No, they are optional and can be booked on our website.
Bed sheets : here
Towels : here
No, it must be done by you or booked as an option (at least 48 hours before your arrival) on our website.
Yurt – Cleaning fee: €20
Gîte – Cleaning fee: €50
For yurts : We do not require a security deposit.
For the tiny houses at the pond : we require a security deposit of €150. If no damage is found, it will be refunded to your card or by bank transfer within 48 hours after your departure.
For the gîte : If you have booked your stay via Booking (in the important information section) or directly through the jo-mel website, a refundable security deposit of €400 must be paid no later than 3 days before your arrival.
Click here to pay your security deposit
It will be refunded to your card or by bank transfer within 48 hours after your departure if no damage is found and if the accommodation has been properly cleaned.
We offer a breakfast and meal pack.
Please note: it is not homemade or made with fresh products. The basket is designed for convenience in case of forgotten items or if you're unable to shop (e.g., hikers, cyclists, late arrivals, etc.).
See full details of the breakfast basket here.
We offer the same type of solution for meals – intended as a backup option for hikers or cyclists stopping over.
See full details of the meal basket here.
We recommend bringing your own breakfast and meal essentials.
If you prefer, there are supermarkets, local farmers, and small restaurants nearby.
Cleaning
Bed linen kit : Alternatively, you may bring your own sheets. Please refer to the previous question “How many beds and which sheet kits are needed in each accommodation?” to make sure you bring the right ones.
Baby equipment (travel cot) : On request – contact us!
Change the bag once a day or when it is ¾ full, and bring it with the bucket to the compost area near the parking lot.
We provide biodegradable and compostable bags, toilet paper, and sawdust.
Composting toilets are only used in the yurts and the pond-side tiny house!
Yurt: Composting toilets are located in the sanitary block → private and heated, outside the accommodation.
The gîte is equipped with a standard flushing toilet.
Gîte de France, Yurt, and Tiny House
📍 39 rue de Jouy, 77970 Bannost-Villegagnon, France
Check-in times vary depending on the accommodation:
Yurts of Bannost: Check-in at 2:30 PM, Check-out at 11:00 AM
Gîte of Bannost: Check-in at 3:00 PM, Check-out at 11:00 AM
4 double beds, 1 single bed (up to 9 people)Bringing your own sheets?You'll need: fitted sheet + pillowcase(s) + flat sheet
If not bringing your own sheets or sleeping bags, please add 1 sheet kit per bed used in your booking. If the full gîte is selected, 5 kits are needed (1 per bed).
Towels are not provided – available as an option on the website.
1 double bed (140x190cm) & 2 single beds (90x190cm)Bringing your own sheets?You'll need: fitted sheet + pillowcase(s) + flat sheet
If not bringing your own sheets or sleeping bags, please add 1 sheet kit per bed used. For full occupancy: 3 kits.
Towels not provided – available as an option on the website.
3 double beds (140x190cm) – sleeps 6Bringing your own sheets?You'll need: fitted sheet + pillowcase(s) + flat sheet
1 double bed (140x190cm) & 1 single bed (90x190cm)Bringing your own sheets?You'll need: fitted sheet + pillowcase(s) + flat sheet
If not bringing your own sheets or sleeping bags, please add 1 sheet kit per bed used. For full occupancy: 2 kits.
Yurts: A code for the padlock will be sent to you via SMS or WhatsApp a few days before your arrival.
Gîte: A code for the key box will be sent to you via SMS or WhatsApp a few days before your arrival.
Yurt 6-person: Wood-burning stove in the yurt (firewood, firelighters, and matches provided) + electric heating in the sanitary block
Yurt 4-person: Electric heating in both the yurt and the sanitary block
Gîte: Fully electric heating
Gîte: Filter coffee maker + kettle (no toaster)
Yurts: Filter coffee maker in the heated, private sanitary block (coffee, filters, sugar, and tea included)
You can see the sanitary block in the photos on the accommodation page.
Yurt 4
Microwave
Sink
Filter coffee maker (coffee, filters, sugar, tea included)
2-burner ceramic hob
Small fridge
Complete dishware (plates, cutlery, pans, pots, etc.)
Essentials provided (sponge, dish soap, paper towels, dishcloths)
⚠️ No oven
Yurt 6
Cooking is done in the sanitary block, which is fully equipped:
2-burner gas stove
Mini fridge
Yes, the gîte includes a full kitchen:
Combined oven + microwave unit (microwave-sized)
Kettle
Electric citrus juicer
4-burner induction stove
Fridge with freezer compartment
Complete dishware (plates, cutlery, pans, pots, etc.)Essentials provided (sponge, dish soap, paper towels, dishcloths)
⚠️ No traditional oven, no toaster, no dishwasher
Yes, a shared campfire area is available (firewood provided depending on the season).Each accommodation has a barbecue.
⚠️ Charcoal is not provided – please bring your own if you wish to use the barbecue.
Private space:Each unit has a private terrace with picnic table and personal barbecue.
