The Lakehouse Annecy

Top rated by guests
Large living / dining space with comfy couches by the fireplace and lake views
Dining
Private kitchen
Interior
Outdoor dining
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10.0Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
"The location was perfect right on the lake. The children enjoyed the kayaks very much and we rented a boat to go to restaurants. A family boules tournament was great fun. The house was perfect downst..."
Margaret S.
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(10 Ratings)

House in Doussard

15 guests · 9 bedrooms · 8 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

The Lakehouse is a superb residence with a waterfront terrace and direct access to Lake Annecy.
It is located at the southern tip of the lake, 15 km from the center of Annecy. The house has 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The modern, bright, and convivial spaces make this villa the ideal home for your holidays with family or friends, a small reception, work stays, or wellness and sports retreats – in all seasons.

This magnificent villa will charm you from the moment you arrive with its garden and terrace at the water's edge, offering an unobstructed view of the lake and surrounding mountains.
A large terrace with a summer lounge runs alongside the house, a garden with a petanque court, fat boys, and hammocks, sun loungers by the water, large dining tables on each terrace, a lakeside BBQ, a wood-fired Nordic hot tub, and paddle boards at your disposal – everything is here to ensure a relaxing and exceptional stay.

Inside, the house offers beautiful open-plan living areas, bright and modern, a large dining table, and a fully equipped American-style kitchen.
The separate game/TV room features a foosball table and is a great spot for kids and teenagers. It opens onto a back terrace with a ping-pong table and shaded, secure garden furniture.

The house is spread over 3 floors:
Ground floor:
Living room, dining room, kitchen, TV room, and 4 double bedrooms:

1 double bedroom with full Italian-style bathroom, A/C

1 separate family sleeping area with 1 large king-size bedroom (A/C) and en-suite family bathroom, 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds (A/C)

First floor:
3 double bedrooms with full bathrooms, all with A/C and TV
1 double bedroom with single bunk beds, A/C – separate shower room nearby

Second floor:
1 large studio with king-size bed, sitting area, full bathroom with bath and shower, kitchenette, TV, and A/C

All rooms are elegantly decorated, most with their own bathroom and TV, and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The courtyard can accommodate 4–5 cars, and a large garage is available for parking bikes, cars, and sports equipment.

A mooring buoy is available – please contact us for more information.

There is a nearby bus line, but a car is recommended.

Available extras:
- Private meals
- Private chef
- Housekeeping
- Babysitter
- Boat rental
- Wakeboard and water-ski lessons
- Mountain guides and ski instructors
- Paragliding booking
- Masseuse
- Yoga teacher
- Bike delivery/rental

In summer and winter, you will never run out of things to do:

- Water sports: wakeboarding, water skiing, sailing, paddleboarding, pedal boats, kayaking, boat rentals
- Paragliding
- Whitewater sports: canyoning, rafting, aqua-hiking
- Trail, trail running, hiking, discovery outings, cultural visits
- Cycling: road biking, mountain biking – flat rides around the lake or mountain passes!
- Golf
- Tennis

In summer, a boat shuttle departs from "Chez ma Cousine", just minutes from the house, offering panoramic lake tours or trips to Annecy and surrounding lakeside villages.
In summer, ski resorts offer many mountain activities: cable cars take you to the summits for walks and mountain biking. Numerous forest trails suit all levels. Paragliding, whitewater activities, horseback riding, adventure parks, tree climbing... Cheese farms can be visited, and a golf course is set up at Les Confins in La Clusaz.

In winter:
Many ski resorts are easily accessible from the Lakehouse (Semnoz, Les Saisies, La Clusaz, Grand Bornand, Val d’Isère, etc.) allowing guests to ski while others enjoy the lake.
Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ski touring, sledding, horse- and dog-drawn sleighs, ice skating, ski lessons, winter hikes, heated pools…
In Annecy, you can enjoy spas, yoga & pilates classes, cinema, bowling, clubs, bars, and numerous restaurants, especially offering classic French and cheesy dishes!

