Racers Retreat 5

Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(71 Ratings)

"We loved the view! Access between the unit and Wengen was easy via the free van service during their service hours. Outside of the service hours (after 20:00 and before 08:00) it can get pricey paying..."

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(71 Ratings)

Chalet in Lauterbrunnen

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this chalet rental

Racers Retreat 5 is a contemporary semi-detached chalet on four levels with 2/3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open plan living-dining-kitchen and 2 balconies. The chalet is located in Innerwengen near the finishing line of the Lauberhorn World Cup Ski Races and a 1.3 kilometer walk from the Wengen train station. Wengen is a car limited village and is accessible by train from Lauterbrunnen.

The open plan living-dining-kitchen on the entrance level is charming with its exposed beams and Swedish wood burner. A double set of glass doors open out on to the spacious balcony which offers ample space to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful mountain views.

The kitchen is fully equipped for preparing meals back at the chalet. It includes an oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, ceramic hob, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster and fondue set.

The first floor has two bedrooms. The master with double bed (180x200cm), impressive double height ceiling and ensuite bathroom with bathtub and the second with two single beds (each 90x200cm) and ensuite shower room. On the fourth level of the chalet is a gallery with 2 further single beds (each 90x200cm) which is accessed via a wooden ladder.

On the lower level of the chalet is an additional shower room with toilet, laundry facilities as well as a sauna.

• Complimentary use of the Central Sport ski, board and boot depot. The depot is located adjacent to the Männlichen cable car within the shop and offers places for more than 1,000 skis, boards and boots. The depot is supervised and is open at the same time as the shop.

Every depot space is numbered and a boot drying system is installed.

• Central Sport Rent-Discount & Shopping Card (10% discount on Winter and Summer purchases and rentals for transactions over CHF 200.-)

• Ski Set Rent-Discount (20% discount on rental equipment)

• Molitor Sport Rent-Discount (15% discount on rental equipment)

Amenities at Racers Retreat 5

Family friendly

Map of Lauterbrunnen

Nearby attractions

Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum

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Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(71 Ratings)

Livia L.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(71 Ratings)

Chalet in Lauterbrunnen

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Lauterbrunnen

Nearby attractions

Ballenberg, Swiss Open-Air Museum

About this chalet rental

Amenities

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(71 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

We loved the view! Access between the unit and Wengen was easy via the free van service during their service hours. Outside of the service hours (after 20:00 and before 08:00) it can get pricey paying for a taxi. The walk is nice but there is no sidewalk so it can be dangerous. The loft is accessible by a steep ladder and the ceiling is not standing height. The beds were super comfortable. We had a wonderful stay! The area is just spectacular for hiking and exploring.

10.0 / 10.0

We (3 adults) really enjoyed our five night stay at RR5. The view is incredible, beds are comfortable, and the location is great. It’s a nice 15 min walk into town - didn’t mind it at all, but we took advantage of the shuttle once a day. We cooked meals every day and found everything we needed in the kitchen. I will definitely be back. We tried to have a fire one night but the fire starters that were provided don’t work well, we needed kindling or paper as well.

10.0 / 10.0

Love the house with everything you need and a wonderful view. Can't describe our experience in words. Will definitely be back but next time in the winter season to ski. Thank you for a great hospitality and services. Everyone was super friendly and helpful

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect Place to Stay

Perfect Place to Stay

We visited from the US and stayed in a few different places during our trip. Racer's Retreat in Wengen was by far our favorite. From the moment we walked in and saw our balcony overlooking the alps, we were in love. The service was amazing-Mandy was so helpful. We were able to get a ride with all of our luggage upon arrival and departure from the house, which was SO nice! Everytime we walked into town and then back home, it was relaxing and fun. We weren't sure what to expect on the walk but it is along a paved road and easy. We also got to see our little friends along the way (cows, goats, sheep, and some slugs). We loved Switzerland and hopefully we can visit again. We would only stay in Wengen at The Racer's Retreat instead of going to multiple places. Anywhere we would want to go is just a train ride away.

10.0 / 10.0

Nice views

Nice views

Had all that was needed for the stay. 20 min walk from train station. Beautiful place with great views. In kitchen maybe another orange rag thing (1 not enough) or another sponge, or a microfiber rag, to help with cleaning counter/ Pots.

5.0 / 10.0

10.0 / 10.0

Great space with a great view.

Great space with a great view.

It's a bit of a walk outside Wengen, but still perfect for hiking in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

Incredible stay!

Incredible stay!

Rachel’s rental is better than advertised. The space and the views are stunning. Very clean and super easy check-in. Highly recommend it.

