Apartment in LA VANCELLE, Bas-Rhin

The Mountain Hiker***** - Apartment with view and garden terrace

The Mountain Hiker***** - Apartment with view and garden terrace

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Living Room / Lounge
Back Garden
Bedroom
Back Garden
Bathroom

Overview of The Mountain Hiker***** - Apartment with view and garden terrace

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 385 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

LA VANCELLE, Bas-Rhin
  • Popular LocationMontagne des Singes14 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Volerie des aigles17 min drive
  • AirportSaint Die (XCK-Aerodrome de Saint Die)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Mountain Hiker***** - Apartment with view and garden terrace

In La Vancelle, a "garden village", between Strasbourg and Colmar, a large holiday apartment with a magnificent view of the mountains and the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle.
Terrace with gazebo in the garden. Beautiful natural setting just minutes from the wine road. Strategic location to explore easily Alsace and even the Black Forest and nearby Germany!

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Beautiful and comfortable holiday apartment for 2/3 people newly refurbished with organic materials. Private terrace with a gazebo in the garden.

This spacious gite (+80 sqm) is located on the first floor, facing south with a stunning panorama of the mountains and the famous medieval castle of Haut Koenigsbourg. The Mountain Hiker gite is offering charming and luxury accommodation in any season.

Downstairs, in the garden, a gazebo with a small terrace awaits the guests of the gîte. Table and garden chairs make it a specially pleasant place to have tea or dinner outside during the beautiful days, from Spring to Fall.

Decoration is about forests and mountains, dedicated to the first owner and builder of the house who was, until the 1930s, the forester of the Forest of La Vancelle.

Bedroom with king size double bed (180 x 200 cm). Also available with a twin bed layout upon prior request.
The two living rooms (living room and dining room) are en suite and facing south. A extra traditional Alsatian bed is providing sitting space but also a comfortable extra bed for 1 grown-up child or adult.

Magnificent panoramic view over the forest, the mountains and the castle of Haut Koenigsbourg on the horizon.

An independent bathroom and kitchen complete this cozy vacation rental apartment where you will relax after your hiking or your discoveries in the vineyards, along the Alsace wine route (only minutes away).

Our house is a beautiful building full of character built in 1930 and inspired by Art Deco style. In the midst of the Roaring Twenties, its style, modernity and quality of construction was considered as remarkable in the small mountain village of La Vancelle. Today, after a beautiful restoration and development of two elegant apartments (one of them is our private apartment), it will be a romantic, comfortable and relaxing accommodation for your holiday in Alsace, as well as your base camp to discover the whole region.

La Vancelle is a small Alsatian mountain village, nestled on the southern slope of a mountain arch that rises to about 855 meters.

Only a wise eye can see the village from the valley. Hidden in a beautiful forest, it is a haven of peace and nature. And yet it is easily accessible and ideally located, away from the crowds but just minutes from the wine route, the wine villages and the major tourist attractions as The Eagle sanctuary (volerie des Aigles), the Monkey Mountain (montagne des Singes) and the castle Haut Koenigsbourg.

Easy access in any season. Free public parking in front of the house. It is necessary to have your own vehicle.

Our apartment in the lovely village of La Vancelle is the perfect place for your headquarters in Alsace. It offers an incredible combination of all advantages the traveller might look for a comfortable and practical discovery of Alsace:

A privileged and quiet location, easily accessible, with a beautiful view of the famous Haut-Koenigsbourg castle.

A strategic location right in the middle of Alsace (exactly on the limit between the 2 Alsatian counties (Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin) less than 10 minutes away from the famous Alsace wine route and the winegrowers villages, 20 minutes away from Colmar and 35 minutes from Strasbourg.

It is a lovely apartment with space and top comfort. Completely refurbished with organic materials, beautifully furnished and decorated, a fantastic mountain panorama and a garden where to sit and even have a meal outside.

