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Great for summer holidays: Wonderful Chalet with Sauna, Lake and Mountain View

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The chalet L'Etoile des Prés, view from the east.
The view from two of the bedrooms, on the second floor of the chalet.
The chalet was built in 1934 and has two independent apartments.
The property includes two parking spaces for the holiday-makers of the chalet.
Public sports field, south of the chalet (chalet in background, on the right).

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Feldstrasse, Brienz, 3855
  • Rothorn Bahn
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Giessbach Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Brienzer Rothorn
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Emmen Air Base (EML)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom Louis XVI

1 Double Bed

Bedroom Two-room apartment, ground floor

2 Single Beds

Guest bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Office bedroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great for summer holidays: Wonderful Chalet with Sauna, Lake and Mountain View

Great for summer, sightseeing and hiking holidays in the Swiss Alps: Wonderful chalet from 1934 in Brienz, partially renovated in 2013, with a two-room and a five-room apartment, fully equipped, with a magnificent view on the lake and the mountains, in a very calm residential area, just 7 minutes away on foot from the train station and shops.

Ground floor: Small holiday apartment (floor area: 32 m2) with private entrance, living room with sitting area (sofa bed), dining and kitchen area, bedroom with 2 beds 1 person, shower room. Facilities: TV (23 channels), DVD player, radio / CD / cassette, library, board games, WiFi. Perfect for 2 adults, can also accomodate a family with 1-2 children.

First and second floors: Big holiday apartment with private entrance. Perfect for 4 adults or a family with 2-3 children, can also accomodate up to 10 adults and 2 children.

First floor : living room with lounge, cable HD TV (166 channels), DVD player, Playstation 3 and video games, board games, and a dining area for 8 people, also including a library, as well as a beautiful antique piano ; fully equipped kitchen including a dining area with table for 8-10 people and cable TV (23 channels) ; bathroom with bath, toilet and sink ; closed gallery with views to the east and south.

Second floor : bedroom with double bed 140 cm and access to a large balcony ; bedroom with 2 twin beds of 90 cm and a bed for a teenager or a child, with TV and DVD reader; an office-bedroom with a double bed of 140 cm, closed with a curtain ; a bathroom with shower, toilet and sink.

Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels provided. Beds made on arrival. Central heating. Parking with room for 2 cars on the property.

Private access to a Finnish sauna and a wellness area in a renovated garden house, which can accommodate up to 4 people.

Private access to three gardens and a large terrace, with garden furniture and deck chairs, and a charcoal grill.

Ping pong on the property (with rackets and balls). Public sports field nearby, with grassy and concrete surface; we provide several outdoor games, including: badminton sets with net set beach ball, balloon family , frisbee.

Tennis courts for rent by the hour between May and October, 10-15 minutes away on foot from the house (we provide rackets and balls).

Many tourism activities available in sommer : hiking, with paths to the mountain from the village ; boat trips ; beach at the lake ; Ballenberg, a large open-air museum of the Swiss rural habitat.

Our guests have the opportunity from June to October to buy the Experience Card Brienz: For a price of CHF 87.00 per adult, you can take a trip up the Brienzer Rothorn, explore the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum or enjoy a cruise on the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz – and save a lot this way! The Experience Card is free for children.

For up to 2 babies or toddlers, we provide: cot with mattress and fitted sheet ; baby relax ; high chair ; a park ; barrier stairs ; changing mat synthetic coating; basin / baby bath ; hygienic pot ; bottle warmer ; child plastic dishes ; electric jack covers for security. A stroller is available with a surcharge.

Non smokers only. Ashtray available outside of the house.

Pets : only allowed in the two-rooms apartment.

Only 20 minutes on car away from the skiing resort of Hasliberg with 60 km of ski trails, up to 2400 meters high, with a ski school for children. Or 45 minutes away from Grindelwald, with 220 km of ski trails. This gives the opportunity to enjoy the slopes during the day and the calm of Brienz - as well as the warmth of the sauna - during the evening and the night.

Property manager

Ludovic Monnerat

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brienz

Located in Brienz, this chalet is in the mountains and on a lake. First Station and Mystery Rooms are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Brienz. Travelling with kids? Consider Jungfrau Park and Bussalp. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Brienz

What's nearby

  • Rothorn Bahn - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Brienz - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Giessbach Falls - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Brienzer Rothorn - 37 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Brienz Station - 6 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seegarten - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Brienzerburli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Pizzeria Aroma GmbH - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Strand Hotel Iseltwald - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Bellevue - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great for summer holidays: Wonderful Chalet with Sauna, Lake and Mountain View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great for summer holidays: Wonderful Chalet with Sauna, Lake and Mountain View?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great for summer holidays: Wonderful Chalet with Sauna, Lake and Mountain View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great for summer holidays: Wonderful Chalet with Sauna, Lake and Mountain View located?

