Title: Girun Eder by Interhome Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36365217&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Girun Eder by Interhome ## Photo gallery for Girun Eder by Interhome ![Outdoor dining - Girun Eder by Interhome (Flims)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36365300/36365217/bdd4deb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Girun Eder by Interhome (Flims)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36365300/36365217/05fa804a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Girun Eder by Interhome (Flims)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36365300/36365217/9c18d7ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Girun Eder by Interhome (Flims)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36365300/36365217/37cb35dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Girun Eder by Interhome (Flims)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36365300/36365217/d1da90a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Girun Eder by Interhome and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a sauna. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5603 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Girun Eder by Interhome Child friendly, cosy, comfortable apartment house "Girun", 1'050 m a.s.l., built in 1977, renovated in 2008\. In the resort, in a quiet, sunny position, 1 km from the skiing area, in a cul-de-sac. For shared use: property, garden. In the house: sauna (extra). Storage room for bicycles, storage room for skis, central heating system, washing machine, tumble dryer (for shared use, extra). Motor access to the house. Parking at the house. Shop, grocery 500 m, restaurant 300 m, bus stop 200 m, indoor swimming pool 4 km. Mountain railway 1 km, ski lift 1 km, ski bus stop 20 m, ski school 1 km, sled run 1 km, cross country ski track 500 m, ice rink 3 km. Well-known ski regions can easily be reached: Weisse Arena Flims/Laax 1 km. Well-known lakes can easily be reached: Caumasee 3 km, Crestasee 1 km, Laaxersee 6 km. "Girun Eder", 3-room apartment 56 m2 on 1st floor. Object suitable for 2 adults + 3 children. Cosy furnishings: living/dining room with 1 sofabed (length 195 cm), cable TV (flat screen), radio and hi-fi system. Exit to the balcony. 1 room with 1 double bed. 1 room with 2 beds. Open kitchen (oven, 4 ceramic glass hob hotplates, toaster, kettle, electric coffee machine, Capsules for coffee machine (Nespresso) extra). Bath/WC. Balcony, south facing position. Balcony furniture. Beautiful view of the mountains, the countryside and the resort. Facilities: hair dryer. Internet (WiFi, free). Parking space n 12\. Please note: non-smokers only. Maximum 1 pet/ dog allowed. Included in price: ERV cancellation insurance Final cleaning (Basic cleaning is always carried out by the guest) Laundry (initial supply of bed linen and towels) Local tax outdoor parking space Interhome plants 100'000 m2 of flowering fields to save the bees Wireless internet access (WIFI) Not included in the price and needs to be booked beforehand: Pet (max. 1 pet) 64.13 EUR Bookable extra fixed price #CH7017.420.2 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 cash On-site 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 not indicated whether 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as CH7017.420.2 Apartment Casa Girun in Flims - 5 Persons, 2 Bedrooms Flims Apartment Casa Girun in Flims - 5 Persons, 2 Bedrooms Apartment ## About the area Located in Flims, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Flims Laax Falera Ski Resort and Laax Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alpen Arena and AdventureRooms Chur. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and mountain biking. [Visit our Flims travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flims.dx4283) [View more Apartments in Flims](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flims-Apartments.d4283-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.83580%2C9.29756&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jV91jI8DO70mZSTDReySqggOnMc=) Flims, Graubuenden ### What's nearby - ![Laax Ski Resort showing mist or fog, snow and snow skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120484/c14c6160-c77f-4e10-9f86-5b65e22dc669.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Laax Ski Area 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Mountain Ski Resort in Flims Switzerland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261016/efd3c23a-6ba0-4dba-a07b-4c88f8a318a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Flims Ski Resort 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![A beautiful paradies in Flims 🇨🇭](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4283/78454b0f-12ba-41cb-8a8d-60c3a487e67e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Cauma 7 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Alpen Arena 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Foppa Gondola 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Reichenau-Tamins Station 10 min drive ### Restaurants - DeliCious 4 min drive - Restaurant Foppa 14 min drive - Caumasee Restaurant 10 min drive - Ella 3 min drive - Legna Bar 20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Girun Eder by Interhome pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Girun Eder by Interhome? ### What time is check-in at Girun Eder by Interhome? ### What time is check-out at Girun Eder by Interhome? ### Where is Girun Eder by Interhome located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Girun Eder by Interhome Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Karin 8 Sept 2023 #### Ferienunterkunkt preisleistungsverhältniss gut. Lage der Wohnung tip top. Unter dem Esstisch lag ein Kuhfellteppich. Nicht sehr hygienisch in einer Wohnung wo Hunde mitgenommen werden können. Unser Labrador hat auch einige Haare drauf hinterlassen. Ohne diesen Teppich wäre es perfekt gewesen. ##### Karin ### 10/10 Excellent #### Serge H. