Cozy apartment by the lake

About this home

  • guests 2 guests
  • bedrooms 1 bedroom
  • bathrooms 1 bathroom
  • workspaces 2 workspaces
Leaving for Montreal for 5 weeks and looking to swap homes within that period! (Either full or partial duration within my indicated dates is welcome) Medium-sized 2.5br apartment situated in downtown Geneva, just 2 streets away from the landmark Jet d'Eau! My apartment is nothing fancy but it has all the necessary amenities and is pretty much unbeatable location wise for a late summer trip. The flat is situated in the Eaux Vives neighborhood. It is a 5 min walk away from the lake - the nearest beach is a 10 min walk away, right next to a beautiful and spacious park. Until late August, many free activities are happening in this area - shows, free outdoor yoga and danse classes, open to everyone. Flat is very well connected - there are 5 bus lanes on the corner of my street, as well as 2 tram lines a 5min walk away. A supermarket is right across the street, alongside restaurants, bars, bakeries... you name it - within a 5min walk radius. Inside, there are 2 rooms - the bedroom / living room has a spacious king size bed, a small Ikea desk with desk chair, a TV and little sitting area around a coffee table. There is lots of space for shelving clothes. The kitchen has all the necessary amenities - a lot of storage space and a small fridge (plenty for 1 person, about right for 2 - but with the supermarket across the street you don't need to pack food for too long). Both rooms have window / doors giving out on a long balcony. As a disclaimer, furnishing is rather minimal - I haven't invested too much as I am not planning to stay long in this flat. Don't expect anything fancy - nevertheless, it is more than enough if you're planning a leisure visit, and enough to WFH. Wifi speed is great and stable. In the summer and for someone looking to spend more time out than in, the location more than makes up for the lack of lavishness inside. Feel free to reach out if any questions / for a video tour of the place! Best, Egor

Rooms

Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Bathtub

Work from home facilities

Workspace 1
  • In the living room or kitchen
  • • Small table (<1 meter)
  • • Kitchen chair
Workspace 2
  • In the bedroom
  • • Standard desk
  • • Desk chair
Wi-Fi speed
  • Download: 100 Mbps

    Upload: 100 Mbps


This home offers

TV
Air conditioning
Balcony
Oven
Fridge
Freezer
Heating
Elevator
Equipped kitchen

Home Rules

Yes
No
No

Easy access to

Beach
City
(National) parks
Bars & Restaurants
Public transport
Free parking
Supermarkets
Local markets
Gym

Availability

Available
Aug 14, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025
Preferred swap duration
Full duration

About Geneva

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Timezone
UTC+1
Geneva follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 (CEST) during summer months.
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Main language
French
German, Italian, and Romansh are other official languages in Switzerland.
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Climate
Oceanic
Warm summers and chilly winters.
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Closest airport
GVA
Geneva Airport, serving the city and the nearby French region.
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Intl. train station
Genève Cornavin
Main railway station connecting Geneva to other Swiss cities and neighboring France.
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Near beach?
± 300km
Geneva is by the lake; for sea beaches, the closest would be on the French Mediterranean coast.
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Near mountains?
Immediate
Located at the base of the Jura Mountains with the Alps to the east.
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Local Cuisine
Raclette
Melted cheese scraped onto diners' plates; Swiss delight.
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Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Switzerland's currency, despite being surrounded by Euro-using countries.
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Must see
Jet d'Eau
A large water fountain on Lake Geneva, one of the city's most famous landmarks.
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Hidden gem
Parc des Bastions
An oasis in the city with giant chessboards and statues.
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Water quality
Excellent
Lake Geneva provides the city's water which is then treated to a high standard.
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