| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 56 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/11/09 |
Positive
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As a family of 5, with two teens and a college
student, we could not have picked a better location
and/or flat in which to stay. The apartment was so
very comfortable, full of nice amenities, clean and
very modern with a beautiful view of the valley. The
location was perfect with so many choices for day
trips. We had so much fun visiting nearby countries
as well as enjoying the numerous local sites. Just
driving around the Black Forest area was a delight
in itself. We also loved walking the many nearby
trails around the town and through the wooded
areas. Walking to and from such a wonderful
restaurant like the Rossle was a special delight. We
would highly recommend this section of Germany
for an extended vacation, and believe that this
apartment is the perfect place to spend a relaxing
week or two taking in the many beautiful and
historically rich sites in close proximity. |
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Carol DeBerardinis, Chadds Ford, PA
610-338-2524 |
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| 10/01/09 |
Positive
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| A very comfortable and well equipped apartment with a beautiful view across the valley. |
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Pauline, Epsom, UK |
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| 09/05/09 |
Positive
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| We are a family of five and agree with all of the positive comments below, after our recent stay in Eddy and Hilde's apartment. It is comfortable, spacious and well equipped. It is suitable for either venturing out on day trips (lots of tips in the literature in the apartment), or for relaxing in the local area without any travelling. Nice kitchen to cook in or several local places to eat out, with recommendations again in the apartment. |
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Derek, Newcastle, UK |
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| 08/17/09 |
Positive
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We had a fabulous week in Schönwald
(18.-25.7.) at Eddy and Hilde's
apartment. The flat with 3 bedrooms and
2 baths was very spacious, extremely
comfortable and well-equipped. Our
school kids (7 & 9 yrs) loved to stay
upstairs in their own peace around all
the nice toys, books and DVDs. The
stairs weren't too steep for our 4yr old
son either to climb up the "kids'
kingdom". The kitchen was very well-
equipped, easy to find anything you
needed. The kids loved the +30 C heated
indoor swimming pool to drop in
whenever. The sauna was nice and tidy -
and such a nice bath it was!... almost
like an original Finnish sauna. Doing
the laundry was handy, for 2 euros and
1,5 hrs you got a mass of clean clothes
in the basement. The "Housemeister"
Jurgen was amazing -so helpful with all
the bags and luggage when we arrived,
showing Eddy and Hilde's folders full of
trip tips, and really made us feel
"home". Thanks again!
The views from the balcony were
breathtaking! We loved Triberg, a town
famous for cuckoo clocks and water fall,
just 15 minutes (8km) from the apt, and
Europe park was superb for the kids,
just an hour away. The nature was
Amazing and the local people so
friendly. We are extremely happy for
staying at this apartment during our
stay in Schwarzwald area and would
highly recommend it to other families.
Eddy and Hilde - thank You so much for
the fantastic family holiday! |
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Marita, Petteri and Family, Tampere, Finland |
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| 08/16/09 |
Positive
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If you are looking for a fantastic apartment in a beautiful area of the Black Forest, then book this one! It is lovingly and comfortably furnished to have everything you could need.
The views from the balcony are stunning and there are so many interesting places to visit that we wish we could have stayed longer.We have four children aged between 10 and 16 and every one of them had a fabulous holiday.
Thank you to Eddy and Hilde, and also to Jurgen, for taking such great care of your guests. |
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Suzanne, Dave and Family, Walsall, UK |
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| 06/23/09 |
Positive
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Our family holiday was truly Amazing! The location makes an excellent base for exploring the Black Forest and there is so much to do and see it is impossible to do in one trip.
The flat was very nice, modern, clean and well-maintained. It is a great place to relax and unwind after an exciting day of exploring, sightseeing and dining. We enjoyed relaxing on the balcony and soaking in the beautiful view with a glass of wine or one of the many great local beers that are available.
The kitchen is well equipped if you want to stay in and cook. There are chairs and a table included for relaxing on the balcony. The kids really enjoyed the indoor swimming pool. The apartment had a lot of little extra touches that gave it a nice home feel.
There are a few shops and restaurants in walking distance. The bakery makes some excellent pastries (chocolate croissants, apple strudels and fresh bread) and there is an excellent local pizzeria on the main street that we highly recommend. There is a local market within easy walking distance. There are also some nice restaurants to enjoy in Triberg.
We highly suggest that you take advantage of the free KONUS cards that are included with your stay. They allow you free travel on the trains within the Black Forest area and you can get a copy of the train schedules from the local tourist office. All of the locals were very friendly and helpful and the flat has many helpful maps and tourist guides to help you plan your day trips. You can catch the train in Triberg which is only a few minutes from the flat.
