Cosy Mountain-view Apartment in Les Houches - 2Bedroom/1Bath, Sleeps 6, Close to Ski Lift

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 635 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

Les Contamines-Montjoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Tour du Mont Blanc9 min walk
Les Contamines-Montjoie Ski Resort15 min walk
Megeve Ski Resort33 min drive
Annecy (NCY-Annecy - Haute-Savoie)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

300m from Ski Lift, Riverside Location with Mountain Views. Perfect for Families

A very comfortable second floor apartment, in a quiet, pretty location with fantastic mountain views from the balcony, overlooking the river, yet only a short walk (300m) to the ski lifts and local shops, including a mini-supermarket, bakery, crêperie, restaurants and ski hire. Ideally situated, 800m from the village centre and 500m from Le Pontet Leisure Park, with hiking trails from the doorstep. Two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with adult-sized bunk beds, ideal for a family of four but room for six, with the addition of a modern full-size sofa bed in the living room, suitable for two adults. A smart family bathroom with bath and shower overhead and a separate toilet. A fitted, contemporary kitchen, including dishwasher and washing machine; a Smart TV, DVD player and games console, allocated parking, ski locker at your disposal and cot and highchair available on request at no extra charge.
Whilst high quality duvets and pillows are provided, bed linen and towels and wifi rental are available to hire at an additional cost, subject to reservation. Cleaning service optional and pets by arrangement (additional cleaning fee payable)
Overall, a superb little apartment, perfectly located for both summer and winter ski holidays, only an hour and a half from Geneva airport by car or bus.

Property manager

Nicola Mayhew

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

High chair and travel cot available on request

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

2 small dogs, under 15kg other pets by arrangement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests are responsible for cleaning the apartment at the end of their stay. Cleaning can be arranged for an additional fee 60€.

If bringing a dog, please use the blue sofa throws (In the drawer under the bunk bed) to cover furniture and do not allow dogs on the beds, thank you.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

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

About the area

Les Contamines-Montjoie

Located in Les Contamines-Montjoie, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Mont Blanc and Aiguille du Midi can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Aiguille du Midi Cable Car. Traveling with kids? Consider Les Thermes de Saint-Gervais and Megeve Sports Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Les Contamines-Montjoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

Tour du Mont Blanc - 9 min walk
Les Contamines-Montjoie Ski Resort - 15 min walk
Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge - 3 min drive
Saint Gervais Bettex Ski Lift - 20 min drive
Megeve Ski Resort - 33 min drive

Getting around

Chedde Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurant Notre Dame de la Gorge - 3 min drive
Refuge de Nant Borrant - 5 min drive
Coucou Café - 32 min drive
Auberge de Bionnassay - 15 min drive
Hôtel Gai Soleil - 16 min walk

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Mrs Lorraine Wood

3 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great skiing break

Lovely apartment with beautiful views. Great base for a skiing holiday with all the basics that you need. We were lucky with the weather - the rain started on our last day.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

3 Aug 2017

Great little apartment situated in the French Alps

Great apartment! The accommodation is as described and nicely sized for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids. The apartment was clean and well furnished. Great communication with the owner. Superb location offering a wide range of outdoor activities and a good base for travelling to other places of interest.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

24 Apr 2017

Lovely accommodation, with all the amenities to make your stay extremely welcome

Spent a week here from 15-22 April 17, weather was great, plus there was still snow with good conditions. The apartment is clean and tidy and has everything you need to make your holiday a comfortable and enjoyable break. 300 metres from cable bubble, and about an 8 minute walk along the river into the village centre. Overall, highly recommend for a family of 2 adults and 2 children.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

18 Nov 2016

Lovely apartment in a beautiful location in Les Contamines

We stayed in this lovely apartment in October and the weather was sunny and warm so we went on a lot of hikes in the local area. The location is stunning, right near the river. It's about an hour from Geneva airport and a similar distance from Annecy. It is much nearer Mont Blanc, Chamonix & Megeve. The place was spotless and very homely. The local village is walking distance and there are several lovely little restaurants nearby. It was easy to find and the route in the car from Geneva was fairly easy too. I would recommend this to people who enjoy a fairly quiet holiday walking around and exploring in the beautiful French countryside or who want to ski. We were obviously too early for the ski season but the skiing in this area looks excellent. We cannot wait to go back. Highly recommend this lovely apartment.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

MARTINE C.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bon séjour

Appartement très bien équipé à l'exception de l'absence de wi-fi. Bien situé par rapport Parc de Loisirs quand on a des enfants.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nicola Mayhew

We fell in love with Les Contamines over 10 years ago and have been skiing here ever since. It is very much a family-orientated resort and our two children, Hannah and James, adore the ski instructors who are fun, patient and very kind. Having considered a number of apartments over recent years we finally found our perfect apartment to buy and we would love to share it with you. Les Contamines has long been a best-kept secret; we hope you will come to treasure it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Les Contamines is a very pretty, unspoilt, traditional, Savoyard village which is easily accessible by car via a gentle climb from Saint Gervais. The ski runs are wide and long, pistes uncrowded, with excellent skiing for all levels of skiers and superb snow conditions. In the village, the shops and restaurants are of a high quality without being pretentious. We especially like the small, friendly, welcoming atmosphere, where the village has a real community feel and all are made to feel like old friends on their return. Les Contamines is on the Tour de Mont Blanc circuit, so hiking opportunities are endless. It is also close to both the Italian and Swiss borders, making Les Contamines an excellent base for touring. This also affords more opportunities for further activities such as white water rafting and canyoning.

What makes this property unique

Quiet riverside location with stunning views yet convenient for all activities both in winter and summer. The apartment is literally a 3 minute walk to the ski lifts, a brilliant advantage if you have young children. At the same time the location is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the lifts and local shopping area that the tranquility of the location is maintained. You can still enjoy a glass of wine and a good book on the balcony at the end of the afternoon, in the sun, listening to the sounds of the river as it flows by. Pure relaxation! The village, with a good selection of shops and restaurants, is a lovely 10 minute stroll by the river. If you don’t want to go that far, the excellent Barattet restaurant, serving drinks and traditional Savoyard fayre, is only 2 minutes across the road. There are hiking routes right from the doorstep and the Pontet Leisure Park with its bathing lake and numerous activities is only a short 5 minute walk. The Nordic park with cross-country skiing, rock climbing, sleigh rides and husky encounters is also found here.

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