Michaela Hauser, the owner, is born in Gerlos. She has travelled extensively for many years working in the fashion industry. She lived in the United Kingdom for 12 years and continued her fashion career including London based work experience. She speaks German and English. Martin James, her partner, is a British National. His career was founded on working for French, German and Belgian global businesses. This involved extensive world travel. He has excellent experience of differing environments and cultures. His hobbies include hiking, cycling and being in the great outdoors with a great insight into the Zillertal and surrounding areas. He speaks English and functional German.

Villa Michaela was built in 1958. The property has been extensively renovated to modern standards in the last three years. Newly installed external wall insulation provides warmth in winter and cool rooms in the summer. All expected room facilities are available including free wifi, Modern power showers, in room coffee machines, comfort mattresses, towels, soaps and gels, hairdriers and flat screen TV's with radio options. All rooms have balconies which offer outstanding views of the mountains, river and forest. We have storage facilities for ski equipment with boot warmers. We offer secure storage for bicycles, this is available on request We look to provide all the assistance necessary for all of our guests to enjoy a perfect holiday.

Villa Michaela is situated in a´the very quiet and safe area known as Gerlos Gmünd. The free winter skibus service stops 100m from our front door. The bus ride is a five minute journey to the newly completed Gerlos Dorfbahn, or ten miutes to the Isskogelbahn. Villa Michaela has direct access into the surrounding nature, situated next to the Gerlosbach, and 100m from the forest and local valleys. Childrens play parks and learning activities are all reachable by foot. In summer there is an easy forest walk to the local pizzeria or further into Gerlos itself. The restaurant Erbhofa serving quality local dishes is a five minute walk. Regular bus services can take our guests to Mayrhofen or Königsleiten. Mountain biking, running, horse riding, Nordic walking facilities, a tennis and squash centre are on our immediate doorstep. We are situated on a superb gateway to all the outdoor activities locally available.