Magnolia Homes

A portfolio spread across Switzerland and beyond

Magnolia Homes operates furnished vacation and business apartments across eight locations in Switzerland and a residential development in Madeira, Portugal. The business is run by Melanie and Roman, who position themselves as hosts and service providers "with heart and passion" rather than corporate managers. The site emphasizes personal hospitality and practical support. They welcome both holiday guests and business travellers, stating they rent for stays from 1-2 nights through multi-week family vacations and corporate relocations. Every unit is described as "lovingly and practically furnished" with professional cleaning and comprehensive service as their stated focus. The philosophy expressed is that guests should feel at home despite being away: "Fühlen sie sich wie zu Hause…oder noch besser" (feel like you're at home... or even better).

For someone arriving in Switzerland for temporary work

If you are relocating to any of the regions where Magnolia Homes operates (northeastern and eastern Switzerland, primarily), you can rent furnished housing from one night to several months without the delays and complexity of finding a permanent apartment. This suits people arriving for temporary work assignments, corporate transfers or family relocations who need immediate housing while arranging permanent accommodation. The emphasis on all-inclusive service and furnished units eliminates setup work on arrival: no utility contracts, no deposits to negotiate, no weeks waiting for housing permits to process. The business markets itself explicitly to people in transition, which is the core need of someone arriving.

The site notes that Magnolia Homes also provides commercial cleaning services, suggesting the operators understand both sides of the temporary-housing market: temporary residents who need furnished places, and property owners and businesses who need cleaning support.

The eight locations and what they offer

Schaffhausen hosts two distinct properties serving different preferences. City Lofts at Durachweg 22 are located directly behind the railway station in what the site describes as an excellent location. Reachable on foot in minutes are Schaffhausen's old town, the Rhine river, the Munot fortress and further sights. The lofts emphasize high comfort, modern design and hotel-like service, and are described as "fully equipped" and suited to short 1-2 night stays, multi-week vacations or business trips alike. This flexibility of positioning, comfortable enough for a holiday, professional enough for work travel, suggests units designed for both leisure and business.

City Maisonettes at Neustadt 18 are in the city centre yet described as "wonderfully quiet". They feature modern room layouts and high-quality furnishings in charming ambience, offering "the peace of an old-town apartment" while minutes from "pulsating city life". The site emphasizes the contrast: central location with tranquility. The maisonettes are also positioned for short, medium and long stays, suggesting the layout and finish suit various lengths of stay without sacrifice.

Frauenfeld offers Gold Apartments at Goldackerstrasse 3-5 in what the site describes as an excellent central location in what is described as the "Goldacker area" of the city. The city centre, station, shopping and numerous restaurants and leisure activities are reachable in minutes. The apartments feature modern furnishings, high comfort and hotel-like service. The naming convention ("Gold Apartments", "Gold Apartments" at a second location) and the "excellent central location" language suggests the Frauenfeld units are positioned as premium offerings within the Magnolia portfolio.

Romanshorn has Lake Apartments at Friedrichshafnerstrasse 54C, described as stylish, modern vacation apartments directly on the harbour. The location sits on Lake Constance (Bodensee) only steps from Romanshorn station, the ferry to Friedrichshafen, Swiss shipping services and the Lake Constance cycle route. This location is particularly notable for anyone relocating for international work: waterfront living, access to cross-border transport and connection to the regional cycle network all appeal to people who value lifestyle alongside work. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchen ("cook like at home", a telling phrase suggesting apartments that don't assume you'll eat out), fast WiFi, a smart television, bathrooms with high-quality materials, digital check-in and parking. The site lists both parking spaces and bicycle storage, covering multiple mobility needs.

Weinfelden offers Cozy Apartments at Freiestrasse 54 in central Weinfelden, described as "the heart of the Thurgau region". The station, shopping, restaurants and leisure activities are comfortably reachable in minutes. The apartments feature modern, cozy furnishings and are positioned as ideal "for relaxing and feeling at home", language that suggests these units pitch toward comfort and lifestyle over pure business-travel efficiency.

Other locations include Design Apartments in Arbon, additional design and gold apartments in Frauenfeld (distinct from the Gold Apartments above, suggesting a portfolio with overlapping property types), Sonnenhof Apartments in Kreuzlingen, and City Dreams in Winterthur. The site does not provide detailed descriptions of these properties on the main page, instead directing visitors to follow property-specific links, so less information is available without direct contact.

What Magnolia Homes does not publish

The page provides no pricing information, minimum stay requirements or clear booking procedures. You cannot see apartment sizes, layouts, sleeping capacity or whether different configurations are available at different locations. There is no detail about which utilities are included in rent, what the cancellation policies are, or whether pets are allowed. The site does not state how many units exist in total or whether all are available simultaneously. While the site lists cleaning services (both private and commercial) alongside the rental apartments, it does not clarify whether cleaning is included in rental rates or offered at additional cost. Contact information (if visible) would be necessary to book or inquire, but is not detailed on the site. The lack of an online booking system or availability calendar means all reservations require direct contact.

Who it suits and considerations

This works for anyone relocating temporarily to the northeastern or eastern Swiss regions who values personal service and furnished comfort. The range of locations (eight in Switzerland) and variety of property types (lofts, maisonettes, apartments, from city-centre to waterfront) offers flexibility for different party sizes, preferences and work locations. Business travellers and people needing quick moves into furnished housing without lease negotiation and utility setup find the model appealing. Families seeking a furnished vacation home with proper amenities and a good working environment would find the portfolio offers options. However, the complete absence of published pricing, unit specifications and availability calendars means anyone considering booking must contact the business directly to compare options and negotiate costs. This works well for people with flexible timelines but may frustrate arrivals with fixed move dates or those comparing prices across options quickly.