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River front studio apartment. Private balcony with fantastic views. Romantic!

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A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a calm lake and snow-covered mountains in the background.
A lake with a mountain backdrop, a house, and a wooden dock with flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a wooden door.
A neatly made bed with green and white bedding, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden door.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Ringgenberg, BE
  • Place, Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Brienz
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Interlaken Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bern (BRN-Belp)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

River front studio apartment. Private balcony with fantastic views. Romantic!

There is a Tourist Tax of CHF 3.50 per guest per night to pay cash on departure.

A feeling of tranquility and privacy as you settle down to your well earned break. Wake each morning to views of emerald green waters and the stunning surrounding mountains directly from your bed.

The Boat House, a unique free standing studio house on the river Aare. Private balcony Ideal as a couple’s getaway, an artists retreat or single traveler's.

This cosy and romantic studio house boasts an upper floor balcony, perfect to enjoy breakfast at sunrise or a glass of wine as you take in the amazing alpine glow sunset.

The Boat House has a fully equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, cable TV, free WI-FI, washing machine, dryer, highchair and cot.

To access the Boat House, you must walk 200m along a gravel path along the river. There is a luggage trolley at the Boat House you can use.

Accessible from Interlaken Ost train station by either an enjoyable 30 minute walk or 5 minutes bike ride along the Aare river. There is also public parking just 2 minutes away (CHF 4.- per day).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8603033
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
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
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

About the area

Ringgenberg

Ringgenberg is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. Jungfrau Park and Bussalp are also worth visiting.
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Ringgenberg, BE

What's nearby

  • Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Brienz - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Höhematte Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Interlaken Casino - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hoeheweg - 8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Interlaken Harderbahn Station - 17 min walk
  • Bern (BRN-Belp) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Asllanis Corner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hapimag Belvédère - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Swiss Chocolate Chalet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hooters - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River front studio apartment. Private balcony with fantastic views. Romantic! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River front studio apartment. Private balcony with fantastic views. Romantic!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River front studio apartment. Private balcony with fantastic views. Romantic!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River front studio apartment. Private balcony with fantastic views. Romantic! located?

Situated in Ringgenberg, this cabin is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Burgseeli and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lake Brienz. Interlaken Ost Ferry Terminal and Bodelibad are also within 1 mile (2 km). Interlaken Harderbahn Station is 17 minutes by foot and Interlaken (ZIN-Interlaken Ost Railway Station) is 21 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Perfect!

It was perfect for size and location. Enjoyed walking ever day along the river. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Great guests!!!!!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little boathouse

The boathouse was adorable but very little!!! We enjoyed the outdoor balcony every morning and evening. We appreciated have laundry available for us as well. Overall it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie A.

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

Unbelievable views!!

We had the best stay in this little boat house. Be prepared - it’s a 20 minute walk from the train station down a gravel path, so rolling suitcases would be a challenge. We only had backpacks and were fine. The views were UNBELIEVABLE. Insanely beautiful, cozy little house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy unit. Located a bit far from center but this makes it charming. Faced to river. The unit is self-contained and has everything one needs for everyday life. Balcony with view is impossible to leave. The owner is very attentive to guests' needs and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George a.

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

The Hidden Gem

The property is very charming. It had everything you needed. The shower was a little small, but it did not take away the fantastic location and the beautiful patio. It was quiet and very relaxing. It's a nice 15 minute walk into town or to the train station. Would stay here again. Great communication and the explanation on how to get there was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zac N.

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

Everything you need with views to spare

The Boathouse is a cozy little studio outfitted with all the necessities, equally comfortable after a day of hiking or drinking coffee on the balcony in the rain. Stunning riverside views, calls from waterfowl, and the distant lowing of cows await! Cannot recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne L.

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

Wow Its a must stay here

The view is spectacular with a 20min walk into centre. But its a lovely walk along the river. The bed is a Double a So can be abit small than what youre used to. The shower is small, but weve fou d thay in alot of europe. Kitchen was good, but the oven takes along time to cook oven fries. I would stay here again even with bed being small. Try it you won't regret it. Thank you for a wonderful stay river.even snowed 1 day and the walk into was good. The bed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thai T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Bathroom is REALLY small

Everything was great except the bathroom. The curtains had a really bad smell and you can’t avoid it touching your skin while showering. Which ruined the experience a bit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment is light and clean with the most amazing outlook over the river Aare and the mountains. This is a small apartment with a very small shower room, but the layout is functional and practical. There is a well equipped kitchen, but again it is a small space so preparing a meal can be a challenge. This apartment is a 25 minute walk from Interlaken Ost station. We were provided with directions in German to show to the taxi driver (very useful). The nearest supermarket is close to the station and well stocked. The stop for the Postbus is approx 1/2km but uphill and very steep. What makes this apartment, is the view and the very quiet location. The veranda has a stunning view and I could have sat there all day watching the boats, water craft and birds sailing past. We had a wonderfully, relaxing week at The Boathouse, and if you are prepared for the walk to the station/supermarket then I can think of no better location to stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