Other activities:
Cooking classes, Pilates and yoga on the terrace, vineyard and wine cellar tours, music festivals, animation film festival, sporting events (Maxi Race, Red Bull, Ultra trails, etc.)

IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The listed rental price is for up to 14 people and holiday rental only. A specific rate and additional charge per person apply for more than 14 guests or events. Please contact Lacmontagne Properties Annecy for a custom quote.
- A mooring buoy is available. Price not included – please contact us for more details.
- Under the coastal law, public access must be allowed along the shoreline, meaning a member of the public may cross the lakeside portion of the property.
- Holiday rental insurance is required for fire and damage. This must be presented upon arrival.

Guests have access to the entire house.

We will do our best to welcome you in person at check-in. To avoid making you wait, we will provide you with the code to a key box so you can access the property upon arrival. We will meet you within the hour.

The villa is discreetly set back from the main road, nestled between the lake, a river, and the Bout du Lac Nature Reserve. Yet a wide selection of outdoor activities and restaurants is available nearby:

Nearby:
Sailing clubs:

Club Voile 74

Club Nautique de Doussard
Offers wakeboarding, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, etc. Also kids’ clubs in summer. Classes and workshops in all these activities are available. Accessible on foot or by car – 500 meters to the left through Camping Lac Bleu (Port), or to the right by paddleboard.

Tennis court
Hourly rental in summer, across from "Camping Lac Bleu" on the left. Book directly onsite. Also a nice snack bar for food and drinks.

Cycling / Bike rental
The bike path (greenway) is just in front of the Lakehouse and goes around the lake for 42 km – no cars and beautiful scenery through fields and lakeside. The ride from Doussard to Annecy is fairly flat and about 15 km. It's family-friendly but busy in summer.
Road biking enthusiasts will love the many mountain passes nearby: Semnoz, Forclaz, Leschaux, Tamie, Contrebandiers, Croix de Fer, Glandon, Marais, Colombière, Galibier, Madeleine, etc. Some are part of the Tour de France.
Bike rental points are nearby (K2 in Doussard, Cycles Toinet in Sevrier, Fredloc in Verthier) – and we can arrange delivery and pick-up for your comfort.

Paragliding
Annecy is world-famous for paragliding. Several companies offer discovery flights, longer sessions, and training: K2, Les Passagers du Vent, Delta Evasion, etc. Most take off from Planfait or La Forclaz and land in Doussard.

Walks and hikes:
- Nature Reserve at Bout du Lac – flat and easy
- Taillefer or Duingt – short uphill walk for lake views
- Angon Waterfall
- Col de la Forclaz

Restaurants:
- Chez ma Cousine
- Le Fumoir de Pierre Verthier
- Les Jardins du Taillefer: vegetarian and local cuisine
- In Angon: Les Cassines, Le Petit Paradis, Aquarama
- Clos Marcel (Duingt), Restaurant du Lac Bleu

Live music and billiards:
- Lake Pub in Sevrier
- 4’47 in Doussard

Other things to do nearby:
Scuba diving
Several schools around the lake – courses for beginners and advanced

Mountain biking
Available in summer at nearby ski resorts like La Clusaz (approx. 40 minutes away)

Treetop adventure parks – Talloires
The Base Nature in Talloires is great for kids (and adults) with tree-climbing and balancing games, plus other fun activities.

Summer sledding
Semnoz and Seythenex (past Faverges) offer summer and winter tobogganing.

Adventure sports
Takama, Monte Medio, Le Bureau des Guides all offer a wide range of outdoor sports: canyoning, climbing, via ferrata, mountain biking, alpinism, paragliding, etc.

Also worth visiting:
- The old town of Annecy (historic center, castle, markets, etc.)
- Château de Menthon, its port and palace
- The Bay and Abbey of Talloires
- Roc de Chère between Talloires and Menthon
- Nature Reserve at Bout du Lac
- Seythenex waterfall and cave
- Gorges du Fier
- Mont Veyrier trail to the lookout
- Montmin – mountain village and hiking base
- La Tournette – steep climb with incredible views
- Angon – waterfall hike and natural climbing wall, great beach with volleyball and live music
- Hermitage of Saint Germain in Talloires

Our linens are cleaned by professional laundries, following government regulations and using eco-friendly products whenever possible.

