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Refuge of the Imp***, Romantic Studio for 2 in the rampart of Riquewihr

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Miscellaneous
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2215 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £139
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Refuge of the Imp***, Romantic Studio for 2 in the rampart of Riquewihr

This charming studio offers great comfort: Large double bed (160x200) + kitchenette + private bathroom (Spacious shower + wc). Wifi.

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

The name of this studio is "Refuge du Lutin" in French. Which means "Refuge of the Imp". If you search the internet for imps, you will learn that of all dwarves imps are the smallest and the wisest. Imps are usually between 2 feet 2 inches and 3 feet 5 inches tall and mostly have fair, red or light brown hair and clear green, blue or grey eyes. Should you be somehow taller, you could still have a comfortable stay in this studio which is twice as large as many hotel rooms!

A German couple who spent 2 weeks in the studio described the place with some simple words: "Mini Apartment with Maxi Charm, small but never tight"...

The studio offers traditional Alsatian decoration and modern comfort. The layout of the studio makes the best out of the available space and will provide comfortable lodging for one couple looking for a charming and elegant holiday home at budget rate. This romantic studio is equipped with a large double bed (160 x 200 cm), a kitchenette with everything necessary for preparing meals + a dining corner and a private bath room with spacious shower and wc.


Finally, this little studio can provide a very pleasant and comfortable stay for a couple of days and even a week or so.
The studio apartment is part of the city walls (National Heritage) and does not have any terrace, balcony or any private space to sit outside. But it is overlooking the public garden of the Cour des Bergers (Shepherd's Square) where you can enjoy the benches opposite the magnificent scenery of the ramparts. The forest and vineyards are a mere 300 yards away: walks and picnic are waiting for you.

Property manager

Jean-Paul Krebs

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 215 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Latest check in is at 22:00

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets by arrangement

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Adults Only

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 68277000054II
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Property is also known as

LeRefugeduLutin68340_146778

About the area

Map
Riquewihr, Haut-Rhin

What's nearby

  • Hugel et Fils - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Maison de Hansi - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riquewihr Christmas Market - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Trimbach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Kayserberg Castle - 13 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Maison Alsacienne De Biscuiterie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Restaurant Saint-nicolas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Relais de Riquewihr - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Au Vieux Pressoir - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant le Tire Bouchon - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Refuge of the Imp***, Romantic Studio for 2 in the rampart of Riquewihr pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Refuge of the Imp***, Romantic Studio for 2 in the rampart of Riquewihr?

As of 22 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Refuge of the Imp***, Romantic Studio for 2 in the rampart of Riquewihr on 14 Sept 2025 start from £139.08, 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.

What time is check-in at Refuge of the Imp***, Romantic Studio for 2 in the rampart of Riquewihr?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Refuge of the Imp***, Romantic Studio for 2 in the rampart of Riquewihr?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Refuge of the Imp***, Romantic Studio for 2 in the rampart of Riquewihr located?

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

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Refuge of the Imp***, Romantic Studio for 2 in the rampart of Riquewihr Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Une semaine féerique

La vieille ville de Riquewihr à Noël est magnifique . Nous y avons passé un excellent séjour. Nous avons eu beaucoup de chance d avoir du soleil on a mangé les spécialités de l Alsace " quel délices "
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert O.

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

Silberhochzeit

Wir haben anlässlich unserer Silberhochzeit ein paar Tage in Riquewihr und dem kleinen Apartment verbracht. Wir waren sehr zufrieden, haben gut geschlafen in dem bequemen Bett. Das sehr kleine Zimmer ist für 2-3 Nächte ausreichend. Die gute Lage am Rande der Altstadt ermöglicht es, alles fußläufig zu erreichen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

denis D.

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

Chambre tres bien equipee pour un court sejour a Riquewhir

Situé dans la veille ville, tout est pratique pour la visite, les departs en rando ou les excursions en voiture. L appartement est fonctionnel, bien ammenagé avec une belle salle de bain. Petit bemol, stationnement payant a prévoir non négligeable...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thierry P.

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

Thierry 62

Rien à redire Emplacement idéal Gîte parfait à tout les niveaux
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

André D.

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

Gite parfait.

Rien à dire si ce n'est que tout était parfait !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Guy D.

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

Très bien on trouve de tout sur place.

Vacances très agréable, dans une magnifique ville.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle Y.

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

Un petit espace très bien conçu

Il ne manque rien au Refuge des Lutins. L’appartement est décoré avec goût. Il ne manque rien et il est très bien placé dans la ville. Nous recommandons.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Remo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Die Unterkunft ist perfekt gelegen und ideal für einige Tage. Für einen längeren Aufenthalt sollte man lieber eine größere Unterkunft wählen. Man ist sehr schnell in den Restaurants, in der Woche ist das Angebot begrenzt. Parken ist nicht so einfach, man braucht da auch etwas Glück.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques L.

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

Excellent pied à terre

Tb pour découvrir le marché de Noël Excellente chambre d’hôtes Par contre le parking est plus difficile
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard R., Amberg Germany

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

Cute and quaint

Enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

dominique M., France

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

Fabuleux

Excellent séjour dans un appartement magnifique.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Gossau ZH, Schweiz

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

Wunderbar und niedlich

Wir haben die Unterkunft genauso angetroffen, wie auf dem Foto gezeigt. Dieses hatte es uns angetan, und genauso war es auch. Die Sitzecke optimal und sehr platzsparend, die Dusche ungewöhnlich gross, sodass man sich richtig bewegen kann. Wer ein sauberes "Puppenhäuschen" mag, dem sei es sehr empfohlen. Wer einfach eine Unterkunft sucht, hat auch das. Herzlicher Empfahng, einfache Formalitäten, alles bestens.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

CAROLE P.

