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Point of interest
Exterior
Interior
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9115 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Wassen, Uri
  • Susten Pass
    10 min drive
  • Restaurant Alpenglühn
    3 min drive
  • Göschenen Station
    18 min drive
  • Emmen Air Base (EML)
    65 min drive

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THE BASE

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (17)
The price is AU$1,212
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
THE BASE

About the area

Wassen

When you stay at this chalet in Wassen, you'll be on the waterfront and 10 minutes by car from Susten Pass. .This family-friendly chalet is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Devil's Bridge and 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Schollenen Gorge.
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What's nearby

  • Basecamp Andermatt - 18 min drive
  • Gemsstock Cable Car - 19 min drive
  • Engelberg-Titlis Ski Resort - 61 min drive
  • Mount Titlis - 115 min drive
  • Titlis Glacier - 115 min drive

Getting around

  • Göschenen Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panorama Restaurant Titlis - ‬115 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Sustenbrüggli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gasthaus im Feld - ‬15 min drive
  • Fürenalp
  • ‪Berggasthaus Hospitz - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House in the middle of the Swiss Alps

The living area is divided into two floors:

On the ground floor the kitchen, dining and living room is drawn into a space around the stand in the center fire. Through a door man reaches the staircase, wardrobe and the bathroom.

From the well-equipped kitchen of the main entrance goes beyond the seat. From there, man has a great view of the mountains with the Fünffingerstöcke.

The upper floor has a bathroom and two bedrooms with floor-level beds. On the shelves there has books and board games.

In the basement is the cellar with a nice selection of wines from around the world. The wine cellar is open to guests (for a fee).

Just below the seat is the onsite parking. A second parking lot is in front of the house.

!!!! Important for the winter stay !!!!

Please travel with a winterized car with snow chains.

Canton of Uri
Please note that the weather conditions in the mountain area can change quickly and snowfall has to be expected at any time. In the event of unexpected weather events, parts of the open roads may need to be temporarily closed. Uri Building Directorate Urg: If you are planning a pass during the spring and autumn months, it is strongly recommended that you inform yourself on the day of your departure about the current road situation. For the latest road condition information, please refer to the overview map above.
Passport opening times in previous years can be found below under "Documents".



Road information via SMS

The SMS service is available for the following routes:
Wassen - Meien Start Meien at 079 711 20 40

The driveway on the Sustenstrasse can be closed when there are large amounts of snow.

The Garielenhaus got its name from its former owners. The house, however, has a long history behind it, exactly when it was built is not known. The number before the House Heidenmauer is supposed to protect the defense work before the, over the Sustenpass coming, Heiden. Between the house and the opposite chapel The old mule trail to Wassen or over the Sustenpass runs up to Innertkirchen.

1981 was the building shortly before the total decay. There were still three exterior walls and a holey roof. the house has been restored through a complete renovation. The interior was convenient, comfortable and easily selected. A large fireplace with convection serves as central heating.

The house is four-season booking. Winters in Meiental are most very strict, and one to two feet of snow are not uncommon. Especially in this time of year the house exudes its coziness and is felt existentially.

Miscellaneous:
Classical hikes to SAC huts as Sewenhütte / Sustlihütte / Tierberglihütte

 

Close to shops:

Wassen: 10 minutes

Göschenen: 15 minutes

Andermatt: 20 minutes

Altdorf: 30 minutes

 

Sleeps 9 people

EC: 2 beds in the living room

OG: 1 room with 2 beds and 1 room with 5 beds

 

kitchen

- Open kitchen

- Ceramic hob with four hotplates

- oven

- Refrigerator with freezer

- Coffee machine

 

Bath / toilet

- EC: bathroom with toilet and shower and washing machine

- First floor: bathroom with toilet and shower

 

Living and dining room

- Very spacious

- Fireplace

- Seating area with sofa and small table

- Large dining table

 

Outside

- Large terrace with views of the mountains

- Parking spot
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This chalet features a stereo, books, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a video library, and sledding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Rolf Flüeler

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1238 sq ft (115 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

House Middle Swiss Alps Wassen
House Middle Swiss Alps
Middle Swiss Alps Wassen
Casa en el Centro de los Alpes Suizos
House in the Middle of the Swiss Alps Chalet
House in the Middle of the Swiss Alps Wassen
House in the Middle of the Swiss Alps Chalet Wassen

