Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon

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A stone building with a courtyard, outdoor seating, and a tree with white flowers.
A stone courtyard with a swimming pool, stone walls, and a tree providing shade.
A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a dining area with chairs, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen counter with appliances.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden bookshelf, and a staircase leading to another level.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Luberon Regional Park
Sleeps 5•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Fontaine de Vaucluse, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur
  • Place, Luberon Regional Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Santon Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Avignon (AVN-Caumont)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon

Overview
Located within a 15-minute walk to the picturesque village of Fontaine de Vaucluse, this ca. 100m2 loft-style conversion has all modern facilities - a fully equipped kitchen, two double bedrooms, a mezzanine ideally suited for children, a large Italian-style bathroom with two showers and a separate WC.

Le Refuge sleeps a maximum of 5 people and is located near Fontaine de Vaucluse, ca. 1.2 km from the village centre and 6 km from Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, a picturesque small town renowned for its antique markets, stores and art galleries at the foot of the Luberon mountain range. Views over the countryside are truly spectacular.

This large holiday rental, exquisitely decorated in a Provençal style accentuating the ceiling’s wood beams and stone walls, is situated on the ground floor of the owners' home. It has a separate independent entrance, a terrace accessible from the kitchen/dining room, as well as a private courtyard with a stone-built filtered pool (ca 6x4.5m) operated from June until September. Nice fully equipped kitchen with dining area, living room with an entertainment corner and a detached sleeping space with a queen-sized bed. A main bedroom with two twin beds and wardrobe, a mezzanine with 2 single beds. A beautiful bathroom with Italian-style shower and 2 sinks. Separate WC. Bedroom linen and towels provided. Housecleaning at the end of the stay and all taxes are included in the rental price. Prices vary depending on the season.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Chidren welcome

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

Considered. Please speak with Owner

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly non-smoking (indoors)

Pool: For safety reasons, no diving allowed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8790976
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nestor le Castor and Luberon Regional Park. L'Église Notre-Dame et Saint-Véran and Santon Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If not the best, one of the best rental experiences we’ve had!The Refuge was extremely well appointed with more than adequate supplies and a host who provided great recommendations without invading our space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Le Refuge. The gite is close to lots of beautiful villages and good places to eat. Le Refuge is well equipped; we had everything we needed for our stay. Dirk is a charming host. With his tips we visited places we would not have found ourselves. We would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming retreat

Great accommodations with modern conveniences. Short walk to a lovey village with 12th century ruins in the rocks above, as well as restaurants and shops. Very comfy TV area for relaxing after sightseeing and a beautiful outdoor area to drink wine from the nearby local vineyards. Host recommended a scenic drive for the afternoon which was a favorite and was helpful with dinner plans, etc. Ideal! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

A lovely, very spacious, very well equipped guest house in Provence. Fontaine du Vaucluse is a beautiful area of Provence and great base for exploring the region. The host, Dirk, was always available and very eager to help plan excursions and adventures during our stay. There is a speed bump situated right in front of the house on the main road which was a little bit disruptive for the front bedroom at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2025
I am pleased to that the speed bump placed on the road along “Le Refuge” in 2024 has meanwhile been removed. Speeding by vehicles is now exclusively being prevented by a no-noise causing technical narrowing of the road. J'ai le plaisir de noter que le dos d'âne placé sur la route le long du « Refuge » en 2024 a été démonté entre-temps. La réduction de la vitesse des véhicules est désormais exclusivement atteinte par un resserrement technique de la route ne générant plus de bruit. Ich freue mich, mitteilen zu können, dass die 2024 auf der Straße entlang des „Le Refuge“ eingesetzte Geschwindigkeitsschwelle inzwischen entfernt wurde. Die Beschränkung der Verkehrsgeschwindigkeit erfolgt nun ausschliesslich durch eine technische Verengung der Straße, die keinen Lärm mehr verursacht.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Superior!

Probably one of the best stays we have ever had. We read all the 5 star reviews and understand now why. Property is charming and fully outfitted with everything you might need; meticulously well kept. Great location, and Dirk is a 5-star host who has lovingly restored his home and made this an easy recommendation from us! Dirk, if you'd have put a comfy lounge chair out by the pool for me to read - we probably would never have left!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A piece of Vaucluse

The property was as described online. The house was well equipped with all the necessary essentials. Dirk is an amazing host. He offered excellent suggestions on sites to see during our limited stay. I would not hesitate to stay at his location in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Place to explore Provence

La Refuge is a great beautiful place for your stay in Provence. However, you have to be aware that the owner lives upstairs just above the house. He is eager to communicate, which can be both an advantage or a disadvantage. We felt an eye upon us all the time, so if you just want to be by yourself, this should be considered. The Place itself is very good.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
I am sorry you did not read the detailed description of the property prior to your reservation. You would have been aware that the gite/holiday cottage is situated on the ground floor of the owner’s home, but with a separate entrance, as well as a pool, terrace and courtyard for the exclusive use by the holiday makers. You would have also known in advance that the owner regularly cleans the pool and court. This is always done in a discreetly manner – if possible when the holiday makers are away from the property to respect their privacy. The reviews of Le Refuge show that its holiday makers much appreciate the well-maintained pool and courtyard.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful base to explore Provence