8.0 / 10.0

Wonderful stay, some miscommunication

Wonderful stay, some miscommunication

We recently had a wonderful stay in the Chalet in Wengen. The location was magnificent with great views and peaceful location. The walk to Wengen village was very nice and easily travelled in 30 minutes. The village had everything you could ask for from shopping to restaurants to transportation options. The unit was very clean and had all the amenities described. Bedrooms were comfortable and bathrooms roomy. Spent most mornings and evenings on the deck watching the sun hitting the mountain peaks and the Milky Way drifting overhead. The only hiccup was a miscommunication in the VRBO listing. It described parking as an amenity. We assumed we could drive our rental car to the unit. We entered the town of Lauterbrunnen late in the evening after a 12 hour drive to find that there are no roads to Wengen. It is car-free. We tried to contact the owner through the phone number provided by VRBO but had no luck. Finally reached the caretaker who told us we needed to park at the train station, take a train from Lauterbrunnen to Wengen, hire a taxi to go to our unit. At this point, we were exhausted and decided to get rooms at a hotel in Lauterbrunnen and start fresh in the morning. It all worked out well and in hindsight was quite easy. Further investigation finds that this same unit listed on AirB&B does mention the need to take a train for the final leg of the journey. By going through VRBO, this hit us as an unwelcome surprise as it was not mentioned and cost us some time and money. However, the quality of the rest of our visit quickly erased the bad start. We would come back to this unit in a heartbeat.

8.0 / 10.0

Dis

Dis

I will start off by stating that there were many things about the unit that we loved but the kitchen floor was sticky upon arrival and there was exactly one kitchen towel (we purchased a second one and I hope housekeeping left it in the unit for the next guests). One bed was missing linens and no extras anywhere to be found in the house. I understand that most of Europe does not use top sheets on their beds, but it was extremely hot, no air conditioning, only down comforters on the beds, and no fans. Goats (which were adorable) were grazing just out the back during our entire stay, so we had to choose between opening the windows with no screens and letting in lots of flies or a very hot and stuffy house with no fans or air conditioning. There were four of us, but only one set of keys were provided which was very inconvenient. One of the reasons we chose this particular was the promise of a washer and dryer. However, the dryer was not working and the owner made no effort to get in touch with the property manager when we were not able to. The owner was aware of the dryer situation before our arrival and did not mention it. Disclosing this information before our arrival would have been helpful. There were exactly 4 towels provided so it would have been nice if we had been able to wash and dry them during our stay. There were many things about the chalet that we loved, plenty of space for four, extremely convenient for day hikes out the door, waking up to a spectacular view every morning. However, I hope to stay a little closer to town the next time I visit Wengen. The 35 minute roundtrip walk to pick up eggs and bread started to get old after a week, even though it was a fantastic walk. If this is not an issue for you and you don't need a dryer or fans, this is a lovely spot.

10.0 / 10.0

Great family chalet in Wengen

Great family chalet in Wengen

Beautiful views, 15 minutes walk from Wengen.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful Mountain Retreat!

Beautiful Mountain Retreat!

A beautiful chalet in the mountains with a spectacular view. The chalet is well kept and was very clean on arrival. Both Malcolm and Tracy were responsive to questions. It was a little hot at night in the chalet, a few fans would be a good addition.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing views

Amazing views

The property is in great condition; everything seems new or well-maintained (the one exception was a broken dryer, but there are drying racks). Plenty of space for our family of 4; with the third full bathroom on the ground floor and the loft, it could have accommodated 2 more people very comfortably. The walk from the village (15 minutes with some hills) was enjoyable and lovely, only an issue when we arrived with our luggage. We had a little difficulty getting a cab on the rainy night when we arrived at 8:30 but eventually figured it out. We were able to grocery shop in the village (the Co-op store is on the way out of the town center) and cook many of our meals, avoiding the pricey but good restaurants. The walk was worth it for the amazing view from either of the two balconies, which I don't think you could easily replicate in town. Mountains (with Jungfrau visible around the corner, waterfalls, and distant Gimmelwald perched across the valley. It was like something out of Lord of the Rings. And Wengen was so convenient for hiking. Every day we would watch trainloads of passengers come through headed for Mannlichen or Jungfrau and we were glad we were most of the way there already. There are lots of hikes of all difficulty levels that can be done right from the doorstep, and the local tourism office is very helpful. I have digressed from the property but it was perfect, with a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of paper products, and very clean.We could hear the nearby waterfall at night from our window, and the kids could hear the sheep and their bells from right across the road. My husband, who never says this about anywhere we travel, said he would return in a hearbeat.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely stay

Lovely stay

The views are amazing, the walk is worth it (once got used to it) and the sounds of the stream mixed with the cow/goat bells was mesmerizing. The dryer did not work but that wasn't much more than a minor inconvenience. HIGHLY recommend not using the CO-OP - Dorfladen delivers and they are very friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Matches to exceeds expectations

Matches to exceeds expectations

The reservation, stay and checkout all went smoothly. The property was excellent, in a quiet location with a fantastic view of the valley and mountains.