Yurts: Picnic table + barbecue
Gîte: Two picnic tables, a parasol base (parasol available upon request a few days before arrival – it’s stored to avoid weather damage)
Shared spaces:Garden, children's play area, pétanque court, campfire area
🙏 Please respect the calm atmosphere and spirit of sharing (don’t monopolize shared spaces – and feel free to invite your neighbors for a pétanque match! 😉)
Gîte: Yes – full info is available inside on the wooden info board
Yurts: No Wi-Fi, but strong 4G coverage with all major mobile providers
NO – access is restricted to adults and teens aged 15 and over
Gîte: 3 spaces
Yurt Y4: 1 space
Yurt Y6: 1 space
An additional guest parking space may be possible – please inform us in advance
Is there a washing machine on site?
At the gîte : YES
At the yurts : NO
There is no washing machine in Bannost, but you’ll find laundromats nearby:
At the E.Leclerc center in Provins, next to the gas station
At the Intermarché in Provins, also next to the gas station
Tiny House, Chalet and Tent/Van Pitch
📍Chez Jo et Mel: l'Étang, D49, 77650 Soisy-Bouy, France
Tent/van pitch or pond Tiny House:Check-in: 4:00 PM – Check-out: 1:00 PM
Please respect these times, as they allow us to clean your unique accommodation so you can enjoy a magical stay by our eco-friendly French pond.
Two tiny houses are available at the pond:
TINY HOUSE LOVE —
1 double bed (up to 2 guests)
Bed linen and towels for this accommodation are automatically included in the booking (only for the Loveroom tiny house!).
TINY HOUSE ORIGIN — 1 double bed, 1 single bed (up to 3 guests)
Two cabins / trapper huts are also available at the pond. Same configuration for both unique accommodations:
CHALET —
1 double bed (for 2 people)
For all accommodations at the pond (except the Loveroom): bed linen is optional
Select the option on the website:
If you do not bring your own bed linen or sleeping bag, you must add 1 linen kit per bed used in the accommodation in the basket. If the entire accommodation is selected, 2 kits for the tiny house and 1 kit for the chalet
OR
Bring your own bed linen:
To bring: fitted sheet + pillowcases + flat sheet for each bed
Towels are not provided, also available as an option on the website.
Water:No drinking water on site. Please bring bottled water for drinking and cooking. Running water is available for the sink and shower, sourced from filtered rainwater, but it is not potable.
Electricity:Solar-powered, suitable for basic needs (lighting, USB port, small devices such as phone or power bank).
Running water:No drinking water on site. Don’t forget to bring bottled water for your needs. Solar camping shower provided.
Lighting:Lit with candles and rechargeable lamps provided. A cosy and relaxing atmosphere guaranteed!
On foot only, from the parking area at the site entrance.See site map:
Fishing is allowed (catch-and-release only, with bait or rod)
Swimming is not allowed
A rowboat is available for all guests. It’s located at the event space and can be used to explore the pond. Please return and secure it after each use.Children must be supervised by an adult. Use of the boat is your responsibility — do not use it if you can’t swim.
For the tiny houses and chalets at the pond: The lock and gate codes will be sent to you by message a few days before your arrival, via SMS or WhatsApp.
Tent campers and van guests: The information will be sent to you by message a few days before your arrival, via SMS or WhatsApp.
Only Pitch 4 is accessible by car only for van.
⚠️ Be sure to wedge your tires to avoid getting stuck.Wooden planks are available behind the container at the site entrance.
🔦 Flashlight
🚰 Drinking water
🦟 Mosquito repellent
🥾 Closed-toe shoes or boots if it has rained
🍗 BBQ: Charcoal (wood is widely available on site — you can gather it from the ground — but cutting or breaking branches/trees is strictly forbidden)
🧊 No fridge! A 15L cooler is available only in the Tiny House – plan to bring ice or ice packs (Tiny House) + groceries
🚿 Solar shower for campers, tents, and vans
⚡️ Power bank (for the chalet and tent/van campers) – In the Tiny House, only USB-A outlets are available, so make sure your charger has a USB-A plug and not USB-C
Only biodegradable soap (provided).
Yes, there are designated fire pits at each pitch.
🔥 Please do not create new fire pits, and empty ashes into the compost zones.🔥 You may collect dead wood from the ground.🚫 Do not cut live trees – this is a protected area.
The Tiny House includes a grill grate to place over the fire pit.
No – only phone chargers can be plugged in.
Power comes from solar energy and depends on the amount of sunlight during the day.
⚠️ On cloudy days, energy may be limited in the evening.
It has an on/off button to power water for washing dishes or using the outdoor shower.Turn it off after each use.
⚠️ This water is not drinkable !!
✅ Both tiny houses have hot water
❌ The chalets do NOT. Two solutions:
Facilities available in the different accommodations by the pond
⚠️ Note: there is no refrigerator, but a 15L insulated cooler is provided. Please plan your groceries accordingly and bring ice cubes!
⚠️ Note : there is no refrigerator or cooler. Please plan your groceries in advance and bring everything you need : a cooler and ice packs !
Kitchen area
⚠️ Note: there is no refrigerator or electricity. Please plan accordingly for food storage (we recommend looking up “bivouac cooking” tips).
Shared kitchen area
Additional information:If you rent the pond area for an event, refrigerators are available in the “Events” area. You may use them, but to operate them during your event, you will need to provide a generator.