Loft on top of Villa Wilen, private beach, awesome views!
Attic apartment on the of the villa with lake access and unique views of the Alps. Most highlights can be reached in less than 1 hr. Free parking/wifi. Layout: spacious bedroom (with entertainment system), former terrace now being used as a living room (with sliding windows) or as a balcony, large kitchen, bathroom - full privacy (1-3 people). For occupancy of 3-6 people, another private bedroom with private bathroom can be rented in the middle floor (shared with host, but you hardly meet us). Access to lake and garden. Children are possible, dogs unfortunately not.
Property manager
Roland Rosset
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Much more than just a bed and breakfast halfway between Lucerne and Interlaken.
Much more than just a bed and breakfast halfway between Lucerne and Interlaken.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sarnen
Located in Sarnen, this apartment is in the city centre and on the beach. Brünig Pass and Stanserhorn Cable Car are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Brienz and Entlebuch Biosphere. Aquacenter Obwalden and Kanuwelt Buochs GmbH are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
Swiss Transportation Museum - 24 min drive - 26.5 km
Geographic Centre of Switzerland - 33 min drive - 18.2 km
Engelberg-Titlis Ski Resort - 45 min drive - 44.9 km
Mount Pilatus - 51 min drive - 36.3 km
Getting around
Sarnen Station - 6 min drive
Zurich Airport (ZRH) - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Muffis-Nachtrestaurant - 4 min drive
Restaurant Aiola - 4 min drive
Hotel Krone - 4 min drive
Café & Restaurant zumStein - 7 min drive
Jordan - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Loft on top of Villa Wilen, private beach, awesome views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Loft on top of Villa Wilen, private beach, awesome views!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Loft on top of Villa Wilen, private beach, awesome views!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Loft on top of Villa Wilen, private beach, awesome views! located?
Located in Sarnen, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre, steps from Sarnersee and within 6 mi (10 km) of Aquacenter Obwalden and More Gallery. Lake Lungern and Entlebuch Biosphere are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wundervoller Urlaub mit Traumaussicht am Sarnersee
- Toplage des Penthouses in Wilen am Sarnersee (ziemlich in der Mitte direkt am Seeufer) = ein "Paradies";
- Wahnsinnsausblick auf den Sarnersee und das gegenüberliegende Sachseln;
- sehr idyllischer und direkter Zugang zum Baden und zum Stand Up Paddeln (SUP) in den See;
- Top-Gastgeber-Paar Roland und Claudia: Top-Unterweisung in Nutzung der Penthouse-Etage und der eine Etage tiefer liegenden weiteren Wohn-Etage; super Ausflugstipps in die nähere Umgebung; sehr sympathische und facettenreiche Gespräche miteinander;
- zentrale Lage um diverse Ausflüge zu unternehmen: Luzern, Bürgenstock, Pilatus, Küssnacht, Zug, Zürich ...
Rolland, thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to stay at Villa Wilen. This place is just amazing and have the most beautiful view you could ever imagine. The communication was excellent, the instructions right on point. Thank you so much, for going our of our expectations on everything!
The property is incredible. Furnishings are spotless, views are to die for and the hosts are wonderful. The chill out room is the most uniquely beautiful space I've ever had the chance to stay in. The only downside is that it is so comfortable that you won't want to leave to see all the other amazing sights this part of Switzerland has to offer.
We can’t say enough good things about the fabulous accommodations and our amazing host. After a long day of travel it was to just chill the next day with a hike along the lake and a sunbath on our awesome deck. Soooo relaxing. Our hosts recommendation for dinner out was wonderful.
We spent 3 lovely days at Lake Sarnen enjoying the breathtaking views. We went to Mt. Pilatus for a day and spent a day wandering around Lucerne. Roland was a most gracious host and offered many good ideas regarding things to do and good places to eat. Thank you so very much Roland and Claudia for a wonderful visit to your lovely, lovely corner of the world!
The property was awesome and was as advertised with sufficient space for our family of five. The views were spectacular and the house was well kept, clean and amenities were awesome including the internet and the technology set up for our boys. Roland was great and communication was not an issue. The house is a shared living situation which was not initially advertised as such and there are challenges with the kitchen sharing however there appears to be plans to address this issue. All-in-all a great stay for us and Roland was super helpful for someone traveling through the area.