We care deeply about the environment. During your stay, we invite you to appreciate the pure water and breathtaking landscapes and to adopt eco-friendly habits by avoiding waste (electricity and water) and recycling as much as possible. All necessary information will be available in the welcome guide provided at the property.

Amenities at The Lakehouse Annecy

Pets allowed

Map of Doussard


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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(10 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect right on the lake. The children enjoyed the kayaks very much and we rented a boat to go to restaurants. A family boules tournament was great fun. The house was perfect downstairs with plenty of rooms and amenities. The bedrooms could do with some blackout blinds or shutters and the downstairs bedrooms had blinds that ended six inches from the bottom of the window meaning the people in those bedrooms woke up early.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic
10.0 / 10.0
Mother's Dream Come true!
Mother's Dream Come true!
Words will never be enough to describe this beautiful house and the experience one goes through staying in it - what a fabulous experience it has given me and my entire family for three whole weeks this summer. I celebrated my 75th birthday and had my entire family - three children and their spouses and 8 grandchldren - all 15 of us - staying in this fabulous house - it was a mother's dream come true!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic property in a good location .Good facilities verall. Some issues with WIFI in bedrooms
Fantastic property in a good location .Good facilities verall. Some issues with WIFI in bedrooms
Excellent thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning location
Stunning location
A wonderful property for a large family holiday. No pool! but who cares when you have the whole of Lake Annecy at the end of the garden which is even better. Evening meals on the deck with the sun setting over the lake were fantastic. The house was well equipped and managed to combine luxury with a homely feel. One slight frustration was the air conditioning did not extend to the top floor, I am sure the owners will be addressing this. Great for cycling - a large secure garage to store bikes and some wonderful cycle paths and cols to explore. The local area offers lots to do. The photos on the website look great, but the reality is significantly better.
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning property and surroundings
Stunning property and surroundings
We spent Christmas and New Year with a large group of family and friends at the Lakehouse. The property is perfect, the open plan layout is great for a larger group, and the separate TV room and additional smaller living room make it possible to get some quiet time if needed. The bathrooms are modern, and the girls all commented on the super soft bed linen! The Agents Claude and Michelle were extremely supportive right from the start, and ensured all questions were answered, the Christmas Turkey ordered, and even put up a Christmas tree for us. The nearby skiing resort La Clusaz is great, and suitable for beginners as well as experienced skiers'. We are definitely looking forward to coming back.
10.0 / 10.0
Cycling Vacation
Cycling Vacation
Claude & Michelle, This beautiful home was the perfect location for our week stay in Annecy. The layout of the home and all it's amenities were perfect for our large group. Unfortunately, the cool weather prevented us from fully enjoying the lake but we spent the chilly evening watching a few sunsets! We also managed to take a three hour pontoon boat cruise around the lake, meeting our captain at the Ma Chez dock close by. Our cycling experience, starting with the bikes from BaseCamp, was spectacular! The rides into the Alps or circling the lake or taking the bike trail, right across the street offered something for everyone in our group. Thank you for your list of cycling shops for forgotten items and warmer gear. You guys were so thorough with all house and area info, things to do, and restaurants. We experienced many good ones but the best was the chef who was able to come at the last minute and prepare a delicious dinner for twelve. In Annecy we enjoyed the market and shopping...such a quaint city. We all agreed this area deserves another trip! Hiking, cycling, the lake, so many sporting activities... Thank you both for helping make this a memorable time! Hopefully, we will see you again soon! Best, Debbe Myers
10.0 / 10.0
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prima vakantie huis
Uitstekend vakantie huis voor 3 gezinnen , comfortabel en prima gelegen.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

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

Is there a pool at this house?

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

Is The Lakehouse Annecy pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Lakehouse Annecy?

We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and pets allowed.


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