The apartment is great for teens as the upstairs loft gives them some privacy and you some peace and quiet. You can enjoy a day at Europa Park which is only an hour away.
The only negative was the washing machine. We had problems with it and it was very expensive to do a load of laundry. Everything else was truly wonderful!
We will come back again and we have already recommended this flat to all of our family and friends.
To Eddy and Hilde - Thanks again for everything!
Jack and Bea
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Jack and Bea, Fort Worth, TX |
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| 04/24/09 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time at your property in Schonwald. The apartment is very spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and restful. We particularly enjoyed the views from the balcony and the hiking. I highly reccomend your property to other families. |
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Chuck Georgius, Frankfurt, Germany |
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| 01/05/09 |
Positive
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Spacious and modern 3 bedroom 2 bath flat set on top of a hill in a quaint German village. Perfect location for family skiing - we even took our one year old out to the local ski slope with us just a five minute drive away. More challenging skiing in Feldberg is also a short drive away.
Views of the town in the valley from the kitchen and living area balconies are breathtaking. Just outside the back door lies green forest with loads of hiking trails along with a recreation area including tennis courts. Great restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Eddy and Hilde set this flat up nicely with EVERYTHING - including baby cot, toys, books, movies, etc. Our family looks forward to visiting this newly remodeled location again for another exciting yet relaxing ski holiday. |
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Martin and Jennie Banks |
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| 09/17/08 |
Positive
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| Just to say we (myself, 2 daughters and one boyfriend - hers!) had a great time during our week at Schonwald (6-13 Sep 08). The apartment was lovely as was the weather. The Konus card was brilliant as it allowed me to spend some time on my own hiking while "the kids" went off on their own via the excelllent public transport. And we made full use of the tennis club which was particularly appreciated. Thanks again. The Eaton family plus one. |
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Derek Eaton, Suffolk, UK |
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| 08/27/08 |
Positive
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"We had a fantastic time staying at Eddy and Hilde's flat. As well as being very comfortable and well-equipped it had fabulous views and was in easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and local amenities. It was really helpful to find local info and maps for days out, and plenty of DVDs, games, toys and books to keep us occupied on rainy days when we weren't enjoying the indoor swimming pool. We received a really warm welcome and farewell from the caretaker and altogether had a great time in Schonwald. Having fallen in love with the area, we're sure we'll be back soon. Thanks Eddy and Hilde for sharing your home with us. "
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R Ramsay, Herts, UK |
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| 08/20/08 |
Positive
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We stayed in the apartment during the first week of August 2008, and really enjoyed our time in Schonwald.Our two teenage girls immediately made themselves at home in the upstairs "den", and really loved the freedom it gave them. They would watch certain movies from the extensive library with the "oldies", but also kept others for more private viewing on their own TV / DVD system up there. They also made plenty of use of the indoor pool and sauna in the building.
The apartment is very well equipped, and even the most fussy family would find it difficult to suggest further additions to the equipment supplied. Above all else, the apartment is beautifully maintained and clean.
The village of Schonwald is pure "Chocolate Box" country, and when coupled with the array of sporting facilities is a great "find" for any visitors.
If you want a real "get away from it all" type of holiday, you really should give Eddy and Hilde's place strong consideration. |
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Andrew Shephard, Cliviger, Lancs, UK |
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| 04/22/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed for 10 very restful days during April. The apartment is very much what everyone says - home from home, tastefully furnished and extremely comfortable. The location and view is stunning. It is also in a lovely small village which has a remarkable number of excellent restaurants close by. It is an apartment and location that we are very much considering using again. |
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martin rafter, Hampshire
01256 351938 |
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| 01/16/08 |
Positive
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We had an absolutely fantastic holiday (29 Dec 2007 - 5 Jan 2008). The apartment was ideally located, very clean, with an extremely well equipped kitchen, plenty of towels and bedding and also good laundry facils. The balconies provided amazing views of the scenic landscape (snowed covered trees and views during our stay). We had lots of snow during the week which was excellent, so we bought a sledge to pull our little 2yr old son on through the village and down the slopes, whilst we hired some skis and boots and ventured onto the nursery slopes opposite the sports shop - very reasonable prices per day for hire. We thoroughly enjoyed it - maybe next time we may venture onto the ski lifts!
We also enjoyed the swimming pool - ideally located in the basement and a real bonus to take a dip whenever.
Worth noting that with our UK summer tyres we really did need the snow chains on our VW Golf car to get up the road to the apartment and up the road to the ski slope. Everywhere else in the village was fine, and the surrounding villages seemd to have less snow (lower ground).
