Large detached holiday home, family friendly, dream location, St Gallen, WiFi
4.5
Excellent(50 Reviews)House in St. Gallen, Switzerland
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
The house Lahr is a detached house in Waldstatt (Canton Appenzell - near St Gallen) on a large plot. It offers great comfort (free internet use, garage and. Parking for cars) and is well equipped for families with 4 to 6 people. There are three bedrooms (one with a balcony), a large kitchen with all imaginable extras and granite worktop, two bathrooms (one with a washing machine), a living room, storage room and cellar. You have an unobstructed view of the surrounding mountain panorama from all rooms. The car can be loaded and unloaded in the garage. In addition, a bed, a high chair and a special backpack are available for small children (this allows the child to be carried on hikes).
Skiing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, winter hiking, ice skating and many other things are possible in winter. There are several ski areas nearby.
In summer, mountain hiking, hiking, swimming (also in the outdoor pool only 50m from the house), paragliding, cycling, golf and much more are possible. The peaks can be easily reached with the nearby cable cars. At 850 meters above sea level M live in your own house and enjoy the landscape and the mountain panorama with an unobstructed view in all directions - that's what is offered here. The large garden, terrace and balcony are available for single use. 50m away there is a heated outdoor pool with a playground and restaurants. The house is about 10 km away from St. Gallen with a cultural offer such as a historic monastery, museums, theater, gallery, art gallery, casino, cafes, restaurants, pedestrian zone, etc. Water sports, sailing, windsurfing and swimming on Lake Constance (25 km away) are very attractive in summer.
The nearby golf course in Gonten (15 minutes by car - 18-hole course, par 70) - 910 m above sea level is very interesting, because of its mountain location it offers interesting playing opportunities. A paragliding school is nearby. Hikes can also be started from the house. Cycling, mountain hiking and even a child-friendly visit to the zoo in nearby Gossau are only a fraction of the many possibilities.
Skiing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, winter hiking, ice skating and many other things are possible in winter. There are several ski areas nearby.
In summer, mountain hiking, hiking, swimming (also in the outdoor pool only 50m from the house), paragliding, cycling, golf and much more are possible. The peaks can be easily reached with the nearby cable cars. At 850 meters above sea level M live in your own house and enjoy the landscape and the mountain panorama with an unobstructed view in all directions - that's what is offered here. The large garden, terrace and balcony are available for single use. 50m away there is a heated outdoor pool with a playground and restaurants. The house is about 10 km away from St. Gallen with a cultural offer such as a historic monastery, museums, theater, gallery, art gallery, casino, cafes, restaurants, pedestrian zone, etc. Water sports, sailing, windsurfing and swimming on Lake Constance (25 km away) are very attractive in summer.
The nearby golf course in Gonten (15 minutes by car - 18-hole course, par 70) - 910 m above sea level is very interesting, because of its mountain location it offers interesting playing opportunities. A paragliding school is nearby. Hikes can also be started from the house. Cycling, mountain hiking and even a child-friendly visit to the zoo in nearby Gossau are only a fraction of the many possibilities.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(50 Reviews)4.5
We enjoyed our stay in Waldstatt. The house was in a nice location for us to travel to various places in the region. We do wish there had been a charcoal or gas grill and a dryer. The kitchen was very nice and very well stocked will all the items we needed. The children enjoyed the bunk beds.
4.5
Great base for hiking and bicycling in Appenzeller Hinterlands.
4.5
Excellent hiking and walking opportunities through beautiful countryside. Short walk to a beautiful swimming pool. Easy walk to train or bus. Plenty of shopping opportunities in Waldstatt, Herisau or St. Gallen. We hope to be able to visit again.
4.5
Nice place to stay. Easy to get to other places since we had a car.
4.5
For the second time we have used this house for our holiday "base" while holidaying in the Appenzell alpine region.
It is located in the lovely, quiet village of Waldstatt, AR at the edge of the farming land. It is convenient to most places in Appenzell or even as far as Chur or Zurich.
It can accommodate up to 6 people in good comfort.
It is completely equipped for all needs and we highly recommend it.
