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The Sentinel***** - Romantic duplex apartment in the ramparts

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Riquewihr, Haut-Rhin
  • Hugel et Fils
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Riquewihr Christmas Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Maison de Hansi
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Colmar (CMR-Houssen)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Sentinel***** - Romantic duplex apartment in the ramparts

The Sentinel***** is a romantic flat for 2 people, spreading over two floors (duplex) in a medieval house embedded in the medieval rampart of Riquewihr.

Some steep steps (the original historical stairway) take you up from the street to the first floor, at the same level as the former covered defense walk way of the ramparts, where the medieval soldiers used to watch out for enemies, invaders or thieves (therefore the name Sentinel)!

-> Make sure to watch the video posted above to discover the apartment, its beautiful surroundings and the way it is arranged.

A romantic and elegant living space spreads over the first floor: spacious living room and kitchen.
One level higher, within a beautiful carpenter work of the XVIIth Century, there is the bedroom with a comfortable king size bed and bathroom en suite.


On the mountainside, the medieval city wall is the western wall of the house. On the street side, it is an Alsatian traditional half-timber framed house. Decorated with great care and especially equipped for 1 couple looking for holiday accommodation on the Alsace wine route, at the foot of the Vosges and a few minutes of Colmar only.



The restoration works largely made use of the traditional techniques with organic and healthy materials (untreated wood, natural paintings with lime wash, no chemicals, etc). Authentic polychrome pieces of furniture and fabrics in Alsatian kelsch contribute to make this small house a real jewel.

Property manager

Jean-Paul Krebs
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Adults Only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets by arrangement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 22:00

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
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 6827700005355

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Riquewihr

Located in Riquewihr, this apartment is near theme parks. Hugel et Fils and Dopff et Irion are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Colmar Christmas Market and Riquewihr Christmas Market. NaturOparC and Jardins des Papillons are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Riquewihr, Haut-Rhin

What's nearby

  • Hugel et Fils - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Riquewihr Christmas Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maison de Hansi - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jean Sipp Winery - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kayserberg Castle - 15 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Ostheim Station - 10 min drive
  • Strasbourg (SXB-Strasbourg Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Taverne Alsacienne - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Relais de Riquewihr - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Médiéval - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Auberge le Bouc Bleu - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sentinel***** - Romantic duplex apartment in the ramparts pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Sentinel***** - Romantic duplex apartment in the ramparts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sentinel***** - Romantic duplex apartment in the ramparts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sentinel***** - Romantic duplex apartment in the ramparts located?

Situated in Riquewihr, this apartment building is steps away from Ballons des Vosges Nature Park and Hugel et Fils. Riquewihr Christmas Market and Dopff et Irion are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcell S.

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

Charming apartment

Spent 4 nights in this charming apartment. Riquwihr was busy during the day, but it was lovely to stay so close to the centre and enjoy the town after the day trippers had gone. Accommodation was comfortable and equipped with all we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinhold H.

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

Perfekte Ferienwohnung

Sehr gut ausgestattete Ferienwohnung. Geschmackvoll eingerichtet mit neuwertigen Möbeln. Sehr guter Kontakt zum Vermieter.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulla H.

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

Wunderbare Tage

Wir haben die Zeit in der liebevoll gestalteten und eingerichteten Wohnung sehr genossen. Herrliche Lage für Wanderungen und Unternehmungen im Ort. Alles top... Sauber... Wir haben nichts vermisst und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Sehr schöne Wohnung

Die Wohnung ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und es fehlte ins an nichts. Die Lage ist sehr zentral. Man öffnet die Tür und steht mitten in Riquewihr. Einfach genial. Ich kann die Wohnung sehr empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Schön, gemütlich, zentral, alles prima

Schön, gemütlich, zentral, alles prima
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Gut erholt...

...haben wir uns in der seht gut ausgestatteten und geschmackvoll eingerichteten Wohnung. Riquewihr selbst ist atemberaubend schön und liegt in einer wunderschönen von Weinanbau geprägten Landschaft. Aber auch Ausflüge über schöne Passstraßen in die Vogesen sind lohnend. Die Abwicklung war seht gut organisiert und die Kommunikation war sehr nett und unkompliziert.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion L.

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

Wohlfühlort mit sehr freundlichen Gastgebern

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt in der schönen Ferienwohnung in Riquewihr. Die Wohnung ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Die Gastgeber sind herzlich, freundlich und entgegenkommend, vielen Dank!Unser kleiner Vierbeiner durfte auch mitkommen;) Riquewihr hat eine schöne historische Altstadt mit vielen Gässchen, kleinen Läden, Cafes und Restaurants und ist umgeben von Weinbergen. Der Ort ist ein guter Ausgangspunkt um die Umgebung zu erkunden. Colmar liegt nur 20 Minuten entfernt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

roland b.

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

Très bon emplacement et gérant excessivement gentil

Si nous revenons en Alsace nous reviendrons là c’est certain
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marion C.

Noël féerique

Gîte extraordinaire ! Tout le nécessaire à disposition et en prime la localisation est idéale ! Noël féerique dans ce charmant village de Riquewihr ! A refaire sans hésitation !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie D.

Séjour cocoon

Quelques jours en formation dans ce charmant village , j'ai séjourné dans un duplex d'exception , un vrai nid à la décoration cosy et de très bon goût . Un savant mélange de traditions alsaciennes et de douceur shabby. De la cuillère au peignoir , rien ne manquait pour passer un séjour au top! Bravo!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

thierry g.

