Close to the lake, this smoke-free apartment brings it all within reach. Gerardmer Ski Resort and Ballons des Vosges Nature Park are just a short walk away, so leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking.

As you settle into this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room and a fireplace. Connect to the WiFi, or get cozy in front of the cable/satellite TV; there's also a DVD player and a stereo. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, a microwave, and cookware. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have a washing machine.