As the train zigzagged uphill to Les Avants station, the view of lake geneva and mountains in the back left us speechless. That was a good warm up. From the station, it takes about 10 minutes walk to the house. The slope is not friendly for heavy luggage. The surrounding is so peaceful, once in a while, cowbells pleasantly interrupt the quietness. When arrived, Krystina who was waiting in her house (which is attached to the studio we stayed in) welcomed us to the cozy rooms. We prepared dinner in a simple yet well-equipped kitchen and enjoyed our meal at the lovely balcony which we would love to spend the entire night there, but the cold wouldn't allow us. The heater worked ok for weather about 10c that night. The train down to montreux departs every hour but more frequent in morning and evening. Overall a good time for those who want to try living in a swiss hill village.