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L'Ecrin des vieilles Prisons - Annecy

Lakefront apartment in Annecy with kitchen

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L'Ecrin des vieilles Prisons - Annecy provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Water view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

L'Ecrin des vieilles Prisons - Annecy

Located 50 meters from the lake, 500 meters from the first beach, in the heart of the most lively district of the old town, entertainment, restaurants, ice cream parlors, shops etc ... In short, prime location very popular in Annecy. The 36 m2 apartment, just renovated in January 2018, is very bright and is equipped to comfortably accommodate 4 people. Exceptional view very sought after !!

It is very appreciated for its brightness, its exceptional view and the quality of its layout.
It consists of a large living room of 20 m2. With sofa bed (real mattress), armchair, TV, books, local guides, children's books etc ...
Round dining table 110 diameter to accommodate 4 people.
Kitchen open to fully equipped living room. Dishwasher, induction hob, microwave oven, Nespresso coffee machine, toaster ...

Nice bedroom with double bed. With chest and storage cupboard. New and very good quality bedding. Bedsheets included.
1 separate wc
1 fully equipped bathroom.
Large entrance with storage cupboard.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 74010000073A2

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Design Appart O'prison.. Canal View old Prisons
Design Apartment O'prison .. Canal View & old Prisons Annecy
Design Apartment O'prison .. Canal View & old Prisons Apartment

About the neighborhood

Map
Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • Palais de l Ile - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Notre-Dame-de-Liesse Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Annecy Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Annecy - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Amours Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Annecy Station - 9 min walk
  • Chambery (CMF-Chambery - Savoie) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Créperie Bretonne - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Captain Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Galéjade - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chez Mamie Lise - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is L'Ecrin des vieilles Prisons - Annecy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at L'Ecrin des vieilles Prisons - Annecy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at L'Ecrin des vieilles Prisons - Annecy?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is L'Ecrin des vieilles Prisons - Annecy located?

Located in Annecy Old Town, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Palais de l Ile and Lake Annecy. Prison d'Annecy and Church of St. Francis are just steps away. Annecy Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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L'Ecrin des vieilles Prisons - Annecy Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, friendly support from the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little gem in Old Town

I was contacted by the host before arrival and he was very friendly and helpful with check-in and also some restaurant recommendations. The apartment is ideally located in Old Town, nestled between and above restaurants. It is small but has everything you need and has been furnished nicely and to a good standard. I really enjoyed my stay and would not hesitate in returning or recommending.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two weeks in Annecy --- heaven

Lake Annecy is an outdoorsperson's dream. Hiking, swimming, boating, hiking, skiing, etc...and so beautiful! This apartment is located in the old city, a five minute walk from the lake. It is also in the thick of the action---restaurants, shops, etc.---which is good at times and a little annoying when the revelers get rowdy at 3 a.m. In my mind, this is a very small price to pay for the vicinity to the lake. Tastefully renovated apartment with all the necessities. (I would recommend a fold-down shelf in the living room for folks who live out of a suitcase and a clothes drying rack.) Thank you!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice apartment in a very central location

Communication with the owners was efficient and clear. Apartment was clean and in a very central location. Only negative feedback is :- bedroom is very small (no space to move around the bed) and the double bed is a small double and not much use to anyone over 170cm tall- the bedding is not new. We were very hot in the small bedroom so removed the quilt/duvet from the cover and although the cover was clean the duvet was clearly stained and old- sofa bed mattress extremely uncomfortable and very worn in the middle to a point where you end up rolling from the edge to the middle. Also it slopes down from the foot to the head- no plugs in the sink in either the bathroom or the kitchen- there can often be unpleasant smells from the entrance hallway to the apartment door from the restaurant on the ground floor below, although this was not noticeable inside the apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

max b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super logement!

Pour découvrir le vieux Annecy vous êtes clairement situé à un emplacement idéal!!Belle expérience
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

johanna b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super appartement très bien situé

Marathon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideales Appartement um Anncy kennen zu lernen

Wir haben Wohnung und Umgebung genossen. Inmitten des schönen Zentrums, direkt mit Sicht auf Kanal usw. : topp. Und trotz des Restaurants im Haus war's abends angenehm ruhig. Die gut eingerichtete Küchenzeile animiert zum selber Kochen - nach Einkauf auf dem tollen Markt. Marktes
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diana B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Magical view.

Great location in old city. Close to everything. Good for those travelling on foot. View out the window is a winner. The owner has supplied an effective cooling system so even in the heat it is a comfortable space (maybe one more fan for the bedroom would be good). The owner lost their property manager in the days preceding our visit so communication leading up to our stay was stressful - as no one was answering us until I called VRBO. Once that issue was sorted - the new property manager was great. Problem of note: the bathroom shower drain is clogged so even the shortest shower at the lowest pressure was impossible. This NEEDS to be addressed. Small unavoidable issue: The hall leading to the suite smells of restaurant activity but there is no smell in the suite itself. Very fresh and clean and well appointed. Diana
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Muriel V.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025