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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY

Charming gite for 2/7 people, renovated in 2011, in Birkenwald, a typical little village in northern Alsace (on the border with the northern Vosges mountains, 35km from Strasbourg), famous for its castle, its deer park and its two restaurants popular with connoisseurs.

ENVIRONMENT:
The gîte is set in 60 acres of private grounds (forest and signposted footpaths just 200m away).

THE HOUSE:
The gîte is in a wing of an old Alsatian house restored in early 2011. We were keen to retain all the charm of the exposed beams and whitewashed cob walls, while adding the modern touch that is essential for the well-being of our guests.

All shops 5 km from the village of Marmoutier and 11 km from Saverne.

Surface area: 100m2 on 2 floors.
Ground floor (75m2):
º 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (90 x 200)
º 1 lounge/dining area of 30m2 with sofa bed (130*190) and
TV/DVD/Hifi.
º 1 fully-equipped kitchen (microwave, 4 hotplates, fridge
fridge, dishwasher, nespresso machine).
º 1 bathroom with Italian-style shower (renovated in January 2022), shower and washing machine.
º 1 separate WC.
º 1 private 20m2 terrace with garden furniture.
garden furniture.

First floor (25m2):
º 1 bedroom with 1 double bed (160 x 200)
º 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (90 x 200) and WC
º 1 rest/reading area on the mezzanine, where you can
where you can enjoy the books and board games
at your disposal.

baby equipment on request
End-of-stay cleaning MANDATORY (€70) to be paid on site.
short-stay rental available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1504592a
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Birkenwald

Located in Sommerau, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. Royal Palace and Alsace-Moselle Memorial are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Robert Blanck Alsace Wine and L'O Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Iceberg Ice Rink, or check out an event or a game at Zenith Strasbourg. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Sommerau, Grand Est

What's nearby

  • Birkenwald Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Train Station Square - 44 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Strasbourg Christmas Market - 47 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Parc de l'Orangerie - 48 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Strasbourg Cathedral - 49 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilwisheim Station - 22 min drive
  • Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tchiko's bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Katz - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tokio sushi - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪self les trois relais - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CHARMING HOUSE IN THE COUNTRY located?

This family-friendly Sommerau cottage is located in a rural location, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Birkenwald Castle, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Abbaye Saint Etienne of Marmoutier and Château des Rohan. Royal Palace and Zenith Strasbourg are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niels K.

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

Lovely place

Kind and very helpful host. Place exactly as promised. Lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit S.

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

Good Recommendation

Beautiful old house - almost on the edge of the forest - with good facilities and a very nice landlord. Top: Very good baguette and cake service from the landlord.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Lovely Alsace gite

The gite was tastefully decorated and had all the equipment you need. We visited in a heat wave and the gite was nice and cool and a has a huge bathroom / walk in shower. Lovely terrace outside which gives privacy from neighbours. Matthieu lives opposite and was on hand for anything we needed but not at all intrusive. Also lots of lovely forests nearby to walk or cycle in and it's near enough to the German border to easily have a day in Germany.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalynn Muscat M.

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

Peaceful Stay

We spent a week in this lovely cottage with lot of character. It is situated in a peaceful village. The cottage is equipped with all necessities and we looked forward to return to it after a day hopping from one amazing village to another. A very good variety of wines and juices are available at very ready prices. The owner of the cottage, Matthieu, is very friendly and helpful. He provided us with information of places to visit. One can even order freshly baked bread from Matthieu. We definitely recommend this cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you. We are delighted to have met you and have a good memory of your first stay in France. Looking forward to welcoming you again
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10/10 Excellent

Joerg W.

A very special place....

As my spoken as well as written french is less than basic, I rather leave an english review. We arrived here in Birkenwald to find ourselves within a peaceful tranquility which is hard to find somethere in central europe. Mathieus hospitality and assistance was outstanding in any way. We soon realized, that we´ve got to come back there. The house was clean and tidy, equipped with everything needed and above all, of a very special charme. Merci beaucoup and au revoir ....
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you very much, we are happy that you have a good stay in Alsace. It was also a pleasure to meet you. See you soon
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Een fijn huis in een rustige omgeving. Het huis zelf is wat donker maar er zijn voldoende lampen om aan te zetten. Nette en volledig ingerichte keuken en badkamer. Er is voldoende te zien en te doen in de omgeving waar je wel eerst even de auto voor nodig hebt. Bij het huis is het ook prima om een dagje te vertoeven
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonore S.

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Es war ein wunderbarer, entspannter Urlaub mitbringen sehr sympathischen Vermieter.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben eine schöne Woche in dem Ferienhaus verbracht. Die Ausstattung lässt keine Wünsche offen und Matthieu ist ein toller Gastgeber. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Oliver T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Das Haus hat ein schönes, großes Bad und eine ruhige und gemütliche Terrasse.Die Photos im Inserat (insbesondere vom Wohnzimmer) sind so belichtet, dass der Eindruck entsteht, dass es sich um einen hellen Raum handelt - in der Realität ist das Wohzimmer eher dunkel und wird fanden es eher ungemütlich.Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön und es ist vollkommen ruhig. Der Umgang mit dem Vermieter war sehr nett und unproblematisch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Bonjour Monsieur Trappe, je suis désolé que vous n'ayez pas apprécié notre salon. Il est vrai que les maisons typiques alsaciennes sont basses de plafond. Je ne vois cependant pas ce que cette pièce a d'inconfortable. cordialement
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schöne und liebevoll eingerichtete Ferienwohnung. Wir haben einen sehr schönen Urlaub hier verbracht und können es sehr empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Hallo, vielen Dank, wir freuen uns, dass Sie einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in unserer Ferienwohnung hatten. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren nächsten Besuch. Matthieu
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice B.