4.5
A very typical situation that we see in our global travels. Absentee owner,….unwilling/unable to receive feedback about the property and take action to improve. Ultimately we became insulted. Cannot recommend.
4.5
A very typical situation that we see in our global travels. Absentee owner,….unwilling/unable to receive feedback about the property and take action to improve. Ultimately we became insulted. Cannot recommend.
4.5
We came from Florida so having a nice warm home was very important to us. We also had warm communications with the owner although he is not in the community. He had friends nearby helping us as needed. Looking forward to coming back!
4.5
We came from Florida so having a nice warm home was very important to us. We also had warm communications with the owner although he is not in the community. He had friends nearby helping us as needed. Looking forward to coming back!
4.5
Family Trip
We enjoyed our stay, the place was nice and clean. The next time we are back, we will try to reserve again.
4.5
Es hat uns nicht gefallen dass die Waschmaschine nicht funktioniert hat. Ich habe das gemolden aber
Rundherum ist es gut gewesen. (unsere Wäsche haben wir auswärts gewaschen)
4.5
Stay in the Lahr House
As usual, very relaxing, convenient to transportation, walking and shopping. Will visit again, for sure.
4.5
Beautiful location
We loved our stay. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds very comfortable. The area is quiet.
4.5
Mehr Schein als Sein
Seit März dieses Jahres braucht es einen Chip zum Öffnen des Tores fürs Recyclen, der beim Einwohnermeldeamt bezogen werden kann.
Es ist trotz anders lautender Beschreibung ebenfalls möglich, den Müll am Donnerstag an die (Haupt-) Strasse zu stellen.
Ferner war etwa die Hälfte aller Lampen defekt.
Dann waren da noch die Handtücher. Fast alle haben muffig gestunken und einige Geschirrtücher hatten (Schimmel-?) Flecken.
Ausserdem hatte es mehr Elektrogeräte mit deutschem Stecker als es Adapter im Haus hatte - das war recht Mühsam.
Es war ziemlich enttäuschend, dass es NUR eine Filterkaffeemaschine hatte.
Teppiche stinken schnell muffig und sind für Allergiker alles andere als vorteilhaft. Im Erdgeschoss hat es immer noch sehr muffig gestunken, trotzdem wir über einer Woche täglich mehrmals ausgiebig gelüftet hatten.
Wir waren auch entsetzt, wie schmutzig Geschirr, Kochtöpfe, Bratpfannen und die Besteckschublade waren. Die Bratpfannen waren auch schon sehr verkratzt und abgenutzt, so dass sich die Frage stellte, ob diese noch ohne Gesundheitsgefährdung benutzt werden konnten.
Die Tischdecke vom Esstisch wies ebenfalls noch Essensreste auf, so dass wir uns entschlossen haben, diese nicht zu benutzen.
In der Beschreibung auf der Seite FeWo-direkt.de heisst es, dass es eine Luxusküche hat. Dies mag mit viel good will vom äusseren Schein zutreffen, jedoch nicht vom Inhalt. Das Geschirr war zum grössten Teil schon recht abgenutzt und bestand aus einem grossen Sammelsurium. Obwohl es in der Beschreibung heisst, dass das Haus grossen Komfort bietet und für sechs Personen bestens gerüstet ist, waren noch nicht einmal genügend Tassen / Becher und Teelöffel für 6 Personen vorhanden.
Überhaupt weicht die Beschreibung auf der Internetseite sehr von der Realität ab. Obwohl es "Großes freistehendes Ferienhaus, familienfreundlich, Traumlage, St Gallen, WLAN" heisst, ist es doch eher ein kleines Haus mit gewissem Komfort. Von Traumlage könnte man allenfalls sprechen, wenn es eine entsprechende Aussicht (Berge, See etc.) gäbe. Allerdings liegt das Haus verkehrstechnisch sehr günstig, so dass man bequem innerhalb kurzer Zeit diverse Sehenswürdigkeiten erreichen kann.
