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The Mountain Hiker - Garden terrace & views

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A traditional European house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested hillside.
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, a table with books and a vase, and a window with curtains.
A wooden gazebo with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a red patio area.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with pillows, a bench at the foot of the bed, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a television, a Christmas tree, and wooden furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ballons des Vosges Nature Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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LA VANCELLE, Bas-Rhin
  • Place, Ballons des Vosges Nature Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Colmar Christmas Market
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Europa-Park
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Airport, Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Chambre 01

1 Queen Bed

Salon / Lounge 01

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Mountain Hiker - Garden terrace & views

The Mountain Hiker provides a lot of charm and romance as well as a beautiful view that will satisfy lovers of peace and nature. Great comfort for 2/3 people renovated with natural materials. Official 5 star rating.

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.

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.

The Mountain Hiker provides a lot of charm and romance as well as a beautiful view that will satisfy lovers of peace and nature. Great comfort for 2/3 people renovated with natural materials. Official 5 star rating.

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.

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.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets by arrangement
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Smoking

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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1401391a
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

La Vancelle

Located in La Vancelle, this apartment is in the mountains. Ortenbourg Castle and Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballons des Vosges Nature Park and Chalmont. Cigoland Park and La Volerie des aigles are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain climbing, hiking and cycling.
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LA VANCELLE, Bas-Rhin

What's nearby

  • Ballons des Vosges Nature Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Colmar Christmas Market - 35 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Train Station Square - 54 min drive - 75.3 km
  • Strasbourg Christmas Market - 58 min drive - 76.9 km
  • Europa-Park - 63 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Le 757 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar Saint Ulrich - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Pavillon du Haut Koeningsbourg - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant aux Trois Châteaux - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mountain Hiker - Garden terrace & views pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mountain Hiker - Garden terrace & views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mountain Hiker - Garden terrace & views?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mountain Hiker - Garden terrace & views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mountain Hiker - Garden terrace & views located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ballons des Vosges Nature Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Chalmont. Dontenville and Église Saint-Georges de Châtenois are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The appartement was very welcoming, extremely clean and well equipped. The area was exactly as we had hoped. It was a very peaceful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in lovely Elsaß

Lovely flat, well equipped, nice garden, and very friendly and helpful hosts.Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An attractive apartment with everything you could wish for

In the mountains of Alsace lies this great apartment with everything on it. Everything has been thought of. Incredibly hospitable host and hostess. Good tips to explore the area and even in the village a good family restaurant with local dishes. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia H.

Beautiful and peaceful

What a charming location to spend our time. We couldn't have been happier. The apartment is even more beautiful than the photos. The location in a quiet village is serene and relaxing with beautiful views from every window. We loved the gazebo in the garden and spent lots of time there too. True there are no shops in La Vancelle, but two very good restaurants, one with a Michelin star. There are shops just a short drive away in another village. The location is a short drive to the wine route and we enjoyed visiting the nearby town of Selestat. We were most impressed by the organization and thoughtfulness of the owners. They seem to have thought of everything. Their attention to detail is amazing. They were not in residence during our stay but called to make sure everything was in order. All the information we needed was in a folder in the living room, so we had no additional questions. The large bathtub was wonderful to relax away the days hiking and there was plenty of hot water too. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We will definitely return.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are always very pleased to learn that our guests spend a nice holiday at our place. We did our best to design the apartment with natural and organic materials. It is well located so that it is possible to reach easily any place to visit in Alsace but also in nearby Germany. The village has a kind of micro-climate: quite sunny in winter when other lower places are in the fog and cooler in the summer when the lower hills and plain are suffering from the heat. We are definitely proud of our Montain Hiker apartment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschöner Urlaub!

Von der Ausstattung über die Lage bis zum Empfang und die Menschen vor Ort war alles wunderbar! Wir kommen sehr gern wieder!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 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
Verified review

10/10 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
Verified review

10/10 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!
Archival

10/10 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 holiday apartment is on the first floor of the private house of Martine and Jean-Paul Krebs

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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