Lutry, la maison du lac
4.0
Good(3 Reviews)House in Lausanne
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
The space has a view on the lake, an outdoor terrace, and one room has a view on a vineyard... There's a large comfy couch, internet tv, a big living room table. in the summer you can also dine on the porch, outside, with a view on the lake... the place is a 5 minute drive to Lausanne, it's in Lutry which is considered a good neighborhood. you'll be 5 minute walking to the Geneva lake and to the old village of Lutry, 3 minute to the bus stop going to Lausanne or Montreux. A supermarket/mall/post office/children's playground is 300m away
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Lausanne
Reviews
4.0
Good(3 Reviews)4.0
This place was mediocre and I probably would not recommend it for the price.. It was fairly spacious, had a decent view, walkable, good storage for clothes and the beds were comfortable. However, it was poorly maintained (light in bathroom was out with no bulb replacement, window shades broken), dated. dirty in some regards (stained towels, pots with stuck-on-food, cigarette smells, prior guests half eaten sandwich in fridge and socks on floor) and offered zero perks like some rentals. The information given was non-existent on check-in/arrival, and was limited to use of the tv, wifi and the paid washer/dryer.
Arrival was tough as the address led only to an apartment building, there was no way of knowing which apartment was correct. It turns out the owner does not use VRBO frequently (apparently uses another service more regularly), so that likely explains some things. I had to ask a neighbor which house to go to as the owner did not respond to my call. When we showed up at 3:50 for a 4:00pm check-in, the cleaner was there and said we needed to come back at 5:00. This was awfully late for us with two kids.
When we came back, the house smelled awful of cigarettes and the floor was sticky. A couple days later we found three pots with food still in them. This probably explains the bad smell in the kitchen. We had to air out the house for a couple days, but the smell was so bad in the basement room/bathroom we didn’t use the bottom floor at all.
I would not recommend this home for families with young children. The spiral staircase and railing are a hazard as kids could fall right through the wide bars. We used cushions to block this. To the owner’s credit, he was willing to reimburse us for buying a babygate at a local store.
Starting on the second day, the owner was responsive to messages. I do think there is a disconnect between him and his cleaner. On his note in the house and in his messages, he says there is dish soap, dishwasher detergent, but his house cleaner who I think acts as a property manager of sorts, says they don’t supply it. She also didn't help when we mentioned the bulb went out- we used our phone flashlight in the bathroom.
So guests are aware, there was only toilet paper, hand soap, and towels. Hair dryer too. No dishwasher detergent, dish soap, paper towels, shampoo, body wash or conditioner provided.
In the kitchen there was salt and some spices. The kitchen was fairly equipped. No coffee or tea provided.
4.0
The famous hiking way through the vineyards on the shore of Lake Geneva starts just 5 min away, in Lutry. Which is very recommended on sunny days. The town itself has a nice historic center with small shops, including cafes, bakery, ATM, supermarket (3 min away) and a charming promenade on the lake (which we did almost every day). Another advantage is that walking up the steep hill from the town to the apartment gives you that extra kick of exercise every day, for those who enjoy that. The apartment is on 3 floors, with plenty of stuff you may need and a nice terrace with lake view. Communication with the owner was very good (in English, for us). Therefore, a wholehearted recommendation for this gem from us!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lausanne?
The average price for a rental in Lausanne is $200 per night. This rental is $247 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lutry, la maison du lac. 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 Lutry, la maison du lac pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lutry, la maison du lac?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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