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9 Oct 2021 by The Outdoor Retreat Switzerland and Iceland
This review highlights the fact that The Outdoor Retreat is not for everyone. It is in a home setting where you may have a private or shared room depending on what you book, but where the rest of the apartment (or house as in the case of our Icelandic property) is likely to be shared. Most people give us 5 stars, we guess because of the fantastic views and because people really feel like being at home. For example when we tell them they are welcome to use the kitchen if they clean up after themselves they get the impression we really mean it. So a shared house or apartment (including 1.5 toilets) is not everybody's cup of tea especially as we simply do not have the resources to clean everything everytime. We do however have an exceptionally high standard of hygiene, with a color system of cloths to avoid cross contamination which we have been using all the time but we have not seen in other guesthouses or hotels, the only place where we have seen such a system is in a hospital. Just as our place does not suit everyone, everyone does not suit our place because we do not want to develop a tough skin and superficial attitude. We would like to continue to welcome everyone from the heart. But in order to do so the guests that do come need to realize and appreciate both the magic and shortcomings of our place. Guests should be able to communicate with us directly in time if there is anything that makes them uncomfortable instead of finding an outlet for their frustration on the Internet which not only hurts us but may put you off from staying at our much appreciated place in the Swiss mountains or Iceland. A case in point is the story of Allium ursinum (a home made bärlauch/wild garlic pickle). As this is a home, guests actually share the fridge between themselves and with us. Allium ursinum pickle is not fungi waiting to attack their food but simply something that has a strong sweet garlic smell. So in this case simple communication in time would have clarified the situation. We could have even moved the pickle temporarily to another fridge which we had unplugged for environmental reasons. But to slander our fridge on the Internet is not something we would expect. We would like to use this opportunity to ask you as a potential guest, if you are the type of guest we are looking for and if our place is indeed the type of place you are looking for. We would very much like to see more guests that care for the environment and who would like to help us with our charitable projects. 🤗
As a guest of The Outdoor Retreat, you'll find spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Outdoor Retreat also features ski storage, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available. This Oberaegeri guest house is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
The Outdoor Retreat offers 3 accommodations with washers/dryers and blackout curtains. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Oberaegeri guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and spring water baths. Fridges, in-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials.
Special check-in instructions:
This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
The Outdoor Retreat offers transfers from the train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
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 credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