Also worth noting that's it's wise to bring a few essentials if you intend to arrive late Saturday afernoon/evening without stopping beforehand to stock up as the local supermarkets are shut. So a bottle of water, cereal and milk for the morning worth a thought.
We loved the Triberg waterfall, Freiberg, Hinterzarten (very picturesque) as well as the nearby village of Schonach, and purchased a cuckoo clock from the world's largest cuckoo clock (and shop) for our son's bedroom.
An excellent property perfect for little ones to run around as well all on one level as well as plenty of DVDs for them to watch and for evenings in.
We didn't use the upstairs room at all (note: the stairs are very steep for very little ones), but we certainly had plenty of room for the three of us on the lower floor - but this extra room with it's own ensuite would be great for older children (8 yrs plus) or another couple.
Thank you Eddy and Hilde for all your information and advice and for the guidance and tourist notes in the apartment and on the bulletin boards.
BRILLIANT! We'll be back!
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N & T Bowman, Suffolk / Essex, England |
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| 01/03/08 |
Positive
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| Although we've returned home to the daily grind now, we're all wishing we were still up in Schoenwald!! We had a wonderful week in the Black Forest, due in no small part to this great flat. The owners and caretakers ensured that we had everything we needed during our stay. It's a very clean building and tasteful flat located in a great, low-key town. It's hard to imagine how the flat could have been better. We went for long walks and enjoyed magnificent views (especially amazing sunrises) from the balcony and kitchen. We also got that lucky combination of lots of snow on the ground and plenty of sunshine. We would definitely recommend this place for anyone headed to the Black Forest or just looking to relax in a nice, unpretentious setting. |
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Wish Family, Berlin, Germany |
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| 11/13/07 |
Positive
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| We stayed at the apartment 3-10 November. We found everything we could possibly need. For nights we wanted to stay in, we found games, DVDs and music. After days we spent away, we found the large living room a perfect place to relax and plan the next day's activities. This is a great place to stay and we would go back again and again! |
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Michael & Bea Stowe, Millville, NJ USA
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| 10/07/07 |
Positive
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| Ed and I stayed in this lovely apartment for four weeks. We had our daughter and 3 children here for 10 days. They loved the upstairs with all the wonderful toys and books. We also had friends from England here for 5 days and they had a great time as well. The apartment was super and had everything we could possibly have needed. We went to France, Austria and Switzerland while we were here. The view from the apartment was beautiful and we were lucky enough to see the trees changing colors. |
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Ed and Marilyn Witulski, South Bend IN USA
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| 09/27/07 |
Positive
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| we had a fantastic time with everything in the house that we could have wished for.would highly recomend this as a great place to spend a relaxing time. 5 star. |
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jon kendall, newmarket
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| 08/28/07 |
Positive
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We have read all the previous comments and wholeheartedly agree with them. The apartment is wonderful, fully equipped with all mod cons (loved the dishwasher). The area is beautiful and very peaceful and we wanted for nothing.
However, if you arrive on Saturday afternoon or Sunday take your own basic provisions as the nearest supermarket was around 8km away in Furtwangen. We had a scary moment as when we went to pay the bill and offered our credit card we found they only accepted cash - so make sure you have enough euros too!!
All in all a wonderful week and very many thanks to Eddy who made the whole experience from start to finish hassle and pain free. We would definately book with him again either in Schonwald or France if we are visiting these areas again. |
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Neil and Trish Cook, Basildon, Essex
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Homeowner Response:
The two supermarkets in Schonwald are closed on Saturday afternoon, and Sunday. Nearest supermarket open whole Saturday is in Furtwangen.
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| 08/27/07 |
Positive
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| We had an excellent holiday at schonwald apartment. The apartment was spacious, clean and had all comodities. It was very central to some wonderful places that we visited. We will definitely visit this part of Germany again and hopefully rent this apartment. We would also like to hear about the apartment in France. Rating 10/10 highly recommended. |
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Julie Pike, Cheshire, England
01925 492333 |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks for the comment. The Villa in France is available starting 02-Aug-2008. See Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #143527
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| 08/18/07 |
Positive
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07/28/07After a hectic week elsewhere in Europe we found the apartment to be a welcoming and relaxing experience. We had plenty of space for ourselves and our two children and found everything we could want as well as many extras. The view was fantastic and the children loved the indoor pool. The guest card (KONUS) was very useful and was excellent value considering the amount of times we used it.
I would strongly recommend your apartment and we hope to be back some time.
