The Mountain Hiker***** - View and garden terrace. Privileged environment.
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.
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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
About the area
La Vancelle
Located in La Vancelle, this apartment is in a rural area and near theme parks. 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 Pagan Wall. Cigoland Park and La Volerie des aigles are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking, mountain climbing and mountain biking 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 - 73.9 km
Strasbourg Christmas Market - 58 min drive - 76.9 km
Europa-Park - 64 min drive - 57.4 km
Getting around
Kintzheim La Vancelle Station - 5 min drive
Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Le 757 - 14 min drive
Pavillon du Haut Koeningsbourg - 14 min drive
RESTAURANT PFISTER - 17 min drive
Calabrais - 16 min drive
Restaurant Auberge Saint Martin - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Mountain Hiker***** - View and garden terrace. Privileged environment. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Mountain Hiker***** - View and garden terrace. Privileged environment.?
As of 27 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mountain Hiker***** - View and garden terrace. Privileged environment. on 22 Jul, 2026 start from S$193, 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 The Mountain Hiker***** - View and garden terrace. Privileged environment.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Mountain Hiker***** - View and garden terrace. Privileged environment.?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Mountain Hiker***** - View and garden terrace. Privileged environment.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Mountain Hiker***** - View and garden terrace. Privileged environment. 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 Cigoland Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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.
Jimmy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sylvia H.
29 Jan, 2016
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.
Sylvia H.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 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.
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.
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.
Caroline L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Penny S.
28 Oct, 2018
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!
Penny S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Geneviève K.
26 Mar, 2016
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.
Geneviève K.
About the host
Hosted by Jean-Paul Krebs
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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