Riquewihr Vacation Rental house: Riquewihr

This charming apartment is the ideal base from which to enjoy the medieval town of Riquewihr as well as explore the nearby towns and villages via the local "wine route." We travelled by local bus or on foot -- a car is not necessary. Riquewihr itself is very popular with tourists but mostly these are day-trippers, leaving the evenings for those of us lucky enough to be staying there. The description of the property and the photos were very accurate, though nothing could prepare a visitor for the charming views or the care and attention with which the apartment has been decorated. Customer service was excellent -- we were contacted by telephone within a few hours, even though our initial inquiry was made over the Christmas holiday period. We would absolutely recommend this apartment and have already done so. Nearby attractions include the town of Hunawihr, with its butterfly garden and nature preserve and, of course, there are lots of vineyards and caves for wine-tasting. Recommended restaurants in Riquewihr include the Dolder and Le Sarment d'or. All in all, a real gem and highly recommended.

My friends and I rented Le Columbier for a week-long stay in May 2009. We freely admit that we are very selective about where we stay, but, that said, Le Coumbier was absolutely perfect. Valerie, the housekeeper, met us at the previously agreed-upon time, and showed us around. We found the accommodations to be first-class, all the way: luxurious linens, extremely comfortable beds and pillows, a nicely furnished kitchen. Everything was spotless. It was obvious to all of us that a lot of time and money had been spent in the restoration of this property.

I found this property on the internet while searching last year for a place to use as a "base" for visiting the Route du Vin area of Alsace. In this instance, it more than exceeded our high expectations. Additionally, it is so close to many charming towns and villages, as well as less than an hour from Strasbourg. We enjoyed Riquewihr in the early morning and evenings, and traveled throughout the days.

I would highly recommend this as a perfect place for two couples (or, in our case, a couple and a single person). Each bedroom had its own in-suite bathroom, and with one on the first floor and one on the third, everyone had their own space.

Thank you, Jean-Paul and Valerie, for helping to make our vacation so lovely!

Our group of 4 middle-aged Canadian couples- all well-travelled , and experienced in European house rentals- found this wonderful house on the internet and were extremely happy with our stay here.
The house is exactly as beautiful as the photos would suggest- it is spotless, very comfortable (beds were wonderful) and completely equipped with everything needed for self-catering.
There are shops within a few minutes walk, to buy whatever you need in the way of food and wine.
The restoration has been done in such a way as to preserve the character of this ancient house, but provide comforts and conveniences expected in a 5 star hotel (the bathrooms are spectacular).
The furnishings, artwork, dishes and cooking equipment are all first class; furnishings are comfortable, yet fitting the character of the house well .
The owner greeted us on arrival and took extraordinary care of us- he really did go out of his way to make our stay absolutely unforgettable ( arranged special dinner reservations, wine tasting, and more). We enjoyed meeting him and found his hospitality above and beyond anything we have experienced.
We found Riquewihr quite magical- a medieval town perfectly preserved - surrounded by hills of grape vines. There are many places of interest to visit nearby.
However, the house is so lovely, it is tempting to stay put, reading in the living room while looking out the windows at views of the hills and vines.
We rented all 3 apartments and found this worked very well for our group of 8. We used La Columbier as the base for cooking and socializing. There was enough room for 8 around the table and the living area was also roomy enough for us.
Having individual bathrooms for all was very nice.
We certainly plan to return again -as this house was an unforgettable place and the surrounding countryside offers many places to explore.
It is convenient to Strasbourg as well as other major centers - Basle, Freiburg.
We would recommend this house to anyone who enjoys staying in a quiet, comfortable home, shopping for local food and wine, and feeling at home, while exploring new places.
And if cooking is not for you, there are good restaurants within a 5 minute walk (a list of recommendations is provided)

Altogether a fabulous experience and we will come again!