Dave, Sarah, Ellie and Henry - England |
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Sarah & David Lear, Yorkshire, England
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| 08/13/07 |
Positive
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| I have no hesitation in recommending this appartment which was clean, well maintained and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It is situated in a lovely part of the Black Forest and the view from the balcony is excellent. Lots of tips were provided about places to eat/visit. These, the maps and all the extra little touches were much appreciated. We had a great week there and just wished we could have stayed longer. |
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Jean & Jim Skeen, Cumbria, UK |
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| 08/06/07 |
Positive
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Our family had a wonderful stay at this apartment. Accurate descriptions of the apartment left no surprises. We had plenty of room for our 3 children (18, 17 and 14) and enjoyed the quiet, peaceful surroundings.
Fabulous views from the balconies. Plenty of maps, guidebooks, day-trip ideas, DVD's, etc. We travel frequently and were impressed with this apartment, especially the kitchen - extremely well-equipped and a very efficient use of space.
We used the laundry, sauna, and indoor pool. The stairs to the second floor sleeping area and bathroom could be challenging for some, but our teenagers had no problems.
Well done Eddy and Hilde! |
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Shega Family, Peninsula, Ohio USA
330-657-2829 |
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| 07/24/07 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful stay at Eddy and Hilde’s
apartment in the Black Forest, we stayed with our 3
children, 12, 13 and 10 and my parents, it was
comfortable for all, the apartment is immaculate
and very nicely furnished, out of 3 very nice
apartments we stayed at over the month of June,
Eddy and Hilde’s was our favorite! The children
loved it! We did a lot of touring about to Titisee,
Bodensee, Triburg and Alsace. We highly
recommend the apartment and can’t wait until we
can return again! |
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Meghan Mahler, Concord California |
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| 07/11/07 |
Positive
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We LOVED this apartment and Schönwald and can't
wait to return. The owner made the reservation
process simple and offered vacation suggestions.
His caretaker was friendly and helpful. He waited
for our arrival and explained the apartment.
The apartment is clean, comfortable, and quiet. We
had everything we needed in the kitchen and living
spaces. Two balconies offer views of the village.
There was one ethernet cable for Internet access,
and dozens of DVDs in English, games, and
children's toys for rainy weather.
We used the indoor pool and sauna and laundry. We
also enjoyed the hiking trails, soccer fields, and
mini golf. Beyond the village were castles and
waterfalls and bike trails galore. Eddy and Hilde
provide piles of maps and instructions for
everything.
We plan to book another vacation in this wonderful
apartment. |
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Whitney Stewart, New Orleans, Louisiana USA
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| 07/04/07 |
Positive
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We LOVED this apartment and wish we had booked
more time. Eddy made the pre-vacation plans
simple, and the apartment caretaker was friendly
and helpful. The apartment itself was perfectly
comfortable, clean, and efficient. We found
everything we needed.
The mountain hikes were a dream. We used the
indoor pool and sauna when it rained.
I would recommend this apartment to anyone
unless you have trouble walking upstairs. There
was no elevator, and the apartment is on the top
floor. This gives it terrific views of Schönwald from
two balconies.
Thank you Eddy and Hilde.
(The balcony roses are growing well!) |
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whitney stewart, Louisiana, USA |
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| 06/15/07 |
Positive
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This is a great place and the location excellent to enjoy the sights of the surrounding Schwarwald.
The unit is modern, very well-appointed and roomy with two lovely balconies for enjoying the views from its hilltop position - either follow the sun or seek the shade as the day progresses.
We stayed for 3 weeks and can only say that the service we received from Eddy and the caretaker was excellent - nothing was ever too much trouble.
And the library is great too. We will definitely return here. |
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Andrew and Ursula, Sydney, Australia |
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| 05/17/07 |
Positive
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| We had a fantastic week in Schonwald. The apartment is very comfortable, very well equipt and spotlessly clean. We would definitely recommend it. Thanks Eddy and Hilde! |
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Jo Steele, Dorset, UK |
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| 04/18/07 |
Positive
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| A spacious well equipped appartment set in a picturesque village. The views from the balcony were breathtaking. A great base to explore the rest of the Black Forest Region. The indoor pool was great, and the pretzels from the bakers were scrummy! |
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Ian and Lisa , Ickenham Middlesex |
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| 04/17/07 |
Positive
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This is the first property that we have stayed at that completely lives up to the descriptions and pictures. The apartment is comfortable, spacious and brilliant. It is fully equiped as a normal residence from a proper kitchen to an iron and ironing board. The apartment is in a 'quiet area' and the peace is very relaxing. The swimming pool is not the biggest but we swam twice a day and the children especially found it superb. We went at Easter when the outdoor pools were closed.
The scenery was stunning and all the people were exceptionally helpful and kind especially in light of our poor German vocabulary.
