Wonderful homestay accommodation our room was very comfortable with a TV, kettle and a big cooling fan, the bathroom was also very nice with everything you need. Esther is a lovely lady and met our every need including letting us have some space in the fridge for our cool bag. You have free use of the balcony and I highly recommend this with views over Lake Zurich. There is a lift inside the apartment block and there is parking on the corner with a meter its only 1 CHF per hour and free from 18;00-08;00. Photos are from the balcony

Stayed in August 2025

This was my second stay here and once again everything was excellent. The room was spacious, clean, and tidy, with great internet connection. Esther was very kind and welcoming. The location is perfect — quiet, yet very close to the lake. Highly recommended!

Stayed in July 2025

We found this cozy and affordable accommodation by chance. Horgen is about 25 mins train from Zurich HB and 30 mins from Zurich airport It is a small town by Lake Zurich. The apartment is within walking distance from the train station and swimming facility. Excellent place to unwind and reboot.. Cost is a fraction of that in Zurich. We bought a rail pass that gives us unlimited rides in train, ferry, and bus in the whole zurich canton. This makes horgen an even better choice to stay. Although Chez Esther is a homestay, there is complete privacy as Esther is usually in her own room. Our own 26 sq m room has a desk, lounge area, TV, and many books. We have a dedicated toilet just outside our room solely for our use. We can use the oven and refrigerator. We can take our meals in one of two lovely terraces.

Stayed in July 2025

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The kind and welcoming host provided a beautiful home and bedroom. It was quiet and private. The station was nearby, and the lake was a few steps away. I highly recommend the place for business travel and leisure stays.

Stayed in June 2025

We can't really think of anything we didn't like. Everything was great.

The location of the apartment is simply super. The only "noice" comes from the train passing close by, but that didn't bother us at all. Other than that it's really peacefull and beautiful area. You feel safe and calm. Stores and restaurants are close by and you get around by train pretty easily. Esther is a wonderful and kind hostess and we felt very welcome to her home. Everything was nice and clean and the place had everything we needed: a huge bedroom, kitchen, toilet&shower and a balcony with a stunning view to the lake Zürich. We would definitely recommend if you appreciate a peaceful stay.

Stayed in June 2025

Very hot and stuffy. Apparently we should have closed the window shutters which we didn't know even existed and weren't closed when we arrived. Our host made a point of telling us she went to bed at 9pm, so when arrived one evening at 9.45 the flat was pitch dark and we felt we had to tiptoe around.

Safe location . Host helpful with local knowledge.

Stayed in June 2025

Everything was just perfect. Esther is very nice and kind, and the stay was super. Room cozy and comfortable. Just 15 mins by train to Zurich.

Stayed in October 2024

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Everything From start to finish Especialy Esther what a wonderful lady

Stayed in November 2024

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Beautiful apartment with a wonderful hostess, and walking distance to restaurants.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing, everything was perfect. I only wish I could have stayed longer. I will definitely be staying again when I return!

Esther is a wonderful host. She is so kind, lovely and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything needed during my stay. The apartment was very clean, I had my own bathroom, private parking and all the amenities I needed. The location is excellent and the view from the balcony is sublime. It is the perfect spot to have a coffee in the morning, watching the sunrise over lake Zurich with the mountains on the horizon. Beautiful! It is also only a short walk to all the lovely restaurants Horgen has to offer and with great public transport links, Zurich is only a short journey away.

Stayed in September 2024

Perfect location near lake and the host was very friendly.

Stayed in August 2024

A very nice hostess and a beautiful, clean apartment in a lovely location.

Stayed in July 2024

Very big and nice room. Esther is very very kind and helpful and a great person to have a conversation with.

Stayed in June 2024

Location, balcony just at the lake, Esther was friendly and helpful, we loved the place though it was short stay❤️

Stayed in June 2024

Best Homestay in the Area. Perfect Location

Stayed in June 2024

Esther was extremely friendly and kind. Although the house is not in the center, it is close to public transportation and there is free parking in front. The house overlooking Lake Zurich was very clean and comfortable.

Stayed in May 2024

The location was perfect, less than a minute's walk to a spot on the lake for swimming. I could see the lake from my room and the room was huge, really light and airy with a very comfortable bed.

Stayed in October 2023

Esther was a great host and she made sure that we were comfortable and had everything that we needed.

Stayed in September 2023

The location was perfect for going down to the lake and to the shops etc. Also a 5 minute walk from the train station. Esther was such a welcoming hostess. Very helpful and kind . Clean and comfortable

Stayed in June 2023

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Esther is a very welcoming host. Her home is beautiful and we had a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed in May 2023

Nice location with access to river walk and close to Zurich - 15 minutes. Free parking out front. Esther is most generous and accommodating.

Stayed in May 2023

If you want a great location near Zürich with a very friendly and helpful owner than look no further !! The room was very big, sparkle clean and very comfortable large bed with a great view over the lake Zürich. Bus stop @ 200m and great connection from and to Zürich airport. Thank you Esther for making me feel home ! You are an amazing host! I will for sure use your accommodation when back in Zürich!

Stayed in January 2023

Very spacious excellent host

Stayed in March 2025

It may be good to understand that is a "home stay", and you walk through the living-room and the kitchen to reach your room. You can use the kitchen to make your coffee but not to cook anything. There is a railway just behind the house but we were not disturbed during the night even though we slept with the window open.

Modern style room with two big windows and with a view of the Zürich lake. Everything was very clean and with a high quality. A beautiful place. We slept very well in the comfortable bed.

Stayed in September 2024