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

Leuke, nette accomodatie

We hebben een fijne week doorgebracht in deze accomodatie. Lekker ontbeten in de schaduw van de pergola op het prive terras. In de avond genoten van lounche plek onder het afdak aan de voorkant.De inrichting, modern romantisch, gezellig zoals we dat in Nederland noemen.De voorzieningen goed verzorgd, lekkere bedden.De douche en badruimte meer dan prima!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Hallo, Hartelijk dank, we zijn blij dat u een aangenaam verblijf heeft gehad in onze gîte. We kijken ernaar uit u weer te mogen verwelkomen. Matthieu
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Björn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birkenwald im Elsass war ein wunderbarer Ort für unseren Aufenthalt – ruhig gelegen und dennoch sehr zentral, perfekt am Rande der Vogesen. Das Haus war gemütlich, sauber und gut ausgestattet, ideal zum Entspannen nach einem Tag voller Erkundungen. Die Lage ist ein hervorragender Ausgangspunkt, um den Norden des Elsass mit seinen charmanten Dörfern, Burgen und der schönen Natur zu entdecken. Matthieu war ein sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber – wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt. Eine klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Hallo, vielen Dank, wir freuen uns, dass Sie einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in unserer Ferienwohnung hatten. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren nächsten Besuch. Matthieu
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aline P.

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

Très beau gîte

Très beau gîte dans un cadre calme et agréable. Hôte très disponible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas H.

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

Einfach mal raus in die Ruhe

Charmantes altes Häuschen, in dem es uns an nichts gefehlt hat. Nettes ruhiges Dorf - alles was man braucht mit dem Auto in bequem erreichbarer Nähe in den umliegenden Ortschaften. Der Vermieter ist da wenn man ihn braucht - hilft und gibt Tipps wenn man will. Und wenn nicht - drängt er sich nicht auf. Für uns eine super Kombination.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marianne P.

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

séjour agréable

maison très agréable, maison au calme et proche de Strasbourg, de la route des vins
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aymeric S.

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

Maison en Alsace

Popriétaire très accueillant et sympathique. La maison, ancienne, a beaucoup de charme, très bien ordonnancée, 3 chambres, bien séparées. Très bien située, entre Stasbourg et les Vosges. Maison de village sans jardin, mais avec une petite arrière cour agréable pour déjeuner dehors.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anette H.

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

schöne kurze Auszeit

Wir waren 3 Tage in dem Haus von Mathieu, uns allen hat sehr gefallen. Das Haus entspricht genau den Bildern wie im Inserat. Mathieu ist ein zuvorkommender Gastgeber. Ausflugsziele Saverne und Obernai nicht weit entfernt. Mathieu war auch hier sehr behilflich uns eine Tagestour zusammenzustellen. Fazit: Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit im Haus der Amelie und seiner Umgebung.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne d.

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

Sehr schönes Haus

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt. Die Kinder hatten einen Spielplatz, die Erwachsenen einen Bouleplatz. Es war wirklich sehr schön
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee K.

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

Tolle Ferienwohnung!

Sehr gemütliche und ursprüngliche Wohnung. Sehr netter und unkomplizierter Kontakt zu Vermieter. Wer die Ursprünglichkeit des Elsass liebt, ist hier genau richtig.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Sehr schön!

Liebevoll renoviertes, altes Häuschen. Die Unterkunft ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Handtücher, Bettwäsche, Wifi, Spiele, TV, … Die Küche hat ebenfalls alles, was man braucht: Kaffeemaschine von Nespresso, Spülmaschine, Kühlschrank, Küchenutensilien, … alles Notwendige ist vorhanden. Sehr netter Kontakt zum hilfsbereiten und unkomplizierten Vermieter, vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobias O.

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

Prima Unterkunft

Alles super - nix zu meckern.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jörg B.

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

Schöner Kurzurlaub

Wir haben unseren Osterurlaub in Elsass in dem schönen Ferienhaus verbracht. Es ist sehr liebevoll restauriert worden und bietet alles Notwendige für einen erholsamen Urlaub.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrin B.

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

Gemütliches Bauernhaus

Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und Matthieu hat sich toll um uns gekümmert. Es gibt die Möglichkeit über Matthieu frisches Baguette und Croissants zu bestellen die dann in einer Kiste abgeholt werden können. So kann ein Tag dann wunderbar starten.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland F.

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

Schönes Ferienhaus und netter Vermieter

Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Das Haus hat uns gut gefallen. Der Vermieter war sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Es war ein rundum schöner Urlaub:)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominik E.

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

Super Unterkunft

Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft und ein ganz toller Gastgeber
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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