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

Rien de négatif un pur bonheur!

Deux nuits au calme face aux vignes dans un bourg typiquement alsacien et l’ambiance sympathique qui règne en même temps !un gîte haut de gamme ou l’on sent que tout été pensé pour le bien être des occupants !a conseiller sans hésitation
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

21st Century stay in mediaeval village

We previously stayed in The Refuge of the Imp (Lutin) in 2008, and were most impressed at the consistent standard of the accommodation. Checking in and out was efficiently organised: simply follow the instructions carefully. We would recommend this as a place to stay for a wide range of interests, including viticulture in Riquewihr and surrounds, walking to the neighbouring villages, driving into the Vosges mountains. The restaurants we went to, au Dolder and and la Grenouille, were very good with a choice of general and local dishes. Ancient Riquewihr after dark in the middle of winter is most impressive.

10/10 Excellent

myriam c.

Appartement d exception et atypique

Location magnifique très bien agencée, située en plein coeur de Riquewihr. Séjour féerique en période de Noël Je recommanderais vivement cette location
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Fabio S., ITALIA

paesino un po' troppo commerciale e turistico

Soggiorno in un paese stupendo e romantico appartamento piccolino ma confortevole c'è tutto per trascorrere un paio di giorni in relax. Un po' caro, non mi è piaciuta la signora che gestiva la location, Voleva farci pagare due volte la tassa di soggiorno, L'avevamo pagata il primo giorno e alla fine della settimana ci ha chiesto di nuovo il pagamento, furbetta!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

MURIEL H.

un cocon adorable

ce petit nid douillet est vraiment très agréable . Fait pour deux personnes, tout est adorable: décoration , ambiance et prestations. Très bien situé en ville , ce sera un vrai bonheur d'y retourner. Lieu idéal pour un séjour de saint valentin !!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

myriam c.

magnifique

location d'exception, chaleureuse, très propre, fonctionnelle avec une déco recherchée qui nous donne qu'une envie c'est de revenir. Nous venons en décembre pour les marchés de Noël qui sont nombreux dans la région et Riquewihr est un endroit féérique en cette période. Nous n'avons pas été déçues ma sœur et moi par les restaurants qui nous ont été conseillés.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

M C.

Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful village

I can't recommend enough. Superb communication from the owners and manager, Valerie. Riquewhir is absolutely amazing and never fails to captivate. It also takes on a new life after dark. There are many surrounding villages and towns that are also worth a look. Colmar in particular has all you could ever want from a Christmas market. This accommodation has been sympathetically restored to suits it's ancient surroundings and has also been cleverly designed in order to make a small space comfortable and convenient. We had a wonderful time and will definitely return again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela M., Dresden

Wohlfühl-Atmosphäre auf kleinem Raum

Perfekt eingerichtete Ferienwohnung. Gut durchdachtes Konzept. Trotz altem Gemäuer muss man nicht auf moderne Annehmlichkeiten verzichten. Man ist direkt in Riquewihr. Hübsche Geschäfte und jede Menge Restaurants laden fußläufig zum Genießen ein. Trotz zentraler Lage in der Stadtmauer, hat man abends und morgens idyllische Ruhe. Aus dem Fenster kann man auf die Weinberge in der Abendsonne schauen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geneviève K.

Agréable - Confortable - Pratique - Propre

Etre au coeur de Riquewihr a été bien agréable. Des explications précises m'ont été données pour arriver facilement sur place, et des consignes claires sont apportées lors de l'installation. L'appartement est fonctionnel. Tout le confort est là. La décoration est faite avec bon goût et les lieux sont propres jusqu'au moindre détail. Le lit est très confortable et il y a de quoi être autonome au niveau des repas (le coin cuisine est équipé), même si de bons restaurants existent à proximité, comme le Throttus, Le Bar à Sushi, le Dolder et les restaurants de Jean-Luc Brendel. Ils m'ont été conseillés par les Remparts de Riquewihr et effectivement, j'ai passé un bon moment. Cet appartement de petite taille est l'idéal pour une ou deux personnes lorsqu'on vient pour travailler sur le secteur de Riquewihr ou Colmar, ou pour marcher dans les vignes. C'est un bon pied à terre. Quant au prix, il est moins élevé que certaines chambres d'hôtel que je peux occuper au fil de mes déplacements, alors que l'espace est plus grand et le confort meilleur. Je reviendrai et recommande le refuge du Lutin, aux Remparts de Riquewihr.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cirino b.

Séjour à la sentinelle de Tiqhewihr

Merci à Valerie pour son accueil très chaleureux et son dévouement. Un grand appartement très très propre très spacieux et d'un charme fou Je vous le conseil vivement
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cirino b.

Séjour les remparts à Riquewihr "la sentinelle"

Super séjour propreté irréprochable la location de la "Sentinelle" est à conseiller pour les romantiques la gouvernante (Valerie) est très professionnelle et d'une rare gentillesse . je vous conseil vivement l'endroit
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cirino b.

Séjour à Riquewihr les remparts de riquewihr

Sylvain et Myriam sont époustouflés de la qualité du Petit Lutin aux remparts de Riquewihr de l'accueil de Valérie et de la propreté de l'appartement N'hésité pas je le conseil vivement aux romantiques d'un week-end
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne G.

les petits lutins

petit studio oui............ mais hyper grand par ses qualités, sa propreté et son lieu.....merci Valérie et Jean Paul pour nous offrir un petit coin pour être comme chez nous a Riquewihr Fabienne et Roger