Property Summary
You are considering the zum Leist apartment, an inviting vacation rental in Amden, Switzerland. This spacious property offers 110 square meters of living space, including three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open kitchen, a generous living area with a gallery, and a large balcony. The apartment boasts an unobstructed view of the surrounding mountains and comes with amenities such as Internet Wifi and Parking (one underground parking space). Situated on the top floor of a quiet two-story building in the Arvenbüel district, the zum Leist apartment provides a peaceful retreat for your stay.
Outdoors
The zum Leist apartment's location in the Arvenbüel district of Amden offers immediate access to a variety of outdoor activities. The ski slope and diverse hiking area, complete with the Monte Mio mountain restaurant, Leistkamm café, and Arvenbüel restaurant, are right at your doorstep. During the winter months, you can enjoy the family-friendly ski and sledding slopes, cross-country ski trails, snowshoe trails, and winter hiking trails, as well as the newly renovated indoor swimming pool. The Egg-Rör snowshoe tour through fairytale-like snow-covered forests and a magnificent natural landscape is an insider's tip.
Other Information
The village of Amden, known as a sun terrace above Lake Walen, is renowned for its unique view of the sea of fog during autumn and winter. The village offers convenient amenities such as an indoor swimming pool and grocery stores like Volg and Mini Spar, as well as the Löwen café with a bakery and pastry store, all within a 10-minute drive or an hourly bus ride from the Arvenbüel bus stop. The Mattstock chairlift serves as a shuttle to the Mattstock hiking and skiing area from Amden.
Distances and Attractions
The journey from the zum Leist apartment down to Weesen and Lake Walen takes approximately 15 minutes by car or 27 minutes by bus. The Amden Weesen vacation region, located in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, offers a diverse range of leisure activities. Visitors can enjoy leisurely boat trips on Lake Walen, walks along the shore in the Mediterranean microclimate, swimming in the crystal-clear water, and exploring the spectacular Seerenbach Falls. Family-friendly hikes with adventure playgrounds, impressive viewpoints, and various via ferrata routes are also available. The cities of Rapperswil, Chur, Zurich, and the neighboring regions of Heidiland, Glarnerland, and Lake Zurich are all within a maximum of one hour's drive from Amden.
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Unit Layout
The apartment is a spacious 4 1/2-room property designed in a cozy country house style, offering a homely feeling from the moment you enter. The welcoming entrance leads to three sleeping rooms on either side, while ahead lies the open living area with a kitchen and impressive window front. A sliding door opens to the sunny balcony, boasting magnificent views of the mountain panorama, including Amden's "Leistkamm" and "Leist," the highest point of the Flumserberg ski area.
The master bedroom features a double bed (200x210 cm), bedside tables with lamps, a chair for clothes, and a large closet, alongside an en-suite bathroom modernly renovated with a toilet, bathtub, shower cabin, basin with cabinet, and a built-in wooden sideboard. The guest room is equipped with a queen-size bed (160x200 cm) and a darken-able roof window for stargazing. It also has a selection of books, a large mirror with dressing table, a wardrobe, and various clothing storage options. The children's room has a loft bed with a slide (90x200 cm) and a stack bed (80x200 cm) that can be converted into a queen-size bed (160x200 cm) upon request, along with a large desk and numerous children's and board games.
The living area forms the heart of the apartment, with a comfortable sofa landscape, a rustic fireplace, and an open kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric ceramic stove, convection oven, microwave, dishwasher, and other amenities for culinary evenings. A gallery, accessible via a spiral staircase, offers cozy seating areas and two additional stack beds (80x200 cm). A second wet room with a toilet, shower, and basin complements the well-thought-out room layout.
Amenities Included
The apartment comes equipped with a washing machine and dryer in the communal laundry facilities. It also features a barbecue area, a dishwasher, a fireplace, and a television. The maximum capacity is 8 people, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Pets are allowed in the accommodation, making it an ideal place for animal lovers. Other amenities include children's high chairs, a grill, and a baby bed upon request.
Other Information
The partially covered balcony features a large table and comfortable seating, inviting you to relax in the fresh mountain air. The apartment building offers a shared sauna for a simple and relaxing experience. One indoor parking space is included in the package. Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire apartment and on the balcony. Bath, kitchen, and bed linen are provided, and the cleaning is taken care of. The price includes all costs, and there is a personal representative and contact person on site. This exclusive vacation apartment promises a carefree stay with its lovely unobstructed view of the mountains.
