With a whole-property rental the pool is private: you swim whenever you like. Just check that heating is included, or request it when you book. In Alsace, heated pools are concentrated in the spa hotels of the vineyards and in gîtes with an indoor pool. Here are the 5 villas and holiday homes I've selected in Alsace, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend The Cottage – Furdenheim, Grange alsacienne « Grand-père le Cerisier » and Le Gîte de Clara.
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
5 places shown
The pool. Outdoor pool heated in season and a Nordic hot tub.
The hot tub. Nordic hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. Renovated barn with a heated indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
The pool. 3-star holiday cottage; one photo in the listing presents the pool as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This information comes from the listing's photos: get the host to confirm that the pool is covered and heated.
The pool. House with an indoor pool and private jacuzzi, according to the listing. The pool's heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Private jacuzzi.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Villa with a heated indoor counter-current pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the host about the heating period and the target temperature before you book.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
The hot tub. Holiday cottage with private spa and sauna; one photo shows a large hot tub. No pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Cottage with jacuzzi; the pool isn't advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Villa with a jacuzzi; the listing also mentions a pool without specifying any heating.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
The hot tub. Holiday cottage with private jacuzzi; the pool isn't advertised as heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hot tub is the highlight here: check whether it's private and included in the price.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is The Cottage – Furdenheim (House for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (114 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Grange alsacienne « Grand-père le Cerisier » (4.97/5) and Le Gîte de Clara (4.97/5).
None of the places selected in Alsace clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At The Cottage – Furdenheim, heating is seasonal (in season). Grange alsacienne « Grand-père le Cerisier », R_luxury : jacuzzi privé et piscine intérieure and La Maison Bas Lachamp – villa de montagne have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Alsace gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: The Cottage – Furdenheim and R_luxury : jacuzzi privé et piscine intérieure also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Villa cosy avec jacuzzi, piscine et home cinéma, La Grange – gîte 5 étoiles, spa privé et sauna and L'Atelier 4 étoiles – piscine et jacuzzi.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|
Get it listed in the guide: a listing in four languages and a direct link to your website, for commission-free bookings.