Nur dass wir uns nicht falsch verstehen. Wir fühlten uns in dem Haus wohl und hatten uns trotz 1 Woche "schlechtem" Wetter gut erholt. Jedoch wurden viele Erwartungen bezüglich des Hauses aufgrund übertriebener und unrealistischer Formulierungen und der tatsächlichen Umstände nicht erfüllt - schade.
4.5
Wandern am Säntis
Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt!
4.5
Wunderschöne Natur
Sehr schönes, sauberes in ruhiger Lage liegendes Ferienhaus. Wir haben als Familie den kurzurlaub sehr genossen.
4.5
Kurz Urlaub
Wir hatten einen schönen und erholsamen Urlaub in einem voll aus gestattetem Familienhaus. Für die Kinder war alles da. Auch die Garage ist definitiv ein Luxus.
4.5
It was a very quiet and nice place.
We had trouble understanding where and how to dispose of the garbage. The instructions about this were only in German and we were not accustomed to the habits of Switzerland.
Next time we will know!
4.5
Beware of garbage disposal that falls on you, as there in no garbage collection service in Waldstatt
It was a very quiet and nice place.
We had trouble understanding where and how to dispose of the garbage. The instructions about this were only in German and we were not accustomed to the habits of Switzerland.
Next time we will know!
4.5
Tolle Familienunterkunft
Gerne wieder
4.5
Tolles Haus für Wanderferien im Appenzell
Das Haus bietet alles was man braucht. Schade ist das es kein Gefrierfach im Kühlschrank hat (wäre in den warmen Sommermonaten optimal für eine abkühlende Glace oder Kühlpads für Kühltasche)
Es ist sehr sauber und heimelig (alter Holzboden knarrt, Teppiche sorgen für kuschelige warme Atmosphäre). Sehr unkomplizerte Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter.
Toller Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen. Wir (5 köpfige Familie) fühlten uns sehr wohl und haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
4.5
Toller Aufenthalt
Das Ferienhaus hat alles was man braucht, um einen angenehmen Aufenthalt zu haben.
Es sind auch genügend Spielsachen für die Kinder vorhanden, mann braucht wirklich nichts mitzunehmen.
Ich kann das Ferienhaus von Herrn Krieg nur weiterempfehlen.
Vielen Dank!
4.5
Eine schöne gegend
Eine sehr schöne Gegend. Und der Vermieter ist sehr Verständnis voll. Und sehr nett.
Kann man nur weiter empfehlen
4.5
Es war alles zu unserer Zufriedenheit
Das Objekt wurde von uns geschäftlich genutzt. Es war alles zu unserer besten Zufriedenheit. Vor allem die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war sehr nett und entgegenkommend.
4.5
Super Atmosphäre
Es war ein ganz wunderbarer Aufenthalt dort, wir haben mit der Familie wirklich großes Wohlgefühl erlebt.
4.5
sauber und unkompliziert.
sauber und unkompliziert. sehr zu empfehlen :)
4.5
Zweckentsprechende Unterkunft für eine größere Familie
Das Objekt befindet sich in einer kleinen Wohnsiedlung mit schweizerischem Naturcharakter, aber auch Industriebetriebe und Vorortbahnstrecke, sind in unmittelbarerer Nähe, die Störungen halten sich aber in Grenzen. Ausflugsziele sind mit Kinderwagen und ohne Auto kaum bzw. schwer zu erreichen.
Für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt ist eine gut Ausstattung vorhanden, eine bequeme Eckbank in der Küche ist aber angebracht, diverse Haken für Hand- und Geschirrtücher fehlen. Duschvorhang und Duschkopf sind erneuerungsbedürftig. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war sehr zuvorkommmend.
4.5
The house was in a great location. The owner was very responsive. When we first got there, the garage was not unlocked but he quickly had someone come and remedy the situation. The house is basic and clean. The washing machine was an added bonus. Since we are Americans, it would be nice to have some explanation of some of the appliances in English. It also was quite warm and a few fans would have made the experience more comfortable
4.5
Nice house
The house was in a great location. The owner was very responsive. When we first got there, the garage was not unlocked but he quickly had someone come and remedy the situation. The house is basic and clean. The washing machine was an added bonus. Since we are Americans, it would be nice to have some explanation of some of the appliances in English. It also was quite warm and a few fans would have made the experience more comfortable
4.5
Vacances en famille
Le séjour s’est très bien passé. Le propriétaire est très sympathique et ses explications sont claires. La maison est agréable à vivre, il y a tout ce qu’il faut pour s’y sentir bien.