We never found the recommended restaurants but the ones we went to were great (recommendations in the apartment visitor comments).
In summary the area is superb, the apartment is brilliant and the people were very welcoming. We have all come away with a strong desire to return especially as there is so much more to do and see. |
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Boswell Family, Essex
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| 03/01/07 |
Positive
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| We had a really great 'carnaval' break in Schonwald (despite the lack of snow).Eddy & Hilde's apartment is clean, well-furnished and well-equipped, and right on the edge of the forest. Can definitely recommend it. |
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Wobben-West family, Brussels, Belgium
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| 01/06/07 |
Positive
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The apartment and location were perfect
If we were to be a bit "picky" the stairs to the top room were too steep and the lack of English-speaking channels on satellite was a bind (however the supplied DVD collection kept us all happily entertained). It would also be helpful to have clearer instuctions on recycling ie. tins,cardboard, different plastics etc.
The views from the balcony are wonderful (it was a lovely end to New Years Eve to see the village and enjoy the fireworks). The locals were also very pleasant and friendly and we had a great New Year Eve at the local Gasthof oppposite the bakers in the village. Would highly recommend to friends and family. |
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John Wynne, Dunstable/England |
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Homeowner Response:
Dear Wynne family. Thanks for the positive comments. We plan to add English and Dutch language channels soon, and add recycling notes near the waste bins. Hope to welcome you or your friends again !
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| 12/01/06 |
Positive
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| We had a great week in Schonwald. The appartment was superb. It was well equipped in every sense. There were lots of information leaflets on day trips etc. which were very useful. The selection of videos,dvds and games were huge - my kids couldn't wait to get back from a day out so that they could watch a DVD or play a game! There are so many things to see and do in the area and not necessarily with a car. There was a bus stop down the road and you could get a bus into town or to the railway station. We'd love to come back and see more. We'll definitely recommend this appartment to friends. Thank you Eddy & Hilde! |
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The Braithwaite Family, Munich, Germany |
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| 10/14/06 |
Positive
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| We were two couples from Australia & New Zealand on a 4 week holiday in Germany. Our visit to Eddy & Hilde's apartment in Schwartzwald was certainly a highlight of our trip. Nowhere else did we have an apartment equipped with every conceivable item. It was a pleasure to return each evening after an exhaustive day touring the Black Forest ( as well as France & Switzerland ) to an apartment that was so comfortable & tranquil. Our week was blessed with such beautiful weather, sunny, & not a breath of wind, and most breakfasts were taken outside on the balcony (what a treat!!) Comfortable beds,great bathroom, and a spacious lounge area made our visit just perfect. We were sad to leave.We have travelled extensively using Gites/Apartments/Villas in Europe and would highly recommend Eddy & Hilde's apartment |
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Bullot Family, Sydney Australia
+61293691378 |
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| 09/30/06 |
Positive
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Having good quality accommadation on holiday is a real bonus, Eddy and Hilde appartment definitely scores A plus.
Comfortable and fully equipped to a very high standard, you can only but enjoy yourself when returning from various day trips.We would include on this list trips to Villingen for sites and shopping, Freiburg for beautiful city and local sites and if you feel that you could be interested,take a trip on the local train from Villingen northwards through Triberg to Hausach for spectacular scenery and feats of engineering. Trains run every hour approx,tickets are very cheap. If you are a real train buff outside the station in Hausach is the biggest model railway exhibition in Germany,based upon the line that you have just travelled on. N.B.closed on Mondays.
Obviously there is lots more to do than the above soaking up the local beautiful scenery is just one of them.
P.S. Great thanks to Gunther for his great efforts on the maintenance front.
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Barry Staplehurst, Dingwall Scotland |
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| 09/02/06 |
Positive
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WE TRAVELLED FROM SPAIN TO SCHONWALD AND NEVER HAVING SEEN GERMANY BEFORE, WE WERE STRUCK IMMEDIATELY WITH THE CLEANLINES OF THE COUNTRYSIDE. AND THE HELPFULNESS OF THE PEOPLE. EVEN THE BAKER, BY THE END OF THE HOLIDAY, WAS SAYING GRACIAS TO US.
WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR STAY, WITH THE APARTMENT SO WELL APPOINTED, EVERYTHING FOR OUR ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS TO VARIOUS POINTS OF INTEREST.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE NOT IN OUR FIRST YOUTH AND MY HUSBAND HAS A "LEG BONE" PROBLEM, WHICH MADE THE POSITION WHERE THE APARTMENT IS SITUATED RATHER DIFFICULT FOR ACCESS.