Todd V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Gina D., Naperville, Illinois
3 August 2018
Switzerland Gem
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home. We are a family of four, and this was our first trip to Switzerland. We began our trip at this house, and it was the ideal place to start. Roland and Claudia are fantastic hosts. They were informative, welcoming, and always helpful. Even before we arrived, Roland was very responsive to emails and always willing to answer questions. This was one of the reasons we chose this home. The house is even more beautiful than the photos depict. The house is modern, comfortable and well decorated. It is located in a gorgeous setting on a lake. We enjoyed swimming in the lake. We ate meals outside on the patio and just relaxed and took in the view. We were only here for 2 nights and wish we could have stayed longer. We took the Silver trip to Mt. Pilatus and truly enjoyed that. We spent an evening in Lucerne. The Lion monument is so moving and is a must see. Roland had numerous suggestions for things to do in the area, we only wish we had enough time to do them all. We hope to be fortunate enough to return to Switzerland someday, and we would love to return to this idyllic home. Thank you Roland and Claudia!
Gina D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Richard W.
12 June 2018
Lovely home, beautiful views of Lake Saren
Our hosts were very helpful and accommodating. Their home is modern and comfortable. This is a great place to explore the area as far as Lucerne and the Aareschlucht gorge. The home had everything we needed, good restaurants close by and a local grocery and bakery near the home. It was the perfect spot for two couples traveling together. We wish we would have had more time to spend in this lovely home and area!
Richard W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
FRANCISCO P.
17 July 2017
Great property and host
Loved the place, view and location
FRANCISCO P.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Chris W.
5 July 2017
Beautiful scenic views in a modern house
Roland was a very nice guy. The house was beautiful. And of course the views are amazing
Chris W.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Colin S.
5 June 2017
Fantastic views and a great host
We travelled across Switzerland, Austria and France and thought this was by far the most beautiful of all the places we stayed. Very good for both walking and relaxing and the air is so clear.
If you stay in Sarnen we strongly recommend going up mount Pilatus via the cog railway, down by cable car and gondola then back across the lake by ferry.
Colin S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kurt G., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
2 June 2017
Beautiful property!
Great location and very nice hosts. Magnificent view from the terrace. Very much enjoyed staying there. Would stay there again.
Kurt G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Larry H.
24 May 2016
Exceptional
We travel quite a bit and occasionally use rentals. Villa Wilen was an unexpected and exceptional discovery. The house is an architectural masterpiece located on Lake Sarnen with dramatic views of the water and surrounding snowcapped mountains. The setting was tranquil yet inspiring. The property was clean, well maintained and accurately depicted in the description. Our host, Roland and his family, were gracious and very helpful. The central location allowed us to complete our itinerary in northern and central Switzerland with day trips and return to our deck overlooking the lake to sample the Swiss wines and food we collected during the day. We would highly recommend this property and are likely to return.
Larry H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Andrii G.
26 January 2015
definitely the best villa in 4 years at HomeAway
Roland's villa is a perfect combination of style and home-like cosiness. We spent here a beautiful New Year with a nice Christmas-tree (a special thanks to Roland and Claudia's daugter for this!), made friends with a lazy cat named Flo and updated our musical library. The view from the villa is unforgettable. And when the snow melted down we found a perfect little pond full of goldfish.
The description of the villa is complete and accurate, the property was very clean and well-maintained, and the cleaner left just before our arrival. I would definitely recommend this villa to anyone and would return here myself. Thanks!
Andrii G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dale J., South Carolina
7 August 2014
Wonderful Property
This is an exceptional property. The architecture and finishes are truly high-end.....and it was very comfortable. The views across the Lake are unsurpassed. You just have to see it to appreciate it. The owners were welcoming and very easy to deal with. We had a wonderful stay.
Dale J.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
19 March 2014
The BEST EXPERIENCE ever!