Génial !!!!

Mon Amie et moi même occupions L'appartement "La sentinelle". Cadre original et très Accueillant, confortable. L’équipement est moderne et complet. Le tout nous a permis un séjour très agréable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Bettie E., Columbia, SC, USA

Disappointing apartment

My husband and I found The Sentinel to be a very disappointing experience. The apartment is lovely to look at, but unfortunately we found the bed to be miserably soft and uncomfortable. While the furniture looks nice, it is worn and uncomfortable as well. The apartment is adequately equipped and has many extra touches; it is a shame that the furniture does not match the rest of the apartment's charm. Unfortunately our stay was plagued by constant rain making it even more frustrating not to be able to come home and be comfortable. The apartment was very clean. The Sentinel is on the second floor with very steep and narrow steps. Requewihr is a lovely town and the Alsace region is beautiful. The town of Requewihr is a good place from which to explore the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Oase der Ruhe

Die Tage in "La Sentinelle" waren wunderbar - ein großartiger Ort für Ruhe und Entspannung, dazu noch perfekt eingerichtet, man fühlt sich sofort wohl. Einrichtung und Ausstattung der Wohnung sind auf höchstem Niveau.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vacation Perfection in Riquewihr, France

The Alsace region, the town of Riquewihr, the Sentinel apartment, and Jean-Paul and Martine provided us with an outstanding vacation experience - one that has stolen our hearts! The Sentinel apartment is as charming in person as it is online. It’s lovely, well maintained, well equipped with everything you need, and warm and inviting - the perfect home away from home. If you are in need of anything, a simple phone call to Valerie is immediately answered. Jean-Paul and Martine provided brochures and other information about the region which was extremely helpful in planning and getting the most out of our vacation days. With its location between the Vosges mountains and the vineyards, Riquewihr’s ambience is positively enchanting. The wines produced in the region are superb and the food is spectacular. We loved every restaurant we visited in Riquewihr. We would especially recommend Le Sarment d’Or for the food and experience and the outstanding wines of Maison Zimmer (Au Tire Bouchon Winstub). Plan on spending a substantial amount of time exploring Riquewihr and all it has to offer (like the open market on Friday!) and also venture out to Colmar, Ribeauville, and Strasbourg, as well as just about any other nearby town or city - each is unique, beautiful and rewarding. If you get the chance, meet the artist Christian Schwob, who created the artwork in the Sentinel, and perhaps purchase one of his pieces to memorialize your vacation. A highlight of our vacation in Riquewihr was the kindness and thoughtfulness of Jean-Paul and Martine. For a truly unforgettable vacation make your reservation in Riquewihr with the Krebs! Don’t wait another minute or you’ll miss the opportunity - their apartments book up quickly for a reason!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Markus F., Münster

Hochwertiges, sauberes, mit Liebe zu Detail...

... eingerichtetes Apartment. Wir haben uns unglaublich wohl gefühlt und eine entspannte Woche im Elsass verbringen können. Wir haben selten - auch zum Beispiel im Hinblick auf Küchenutensilien - ein so vollständig ausgestattetes Feriendomizil gemietet. Zudem ist die Betreuung durch Vermieter und Verwalterin ist vorzüglich: klar, präzise, pünktlich, ohne Missverständnisse.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wunderschöne, Romantische Ferienwohnung

Der Aufenthalt in der Ferienwohnung "Die Wache" war einfach genial. Die Wohnung war genauso liebevoll und romantisch eingerichtet und mit einem tollen Comfort ausgestattet, wie im Internet beschrieben. Die Wohnung ist sehr sauber und einfach nur zu empfehlen, für romantische Tage, zum Wandern und um die kleinen Dörfer rund um Riquewihr zu besichtigen. Die Vermietung und die Abwicklung war sehr nett und sehr gut organisiert. Wir hatten einfach eine wunderschöne Zeit und werden ganz sicher wieder kommen. Grüße aus dem Saarland
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manfred M., -

Sehr geschmackvolles, gemütliches Appartment

Diese Unterkunft ist absolut empfehlenswert. Geschmackvoller kann man ein Appartment kaum einrichten. Wir wären gerne noch geblieben, aber dafür kommen wir im Herbst wieder. Lobenswert ist auch die professionelle Abwicklung.

About the host

Hosted by Jean-Paul Krebs

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« Les Remparts de Riquewihr » belong to our small family business - Rosa Gallica sàrl - created by Martine & Jean-Paul Krebs, enthusiasts who have evolved in the world of tourism throughout their careers.
Our philosophy: that your stay in one of our gites is a highlight of your stay in Alsace! Our guests, some of whom have become friends over the course of their stays, want to savor every moment of their stay in Alsace.
Having had the chance and the privilege to restore these houses steeped in so much history, set in such a beautiful setting - Riquewihr, a listed medieval village is among the most beautiful in France and Europe - we wanted to do more than a place to sleep.
We wanted that, at the end of a busy day of visits and discoveries, you find pleasure in spending a moment of comfortable relaxation in an apartment that is your home during your stay.
We wanted to honor a remarkable site at the same time as all aesthetes and epicureans, lovers of good and beautiful things, who will know how to savor the place and the moment.

Languages:

English, French, German

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