4.5
Lahr house vacation
Very comfortable home, especially the kitchen. You can get essentials within walking distance, making cooking meals a breeze.
Lot’s of things to do, it is 5 minutes to the train station!
Awesome place😀
Chris
4.5
After seeking around, we found this property as the ideal place for a two week stay. As the German owner is not living nearby, a detailed description to enter the house is provided upfront. When we finally arrived, and did our first tour in and around the so called family house, we unfortunately needed to list quit a subset of unconvenient surprises.
1. Not all windows do have blind/curtains. With small kids doing their daily nap during daytime, it’s impossible to darken the room. In addition, at 5am you will get a natural wake up call.
2. The heating system is electric and installed with heating plates. Switching them on is resulting inunsafe situations, you could severely burn. In other words, very dangerous for small kids.
3. Bring your own towels, the ones available are so thin that you can look trough them.
4. Don’t count on the available stair fence, the one available is faulty and dangerous.
5. Impossible for kids to play in the garden, the grass is that high the you can vanish.
Although HomeAway is initially very helpful and fully supporting our findings we justified with pictures. After all, they hide behind their terms and conditions. Also we had several mails with the property owner who is without any doubt referring to the pictures in the advertisement. In other words, be prepared and analyze the pictures carefully before you make your reservation.
4.5
Chalet bien équipé. Informations à disposition. Bon rapport qualité prix.
Personne n’était là pour nous accueillir mais les instructions étaient très claires et nous avions la liberté de l’heure d’arrivée.
4.5
A great place to explore a beautiful part of Switzerland
We had a great time at Matthias' property. Matthias was extremely helpful beforehand in terms of instructions and details about the property. The house is in a great location and is very comfortable, with just the right furnishings and equipment. We used it as a base for exploring a truly beautiful part of Switzerland as well as the nearby town of St Gallen. It was very easy to do a number of good walks from the house itself.
4.5
We had a great stay in this holidays house, everything is comfortable and functional. The environment is wonderful, there are many things to do in the area such as hiking, tours, not to mention the very nice pool in the city. We hope to come back soon!
4.5
Swiss experience
Great home, beautiful setting close to hiking and plenty of outdoor activities
4.5
A lovely place to stay in Appenzell
The location was great, it was quiet at night and within reach of many attractions in the area and beyond.
The house is well-equipped, clean and very comfortable.
Shops for basic needs are within walking distance in the township and the views worthy of postcards!!
We truly enjoyed our time there and would use it again when the opportunity presented.
The owner was very helpful and responsive to questions.
Thank you Mr Krieg for sharing your house with us.
4.5
The location was great, it was quiet at night and within reach of many attractions in the area and beyond.The house is well-equipped, clean and very comfortable.Shops for basic needs are within walking distance in the township and the views worthy of postcards!!We truly enjoyed our time there and would use it again when the opportunity presented.The owner was very helpful and responsive to questions.Thank you Mr Krieg for sharing your house with us.
4.5
Amazing experience
Stayed here for 5 nights, and were completely impressed with the cleanliness, communication and location of the home. We have exclusively used HomeAway for all of our lodging in Switzerland, and this was a fantastic experience, and we would encourage all travelers to stay here for a true cozy feeling holiday home. Thank you for your hospitality, Matthias!
4.5
Good place to stay if you have a car
Enjoyed our stay. Everything was clean and comfortable.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in St. Gallen, Switzerland?
The average price for a rental in St. Gallen, Switzerland is $189 per night. This rental is $24 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Large detached holiday home, family friendly, dream location, St Gallen, WiFi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Large detached holiday home, family friendly, dream location, St Gallen, WiFi pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Large detached holiday home, family friendly, dream location, St Gallen, WiFi?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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