Staying at Roland's house has been one of the best experiences for me. I was there for 2 days with my family and I was increasingly glad all the time that I made the decision of staying in this most extraordinary house. It's fully equipped and extremely comfortable. And, it's way better in reality as compared to the pictures that are on the website. I was really at peace to wake up to the stunning views from our Chillout room, looking at the peaceful lake and the gorgeous mountains behind it. And to top all of this, I could hardly write enough about Roland's unmatched hospitality. He welcomed us warmly into his house and made all efforts to ensure that we were comfortable. He also had many suggestions and ideas for activities around the area, which helped us a lot. I highly recommend staying at his house if you are looking for a memorable time. I had a truly great vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
31 January 2014
Highly recommendable Top Class accommodation!
This is simply a must to stay at. Modern design, fresh, quiet, friendly hosts and a beautiful landscape. I will definetely go here next time in the Alps!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
28 January 2014
My gateway to Switzerland
Villa Wilen’s assets are obvious: perfect location; wonderful dwelling-place with all the modern comfort one can wish for; extraordinary surroundings etc. In terms of value for money, it is undoubtedly a very good deal…! When I contacted him to book the 2 rooms, Roland was particularly receptive and open. He was flexible and willing to accommodate our needs as a young family with three kids. I already had a very good feeling about our holidays before arriving to Sarnen. Roland and Claudia proved to be worthy of their Superhost status. They know how to make guests feel welcome and helped us in everything we needed during our stay. We were very quickly at our ease in the house and could enjoy our time fully. In retrospect, I feel that our holidays came near to perfect. Villa Wilen was the ideal choice to discover Switzerland in winter time. What will remain above all is the nice memories we built in the company of great and caring people. Thank you Roland, thank you Claudia …
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Abdulrahman A., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
26 January 2014
The Perfect Villa
I would say after traveling numerous times and staying at many villas and apartment, Sarnen Villa is the best by so far until now. Purely a magical place located at a premium neighbourhood.
The view is a pure magic specially in the early morning hrs. The neighbourhood so quite and your foot steps could disturb the calmness. it's has everything you need in a 7* Holiday home. a private front yard, private balcony, a Terrance, a private access to the lake. you could spend the whole holiday at the place..
The host " Roland" and his lovely family is another story of beauty. A well educated and a business man, very kind and humble indeed, who will make your holiday a life-time trip to remember out of their kindness and help. They go their way but once you need them, they are immediately there. it's been a while since stayed at the villa but i still remember the magic as if it was just yesterday.
I have been almost all over Switzerland and this is the only place that i felt in love with. Right in the middle, where there a town and shops nearby " 5 minutes drive", Lugano to north-east is 20 min drive, and to the west is Interlaken about 45 mins drive. I'll be definitely going back again.
I would strongly recommend the place and it's perfect for couple preferably without kids since it's a quite neighbourhood and the Villa is a luxurious one and they might be ending breaking things. Ideal for relaxation and chilling-out, pleasure-business trips who need a quite place to work, and for those who love quite neighbourhoods.
Thank you very much to you Roland and to your family for the life-time experience.
Abdulrahman A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
21 January 2014
Love to go back
Beautiful, peaceful place by the lake. Great value for the money. Excellent hosts.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
christoph t.
20 January 2014
A great host, a great location
Roland is one of these rare host, that make travellers happy.
A unique and unbeatable location, a superb view, a caring owner, just great.
To be recommended for the experienced "nomads" of our time.
Perfect Hide-away!
christoph t.
About the host
Hosted by Roland Rosset
We are passionated travellers and love to share our travel experiences with our guests from all over the world. We hosted already more than 800 guest groups since 2011. We always try to give as much involvement as desired from the guests. So far we have reached our objective to achieve a five star rating (including other online platforms).
Why they chose this property
We think, houses of that kind (Villa with lake access) are hardly to be rented because owners like to keep their houses of their own. We love to host and to share our unique Villa with people of a certain touch of class. People, who love to enjoy a very straight and clean architecture and the unique nature of Switzerland.
What makes this property unique
Great architecture from Urs Spirig - stunning views to Lake Sarnen and the Sachsler Mountain Chain - the unique Chillout Room with the large balcony platform, beamer tv and the fire place - beach access - sauna. The Villa is 5 kilometers away from the geographical center of Switzerland - therefor you can reach all the relevant hotspots of this unique country within an hour or so. The passionated hosts try to make your stay unforgettable!