This is a TRUE BNB -- not a hotel owner pretending to be a local host. This home is as depicted on line -- gorgeous, comfortable, and one block from the beach. The hostess was extremely helpful telling us how to save money on public transportation (and routes for local transportation), great local places to see and how to get there, wonderful places for food, and all household needs (of which there were very few-- e.g., a cheese grater -- its a good kitchen). The kitchen is quite workable -- convection oven, dishwasher, deep sink, storage, refrigerator with small freezer. The location can't be beat, even for those working in Lausanne or those on a vacation. It is less than one block to a lovely beach, a short bike-ride to a very pretty shoreline town that has a marvelous Saturday morning farmer's market, a fantastic walk to the University of Lausanne along the shore of Lac Leman (Lake Geneva). It is about 10 minutes walk to the bus, which can take you in 10-15 minutes to a major train station or to Lausanne. Trains go everywhere very quickly in Switzerland so you could see much that way. It is also great for biking. Also, I cannot emphasize how gorgeous it is to see the snow-topped mountains (even in early summer) across the big lake, right through the window or from the patio! Highly recommended. Wonderful place and wonderful hostess! Just don't be here when I want to come back!! ;) xxx