Haus Franzl at Am Wildbachberg

A Soulful Retreat in the Rolling Hills of Southern Styria

Reimagined from a historic barn, this two-story chalet retains its rustic integrity while incorporating an open, modern aesthetic. The design emphasizes natural materials, from the oak parquet flooring to the solid wood kitchen fronts made of larch. Throughout the home, custom pieces such as the ceramic lamps by artist Rainer Martin and glass art by Johanna Krainer add a unique, artistic character that makes the space feel highly personal.

The fully-equipped kitchen features solid larch wood fronts, an induction cooker, and an Illy coffee machine. The living area is centered around a gas fireplace with a three-sided glass pane. There is a private pinewood sauna with panoramic glazing and a rain shower on the lower floor.

The chalet offers two private terraces. On the ground floor, a large terrace provides an ideal spot for relaxation and dining with direct access from the living area. The upper floor features a large roof terrace, offering expansive views of the surrounding hills and the Wolfgangi Church. All guests have access to the shared infinity pool, a 300-year-old wine cellar, and a communal barbecue area.

Layout

This vacation home for rent in Deutschlandsberg, Austria, sleeps up to four guests. Haus Franzl is a two-story home spanning 75 m² with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The lower floor features the main living area with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, an open-concept bathroom with a rain shower and private sauna, and a private terrace. On the upper floor, there is a bedroom with a king bed and a free-standing bathtub, a second bedroom with a queen-sized fold-away bed, and a separate toilet.

Experiences

Guests at Am Wildbachberg can start their day with a daily breakfast box filled with homemade and regional delicacies. The owners can arrange fly-fishing excursions, and yoga mats are available for guests to borrow, making the quiet vineyard surroundings ideal for an on-site practice. A nearby bike rental offers e-bikes for exploring the area.

Amenities and services

Daily breakfast box, welcome drink, air conditioning, WiFi, Smart TV, Poet Zero Bluetooth speaker, gas fireplace, underfloor heating, fully-equipped kitchen, dishwasher, microwave, Illy coffee machine, Chemex coffee carafe, kettle, organic bed linen, bathrobes, slippers, Austrian natural cosmetics, hairdryer, towels, private parking, electric car charging station, lockable bicycle garage, final cleaning.

Good to know

Haus Franzl is part of a small cluster of three chalets that share some amenities such as the infinity pool and the wine cellar. A car is needed to explore the surrounding Schilcherland wine route and neighboring villages. The home’s two-story layout includes an interior staircase. This home is one of the two properties where dogs are permitted.

Around

Nestled in the heart of the Schilcherland wine region, Haus Franzl provides a base for exploring the rolling hills of Southern Styria. The property is a short drive from Deutschlandsberg, a town known for its historic castle and local buschenschänken (traditional wine taverns). Guests can explore the Schilcher Wine Route, which winds through picturesque vineyards and villages. For golf enthusiasts, there is a reduced green fee at the Schloss Frauenthal Golf Club, just three kilometers away, while other scenic courses are a short drive away.