If you have luggage, or only a few days skip this

First, the views from this property are incredible, there is no denying that. But, the views from anywhere in Interlaken are incredible. The listing is accurate, but there are a few things that would keep me from ever coming back. First, this is easily a 35 minute walk from the train station and 1/2 the walk is on gravel that roller luggage can’t be pulled on. I did message the host to verify taxis would be available, which she assured me there was, but there isn’t. This is the same walk you’ll have to take into town everytime you go, so at least an hour round trip. Also, maybe it’s just me, but the directions to get to the house were atrocious. Then the rules of the house. I am an incredibly tidy person but the 12 page book of house rules, including being responsible for bringing the garbage to the dumpster a half mile away before you leave is annoying to say the least. I mean there is a cleaning fee, shouldn’t it be covered under that. Last thing, the shower is TINY! Like can barely fit your whole body in tiny. Overall, I think there are so many places closer in to Interlaken, so if you have roller luggage, or are only staying for a few days, look somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2024
Hi Ashley. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry that the property did not meet your expectations. As you said I do advise guests to take a taxi on their arrival day, I am really sorry you did not stay at the taxi station at the train station, you just have to stand there for a few minutes and the taxi's come in and out. I don't know what to say about the directions, I have been working on them since I started running the property and thought they were pretty "bang on" by now. I'll review them again to make sure nothing has changed. The House Manual provided in the House Manual is not a list of rules about the house. It is a book of information to help you during your stay. Telling you the WIFI password, how to use the heating, TV, where the kayak is etc.... We ask you to turn the heating and lights off on departure and pop the garbage in the metal container 150m from the apartment which you walk past when leaving the property, I'm really am sorry this was the wrong choice for you and wish you the very best with your future travel adventures.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celina P.

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

Traumhaft!

Wer hier nicht entspannen kann, dem ist nicht mehr zu helfen! Eine wunderschöne kleine Wohnung mit allem, was man braucht & dazu einen unbeschreiblich traumhaften Ausblick! Wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayse C.

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

top unterkunft

die ferienwohnung ist sehr zentral wir konnten unsere reiseziele sehr gut erreichen. es hat eine wunderschöne lage mit berg- und seeblick. wir haben unseren urlaub sehr genossen. die vermieterin war sehr freundlich wir haben uns gut aufgehoben gefühlt. sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. It's really appreciated.
Verified

8/10 Good

SARIKA S.

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

Beautiful view

I really enjoyed my stay and all directions provided. Juliet was very organized and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. It's really appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

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

Beautiful, Peaceful Getaway, hope to return

What a special location along the river leading to Lake Brienz. We're a couple and it suited us just fine. It has a well equipped small kitchen and bathroom, wonderful little balcony to relax on. We walked into town each day. We chose the alternate rout to go to Ost and town via the train trestle bridge that leads to a sloping trail to a nice paved path riverside to Ost and the Boats that cruise Lake Brienz. Thank~you Juliet!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. It's really appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Balcony view was astounding!

This is a small property but it was comfortable and contained everything that we needed for three days while exploring the area. We really enjoyed relaxing on the balcony overlooking the beautiful Aare River.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. It's really appreciated.
Verified

8/10 Good

Anouk K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ein schöner Ausgangsort für Wanderung

-Hübsche, kleine Unterkunft -Schöne Aussicht auf Aare&Berge -Alles klein, aber alles was man braucht -Der vorbeifahrende Zug etwas lärmig bis nach Mitternacht -Dusche sehr klein
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2021
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Ich war ein wenig überrascht von Ihrem Kommentar bezüglich des Zuglärms. Der letzte Zug ist um 22:32 Uhr und der erste Zug am Morgen ist um 05:27 Uhr Thank you for your review. I was a little surprised by your comment regarding the train noise. The last train is at 22:32 and the first train in the morning is at 05:27
Verified

8/10 Good

MOHAMMED A.

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

Loved it

It seems that one week was not long enough. It was an absolute fun , the view is out of this world. The bathroom is one thing I would change, It's so tiny. Overall we loved it and thanks for the memories
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. It's really appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena D.

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

The place is perfect! We will return

The place is incredible and Julie is very nice! I recommend this booking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. It's really appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY A.

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

Excellent

Satisfait à 1000% lieux super sympa !!
Verified

8/10 Good

Birte H.

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

Super Ausgangsort für Wanderungen jeder Art in die bergige Umgebung

Die kleine Hütte hat alles, was man braucht, um einen gemütlichen Urlaub zu zweit zu machen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Fantastic place to get away from it all

We had such a lovely two nights in this property. The location is right on the river and it's about 15 minutes walking along the river to Interlaken. The views are incredible and genuinely are as advertised. Perfect for a couple wanting to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

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

Perfte Unterkunft um Interlaken und Umgebung zu erkunden!

Das kleine Apartment bietet alles was man benötigt um die Umgebung zu erkunden Trotz Wechselhaftem Wetter konnte man viel unternehmen und die schöne Landschaft genießen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Wassim S.

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

Very good

Very good and great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

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

Top tout simplement

Idéalement placée. Les couleurs du lac et la vue sur les montagnes, quel bonheur.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

A perfect little home

Are you looking for a small, cozy home with everything you need, an amazing view, and walking paths? Don't look any further! I think I spent all of my time on the balcony enjoying the breeze and stunning view of the mountains. The kitchen has everything you might need, although we brought our own coffee machine since we drove from NL. There are grocery stores nearby, and the town of Interlaken about 15 minutes walking distance. We had great luck with the weather and were able to jump in the water and swim just out in the front of the house. There were only two things that made our stay slightly less then perfect: the shower is very small, but the water pressure is brilliant. Prepare to have a great shower but feel slightly claustrophobic. Also the bed might not be the best for those with a bad back. I was fine and slept wonderfully, but my partner didn't sleep well on the bed. All in all, the location and the view/balcony made everything worth it, this was the perfect little home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Juliet Fowles

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I am from the UK and fell in love with Interlaken on my first visit in 2001. I now live here permanently with my son Charles.

I hope to make your first stay in Interlaken as special as mine was, or your returning visit one to remember.

Why they chose this property

The Boat house is a free standing house located directly on the banks of the beautiful river Aare allowing swimming and kayaking from your doorstep. A tranquil location. Romantic getaway. Place to relax after exporing the region. The balcony makes this a very popular property.

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