This family-friendly Brienz chalet is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Rothorn Bahn and Lake Brienz. Schweizer Holzbildhauerei Museum and Brienz Church are also within 10 minutes. Brienz Station is 6 minutes by foot and Brienz BRB Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful holiday location
We stayed here - total of 4 adults and 7 children. The location and setting are idyllic! The sauna was a lovely addition and the owner was very responsive with a brief electrical issue, sending out the electrician to fix the sauna within 12 hours. While packing up, we looked under the couches and furniture only to find dust bunnies and many lost things from precious guests. The cleanliness could have been much better and we would have appreciated a thorough clean with as much as we paid for a cleaning fee. Overall, however, the house met our needs and had such delightful views of the lake and mountains out every window! We were so blessed to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jule K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superschöne Zeit!
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit im Haus, Ludovic war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful chalet on Lake Brienz
Our family of 9 enjoyed our stay very much. The small apartment below was ideal for 2 toddlers & parents. (Tiny bathroom) as far as naps and bedtime, monitoring with baby monitor while enjoying family games and adult time upstairs. Breathtaking views, walking distance from waterfront, grocery, restaurants and public transportation. Comfortable beds, great water pressure , fully stocked kitchen as far as dishes pans etc. Having laundry was also nice to have. Thoroughly enjoyed the sauna. We had 2 rental cars and found the parking to be a bit tight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Doreen R., Laufenburg

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Antikes Chalet mit moderner Technik
Als Grossfamilie mit 2 Familienautos brauchten wir auf dem grossen Parkplatz mit enger Zufahrt mehrere Anläufe. Eine kleine Willkommensüberraschung versüsste uns die Ankunft. Die komplett eingerichtete Küche (sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren) ermöglichte uns problemloses Kochen, backen und grillieren. Ventilatoren in jedem Zimmer und vorbereitete Mückenstecker waren sehr wertvoll. Diverse Früchte im Garten zum ernten und essen vorhanden. Der Garten ist eher naturbelassen. Ausreichend Platz für einen Rückzug für jeden, Tischtennisplatte mit Zubehör, diverse Ballspiele und Spielzeug für den Kleinsten draussen, sowie Spiele für Gross und Klein für drinnen. Bad mit Dusche in beiden Wohnungen auf sehr engem Raum, sonst ausreichend grosse Zimmer. Unkomplizierter, sehr freundlicher und unaufdringlicher Kontakt mit Vermieter. Jederzeit erreichbar. Knapp 10 Minuten Laufen zur Promenade, Badestellen, Einkauf etc Ruhige Gegend, wenig Autos.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

René B., Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Altes charmantes Chalet mit Saunahaus im Garten.
Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt. Die Nähe zu den Skigebieten Hasliberg und Grindelwald bietet Abwechslung. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen. Die Badezimmer müssten renoviert werden.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Our family rented this property as we wanted to spend a week in the Berner Oberland. It was perfect for the six of us. The house met all of our needs and we enjoyed spending time in Brienz as well as traveling to surrounding areas. Communication with the owner was excellent. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour
Chalet idéalement situé. Le charme de l'ancien avec aussi quelques particularités liées au poids des années. Idéal pour profiter pleinement de cette magnifique région
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, great location
Stunning chalet and location but note renovation still going on so don't expect everything to be perfect and modern.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Florian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
entspannter Urlaub für die ganze Familie
Ideales Objekt für größere Gruppen, die sich mit den mit den Besonderheiten eines älteren dafür charmanten Hauses zurechtfinden. Während unseres Familienurlaubs waren alle Altersgruppen (15-77 Jahre) vertreten und genossen die zentrale Lage des Hauses in der beeindruckenden Natur des Berner Oberlandes
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Antsje V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heerlijke plek!
We verbleven er met grootouders, kinderen en kleinkinderen. Heerlijk huis. Alles was aanwezig en meer; (tafel) tennis, ballen. Tv, gamecomputer, sauna, wasmachine en droger, spelletjes, etc etc. Tegenover het huis is een sportveld. Er is mooi uitzicht, leuk dorp, mooie wandelingen en uitstapjes in de buurt of iets verder. Het huis en de inboedel gaan al jaren mee en dat geeft het wat ons betreft charme. Maar misschien is niet iedereen ervan gecharmeerd. We hebben getipt dat de douche wat aandacht nodig heeft maar verder is alles netjes, goed werkend en schoon. Voor ons was het een topplek!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Familienurlaub
Schönes Chalet mit Blick auf den Brienzersee. Gut eingerichtet.Die Küche mit allem was man benötigt ausgestattet.Tolle Liegewiese..Viel Spielzeug vorhanden. Sehr netter Vermieter Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
erholsame Ferien
Sehr unkomplizierte Übernahme/Übergabe. Wir haben uns (6 erwachsene Personen) als Familie sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ursina L., 4142 Münchenstein

