Holiday home for up to 5 people
Two bedrooms and a sofa bed in the bay. You have the whole house to yourselves.
Haus Schönau · Appenzellerland
Rent a holiday home in Urnäsch
A small holiday home above Urnäsch: for up to five people, with private kitchen, conservatory, terrace and open views of the Säntis.
Schönau 744 · 9107 UrnäschHoliday home. Quiet. Säntis views.
A house for simple days.
Haus Schönau is a simple holiday home in Urnäsch in the Appenzellerland. Here you will find the key information about the house, location, prices and booking.
The house is located at Schönau 744 in 9107 Urnäsch, Appenzell Ausserrhoden. You rent the whole house for up to five people, with two bedrooms, private kitchen, conservatory, terrace and views of the Säntis.
Schönau keeps its traditional character: offline, with running cold water, a water bag for showering and a low-odour dry toilet.
- Up to 5 guests
- 2 bedrooms & sofa bed in the bay
- Whole house
- For your exclusive use
- Private kitchen
- Gas stove, fridge & wood stove
- Säntis view
- Terrace, lounge & conservatory
Quick decision
Does Haus Schönau suit your holiday?
The short version before browsing the pretty pictures. Very Swiss: clarify first, dream afterwards.
View rooms and photosFacilities at Haus Schönau
Private kitchen, living room, dining room, terrace, conservatory and tiled stove. Details and pictures are on the homepage.
Simple comfort
Being offline, cold running water, a water bag for showering and a dry toilet are part of the simple house experience.
Prices and availability
Prices are listed below. Ask directly by phone or email for available dates, including your preferred period and number of guests.
Location above Urnäsch
Haus Schönau is located at Schönau 744, 9107 Urnäsch, above the village in the Appenzellerland.
The location connects the holiday home with Urnäsch, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Säntis and Alpstein. Exact access and parking are discussed before arrival.
By car, drive from Urnäsch towards Bächli/Hemberg as far as Schönau. By train, travel to Urnäsch station; a return transfer to the house can be arranged for CHF 45.
View arrival informationHolidays in Urnäsch and the Appenzellerland
Schönau suits quiet days in the house, holidays in nature and excursions around Urnäsch.
Summer
Holidays in the middle of nature.
In summer, cows graze around the house. The terrace, meadows and view of the Säntis shape the days.
Walking
Walking around Urnäsch, Alpstein and Säntis.
The hills around Urnäsch and the Alpstein mountains invite you out walking. Back at the house, quiet is waiting.
Winter
Haus Schönau in winter.
When there is snow, the final stretch to the house leads uphill on snowshoes: around 15 minutes, steep in places. Indoors, the tiled stove becomes the centre of things.
Prices
- Night for 2 people
- CHF 215.–
- Friday/Saturday
- CHF 245.–
- Special dates*
- up to CHF 350.–
per night - Additional person
- CHF 15.–
per night - Final cleaning
- CHF 180.–
- Return transfer from Urnäsch station
- CHF 45.–
- Towel set for guests arriving by train**
- CHF 5.–
- Minimum stay
- 3 nights
Made-up beds and kitchen towels are included. Please bring your own shower and hand towels.
* For example New Year, Old New Year, public holidays or Alpabfahrt. Other special dates may apply.
** A towel set contains one bath towel, one hand towel and one washcloth.
Conditions
What applies in case of cancellation?
Cancellation is free up to 3 days before arrival. After that, 50% of the rental price is charged. If cancelled less than 24 hours before the rental begins, the full rental price is charged.
Frequently asked questions
Do we rent the whole house?
Yes. You rent Haus Schönau for your exclusive use, with private kitchen, living room, dining room, two bedrooms, conservatory and outdoor area.
How many people can stay overnight?
There are up to five sleeping places: one double bed, two single beds and a sofa bed in the bay. Because of its length, the sofa bed is not suitable for every adult.
Is there Wi‑Fi and a bathroom?
There is no Wi‑Fi and no conventional bathroom. Running water is cold only. For simple showering there is a water bag. The toilet is a low-odour dry toilet with sawdust.
Your time away starts with a message
Enquire about the holiday home in Urnäsch
Send me your preferred dates and the number of guests. I will be happy to tell you about availability and booking.
Enquire by emailYour personal contact
Lise Frischknecht
077 411 00 54071 364 16 27lise.frischknecht@gmail.comIf I am not available,
I will call you back.
Personal booking by phone or email.