House in the middle of the Swiss Alps Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful location
There aren’t enough wonderful things to say about this place. The location, the views, the amenities in the house- everything was AMAZING. Loved seeing all the sheep and cows every morning, the views of the mountains and waterfalls right at our doorstep. This the perfect place to get away, disconnect and just be with your friends and/or your loved ones. We will definitely be returning!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hester M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgetable stay
The house is exactly as it's name and descriptions. The neighborhood reminds us of "Heidi", the surrounding view is stunning and peaceful. We were so lucky to have bumped into our neighbors (80 sheeps)coming back from the mountain, it was one of the most unforgetable experience for both adults and kids. Kitchen is well equipped, and there is a big bench at the front porch which we had our dinner there while enjoying the beautiful sceneries. The host has a big wine collection at the basement which is super convenient to us, and the host's charges are exceptionally reasonable. The few drawbacks are that the bathrooms are a bit too dark for us and one of the bedroom got no proper door, plus there is a cleaning fee to be paid unless you reinstate the whole place as it original status. Overall, it is still a place we would highly recommend, a real memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanka H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The views from the house are absolutely breathtaking. House feels like a right mountain cabin and the communication with the owner was good. The only thing is that the listing doesn’t specify, that you have to clean the whole house yourself before you leave, which takes quite some time. Next time I would appreciate to know that ahead of time to count the time in. But it was ok and we had really good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House in the Swiss Alps
Highly recommend. It is an authentic Swiss mountain experience. The host, Rolf, was very attentive and available for questions. The place was stocked everything we needed from Fondue pots, foosball table, towels, and cellar with wine & beer! Hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alpine Village
This is a good place to stay to enjoy the quiet and scenery. Close to fascinating passes to drive through.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet cabin
Located In a stunning valley, it’s very quiet and relaxing. A nice change of pace from the other places I stayed! 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable views
Very clean, very unique property. Rivers, waterfalls, mountains fields -perfection. Great communication with Rolf, no need to stock up on wine or beer. The drive over the Sustenpass and the local hikes are unbelievable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
This is great place to stay, close to a lots of hikes, nature, smaller towns. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great VRBO property!
We had a great time and experience staying here. It’s located in a nice small peaceful village. We hit the slopes in Andermatt each day which is about a 25-30 min drive away. The place is well stocked and we were able to stay warm by the fire. Great accommodation! I can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
This is a wonderful place to get away and do nothing but enjoy your family. My family and I snowshoed, sledded and play games around a cozy fire. It was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zeev P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chalet in Uri canton
Amazing spot. The place was comfortable with all needed amenities. Fitts a family with 2-4 kids. We were a couple only.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay S., Huntingdon

Liked: Cleanliness
A real Swiss retreat
This house is a total getaway. This position is perfect. The mountains, the river, mountain air. Just peace and quiet only broken by the rushing water and cow bells. The house is well equipped and the fire keeps it lovely and cozy. Lovely walks for the dogs. It exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend a visit
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip A., Montagu, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic, rural, stunningly scenic
This is a house literally in the middle of the Swiss Alps as described. In a quaint hamlet just off the Sustenpass. It cannot get more authentically Swiss Alpine. House itself is warm and cozy. Area is serenely quiet other than for the movement of daily life of the few local residents and the farmers in the vicinity. View from the patio into the valley and mountains is hard to describe with any justice - we sat for hours outside in the evening admiring the scenery. As a base to see the region, it is wonderfully central without being in the hub of tourist activity even in mid-summer. So much to do, so much to see. As a point from which to hike, mountain bike, road cycle or just generally wander there is just not enough time to cover all the options. We loved it and this is our final real trip into the Alps before we return to South Africa, there was no better location that we could have found to authentically capture the wonderful time we have spent in Switzerland and its extraordinary natural beauty.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