Property manager

Jean-Paul Krebs
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Languages

English, French, German
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs welcome, Pets by arrangement

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 21:00

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Vancelle

Located in La Vancelle, this apartment is in a rural area and near theme parks. Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg and Ortenbourg Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballons des Vosges Nature Park and Mont Sainte Odile. Cigoland Park and La Volerie des aigles are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Cigoland Park - 14 min drive
  • Montagne des Singes - 14 min drive
  • Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg - 14 min drive
  • Cigoland - 16 min drive
  • La Volerie des aigles - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Kintzheim La Vancelle Station - 5 min drive
  • Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Vignette - 10 min drive
  • Auberge de la Huhnelmuhle - 13 min drive
  • Restaurant Traiteur Wendling - 17 min drive
  • Auberge le Meisenberg - 11 min drive
  • Auberge Alsacienne - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mountain Hiker***** - Apartment with view and garden terrace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mountain Hiker***** - Apartment with view and garden terrace?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mountain Hiker***** - Apartment with view and garden terrace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mountain Hiker***** - Apartment with view and garden terrace located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ballons des Vosges Nature Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dontenville and Église Saint-Georges de Châtenois. Ortenbourg Castle and Montagne des Singes are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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5/5

Cleanliness

4.7/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in a cosy town
My travel plan was to both Colmar and Strasboug, this place is somewhere in between, the host is very nice to talk to and helpful. The flat is very nice, clean and cosy, because I drive an EV, there's a charging point next to the flat, you can use charge-point card to top up your range.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

5/5 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable spacious apartment. Spotlessly clean.
Very comfortable spacious apartment. Spotlessly clean. We appreciated that the basic supplies were all provided. No rushing out to the shops to buy essentials on arrival. Met our expectations. Wonderful Michelin star restaurant 100m away. Good boulangerie and small supermarket in next village short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

5/5 Excellent

Penny S.

Beautiful location and apartment
This is a lovely apartment above the home of the owners, Jean-Paul and Martine. It is about 900 sq. ft, quite large! For someone who wants a little escape to the mountains it is absolutely perfect and in the morning the sun rises just out your window and you can see the castle on the hill. Beautiful!

5/5 Excellent

Sven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immer wieder gerne, tolle Unterkunft
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in der schönen Unterkunft sehr genossen und würden diese jederzeit wieder wählen. Der Vermieter ist sehr hilfsbereit und steht einem mit Tipps und Hilfe zur Seite.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Geneviève K.

Idéal pour se ressourcer
C'est dans une belle maison bleue accrochée à la colline (comme dit la chanson) que nous avons découvert cet appartement de toute beauté. Les matériaux choisis pour la décoration donne l'ambiance d'un chalet à Megève. Tout est fait avec goût et soin. L'appartement est grand, propre et très fonctionnel. Les lits sont confortables et le système des alcôves dans la pièce principale, bien pensé. C'est un havre de paix qui nous ferait presque oublier que nous sommes venus pour prendre l'air, marcher et visiter les environs. On s'y sent comme chez soi. La maison est entourée de beaux jardins et de forêts. Les amoureux de la nature sont comblés en venant ici. Idéal pour se ressourcer. Je vous le recommande.

About the host

Hosted by Jean-Paul Krebs

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The Mountain Hiker is part of our family collection of 16 holiday apartments. We are a couple of retired tourism professionals having many years of experience in the airline industry and travels.
We think that - especially for a rather long stay (most of our guests are discovering the slow travel concept and are staying 7 nights and more) - it is not enough to sleep well during the night but it is necessary to enjoy the stay in a place which is somehow of the same level as the historical surroundings, the landscape, the mountain and the vineyards: beautiful. We put a lot of effort and care in the renovation and decoration of our vacation apartments because we want our holiday homes to be a memorable part of your travel experience to France.

Why they chose this property

The place is quite outstanding.
The Mountain Hiker apartment is part of a beautiful building of 1929. It was completely refurbished with organic materials, beautifully furnished and decorated. You will enjoy a fantastic mountain panorama and a garden where to sit and even have a meal outside.

What makes this property unique

La Vancelle is a small Alsatian mountain village, nestled on the southern slope of a mountain arch that rises to about 855 meters.
Only a wise eye can see the village from the valley. Hidden in a beautiful forest, it is a haven of peace and nature. And yet it is easily accessible and ideally located, away from the crowds but just minutes from the wine route, the wine villages and the major tourist attractions.
2 good restaurants just within short walking distance. Shops 2,5 kilometers.

Languages:

English, French, German

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