MY DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW TRAVELLED SOUTH TO JOIN US, AND THEY MADE THINGS FAR EASIER FOR US. WE WOULD NOT HAVE HAD SUCH AN ENJOYABLE TIME WITHOUT THEIR ASSISTANCE.
I WOULD ASK THAT THE TIMES OF THE MASSES ON SUNDAYS AND CHURCH HOLIDAYS BE ON VIEW AT THE APARTMENT, AS WE COULD NOT FIND THESE READILY AVAILABLE AT THE CHURCH.
I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS THE VIEWS WERE FANTASTIC, THE APARTMENT LEFT NOTHING WHATSOEVER TO BE DESIRED.
WE ALL ENJOYED OURSELVES, WITH MY DAUGHTER AND HER HUSBAND TRAVELLING ON TO SWITZERLAND FOR THE SECOND WEEK. THEY BOTH LATER REMARKED THAT, THE BLACK FOREST AND THE APARTMENT WAS FOR THEM MORE ENJOYABLE THAN SWITZERLAND. |
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HARRY & SHEILA TUCKER, CASTELLON SPAIN |
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| 08/28/06 |
Positive
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We stayed at the Schönwald apartment for a week in July. We had a great time. My wife and I stayed in the very comfortable large master bedroom, our two "little" kids (7&5) shared the adjoing queen bed room and our 12 year old and a 21 y/o cousin shared the upstairs.
The appartment was beautifully furnished, comfortable and we really found nothing major missing. There were many local and regional maps, many DVDs, many books (novels/autiobiographies etc) and plenty of games (and even some Barbee's for our little ones!) The basement indoor pool was great for a quick dip, but we favored the Schönwald public outdoor pool. The indoor public pool was great in bad weather (1 day out of 7). We can also recommend the pool in Triberg - great slide - 6 thumbs up!
We did a bunch of hiking (trails start behind the apartment) and visited the Triberg water falls, the "Donau Quelle" (Spring of the Danube), the Titisee (including pool) and had a great time at the KookooClock museum in Furtwangen.
The atmosphere was so relaxed, we found it hard to leave after a week and plan on returning.
Hat off to Hilde and Eddie for keeping their place so tiedy, comfortable and well equipped! We give the Schönwald Apartment 10 thumbs up!
On financial matters: Eddie and Hilde accept money direct deposited in the US and Europe and the security deposit was returned promptly. |
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Mark Wittmann, Sarasota, Florida
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| 07/08/06 |
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We just got back from a wonderful relaxing week at the Schonwald apartment. It was a great respite from the World Cup crowds in the big city.
It is a large apartment which had plenty of room for the 5 of us. The stairs to the loft were a bit challenging for my 5 year old, so I had her stay in the other bedroom down below.
The views are fantastic and we took many wonderful day trips from the apartment. A big surprise for us was the soccer club 3 minute walk down the path from the apartment. It has a large clay field and small sand field. My older boys spent each afternoon playing pick up soccer with the local kids. A true highlight for them and us!
We would definitely recommend this apartment and would love to book it again.
Katey and the rest of the California gang |
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Katey, Saratoga, California |
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| 07/08/06 |
Positive
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Dear Hilde and Eddy, What e nice time we had in yor beautiful,complete appartment.What a good idea, the card of the tourist inf. we used it and did make some trips by train p.e to Freiburg where we make a townwalk which we get from the t.i. over there.
We also went by bus and train to Donaueschingen a beautiful town where the river Donau begins. It is nice to do some shopping.And we did eat the most delicious "appfelstrudel with va.sauce" ever! It was opposite the tourist office. To go to Triberg by bus is also a good idea, because you do not have parking problems. We had our favorite coffeecorner at Pfaff. You cannot miss it, close at the entrance to the waterfall.
In the evening we were always glad to be in your appartment with all the facilities you have.
We enjoyed our holiday very much and we also said to each other we'll be back again because also in autumn it must be beautiful with all the colours of the leaves between the green trees.
We wish everybody a nice time en Schonwald. |
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Fam. P.F.Broos, De Lier Holland
0174514589 |
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| 04/27/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
This Guestbook belongs to website "Vacation rental by owner"-VRBO 35835 ; Google for "VRBO 35835"
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Eddy & Hilde
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| 01/31/06 |
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We celebrated Christmas and a birthday in this lovely apartment. It's location is perfect: near local shops and uphill with a beautiful view. It is nicely decorated and very spacious. We had a lot of snow and the kids enjoyed the trips through the forrest to nearby restaurants. We had a great stay and like to recommend this place to every family with children!
