Close to the lake, this smoke-free apartment brings it all within reach. Palatinate Forest Nature Park is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 2-minute drive to Biosphaerenhaus.

Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and an ice maker. Connect to the free WiFi, or get cozy in front of the cable/satellite TV; there's also a DVD player, a stereo and a music library. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll have a washer and dryer, too. Other amenities at this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental include bed sheets, an ironing board, heating, and a dining table.