Title: Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102724030&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi ![TV - Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi (Laufen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102724100/102724030/992fab61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi (Laufen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102724100/102724030/6c1e07c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi (Laufen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102724100/102724030/d309bd26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi (Laufen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102724100/102724030/dd7f2f83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi (Laufen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102730000/102724100/102724030/b96d1f68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available £321 includes taxes & fees 29 Dec - 30 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi Located in Laufen, the holiday home Haus Maria has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. The 2-storey property consists of a living room, a fully-equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom as well as an additional toilet and can therefore accommodate 5 people. Additional amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi (suitable for video calls) with a dedicated workspace for home office as well as a TV. This vacation rental offers a private outdoor space with a garden, covered terrace, and balcony. The property is located close to the beach and public transport links are within walking distance. A parking space is available on the property and free parking is available on the street. A maximum of 2 pets are allowed. Smoking and celebrating events are not allowed. This property has guidelines to help guests with the correct separation of waste. More information is provided on site. This property has light and water-saving features. Sustainable materials have been used in the insulation at this property. After booking, please completely fill out the Holidu contact form that will be sent to you by email, including your address. This will help the host to prepare your stay in the best possible way. \- Pet allowed payment 10,00 € per pet ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Rock climbing 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) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,292 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104400000/104393800/104393735/47d8dea1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ferienwohnung Scheffmannlehen Nr. 4 Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=104393735&PinnedHotelID=104393735&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83800000/83798600/83798556/d9bca8d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haus Sigfried by Interhome Bischofshofen - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=83798556&PinnedHotelID=83798556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23020000/23013900/23013889/59a7a6c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ferienwohnung "Bauernhaus" Siegsdorf - 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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 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 55053850 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=47.93733,12.938092&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ksrcHa%7E%7DmA%3FW%3FW%3FU%40W%3FW%40U%40W%40W%40UBW%40U%40WBUBUBWBUBUDWBUDUDUBUDSDUFUDSFUDSFSFUFSFSFSHQFSHSFQHQHQHSHOHQHQJOHQJOJOJOHOJMJOLMJMJMJMLKJMLKLKLKJKLKLILILILINILGLILGNGLENGLENELENENCLENCNCNCLANANCNAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FP%40LBN%40N%40LBNBNBNDLBNDNDLDNDLFNDLFLFLHNFLHLHLHLHLHLJLJLJJJLJLLJJLLJLJLJLJNJLJNJNJNHNJPHNHPHPJPHPHPFPHPFRHRFPFRHRFRFTDRFRDTFRDTDTDTDRDTBTDTBVBTBTBVBTBTBV%40T%40V%40TBV%3FV%40T%40V%3FV%40T%3FV%3FV%3FV%3FTAV%3FVATAV%3FVCTAVATAVCTCVCTCTCVCTCTETCTETETETETERGTERGTERGRGRIRGRGRIRGPIRGPIPIPKPIPINIPKNINKNKNKNKNKLKNKLKLMJKLMJMLKJMJMJMHMJMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFOFMDOFMDODODMBOBODOBM%40OBO%40M%40Q%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMEOCOEMEOEMGOEMGOGMGMGMGOIMIMIMIMKMIKKMKMKMKKMMKKMKMKMMOKMKOIMKOKQKOIOKQIOIQIQIQIQIQGSIQGSISGSGSGSGSGSEUGSEUGSEUEUCUEUEUCUEUCUCWCUCUCWAUAWCUAWAUAWAW%3FUAW%3FW%3FU%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=N3I_PRx-zDxQttmue2kfTXgMv7Q=) Laufen #### What's nearby - Stille Nacht Chapel \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Mirabell Palace \- 24 min drive \- 14.5 miles - Mozart's Birthplace \- 25 min drive \- 15.1 miles - Salzburg Christmas Market \- 27 min drive \- 15.8 miles - Salzburg Cathedral \- 27 min drive \- 15.8 miles #### Getting around - Laufen (Oberbay) Station - 17 min walk - Salzburg (SZG-W.A. Mozart) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gasthaus zur Kaiserbuche - ‬11 min drive - ‪Kapuzinerhof - ‬4 min walk - ‪Raggei-Bräu Hausbrauerei - ‬10 min drive - ‪Old Englisch Pub - ‬5 min walk - ‪Il Nuraghe - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi? ### How much is parking at Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi? ### What time is check-in at Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi? ### What time is check-out at Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi? ### Where is Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holiday Home 'Haus Maria' with Private Terrace, Private Garden and Wi-Fi Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 7 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy G. 15 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful authentic old home We were visiting our family and we enjoyed staying in the oldest part of Laufen. The charm and feeling of the home was perfect for us. It was very clean and we had 1 parking space. We will stay here again ##### Tracy G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oleksandra M. 12 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Clean and charming place. ##### Oleksandra M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anette K. 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication Haustiere erlaubt ##### Anette K. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katja H. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Sehr schönes Haus in zentraler Lage in Laufen – perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge und Erkundungen. ##### Katja H. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 21 Mar 2025 #### Urige Unterkunft Pros: Das Haus ist urgemütlich eingerichtet, alte Bausubstanz, daher ein wenig "verbaut", aber gerade das macht es so charmant. Deckenhöhe :-), Flurbreit :-) sind "ungewöhnlich" aber ein echter Hingucker und die Zufahrt sollte man nur mit Kleinwagen beim ersten Mal absolvieren ;-). Parkplatz vor dem Haus ist dort ein zwingendes Muss, aber auch hier ist man mit einem SUV schon gefordert, ein VW-Bus wird extrem schwierig. Sitzgelegenheit hinter dem Haus ist nett gemacht. Cons: Verbesserungswürdig sind der W-LAN Empfang und die Ausstattung mit Handtüchern sowie der Sichtschutz im oberen Badezimmer, da ich aber leicht exhibitionistische Veranlagungen habe ;-) war das für mich kein Problem. Die Grünfläche hinter dem Haus sollet man gepflegter halten. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 3 Jan 2025 #### Gemütliches Haus in einem schönen Ort Pros: Das Haus ist schön gelegen und der Gastgeber war sehr freundlich. Cons: Die niedrige Deckenhöhe war problematisch für einen 1,94m großen Mann. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 31 Oct 2024 #### Das Haus war sehr urig und gemütlich, sehr zentral gelegen . Pros: Die Korrespondenz mit dem Vermieter erfolgte per Mail. Unsere Fragen wurden von ihm umgehend und ausführlich beantwortet. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 8 Oct 2024 #### Die Ausstattung des Hauses war sehr Liebe- und Stilvoll. Parkplatz am Haus. Viel Platz und große Räu Pros: Die Ausstattung des Hauses war sehr Liebe- und Stilvoll. Parkplatz am Haus. Viel Platz und große Räume Cons: Der Garten war für den Hund nicht brauchbar da viele Dornengewächse und es ungepflegt war. Der Geruch im Erdgeschoss (Flur und Toilette). This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 27 Sept 2024 #### Super erholsamer Urlaub! Pros: Zentrale Lage, Parkplatz vor der Türe, viel Platz, charmante Einrichtung, großes Bad Cons: Zaun hätte höher sein können ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holger S. 9 Sept 2025 ##### Holger S. 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