Lovely well appointed property which is without doubt the best equipped we have ever stayed at. Off road parking, private pool, secluded courtyard, fully equipped kitchen (even washing powder and dishwasher tablets are provided). Dirk really has thought of everything!Dirk, the host, is attentive and happy to provide ideas for days out or activities should you need them.The property is located in a quiet hamlet about 15 minutes walk into Fontaine de Valcluse which is a picturesque town with a bakery, and many restaurants. The nearest supermarket is about a 5 minute drive The property and the local area are lovely, and provide a great base for visiting wider Provence.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very special experience

We feel so fortunate to have discovered Le Reguge. The house is exceptionally equipped and beautifully restored. Dirk went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and shared the environs with us. We’ve never had such a gracious and interesting host. We have been renting for decades and this visit stands out in every aspect. And it wasn’t even pool season!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Provence

Our stay in this house was amazing. Very comfortable with a beautiful location. The home was well supplied with all your needs. The host is gracious and full of useful and great advice. You can also enjoy a bottle of wine with him and the view of the Galas Aqueduct is divine. We will be back! The town is sleepy and lovely. During our time we took a horseback lesson, rode Mont Ventoux and visited many markets and towns. Best holiday yet!! Thanks again Dirk!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, secluded stay in a historical stone building

Stone house and oversized wooden beams, spacious indoor and outdoor areas, make this a unique holiday home while travelling. Well equipped kitchen with lovely indoor and outdoor dining areas connected by a massive sliding door to bring the outdoors in and expand the overall feel. Used the swimming pool to cool off after a day of touring. Convenient parking for our car. Our host, Dirk, lives onsite and regularly checked in to be sure everything in the gîte was operating as expected and offered suggestions for exploring the local area. Used the washer and clothes ( and wet bathing suits) dried easily outdoors on the drying rack.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Book Now!

After a three-week tour of Italy and France that included 6 different Vrbo's - I can say without hesitation, that Le Refuge in Fontaine de Vaucluse was the best of them all! Extraordinary in every way. Dirk's wonderful Gite - more like a grotto - is incredibly enchanting. From the gorgeous patio and private pool to the perfectly appointed kitchen and luxury bathroom - we wished we had booked our stay with Dirk for at least another week. The village of Fontaine De Vaucluse is a must - it is breathtakingly beautiful and offers wonderful ambiance and entertainment. That being said - our preference after a full day of sightseeing was to come home to Le Refuge, open a bottle of wine and sit by the pool! I promise you will not be disappointed with this OUTSTANDING Vrbo - but I encourage you not to dawdle around and book your stay before it's gone. You will also find Dirk - the owner of Le Refuge - to be a wonderful and considerate host. BEST VRBO EVER!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour; hôte attentionné et maison parfaitement équipée.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe séjour, dans une maison très agréable, très bien équipée. Dirk est charmant, aux petits soins.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Agréable semaine pour découvrir la Provence

Nous avons passé un super moment !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllischer Ort

Wir haben im Refuge zwei wunderschöne, entspannte Wochen genossen. Das Refuge ist sehr geschmackvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet und bietet idyllisch von der Mauer umfriedet viel Ruhe. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.Dirk ist ein sehr netter, rücksichtsvoller Vermieter, der bei Fragen gerne für Tipps bereit steht.Das Refuge ist aussergewöhnlich gut ausgestattet und sehr sauber.Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Toller Urlaub

Wir hatten mit unseren beiden Kindern einen tollen Aufenthalt in der Unterkunft. Im Haus ist alles vorhanden was man braucht und Dirk als Gastgeber hatte viele tolle und hilfreiche Tipps für uns. Die Lage des Hauses ist optimal um die vielen kleinen, traumhaft schönen Orte drum herum, aber auch die größeren Städte wie Marseille und Avignon schnell zu erreichen ohne lange im Auto zu sitzen. Wir als Eltern haben uns genauso wohl gefühlt wie unseren beiden Kinder. Die haben vor allem die Pool mehr als genossen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Le refuge, un havre de quietude

Super location. Tout y était, il ne manquait rien. Hormis la clim, compte tenu de la canicule.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Si vous aimez passer avec le propriétaire cette maison est pour!

