Panoramic Eco-Lodge with Orchard & Animal Friends Near Saint-André-en-Royans | Vercors, France

Description

In the Heart of the Vercors Regional Natural Park

Perched in another world, your panoramic tiny home sits on a small plateau, offering breathtaking views of the plunging cliffs of the Goulets, the endless depth of the Cirque de Léoncel, and the peaceful orchard with magnificent trees, as well as three llamas, a horse, and a sheep.

Space
You are immersed in nature, in the heart of an orchard, in a small, peaceful hamlet on the heights of Pont-en-Royans, just a few hundred meters from where your hosts Lionel, Myriam, and their three daughters live. Your tiny home offers grand panoramic views of the surrounding nature through its large windows!

Here, a gentle blend reigns, combining the serenity of the Isère Vercors mountains with the joie de vivre of southern Drôme. From the suspended houses of Pont-en-Royans to the high plateaus of the Vercors massif and the depths of the Choranche cave, dive into a nature and adventure destination, just steps from iconic sites. A place where life feels simply good!

Your tiny home offers all the usual comforts in 14 square meters, perfectly optimized:

Sleeping area: a queen-size bed 160x200 cm (2 adults) and a convertible bench (1 additional adult, extra bed)
Kitchen area: gas cooktop, isothermal fridge (with ice packs), sink, utensils, dishes, and condiments
Living & dining area: table and chairs
Bathroom: sink, walk-in shower, and eco-friendly (dry) toilet
Soaps, towels, and bed linen provided
Gas stove heating
Ceiling fan for cooling (no air conditioning)
Outdoor furniture (except in winter): wooden terrace, table, chairs, deck chairs
Drinking water via a 5-liter fountain (tap water is stored in a tank and used for showers and washing only; not potable)
Cleaning included
Free parking
Baby crib on request (cannot be used simultaneously with the convertible bench)
Dining options, available with at least 48 hours’ notice (subject to availability afterward), provided by your hosts Lionel and Myriam, are mostly based on local products and delivered to your tiny home:
Breakfast (€10 per person)
Brunch (€20 per person)
Appetizer boards (from €20)
Regional dishes (availability permitting: ravioli, small trout fry, caillettes)
Cakes (birthday or other) and sweet treats lovingly prepared by their daughter Alice, an apprentice pastry chef.

Important to Know
The tiny home is located in nature and is fully self-sufficient: electricity is produced by solar panels, cooking and heating run on gas, and running water is stored in a tank. You have all the usual comforts, but the idea of an alternative habitat is also to raise awareness of your environmental impact!
As such, a few rules apply during your stay:
Apart from phones and laptops, no other electrical devices may be plugged in to avoid damaging the solar system. Hairdryers, straighteners, or raclette machines are not allowed.
Due to high fire risk, smoking is strictly prohibited in and around the area, as is lighting any flame (no barbecue).
Wastewater is filtered through plants; only the 100% natural products provided may be used.
Pets are not allowed.

About Your Hosts, Lionel and Myriam
“We are Myriam and Lionel, your hosts. We love traveling, exploring, meeting people, discovering new things, and launching crazy projects. We have three daughters and are originally from the Vercors. We cultivate a walnut orchard where your tiny home is immersed, close to our llamas, horse, goat, and our peaceful lifestyle. We love welcoming guests and sharing experiences! We’ll be happy to welcome you, introduce you to our beautiful region, and share its secrets over a local beer brewed in Saint-André. We hope to make stars sparkle in your eyes! See you soon!”

Access
Check-in from 4 PM
Check out before 11 AM
Key box available for late arrivals
Free parking space near the tiny home

Notes
The tiny home is located in Lionel and Myriam’s orchard. They live a little further away in their house. They are friendly but discreet, though you may cross paths with them (and their dogs) during your stay.
No Wi-Fi (but 4G generally works well)
Slightly elevated entrance, not accessible for people with reduced mobility
Bed linen is washed but not ironed.
From your tiny home, enjoy small and large adventures nearby:
Suspended houses of Pont-en-Royans and Water Museum (3 min)
Vercors Regional Natural Park (5 min)
Saint André en Royans (5 min)
Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans and its aqueduct (10 min)
Choranche Caves (20 min)
Medieval site of the Carmes Convent (12 min)
Green and White Waterfalls (12 min)
Thaïs Cave (12 min)
Petrifying Fountains Garden (9 min)
Petit & Grand Goulet gorges (15–20 min)
Bourne Gorges (25 min)
Saint Antoine l’Abbaye, one of the most beautiful villages in France (20 min)
Reculée & Combe Laval route (30 min)
Rochechinard Castle (20 min)
Villard de Lans ski resort (35 min)
Bois Barbu Nordic site (35 min)
Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors ski resort (50 min)
Font d’Urle ski resort (50 min)
Resistance Memorial (45 min)
Bournillon cirque and cave (35 min)
Palais idéal du Facteur Cheval (45 min)
Vassieux-en-Vercors (40 min)
Bouvante Lake (30 min)
Railway Garden, March to October (15 min)
High plateaus and Vercors passes (40 min)
Romans-sur-Isère (28 min)
Napoléon route (30 min)
Léoncel Cistercian Abbey (35 min)
Laffrey Lake (1 h)
Rhône River at Pont de l’Isère, Tournon sur Rhône (40 min)
Die and its clairette wine (1 h)
Vercors Prehistory Museum (45 min)
Museum of Automata Magic (45 min)
Valence and major sites (45 min)
Grenoble (45 min)
Legendary Vercors passes: Grand Veymont, Mont Aiguille, Col de Rousset, Rochers des Deux Sœurs, Grand Serre, Luz-la-Croix-Haute, etc. (±30 min)
& countless other activities: hiking, climbing, monuments, waterfalls, and more!
Distances from major cities:
Lyon: 1 h 30
Valence: 45 min
Grenoble: 45 min
Marseille: 2 h 30
Montpellier: 2 h 40
Geneva: 2 h

This tiny home brings you into a world of extraordinary adventures, close to locals and their passions. Our concept? We craft beautiful eco-lodges and install them for free at friendly hosts’ homes, in the heart of their passions and local curiosities. Our ambition: 1,000 refuges, in 1,000 fantastic homes, all over the world (Antarctica included). Welcome to the Vercors, with Lionel and Myriam!
"Hop on for Homnest Adventures, in the Vercors!"

House Rules
Do not operate the stove for more than 2 hours consecutively; turn it off at night by closing the gas bottle. Close the cooktop bottle after each use.
Do not handle gas bottles (except for closing the valve at night) and do not disconnect detectors.
Gas smell = Danger! If persistent, open windows, do not light flames, exit the place, and contact your hosts immediately.
Smoking and lighting any flame (barbecue, candles, etc.) is strictly forbidden due to high fire risk.
Only plug in computers, phones, and provided devices. Do not manipulate electrical systems.
Keep indoor temperature above 10°C to prevent freezing.
Do not drink tap or shower water; use the provided potable water fountain. Ask hosts for refills if needed.
If water runs out, close all taps, inform hosts immediately, and do not use the system until it is resolved.

Compliance with these rules is required and is your personal responsibility during your stay. We disclaims any liability in case of incidents resulting from non-compliance. An English version is available on request or in the shared folder provided before arrival.

Panoramic Eco-Lodge with Orchard & Animal Friends Near Saint-André-en-Royans | Vercors, France