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The Vanderghinste family, Leuven, Belgium |
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| 11/08/05 |
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| We had a wonderful, restful time in the Schonwald apartment. The view was as beautiful as a postcard. It was very well-furnished -- every detail has been thought of. It was also convenient base to explore the nearby towns of Triberg, Freiburg and Furtwangen. The city of Schonwald really gives one a feeling of being in the Black Forest. Overall, we had a fantastic week! |
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Farquhar Family, Michigan, USA
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| 10/19/05 |
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The apartment was excellent. It met all of our expectations and then some. The view was stunning, on the two partly sunny days we had. The information provided before we arrived and supplied in the apartment was very helpful. The location of the apartment was great for day trips not only in the Black Forest area but also for trips to Fance & Switzerland. We must mention Pinocchio's Restaurant in Triberg, as we ate there 5 out of 7 evenings! It was one of the few restaurants we found open all day, 7 days a week. They also had a menu in English and our waiter, Nino, spoke English. This enabled us to try many German dishes we might not have tried otherwise. It should be noted the food was also very hot and delicious!! (RECOMMENDED)
Although we had intermittent rain & mist for 5 of our 7 days, we purchased umbrellas (suggest packing one at this time of year) and still managed to enjoy ourselves. This was a good time to do some inside activities such as visiting museums, castles, shopping and etc. We would highly recommend Eddy & Hilde's apartment as a place to stay in the Black Forest!! |
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Larry & Judy Shepherd, Faribault, Minnesota, USA
507-663-1983 |
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| 10/10/05 |
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| We enjoyed a fabulous two week stay in your spacious apartment. With 7 family members travelling together, it provided us with lots of room and the chance to unpack our suitcases for an extended period of time. We especially enjoyed the quaintness of the village where very little English was spoken, a real learning curve for all of us. The village people were so friendly, especially the staff at the Tourist Information centre, where we visited often. We would love to return again and will continue to savour our wonderful memories of our Schonwald vacation for years to come. Thank you to Hilde and Eddy! |
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Stephen and Donna Yuke, Ontario, Canada
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| 10/10/05 |
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| We had a wonderful week's stay in this beautiful apartment. The view was magnificant and the apartment itself was spacious, tastefully furnished to a high standard and very comfortable. Lots to do, nice restaurants, friendly people - we will definitely be back! |
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Sally Fretwell, Silsden, West Yorkshire, England |
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| 10/06/05 |
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| We had a fantastic time visiting the Black Forest and your apartment was a perfect location for day trips. The apartment itself was immaculate and well appointed. Each morning we had breakfast, packed a picnic lunch and were off exploring for the day. During the evening we would shop at one of your wonderful local meat markets and settle in to cook and enjoy the beautiful views and the comforts of the apartment. We also noticed that most guest suggestions in the book had been taken care of by the owners. Eddy and Hilde seem very interested in providing exactly what people ask for. Anyone who stays here will not be disappointed. Thank you Eddy and Hilde! Lynn |
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Anonymous, Southampton, MA USA |
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| 08/31/05 |
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| A lovely apartment with fantastic views, exactly as promised on the web site. We had a great week, everything we needed was provided including lots of useful information about the area. I have no doubts about recommending both the apartment and this region of Germany. A great family holiday we wish we could have stayed longer. |
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karen chamberlain, Colchetser, Essex |
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| 08/15/05 |
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This is a wonderful place to spend a week. The apartment is very welcoming, with lots of little touches that make it feel like a home. Thank you! It is also beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean.
The area is lovely- it is very peaceful but there is lots to do for everyone.
We loved it!
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Cathy Hughes, Reading UK |
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| 07/01/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a wonderful time at your apartment! It was absolutely beautiful!
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Fam Steigauf
Minnesota, USA
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| 06/12/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The apartment is lovely with a view that is so breathtaking. We found it to be everything we could have hoped for. We will and have told our friends and family members about your apartment and gave them your website on the apartment. I believe you will be hearing from all of them in the near future.
Thank You so much for sharing your lovely apartment with us. My best regards to You and your family!
Robbie Donath
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Fam Donath
Virginia, USA
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| 06/01/05 |
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We would like to thank you for sharing your beautiful appartment with us.
Kind Regards, Don & Ann Haas
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Fam. Haas
Ohio, USA
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| 03/18/05 |
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| Our vacation in Schonwald was excellent ! And what a snow !! We normally travel all the way to Austria for cross-country skiing, but we now realize that Schwarzwald has equal opportunities. Very nice apartment, everything we needed to make this a very pleasant stay. Thanks ! |
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Fam Lochmans, The Netherlands |
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| 01/18/05 |
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We stayed in Schonwald for New Year and we had a wonderful time. It was our first experience of some decent snow and it did not disappoint. We had a lot of fun tobogganing, but I would not recommend ski lessons unless you speak German. It is a beautiful place and the people were very friendly. The apartment was perfect very clean and very well equipped. The supply of Barbie Dolls were a huge hit with our daughter.
