Charming chalet in unspoilt peaceful mountain location.
The house is located in the NE of France about 6 hours drive from Calais, 1 hour 30 mins from Basel, Strasbourg and Nancy. The main town Gerardmer is 15 mins away, it offers everything: shops, restaurants, skiing, lake etc. The accommodation is cosy and comfortable: radiators and a fire place keep it warm in the winter. It has got 3 bedrooms: 1 double room on the ground floor and 1 double and 1 twin on the first floor; a fully fitted kitchen; 1 bathroom, and a large enclosed veranda with table and chairs
There is plenty space around the property with different sitting areas. BBQ and pizza oven available. Garden furniture. Little stream running on side of property
There is a bedding option available if you don’t want to bring your own.
Electricity will be paid on departure after meter reading.
Wood for wood burner included in price
Cleaning - compulsory- is 80 euros
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Wood for the fire is included in the rental price.
Le bois de chauffage est inclus dans le prix de location
The electricity used during the stay will be paid on departure after meter reading.
L'électricité consommée sera payée au départ
If you don’t want to bring your own sheet, there is a bedding option.
Si vous ne voulez pas amener vos draps il y a une option literie.
Important information
You need to know
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ban-sur-Meurthe-Clefcy
Located in Le Grand Valtin, a neighbourhood in Ban-sur-Meurthe-Clefcy, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. Le Poli Ski Resort and La Mauselaine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Jardin de Berchigranges and Tricky Track. Bol d'air and La Bresse Ice Rink are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ballons des Vosges Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
La Bresse-Hohneck - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
Lac de Gérardmer - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
Colmar Christmas Market - 47 min drive - 45.6 km
Little Venice - 47 min drive - 45.9 km
Getting around
St-Leonard Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
le va’chalet - 6 min drive
Au Gai Relais - 10 min drive
La Clairière - 10 min drive
Hôtel restaurant Sommet du Hohneck - 16 min drive
Auberge du Schantzwasen - 28 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming chalet in unspoilt peaceful mountain location. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming chalet in unspoilt peaceful mountain location.?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming chalet in unspoilt peaceful mountain location. on 18 June 2026 start from NZ$220, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Charming chalet in unspoilt peaceful mountain location.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming chalet in unspoilt peaceful mountain location.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming chalet in unspoilt peaceful mountain location.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming chalet in unspoilt peaceful mountain location. located?
Located in Le Grand Valtin, this chalet is steps from Ballons des Vosges Nature Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gérardmer State Forest and Le Poli Ski Resort. Lac de Longemer and Col de la Schlucht are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
fully equiped and lovely decorated chalet in quiet area
The chalet is very comfortable and decorated with authentic details. Great base for scenic routes by car and numerous hikes in the woods.
harald P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank your for your message. I am glad you enjoyed your stay in our chalet. All the best.
Lydie.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bethan T.
29 August 2016
Lovely chalet in beautiful rural location.
We had a fantastic week in this very comfortable chalet. It is situated in a quiet and beautiful village. It's a perfect place for walking, swimming in nearby lakes and local sight seeing. We would highly recommend it and hope to return one day. Tanner family, London
Bethan T.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
I am glad you had a good time and enjoyed staying in our chalet. I hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards,
Lydie.
We had a very good time in the house. Its very cozy, the area outside perfect for morning-coffees in the sun and for the child to play. The contact with Lydie was very friendly and helpful when there were questions. We would definitly recommend this place.
A beautiful cosy house in a remote area which is a good starting point for beautiful walks and exploration of the numerous points of interest in nature and culture.The house offers plenty of room for four and more people and has good facilities for a comfortable holiday. The style of the house its well to the atmosphere of the area - the house offers some nice vintage vibes - you can feel the history of the place. Lydie is very responsive, helpful and friendly.We enjoyed our stay very much and recommend the house.
Nice house with full equipment kitchen.Good location , 15mins to ski station. The host responded very quick. The fire chimney very cute and nice for winter! One little point is the shower wasn’t enough hot water, need to take a quick shower if u have many people at this house . Or don’t take the shower at home same time. Otherwise the house is recommended.
Une Propriétaire très réactif, effectivement comme j’avais lu dans d’autres commentaires, c’est une dame très gentille
Olivier O.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2026
Merci pour votre commentaires
Verified
8/10 Good
Dominique F.
21 September 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Bel emplacement, au calme.
Dominique F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2025
It was nice to have you staying in our chalet.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Norbert B.
2 September 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lage 1a, Wanderungen und Biken direkt ab Haustür.Leider war das Haus nicht gereinigt, die Dusche verstopft und vollkommen verdreckt, Fugen und Silikonanschlüsse im unteren Bereich schwarzgeschimmeltEinrichtung ein wenig schmierig, eben weder feucht abgewischt noch abgeputzt. Stil des Hauses, eher ein familiärer, kaum gepflegter Feriensitz als ein Vermietungsobjekt, dafür aber mit guter Küchenausstattung.Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett, aber nicht vor Ort, insoweit auch eher nicht über die Pflege des Hauses vor Ort informiert. Die Reinigungsgebühr wurde hälftig erstattet.
Norbert B.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2025
Thank you for your messages. I have taken note of your comments and asked the cleaners to correct the issues. I am glad you had a nice time. Lydie.
Nous avons passés de très bonnes vacances dans ce petit chalet cosy des années 70 où rien ne manquait de nos années d’enfance! Même les ustensiles sont raccord! Peut être même certains pourraient être changés vu leurs vétustés…L’ambiance etait chaleureuse et c’était le principal pour nous. Il a neigé et c’était très beau, le chalet est bas dans la vallée et la vue n’est pas extraordinaire mais c’était quand même bien sympathique. Avec l’option literie et l’électricité le prix devient très cher . Attention à bien calculer au départ. Pour résumé, un endroit sympathique dans un lieu sympathique et chaleureux.