We will return!
If there is ever a place in the world that truly TAKES YOUR BREATH away it is out the front door of this home. I cannot believe what the location had in store. The home is only the tip of the iceberg. It was well equipped with everything we needed including a baby crib, mattress protectors and crib sheets. There is no dryer so things must be line dried outside (or inside by the fire when cold) but it added to the atmosphere of slowing down and appreciating life. Rolf met us and showed us thru the house and how to operate anything. He provided detailed lists of emergency contacts, his own POC, travel guides and info on the area. We stayed for the first few days in June and I cannot imagine how any other time could be better. It was breezy, warm and flowers were in bloom all over the hills. The sound of the river a few hundred feet from the cabin was serene and majestic. We have lived in Hawaii but for us this was paradise and the most beautiful place we've been. If the home description meets your family needs prepare to have your senses overloaded with awe when you actually are there. One tip I'd add for anyone is to be aware stores close early and most are not open Sundays. The nearest grocery store for basic provisions and a bit pricey is in Wassen about 10 min away. We had a family of 6 and needed a bit more and the next grocery store in size is in Altdorf about 30 min away. No matter how tired you may be GET GROCERIES first so you don't have to go back out. You won't want to anyway it's so pretty. Also, if you like to hike head deeper into Sustenpass to find a small parking lot on your right with a massive rock with "SEWEN" painted on it. You can hike about 80 min up to find a mountain top hut with drinks for all ages, snacks and a break from your hike. We didn't have time to do it but discovered it too late. We wanted to explore another region and decided not to bc what's out the front door was beyond enough. About 1.5 miles down the valley (toward Wassen) was a little playground of you have kids and the dirt rd thru fields of flowers and cows and sheep with bells on was perfect for all ages. We had a 7mos old, 2 yr old, 4 and 7 yr old and all did great. If you are debating whether or not to hit 'book'.... you WON'T be disappointed. If you want to be closer to cities and tourism look elsewhere. This takes you off the grid enough to feel the pace of life slow but still with full wifi access and oddly had great service everywhere (Tmobile)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Outstanding! Ausgezeichnet!
This house was perfect for family fun. We felt right at home and the house had everything we needed, from games, to a Raclette maker to snowshoes for the whole family! Comfortable beds, fireplace, beautiful valley and Mr. Flüeler was so nice! Thank you! We hope to return for hiking season! Dieses Haus war perfekt für Familienspaß! Ein gemütliches Haus mit allem - Raclettegrill, Tischfußball und Schneeschue für die ganze Familie! Bequeme Betten, Kamin, schönes Tal und Herr Flüeler war sehr gastfreundlich! Danke vielmals! Wir hoffen, dass wir den Sommer wieder zur Wanderung besuchen können!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sasha S.

Magical
We and my enjoyed very much the house. Equipped properly and well kept it provided all we needed for our "escape" . The location is magical, and we seriously considering to make it our yearly family meeting point to explore more , so much more of this beautiful area . Thank you Rolf for having us, and we hope to see you again. ;-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter d.

Liked: Cleanliness
sfeervolle uitvalsbasis voor fietsen/wandelen
Huis staat op prachtige plek in een gehucht aan de oude weg naar de Sustenpas- prachtig uitzicht vanaf terras op de bergen in het Westen. Knusse huiskamer op de begane grond met ruime eettafel en goed uitgeruste keuken. Prima bedden (wel laag) op de eerste verdieping- heel praktisch dat er twee douches/wc's zijn. Vanuit huis kan je direct mooi wandelen (bv naar Sustenpas), en fietsen; halte van postbus op 400 m- supermarkt in Wassen (7 km)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joelle D.

ruhige Umgebung am Maienreuss, weg von Verkehr, Lärm, Stress.
Natur pur
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Besser hätten wir es nicht treffen können!
Das gut eingerichtete Haus liegt in einem kleinen Dorf und ist eines von acht Häusern. Durch das Dorf führt nur der Wanderweg des Meientals und macht es so zu einem ruhigen und ganz besonderem Ort der Erholung! Der beste Ort für Naturverbundene Menschen! Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uta W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ferienhaus Färnigen
Super Haus - wir haben alles wie beschrieben vorgefunden. Der Zugang zum Haus war unkompliziert, das Handling im Haus selbsterklärend und alles war für unseren Aufenthalt gut vorbereitet. Der Vermieter war erreichbar und freundlich. Gern wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edouard P., Baden, Suisse

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family getaway
We had a great time in the chalet. The location in the middle of the mountains is exceptional and exactly what we needed. The chalet itself very cozy and well equipped. Recommended !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

vanessa S.

Wunderschönes Haus und traumhafte Lage
Die An- und Abfahrt ist im Winter eine kleine Herausforderung. Dafür hat das Haus eine traumhafte Lage. In der Hütte hat es alles was es braucht.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bodo R.

Geniales Urlaubsparadies
Ein tolles Haus in wunderbarer Lage. Zusammen mit bestem Wetter, Kuhglockenläuten am Hang, Rauschen des Baches und frischer Milch vom Bauern aus der Nachbarschaft ein idealer Startpunkt für Wanderungen und sportliche Radtouren über die nahe gelegenen Alpenpässe. Sehr zu empfehlen !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erich C.

Tolle Pfingsten !!!
Das Chalet ist hervorragend - super geeignet, um ein paar Tage mit der Grossfamielie zu verbringen. Es liegt in einer herrlichen Gegend mit grossartigen Wandermöglichkeiten. Wir gratulieren Rolf Flüeler zu diesem Schatzkästlein ! Familien Carle und Lömker
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018