Propriétaire très /trop présent. Survient à l’improviste. Attention à votre tenue😂 Habite dans la même maison et surveille tous les faits et gestes. Pas permis de sauter dans la piscine, taper dans l’eau etc. ce qu’on avait pas vu à la réservation et qui a causé quelques désagréments. Pas vraiment d’intimité, pas vraiment des chambres. On entends tout. Sinon très belle maison, très beau site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Certains vacanciers, très peu nombreux, sont simplement des personnes malheureuses qui veulent rendre les autres malheureux à leur tour. Cette personne était ma première locataire comme ça en six ans qui avait réservé pour deux adultes et qui est venue avec deux jeunes enfants supplémentaires qui ont été laissés sans surveillance à la maison pendant la journée. A tous ceux qui lisent ceci, je suggère que vous lisiez au moins quelques-unes de mes autres avis avant de décider si vous voulez réserver mon gîte ou non. Merci.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr offen gestaltete Ferienwohnung

Wir haben mit unseren 2 Töchtern eine schöne Zeit in der Unterkunft verbracht. Die Wohnung ist mit allem ausgestattet. Die Offenheit als Loft hat uns sehr gefallen und ist ideal für eine Familie. Der Pool war ein besonderes Highlight für die Kinder. Dirk als Vermieter wohnt im selben sehr geschmackvoll hergerichteten Haus und steht immer mit Empfehlungen zur Seite. Wir haben viel von der schönen Gegend kennengelernt.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradisiaque

Un séjour paradisiaque dans un gite où tout a été pensé pour le repos, la tranquillité et le bien être des vacanciers. Le mobilier est très confortable et les équipements divers sont nombreux et de bonne qualité. La piscine est une bénédiction par ces temps de forte chaleur. Notre hôte tout en étant discret est tout à fait prévenant et très à l'écoute. Que du bonheur - On en redemanderait.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schöne Unterkunft mit Flair

Tolle Unterkunft mit Flair, vollständig ausgestattet. Lage in schönem Ort und zentral gelegen für viele interessante Ausflüge. Vermieter wohnt direkt darüber und steht mit Rat und Tat zur Verfügung.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Merveilleux séjour

Fontaine de Vaucluse est un endroit idéal pour visiter la Provence. Très belle maison et qualité de l'hébergement excellente. Situation calme et à l'abri des regards. Très bon accueil par notre hôte. Je recommande vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tolle Unterkunft mit herzlichem Kontakt zum Vermieter

Die Wohnung ist sehr gepflegt und top eingerichtet. Die Wohnung ist auch im Sommer bei heissen Temperaturen herrlich kühl. Den Pool haben wir sehr geschätzt. War eine angenehme Abkühlung bei den heissen Sommertemperaturen. In der Wohnung haben wir alles vorgefunden, was wir benötigten. Ist mit sehr viel Liebe eingerichtet. Der Vermieter gibt im regelmässigen Kontakt wertvolle Tipps über die Umgebung. Die Wohnung ist optimal gelegen für Ausflüge in der Umgebung. Konnten sehr viel von der Provence entdecken. Wir hatten einen wundervollen Urlaub für 2 Wochen. Wir empfehlen die Wohnung nun gerne weiter und komme gerne einmal wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent sejour

Le bien est très bien tenu, très propre et il ne manque absolument rien. Le propriétaire vit à l’étage et est très présent et disponible. Le seul bémol est la proximité avec la route et donc les nuisances qui vont avec. Il y avait peu de passages, mais plutôt à vive allure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2022
Merci beaucoup pour votre évaluation positive de mon gîte. Je suis donc désolé que vous n'ayez pas tenu compte dans la description que la propriété est située près d'une route départementale. Je regrette également que vous vous sentiez dérangé par les rares voitures qui passent sur la route pendant la nuit. Vous avez été le premier et le seul visiteur à le faire pendant les quatre années pendant lesquelles j'ai loué mon gîte.

About the host

Your host

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Owner has long been in love with this beautiful region and in 2018 relocated from London to Provence to pursue a life change. Speaks English, German and French.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is part of a stunning stone-built village house near the famous town of Fontaine de Vaucluse on the edge of the spectacular Luberon region with its many town markets, restaurants, museums and galleries. The residence is just 6 km from the market and antiquities town of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, 25 km from Avignon (TGV train station, Palais de Papes) and just a few minutes from famous Luberon villages such as Gordes, Lacoste, Bonnieux, Roussillon and Lourmarin. Also in easy reach are unique day-trip destinations such as Mont Ventoux (35 km), Les Baux (50 km), Arles (65 km), Aix-en-Provence (75 km), the Carmargue ( 90 km) or the Ardèche (130 km). Even most beautiful beaches are less than a 2 hour car trip away (e.g. Cassis with its pebble/rock beaches or Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer with its sandy beaches).

What makes this property unique

The holiday rental is in a beautiful 18th century converted village house with lots of character. Due to its location, the house is well protected from the mistral and has a fantastic sheltered courtyard (not accessible to public view) with a very pretty stone-built pool allowing for lingering on sun-deck chairs or outdoor BBQs and dining on the large terrace during warm Provençal evenings.

Languages:

English, French, German

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