Agnès P.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Contente que votre séjour à été agréable. Le feu à la cheminée est agréable et réduit le coût de l’électricité - le bois est offert -
Prise du logement facile,emplacement au calme.le chalet est très cosy et très bien équipé,les propriétaires sont charmant et très sympathique.J’y retournerai sans aucun doute.
Bruno R.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Contente de lire que vous avez passé un bon séjour dans notre chalet. Nous serons ravis de vous recevoir à nouveau.
Le chalet est idéalement situé pour se couper du brouhaha du monde. Grand bain de nature très apprécié. Sinon le chalet est très confortable, conforme aux photos. Cocooning assuré.
Claudine W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Je suis contente de lire que vous avez passé un agréable séjour au chalet Et peut-être au plaisir de vous recevoir à nouveau.
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Es gibt viele nette Plätze um das Haus. Ein kleiner Bach fließt durch das Grundstück. Das ist sehr erfrischend.
Allerdings mussten wir einige Dinge in der Küche vor der Benutzung reinigen.
Notre séjour dans ce chalet était très bien, le cadre est idéal pour une escapade en dehors des villes et plusieurs stations de ski sont à proximité. Les chambres sont confortables; l'ambiance générale de la maison est très chaleureuse et familiale. Le contact avec les propriétaires très humain et facile. À refaire si jamais nous revenons un jour dans les Vosges!
Gaël S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2023
Merci Gaël pour votre message. Nous avons été ravis de faire votre connaissance et qui sait à bientôt peut-être.
Chalet très accueillant, esprit cocooning
Dommage que les WC ne soient pas indépendants
Très bon restaurant à proximité
Nicoline T.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2023
Contente de lire que vous avez aimé le chalet et passé un agréable sejour. La configuration originelle du chalet ne permettait pas l’indépendance des toilettes mais nous avons créé une salle de bains spacieuse.
Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt. Es war alles da, was wir brauchten. Die Ausstattung könnte mal erneuert werden. Stühle wackeln, nur wenige Gläser und Tassen usw sodass man teilweise mit der Hand anwaschen müsste. Haus war bei Ankunft nicht richtig gereinigt worden. Ansonsten war es sehr schön. Die Lage ist toll. Schön grün und ruhig, "Auslauf" für die Kinder direkt am Haus.
Dorothea M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Je suis contente de lire que vous avez passé une bonne semaine de vacances dans notre chalet.
Nous essayons toujours d’améliorer notre location, je prends donc en considération vos commentaires.
Très bon emplacement, le chalet est très cosy. Nous avons bien profité de la cheminée et de l'espace dans le chalet.
Le chalet est régulièrement habité par la propriétaire ce qui le rend très agréable.
Excellent séjour dans une ambiance chaleureuse pendant la semaine de Noël.
Accueil sympathique et amical.
Trés bon contact avec Lydie la propriétaire.
Belle région à decouvrir.
Anne Marie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2021
Je suis contente que vous ayez passé un bon séjour dans notre chalet.
Meilleurs vœux pour 2021 et peut-être le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau.
Lydie
Positives
- Location of property is great. Nice and quiet. 15 minutes to ski slopes and a hill right next to the property that my daughter had fun with the luge on.
- Cosy chalet. Nice living room and well equipped kitchen
- Wood for the fire was free and much appreciated. Chalet was nice and warm
- Comfortable beds
Negatives
- Cleanliness of the Chalet. Everyone's idea of clean is different but for me the basics hadn't been done when you are renting out a property. There were still pieces of food in the sink, microwave and oven. There were crumbs and bits of food down the sides of the cushions of the sofa. There were loads of cobwebs between the beams of the ceiling. The house had been given a superficial clean but not in the hard to reach places. The chalet needs a thorough clean from top to bottom in my opinion.
- The septic tank was full and there was an awful smell of sewage every time we flushed the toilet. Particularly noticable in the downstairs bedroom. The owners had been staying in the chalet the week before us and I find it hard to believe that they hadn't noticed the smell. We noticed it immediately upon arrival. The owners sent somebody out to look at it but there was nothing he could do in the snow. We just had to put up with the smell. I think a gesture from the owners for this inconvenience would have been nice. (Maybe not having to pay the electricity bill for example) but no such gesture was forthcoming.
Tim M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Tim,
Thank you for your feedback.
I apologise for the unsatisfactory elements of your stay.
As I mentioned to you we were there the week before you and had no issues with the odours from the septic tank and this has never been raised by previous guests. The specialist has now been and completed the relevant requirements.
As for the cleanliness this is the first ever comment of this nature, but I have instructed the caretaker to do a deep clean.
Best regards,
Lydie.
Merci Stéphanie et je serai ravie de vous accueillir une autre fois dans notre chalet.
Lydie
About the host
Hosted by Lydie
I am French and Iain Scottish. We live in the UK. Le Grand Valtin is a very special place for me as I spent all my childhood holidays there at my grandfathers farm ; it was idyllic...We have been coming every year as a family and our children love it as well.
Why they chose this property
The area has a lot to offer : stunning scenery, lovely food, plenty to do : skiing,walking, water sports, cycling amongst others. The property is in a super location, not far from the main road-easier in winter-. It is a quiet little village but only 10 mins away from shops ( there is a wonderful baker 5 mins away). The skiing domaine is 20 mins away as is the lake. Walking and cycling tracks on the doorsteps.
What makes this property unique
The property is comfortable and can easily accommodate 6 persons. We have lovingly improved it, adding a new kitchen, a new bathroom whilst keeping its French charm ; it is a family home.