Thanks for a lovely New Year.
Sue |
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Susan Rochecouste, Dublin Ireland
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| 01/17/05 |
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| As a Travel Writer I am often disappointed with the web product when seen---BUT this was a real find!A lovely clean and well appointed apartment that is well furnished and stocked.other than an electric kettle,it's all there.I would comment that the upstairs loft has very precarious stairs for small children,but great for young adults.The location is good although a little too far to walk to the ski slopes and shops.Schoenwald is a very small town with few shops-best shopping is in Triberg.We loved the fact that the locals ski there so prices are very inexpensive.It's picture -postcard beautiful whilst the views from the apartment itself are fantastic.A 5 star location and lodging in my book.Well done Eddy and Hilde! Pamela&Mike Bergen |
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Pamela, Cape Town-South Africa
Bergen |
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| 12/28/04 |
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| We had a very pleasant stay at this excellent apartment including a white Christmas. The apartment is very well equipped and we found all the necessary things provided which you usually need to go and buy on day 1. In general the description on the website of the apartment, the surroundings (and the good food) is very accurate. The caretaker deserves a special mention - very helpful and friendly (as most people in Schonwald). Thank you. |
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Jorg Koletzki, Milton Keynes - UK |
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| 10/18/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We just returned from a great week in Schonwald. Thanks for the Information you provided including the hiking maps ; we explored many routes, and made it to the Triberg Waterfalls and back. The enjoyed evenings on the roof terrace, with some good local wine. We felt at home in your well equipped apartment. We will return with our grand-children, who will love the loft with the toys, books, videos, and of course the outdoors !
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Family Kooy
De Lier, The Netherlands
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| 10/06/04 |
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| Our extended family of eight found the location and accommodations of our German vacation to be absolutely fantastic. We had a great time in Schonwald, eating, drinking, shopping, and playing in the forest! |
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Rose & Lothar Krueger, St Augustine, Florida USA
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| 09/25/04 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Comments received by e-mail (09.25.04) :
We really enjoyed our stay at your apartment in Schonwald. It was very well-equipped, very nicely finished and the location was superb.
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Calderwood Family
Bucks, United Kingdom
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| 09/03/04 |
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Only one word is needed to describe everything in the apartment and Schonwald area; fantastic. Everything from the private indoor pool to the imaculate apartment itself made this a truely enjoyable holiday. The friendly people in the local shop. Breakfast on the terrace. The excellent service at Gasthof Rosle. Visits to the waterfall at Triberg, the lake and boating at Titisee, the source of the Donau/Danube, and so much more. A holiday to remember and it's only a question of time before we visit again.
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Steve Pannell and family, Worcestershire, UK
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| 08/27/04 |
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| We have had a wonderful time in this very luxurious and supperbly appointed appartment. Its 3 double bedroom and spacious living room provide ample space for a larger family and the availability of an indoor pool in the building is a haven for children. It was difficult to keep our 3 younger children out of it and largely because of it they have enjoyed our stay us much as we have. Fam Van der Vlist have done a splendid job in scouting the region and have put their experiences in a very concise folder in the appartment. And though there undoubtedly is more to discover in the region, the folder covered more than we could visit during our two weeks stay. We have had a great time and look forward to going back there some time in the near future. |
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Fam Van der Zanden, Tunbridge Wells, UK
+44-1892-614315 |
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| 08/23/04 |
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| We stayed at the Schonwald Apartment early july, what a wonderful, and peaceful place! The apartment is in a fantastic location. The woods behind the apartment, the village a short walk away and each day started with breakfast on the roof-terrace. The new furniture, kitchen and bathrooms felt like being in a 4-star hotel.....We spend some time in nearby Triberg with wonderful shopping and best cheesecake at Cafe Adler. And went on many day-trips suggested in your Welcome package. Eating at Gasthof Rossle in Weisbach! ; great food served by such nice people. We would recommend this Apartment to anyone visiting the Black Forest / Schwarzwald.. Until next time!! |
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Fam.Broos, De Lier Holland [ Z.H. ]
0031-174512543 |
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| 07/08/04 |
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We have had a wonderfull time in Schonwald. The surroundings are beautiful and the apartment is really nice.
We recommnend a visit to the Titisee.
If you love trains then go for a trip with a real old steam train in Blumberg (close to the Swiss border). |
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Annelies Brugman, Merksplas/Belgium
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