10/10 Excellent
Gerald M.
29 Dec 2025
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Gerald M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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Panoramic Views & Appenzell Charm: Your Spacious Retreat
Holiday home in Ruete with kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7200 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Appenzell, AI
- Place, Appenzeller Brewery8 min walk
- Place, Pfarrkirche St. Mauritius11 min walk
- Place, Appenzeller Badi Outdoor Pool12 min walk
- Airport, Altenrhein (ACH-St. Gallen - Altenrhein)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Panoramic Views & Appenzell Charm: Your Spacious Retreat
Welcome to our beautifully renovated Appenzell house! It perfectly blends traditional local charm with all the modern comforts you desire. Ideal for families and groups, the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen with a large dining area, perfect for social gatherings. Afterwards, relax and soak up the scenery in the Panoramic Living Room!
The house features four cozy bedrooms and two modern bathrooms. We offer comfortable sleeping arrangements with three queen beds and one cozy bunk bed. The efficient heating ensures a pleasant stay year-round.
The house offers a peaceful setting, while still allowing you to reach the center of Appenzell in just a 12-minute walk. For your comfort, fast, free WiFi is available, and we welcome you with complimentary Nespresso coffee and breakfast basics. (Please note: Smoking is not permitted inside the house.) Every guest will receive a free Appenzell holiday card for free local transportation, free gondola rides, free cheese and beer tasting, free museums, etc. (a USD 200+ value) https://www.appenzell.ch/en/accommodation/appenzeller-holiday-card.html
The house features four cozy bedrooms and two modern bathrooms. We offer comfortable sleeping arrangements with three queen beds and one cozy bunk bed. The efficient heating ensures a pleasant stay year-round.
The house offers a peaceful setting, while still allowing you to reach the center of Appenzell in just a 12-minute walk. For your comfort, fast, free WiFi is available, and we welcome you with complimentary Nespresso coffee and breakfast basics. (Please note: Smoking is not permitted inside the house.) Every guest will receive a free Appenzell holiday card for free local transportation, free gondola rides, free cheese and beer tasting, free museums, etc. (a USD 200+ value) https://www.appenzell.ch/en/accommodation/appenzeller-holiday-card.html
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Ruete
Located in Ruete, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museum Liner and Ziegelhutte Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Interspar Shopping Centre and Marktgasse. Bobbahn Jakobsbad and Weingallerie Simone Lanz are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Appenzell, AI
What's nearby
- Appenzeller Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Pfarrkirche St. Mauritius - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Appenzell Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Alpine Panorama Path - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Appenzeller Badi Outdoor Pool - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sonne Appenzell - 13 min walk
- Café Drei Könige - 13 min walk
- Restaurant Hotel Traube - 12 min walk
- Gass 17 - 11 min walk
- Gasthof zum Hirschen - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Oliver Frischknecht
Swiss, Globetrotter, Photography, German and English. I love to meet people from around the world. Married for over 35 years.
Why they chose this property
I like the incredible views into the mountains, wide open spaces, very quite, and yet only 12 minutes of walking into the town of Appenzell
What makes this property unique
Original, 200 year old Appenzell house, meticulously restored
Languages:
English, German
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