10/10 Excellent
Maritoni
6 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Maritoni
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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Your family's base camp for summer and winter in the home of mountain tourism.
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire apartment
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 665 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Pool
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
- Dryer
Explore the area
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Les Grands Montets Ski Area1 min walk
- Lognan Ski Lift6 min walk
- Les Chosalets Ski Lift10 min walk
- Megeve (MVV)64 min drive
Room options
About the area
Argentière
In Chamonix-Mont-Blanc .Within a 10-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Les Grands Montets Ski Area and Lognan Ski Lift. Also, Les Chosalets Ski Lift is within half a mile (1 km) and Tour du Mont Blanc is within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Brevent-Flegere Ski Area - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Les Praz - Flegere Ski Lift - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
- Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
- Sea of Ice - 36 min drive - 12.7 km
- Lac Blanc - 45 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
- Argentière Station - 7 min walk
- Sion (SIR) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
- Mer de Glace - 36 min drive
- Chalet de Charamillon - 45 min drive
- La Table de Plan Joran - 17 min drive
- L'Argentero - 8 min walk
- Le Petit Social - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Your family's base camp for summer and winter in the home of mountain tourism.
Spacious and comfortable base close to all the Chamonix valley activities
We offer a base which is more like a home than a holiday flat. For both summer and winter seasons we offer just about the most convenient location in the valley. Want to feel like you are at home then this is the place for you.
The Grands Montets lifts are a short walk away, roughly 4 minutes. In summer time there is a path from our back door into the network of hiking trails. The bus and trail stops are nearby too.
Life in the duplex apartment centres around the comfy sofas in the lounge - dinning room with it's large south facing windows. Beyond the windows is the balcony, one of the most appreciated features of our place. It offers a unique panorama with all the fabulous Chamonix needles peaks and Mont Blanc. The room is decorated with original art works and photos of the owners in the mountains.
The master bedroom is spacious with a double bed and plenty of storage. It has a calm atmosphere aided by the wood lined walls. The second bedroom has twin beds, 2 adults in here will not feel crowded. The third bedroom has full sized bunk beds. This room is narrow and without a door. As such it is well suited to younger guests.
On the entrance level there is a bathroom and a separate toilet. The second bathroom on the upper floor has a shower and toilet.
The kitchen is off the lounge. A lot of functionality is packed into a compact space: ceramic hob, dishwasher, oven, fridge, fondue and much more.
The entrance to the duplex is on the 3rd floor, served by a lift. In the basement a spacious ski store is available for all your kit. It is large enough to take several bikes.
The Hautes Aiguilles building has nice lawns and a pool. The pool is not heated so provides a lovely refreshing swim during the height of summer.
We offer a base which is more like a home than a holiday flat. For both summer and winter seasons we offer just about the most convenient location in the valley. Want to feel like you are at home then this is the place for you.
The Grands Montets lifts are a short walk away, roughly 4 minutes. In summer time there is a path from our back door into the network of hiking trails. The bus and trail stops are nearby too.
Life in the duplex apartment centres around the comfy sofas in the lounge - dinning room with it's large south facing windows. Beyond the windows is the balcony, one of the most appreciated features of our place. It offers a unique panorama with all the fabulous Chamonix needles peaks and Mont Blanc. The room is decorated with original art works and photos of the owners in the mountains.
The master bedroom is spacious with a double bed and plenty of storage. It has a calm atmosphere aided by the wood lined walls. The second bedroom has twin beds, 2 adults in here will not feel crowded. The third bedroom has full sized bunk beds. This room is narrow and without a door. As such it is well suited to younger guests.
On the entrance level there is a bathroom and a separate toilet. The second bathroom on the upper floor has a shower and toilet.
The kitchen is off the lounge. A lot of functionality is packed into a compact space: ceramic hob, dishwasher, oven, fridge, fondue and much more.
The entrance to the duplex is on the 3rd floor, served by a lift. In the basement a spacious ski store is available for all your kit. It is large enough to take several bikes.
The Hautes Aiguilles building has nice lawns and a pool. The pool is not heated so provides a lovely refreshing swim during the height of summer.
Property manager
Ian Proudfoot and Sara Pendlebury
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German
Property amenities
Ski
- Close to skiing
- Ski lift privileges
Pool/Spa
- Fence around the pool
Internet
- Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Spices
- Coffee/tea maker
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet paper
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Fenced yard
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Washing machine and dryer
- Near laundromat
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Elevator
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Local meal delivery service
Location highlights
- In the mountains
- In a rural location
- Near a hospital
- In a village
Things to do
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Golf nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
- No pets allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
- Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Your Family's Base Camp Summer Winter Home Mountain Tourism
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Eric, Bethesda
9 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place close to best expert skiing.
Great place with parking. Short drive to Grand Montets ski area, grocery store, excellent restaurant steps away (need a reservation). Three separate bedrooms is great for a group.
Eric
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
David S.
7 Jan 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cosy but overpriced
Poor check in as cleaning etc not finished until gone 7pm which was not ideal after a 3am start. It’s only a few hours but disproportionately annoying when you have to wait around after a long day and you only have very limited time. Despite friendly manager, not really good enough I’m afraid.
Good points: In a good location close to lifts, friendly property manager, small but cosy and two bathrooms a plus (despite persistent noise from pipes). Bad points: the delayed check in (cleaning surely could have started earlier and would be good to have more than one set of sheets and towels?), the lack of any basic cleaning equipment for us to use (eg washing up liquid, clean cloths to clean and wipe down - only basic things needed but would be good to have been provided with them and we would have then been able to do a better final clean ourselves), cupboards full of old/half opened food (just needs a good clear out), smelly dishwasher (which then meant the kitchen had a smell), some dirty cutlery and bowels, makeshift kitchen bin (adding to kitchen smell).
Overall a cosy place close to slopes but a bit “tired” and needed a more professional clean up/timely handover.
Felt like an imperfect friends place in the Alps that you would be really grateful to stay in if offered but sadly we expected more for the price.
David S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicola K.
8 Sep 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Apartment was very clean and well equipped. Ian, the host, was very friendly and helpful about both the accommodation and locality. Just one minor point, the top bunk bed did not have a safety rail so probably not suitable for a younger child.
Nicola K.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022