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Chalet an schöner Lage
Das sehr geschmackvoll und bequem eingerichtete Chalet, mit schönem Garten und einer Küche, die alles hat, was man braucht, liegt an Top Lage mit Blick auf den See und die Berge und in kurzer Gehdistanz zu den Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Restaurants in Brienz.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Thomas K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Okay. Nicht mehr und nicht weniger
Die Möbel, die Betten, die Kücheneinrichtung- und Utensilien sind in die Jahre gekommen und sollten dringend erneuert werden. Und über sämtliche Möbel eine nicht gerade tolle Decke als Schutz; macht nicht wirklich Freude. In der 2-Zimmer Einlegerwohnung war sogar der Teppich eingewickelt in eine Wolldecke !! Für das gebotene definitiv zu teuer. Schade. Am falschen Ort gespart.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le chalet et la communication avec le propriétaire. Très adapté aux besoins d'une grande famille ou d'un groupe de 10 personnes

10/10 Excellent

Johannes B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wohlfühlurlaub am Brienzer See
Charmantes Chalet. Es hat alles was man für einen gelungenen Urlaub benötigt. TipTop sauber und alles war in einem guten Zustand. Der Garten ist sehr liebevoll gepflegt und lädt zum Verweilen und gemütliches Beisammensein ein. Sehr gute Kommunkation mit dem Vermieter.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay in Chalet Etoile des Pres
We deeply enjoyed our stay at this chalet in Brienz! The house was very clean and everything was very well organized. The book of photos showing what goes where in the kitchen actually proved very helpful. Our family of ten (two senior citizens and eight adults/teenagers) fit in well over the three floors. My parents enjoyed the accessibility, privacy, and quiet of the ground-floor apartment. The teenagers enjoyed the ping-pong table and badminton set. The internet worked well. And Brienz is a lovely area for holidays. It was nice to be slightly above the town (for the views) but close enough to walk down easily to the grocery store and train station. We enjoyed hearing the children singing in the school across the field. All in all a great place to spend one's vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

A well-equipped chalet in a great location
We have visited Brienz several times before. This stay lived up to all our expectations, and more. The chalet is extremely well-equipped, with great attention to detail. There are excellent instructions on how to use the various appliances that come with the property, and there are outdoor games etc also available (including table tennis in the grounds). The kitchen / dining area in the upper apartment was very capacious for our family of six, and the living room was big enough for several activities to take place at the same time (e.g. card games, reading, conversation). The property is well-situated looking over the village of Brienz but with a walk of no more than 10 minutes to Migros or the Co-op for food. The view from the balcony of the upper apartment is wonderful. We had the ground floor apartment as well, and this proved a useful retreat for the two older members of the group. The owner is extremely helpful and kept in touch by email during the week in case we had any problems. Although the theoretical capacity of the chalet is higher, we'd suggest that 6 occupants is the ideal (unless there are very small children or babies present).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Nice chalet but read "The Rules"
Whilst the good things about this chalet are that it is in a lovely position with marvellous views and well equipped sad to say the bottom apartment for two people had a constant musty smell. Any persons hiring this chalet should read with care "The House Rules". The owner meets you and takes over an hour going over these, the first rule being never to enter the house with your shoes on. The owner provides previously used mules which may well have been washed but I would suggest taking your own slippers if you wish to comply. There are photos on the doors of the kitchen cabinets of the order you are expected to keep the China, glass etc and even the wardrobes have pictures of the arrangement of the hangers and extra blankets expected on departure. This means you are constantly having to make sure nothing is out of place. This does not make for a relaxing holiday. We even had an email from the owns telling us that a couple of fruit stains on a damask table cloth had been hard to remove. I suggest a plastic one would be better then .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Ludovic Monnerat

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Why they chose this property

My wife and I did fell in love with this traditional and beautiful chalet during Summer 2012. We decided to buy it and to rent it, after some renovations, and are doing this since 2014. We are definitely attached to this property and have spent countless hours in order to prepare it for guests coming from all over the world.

What makes this property unique

This chalet is a traditional house made of wood, decorated with style, so that every guest may enjoy an uplifting stay. The garden house with the finnish sauna provides a fantastic opportunity to relax and spend quality time, especially in winter. The views of the Lake of Brienz and of the mountains can be breathtaking.

Languages:

English, French, German