10.0 / 10.0

It was in excellent condition, well equipped with beautiful views

It was in excellent condition, well equipped with beautiful views

It was a wonderful chalet with plenty of room for our family holiday

10.0 / 10.0

It was perfect for our family ski week

It was perfect for our family ski week

The chalet had enough room for all of us. We love the view, the sauna, the quiet. My family saw the Steinbock! We cooked nearly every night and shopped and carried the groceries from town. We rented from and kept our skis at Ski Set, which is just across the road from the Männlichen Gondola, which was essential for us. We enjoyed the walk to and from town, with it's uphills and trees - the ~ 20 minutes to town center woke up our muscles! Thanks, to the owner for being massively flexible when I inadvertently got our dates wrong!

10.0 / 10.0

Magnificent stay at Malcolm's chalet Mischkante.

Magnificent stay at Malcolm's chalet Mischkante.

Upon arrival the chalet was clean and well appointed. The view absolutely stunning. My wife and I brought our three daughters and son in law on this trip and everyone was wholly pleased. Without a doubt we would recommend staying here. You will not be disappointed.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location a short walk from Wengen. Nice views and very comfortable.

Great location a short walk from Wengen. Nice views and very comfortable.

Stayed for 2 weeks - 2 adults + 4 children. The house was very clean, comfortable and warm. We bought all our food from the Co-Op by the station. We went hiking almost every day. There are clearly lots of places to hike in the area by taking trains / lifts to the start but don't overlook the hike from the house to Kleine Scheidegg which is very pleasant.

8.0 / 10.0

Stunning chalet

Stunning chalet

We had a magical three-night stay in Wengen. This chalet is about a 10-15 minute walk from the main town of Wengen and we treasured the charming daily walks. Such stunning views from the porch. The chalet had everything we needed. My only complaint is that today, upon arriving to our next destination, we discovered head lice in all family members. Given the timing, I think it’s highly probable we contracted it from the chalet. This is the only reason I rated the chalet 4 out of 5 starts. It was otherwise exceptional!

8.0 / 10.0

Quiet, serene, beautiful chalet

Quiet, serene, beautiful chalet

Love this chalet. We have been here 3 times already. Will return. Only concern is that the last few times, the floors have been a bit dirty. The first time we came, the chalet was spotless. The chalet needs new pans as the non stick lining is almost completely worn off, also new knives. But we love the washer and dryer, sauna, and quiet, serene, beautiful location.

10.0 / 10.0

Best views Ever!!!

Best views Ever!!!

OH MY GOSH!!!The view from Malcolm’s Chalet is BEAUTIFUL and the Chalet is beautiful. After a 15 minute walk from the train station, we arrived at this beautiful Chalet. Exploring the Chalet, the balcony has exceptional views of the Lauterbrunnen valley, I will cherish those views for a lifetime.There are 3 levels and plenty of room for all 7 of us. Having 3.5 baths was a plus. The kitchen had everything we needed. We were able to do a few loads of laundry(has a dryer to). A sauna awaits you after your long day of sight seeing. You can take a taxi to the Chalet from the Wengen train station, but the views were so beautiful, we walked. Malcolm replied quickly and answered all questions. We will definitely stay here again when we return. Malcolm is a great host. Thankyou, Tim

10.0 / 10.0

Incredible views! Ultimate getaway.

Incredible views! Ultimate getaway.

You couldn't ask for a better place to stay. The home and town are incredible. Not knowing anything about this area, I booked based on the online reviews. I am so glad I did. We would definitely stay here again!

8.0 / 10.0

Nice mountain condo

Nice mountain condo

This was our family's second visit to this house outside of Wengen. The house is tastefully decorated, the beds are comfortable and the views are amazing! It is a 15 minute walk from the town of Wengen on a paved road. The kitchen was well stocked - except for a coffee maker. Our family of 4 fit with lots of extra room - and plenty of bathrooms. The sauna and foosball table are nice additions.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing!

Amazing!

The pictures don't do this place justice, the views of the valley are unbelievable from every deck. It's about a mile walk to the train station but the it's so gorgeous that it feels like a 2min stroll. If you stay here you wont regret it!

10.0 / 10.0

Sehr ruhige Lage mit einer fantastischen Aussicht. Gut ausgestattete Küche. Die Sesselbahn, welche in das Skigebiet führt, kann man in 5 Min. gut zu Fuss erreichen. Der Duschkopf im 2. Schlafzimmer (1. Etage links) müsste ersetzt werden (sehr harter Strahl)

10.0 / 10.0

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FAQs

Is parking included with this chalet?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Racers Retreat 5. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this chalet?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this chalet. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Racers Retreat 5 pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Racers Retreat 5?

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9.0 / 10.0

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Renovated traditional chalet in car-free Mürren

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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Free WiFi/internet · Balcony/Terrace · Ski in/Ski out

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Racers Retreat 5

Chalet in Lauterbrunnen

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About this chalet rental

Amenities at Racers Retreat 5

Map of Lauterbrunnen

Nearby attractions

Chalet in Lauterbrunnen

Reasons to book

Map of Lauterbrunnen

Nearby attractions

About this chalet rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this chalet?

Is there a pool at this chalet?

Is Racers Retreat 5 pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Racers Retreat 5?

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