※ Homnest ※ The Pond of Little Pleasures ※ Refuge 1

A short walk from the Yonne, a natural border with Seine-et-Marne, your refuge is set in the heart of nature, on the shores of a beautiful pond with clear water when the summer comes. Come and enjoy a sublime setting just 30 minutes from the Fontainebleau Forest and 1h30 from Paris-Center! The space . Located in a micro-camp (3 accommodations) on the banks of the pond of Benjamin and Gwenn, your Homnest hosts, the refuge has all the amenities in 14 square meters perfectly optimized: ✓ AMENITIES ❀ * Sleeping area: one queen size bed 160x200 cm (2 adults) and one sofa bed (1 extra adult, extra bed) * Kitchen area: fridge, gas hob, sink, utensils, dishes and condiments * Lounge/dining area with high table & stools * Bathroom: Sink, walk-in shower, and eco toilet (dry toilet) * Soap, towels, and bedding provided * Heating by a gas stove * Ceiling fan to cool off (no air conditioning) * Outdoor furniture (except winter): table, chairs, BBQ & Chilean * Drinking water via a 5 liter fountain: do not drink water from the faucets, which is fed by a tank and is used for showers and dishes * Housekeeping included * Free parking 𖠜 HEATING: • Thanks to its powerful stove, your refuge becomes a real warm cocoon, even when the cold winter temperatures are raging outside. Within minutes, an enveloping heat spreads throughout the lodge. A gentle and comforting atmosphere, perfect for sitting down with a book in hand by the fire or simply contemplating the soft orange flames. ❆ FAN (but no air conditioning) • A ceiling fan will give you the feeling of freshness in bed in summer. 𖣔 FOOD AND DRINK: On the food & activities side, extra charge and by reservation at least 48 hours before your stay (then depending on availability after this time), your hosts offer you: - Aperitif board & beers (€30) - Bottle of champagne (€30) - Raclette platter (€50) - Barbecue party: beef rib, potatoes and wine (€60) - Canoe/boat rental for the day (€8 per person) - Romantic decor (€30) - Fishing session in the pond, in no kill only, the catches must be released (€25 per person, 4 people max per session) Swimming is possible in the pond, under your sole responsibility. A release of liability may be requested from you on site ✓ GOOD TO KNOW: The refuge is installed in nature and fully self-contained: electricity is produced by solar panels, kitchen 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 become aware of its impact on the environment! As a result, a few rules are required during your stay: 1) Except phones and laptops, electrical appliances other than those provided on site should not be connected at the risk of damaging the solar system. It is therefore not possible to use, for example, your hair dryer, a straightening iron or a raclette machine 2) Sewage is filtered by plants: you are asked to use only the 100% natural products provided (shower gel, dish soap) 3) Dogs are allowed in the accommodation for an additional charge of €30, provided they are clean. Category 1 and 2 dogs are not allowed, as well as dogs weighing more than 25 kg. Maximum 1 dog per stay. It is forbidden to bring your dog up on the bed, as well as leaving him alone in the accommodation while you are away. Outside, it must be kept on a leash (other animals being present on site). If your dog is wet, please dry it before getting inside. Any damage will be subject to an additional charge. During the day, your pet can be kept in your host's dog boarding facility, right next to the accommodation (price on request) Guest access ✓ Check-in: after 5 p.m. ✓ Check-out: before 11 a.m. ✓ Key box available in case of late arrivals ✓ You have a free space to park, close to the shelter Note: three shelters are installed by the pond. You will be in Homnest shelter number 1. The hideouts have been designed to maintain a private space as well as your privacy during the stay Other things to note . The shelter is located on the grounds of Gwenn and Benjamin, who work and live on the property. Gwenn manages a small canine pension. You may therefore be required to meet them, as well as their animals, during your stay. Each accommodation ensures perfect privacy, but you can still meet the guests of the other two accommodations, especially on the access road. There's no wifi at the listing The entrance to the refuge is not on one level, it has a small staircase of 3 steps. Not suitable for people with limited mobility (PRM) Don't worry, you're not that far away: * Gare de Villeneuve-la-Guyard: 5 min * Sense: 28 minutes * Fontainebleau: 45 minutes * Paris (center): 1 hour * Troyes: 1h10 * Auxerre: 1h10 * Orleans: 1h45 * Reims: 2 hours ✵ WITH HOMNEST, you dive into a world of extraordinary adventures! At Homnest, we immerse you in a world of extraordinary adventures, closer to localities & their people. Our concept? We make sublime Eco-loges, then we install them for free with friendly hosts, who want to welcome guests, in the heart of their regions, passions and local curiosities. Our ambition is to set up 1000 shelters, with 1,000 fantastic hosts, all over the Earth (Antarctica included). Welcome to your hosts Benjamin and Gwenn!