The Islen House combines comfort and high-quality craftsmanship with modern architecture at the entrance to the Mellental hiking area and in the heart of the Mellau ski resort. It offers a view of the Kanisfluh, while the Mellenbach murmurs softly in the background. The Islen House is an oasis of time for precious vacation days, the kind that are only possible in the Bregenzerwald. For people who love nature and architecture.
Ground Floor Amenities
• Spacious central living room with dining area
• Kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove, range hood, dishwasher, oven, and coffee maker
• Bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink
• Outdoor area – porch (large veranda)
• Bicycle storage or ski storage room with ski boot dryer
Upstairs layout
• 1 double bedroom
• 3-4-bed room
• 1 additional room with TV and lounge area
• Bathroom with bathtub, toilet, and sink
• Sauna and small covered porch



Welcome to our vacation home, Islen! If you love both architecture and nature, you’ll feel right at home here in Islen. Our family property offers the ideal haven of peace for families, sports and nature enthusiasts, and those seeking relaxation with an appreciation for beauty.
Enjoy the cozy atmosphere, morning coffee on the covered porch, the peaceful setting with the gentle murmur of the Mellenbach stream and birdsong in your ears, or your private sauna after an eventful day of skiing in the nearby Mellau-Damüls-Faschina ski area, featuring over 100 kilometers of slopes.
The idea for this “island of time” came from my father, Michael Kaufmann, and my brother, Matthias. Together, they run the Kaufmann carpentry and joinery business in Reuthe and wanted to build an eco-friendly home where the family itself would also enjoy living. That’s why they placed the highest priority on sustainability and the ecological qualities of the materials! For the planning, they brought on board Michael’s brother Johannes Kaufmann, an architect.
Your getaway is our mission! We look forward to meeting you in Mellau. Juliane Feurstein and family
Information at a Glance
• A semi-detached house built in 2014, featuring two high-quality living units, each accommodating 2–6 people (House 1.1) or 2–8 people (House 1.2)
• Fully equipped kitchen, living room with TV and radio, 2 bedrooms, 1 additional room with TV, 1–2 bathrooms
• Each unit features a private sauna
• covered porch
• barbecue facilities available
• garden
• carport (free parking)
• Each unit has its own ski storage room
• Wi-Fi/TV/Radio
• Quiet location, 2-minute walk to the village center
• 2-minute walk to the outdoor pool
• 1-minute walk to the ski shuttle stop; cross-country ski trail access across the street
• No pets, non-smoking accommodations

Bregenzerwald Guest Card: From May 1 through October 31, this card provides free admission to nearby outdoor pools and mountain railways, as well as use of public transportation (for stays of at least 3 nights).