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Appartement agréable et bien équipé Bon rapport qualité prix, appartement bien agencé et avec tout ce qu'il faut pour passer un bon séjour. Propriétaire sympathique à l'écoute avec un réseau local si nécessaire. ##### Serge H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### daniel 22 Aug 2023 #### Gut gelegene Ferienwohnung in Flims Sehr gut ausgestattete Küche Perfekte Grösse für vier Personen Schöne Bergpanorama Aussicht Sauber und gut unterhaltene Wohnung Gut gelegen um zu Fuss einzukaufen, Restaurant besuchen Nahe Postautohaltestelle ##### daniel This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nina 17 Aug 2023 #### Sommer in den Berge Diese Ferienwohnung liegt in einem echt wunderschönen Ort! Umgeben von Bergen und schönsten Natur. Der Ausblick ist gigantisch! Die Wohnung super sauber mit gemütlichen Betten wir waren sehr zufrieden und würden es noch mal buchen, vielleicht auch im Winter! ❄️⛷️ vielen Dank! ##### Nina This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristina 10 Jul 2023 #### Excellent emplacement L'appartement est conforme à la description. Petite cuisine bien aménagée et très bien équipée. La literie est très confortable et il règne un calme très agréable pour se resourcer. L'arrêt de bus est juste en face de l'immeuble et en 5 minutes à peine vous êtes au pied des remontées mécaniques. Le magnifique Caumasee est tout proche. Nous recommandons vivement ce logement. ##### Cristina This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oliver 12 Jan 2023 #### alles bestens Die Wohnung war sauber, zweckmässig und gemütlich eingerichtet, die Betten bequem und in der Küche alles nötige vorhanden um gut zu kochen. ##### Oliver This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oliver 11 Jan 2023 #### alles bestens Die Wohnung war sauber, zweckmässig und gemütlich eingerichtet, die Betten bequem und in der Küche alles nötige vorhanden um gut zu kochen. ##### Oliver This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Yvonne 10 Jan 2023 #### klein aber fein in der wohnung ist alles vorhanden, nur ein geschirrspüler fehlt. die möbel sind etwas in die jahre gekommen aber nach wie vor in gutem zustand. der skibus vor der haustüre ist super. schöne aussicht in die berge. ##### Yvonne This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oliver 10 Jan 2023 #### alles bestens Die Wohnung war sauber, zweckmässig und gemütlich eingerichtet, die Betten bequem und in der Küche alles nötige vorhanden um gut zu kochen. ##### Oliver This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne-Noëlle 19 Oct 2022 #### Superbe Bel appartement très bien équipé ##### Anne-Noëlle This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Monika 20 Apr 2022 #### gut bis sehr gut nicht alles sauber , Besteck musste erstmal gespült werden... Tisch für große Person zu niedrig ##### Monika This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Titus 29 Mar 2022 #### Skiurlaub Sehr schöne Wohnung Skibus direkt vor der Haustür Es war in der Wohnung alles da, was wir gebraucht haben ##### Titus This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Susanne 27 Mar 2022 #### Genial Wir 2 Personen und Labrador haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. In der heimeligen Wohnung alles vorhanden was man braucht. Guter Ausganspunkt zum spazieren. Für uns war es genial. Kommen gerne wieder. ##### Susanne This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerstin 27 Mar 2022 #### schöne Wohnung in tollem Ski-/Snowboardgebiet wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Wohnung war für 4 Personen sehr gut geeignet und mit allem, was man benötigt ausgestattet. Der kleine Balkon hat am Nachmittag noch schön Sonne und bietet einen schönen Ausblick. Alles war sehr sauber und check-in und -out war unkompliziert. Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt. ##### Kerstin This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrik 7 Feb 2022 #### Tolle Wohnung am Rande von Flims Die Wohnung hat alles, was es für einen gelungenen Skiurlaub braucht. Sie ist zweckmässig eingerichtet, bietet einen Skiraum und der Shuttlebus hält gleich vor der Haustür. Wir kommen gerne wieder! ##### Patrik This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin 25 Jan 2022 #### Sehr schöne Wohnung Wir kommen gerne wieder. ##### Martin This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin 25 Jan 2022 #### Sehr schöne Wohnung Wir kommen gerne wieder. ##### Martin This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel 6 Sept 2021 #### Agréable appartement à Flims L'appartement est confortable, très bien équipé (la literie est exellente). La situation est calme, à 15 min. à pied du centre. Magnifique région. ##### Daniel ### 10/10 Excellent #### Perrine D. 21 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Schöne Wohnung Nahe dem Zentrum Die Ferienwohnung ist wirklich sehr gut ausgestattet und an einer super Lage für Ausflüge. Alles ist gut beschrieben und organisiert. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. ##### Perrine D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### melanie 6 Apr 2021 #### Alles was man braucht! Wir genossen die einfache, aber top ausgestattete Wohnung, den tollen Standort mit Busanschluss, Sonne auf der Terrasse und den überaus freundlichen Kontakt des Vermieters. Wir waren zu 5\. was für ein längeres Wochenende mit dem Zweck, nahe dem Skigebiet zu sein, absolut perfekt war, für einen längeren, gemütlichen Aufenthalt aber wohl eher nicht geeignet ist. ##### melanie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michał 15 Mar 2021 #### Nice view on the mountain Good place for winter (ski bus stops on the front of house) and summer. ##### Michał This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Piotr 1 Mar 2021 #### Piękny widok z tarasu. Piękny widok z tarasu.Spokojna okolica, 15 min pieszo do centrum Flims.Dobrze wyposażona kuchnia lecz bez zmywarki.Przystanek skibusa naprzeciw budynku.Jest pomieszczenie na narty lecz bez suszarki do butów. Miejsce parkingowe tuż przy budynku. ##### Piotr This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katarzyna 8 Feb 2021 #### Bardzo wygodne mieszkanie! Apartament zdecydowanie dorównał naszym oczekiwaniom - wygodny, czysty, wyposażony w sam raz na tygodniowy pobyt. Piękny widok na Alpy, bardzo miła właścicielka. Polecam! ##### Katarzyna This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marek 2 Feb 2021 #### Świetny apartament, doskonałe położenie Apartament doskonale wyposażony, bardzo czysty, położony zaledwie 5 m od przystanku Skibus'a. W budynku ogólnodostępna sauna za dopłatą. Wspaniały widok na góry z balkonu. Rewelacyjnie działający internet. Gorąco polecam ! ##### Marek ---