our stay. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious apartment, nicely furnished, good beds. Very nice and accomodating host. Area very nice and quiet, close to everything you potentially need (shops, lake, train station, etc.) Just be aware that there is no real kitchen, just fridge, microwave, coffee machine and kettle.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deux jours très agréables , beaucoup d’espace, une hôtesse très accueillante qui fais tout pour le confort des hôtes.Très calme. Je recommande
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hôte très sympathique et d'excellents conseil. Appartement très propre et très spacieux. Calme et très bien équipé.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026

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Hosted by Wendy

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