Breathtakingly beautiful views of the Cote d’Azur

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/19/11 Review Submitted: 12/15/11

This was our first time to Nice and Cannes – and our visit and each of the apartments were absolutely wonderful – we split our visit between this owner’s Nice and Cannes apartments. In Nice, we started each morning with breakfast on the balcony and ended each day with aperitif in the same location: with gorgeous views of the beach, Mediterranean sea and Promenade des Anglais. We easily took day trips to Eze, Cannes and Monte Carlo. And mastered the bus system to visit Vieux Ville, Cours Saleya, Phoenix Parc, Le Musee Messena, Matisse, Chagall and des Beaux Arts. We shopped at the local vegetable and fish markets and cooked in, and when we wanted to eat out there were several excellent options within walking distance, or via bus. In Cannes, the apartment was equally wonderful and accessible to transportation, the beach/ Promenade de la Croisette, restaurants and phenomenal shopping. Great for when the purchases started to accumulate – and required a quick drop off back at the apartment! Again, we easily planned day trips to Ventimiglia (Italy) and Monte Carlo and our return trip to Paris. We also loved shopping at the local flea/brocante market. Both caretakers were friendly, informative and helpful. Thank you for the option of staying in both of your lovely homes. Best wishes.

Owner response:Hi Susan, I am so glad that you had a great time When we as owners visit the Cote d'azur we always split our time between Nice and Cannes. That is the beauty of owning. For some reason I hadn't thought that others might like that same opportunity. While Cannes rents higher usually I offer it for the same price as Nice when guests chose this option. I added this "offer" to our information that I send out with requests and you were one of the first ones to get it and you immediately decided to take advantage of it. I was so happy you decided to do it as I think it is the best of the French Riviera. I hope others think of this option and thank you for the kind review.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Lovely stay

Guest: Jean-Marc (Alameda, California)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/12/11

We had the best time in Nice thanks to this gem of a place. The whole experience was perfect from the time we where greeted with all the great tips and instructions.The place is so well decorated,clean and comfortable .Great the location near the bus and access to some great market and this beautiful view of the Bay We can't wait to be back

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

The Wolff's of Cincinnati

Guest: Tom and Karen (Cincinnati)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

After two weeks in Paris and then sailing down the Rhone, we spent a week in this Nice condo relaxing, overlooking the spectacluar beaches and the blue, blue Mediterrean. Resturants, like L'Espad'or located in the Marina, and several on the beach were memorable, but local grocery shopping was a delight, and right around the corner. Recommend visit to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat with its grand home and gardens plus the muscial fountains-breathtaking. The owner provide details about stay which made us feel "at home" immediaterly, and follow-up with manager made this a great stay. Footnote: we had a rental car which we easily parked in front of the condo each day. Recommend this stay to all.

Owner response:Dear Tom, I am so glad you enjoyed the stay and found the information we provided helpful. I always preface my statement about parking by saying - I cannot guarantee this - but we too and most guests who have a rental car seem to find parking without problems. However I do still recommend no car and using the public transport which is awesome. But if you are driving other places during your stay - a car it is! Cheers and welcome back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Fantastic Times!!!!

Guest: Robbymac (hammonds plains)
Date of Stay: 08/22/11 Review Submitted: 08/31/11

We just returned from a fantastic Nice vacation. Having a great place to stay, with a magnificent view made all the difference. Right from our arrival, the caretaker showed us everything and was extremely helpful. We found the bus right outside, the water was warm, and the equipment that was provided (umbrellas, beach shoes, beach chairs) made a difference on the rocky beach. We would stay there again, no question. Nice is beautiful and the walk along the water to the old town is worth it. If you are a runner, bring your gear, it's a great run. Loved our stay.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect Apartment

Guest: Marci (Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/20/11

This was just the perfect apartment. The perfect size for my husband and I. The view is amazing and so convenient, right on the promenade. We booked it very last minute and Judy was most accommodating. We were thrilled with the place and would stay there again in a heartbeat.

Owner response:Dear Marci, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are often very flexible with last minute bookings if we have availability. We hope to welcome you again! Judy

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway.

Wonderful Stay in Nice!

Guest: Dave and Lacey (Chicago, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11 Review Submitted: 08/18/11

My wife and I stayed at the apartment for four nights, and couldn't have had a better experience!!!! Communication with the owners was excellent from the start. Our caretaker in Nice couldn't have been more helpful. We only speak English, and that was never a problem in Nice. The view from the apartment is absolutely breathtaking, and even better than the pictures posted online. We spent every morning drinking coffee, and many nights drinking wine while overlooking the promenade. The apartment is very CLEAN and very COZY. The air conditioning worked great. The bed was very comfortable. The bathrooms were very clean. And, did I mention that the view was AMAZING? We spent most of our days enjoying the sun on the beach. Beach access is just outside the front door of the apartment building. Getting to the water couldn't be easier. The apartment comes with beach chairs (which are essential due to the rocky beaches), beach shoes, an umbrella, towels, a cooler and many other beach toys for use by the tenant. Very convenient for travelers who don't have room to pack all those things! A short stroll from the apartment, you will find many beach-front restaurants that rent beach chairs for at least 15 euro. Way too expensive and way too crowded compared to the option that is just outside the front door. Our nights were spent enjoying dinner in Old Nice, or cooking for ourselves at the apartment. Old Nice is a long walk (30 minutes), or a very short bus or taxi ride. The bus stop is on the street behind the Promenade, and provides very convenient access to Old Nice. There are several grocery stores in the area, so buying our own food (and wine!) was very easy. We hope to return to Nice someday. If we do, we will definitely stay at this apartment again!

Owner response:Thanks Dave! So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon! Judy

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.

Nice appt

Guest: budo (Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 08/11/11

my family and I just stayed at the appt. in Nice and we were really pleased with everything. Everything was clean and up to date. The location itself was awesome, we have two kids and it was really handy to go just across the street to the beach. The beach is not sandy beach but didn't bother us due to the beaches back home in Montenegro they are also rookie beaches. Location was also good not too far from anything with a bus transfer behind the building for 1 euro you per person you can go anywhere. Really cheep and convenient. We went to Monte Carlo and Monaco with the bus and took the train to Cannes.There are also some stores not too far 5 min. walk

Owner response:Thanks Budo! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. It's so helpful for future guests to hear about who stayed in the apartment and how they found the apartment itself as well as the location. We hope to welcome you back soon! Judy

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

a very nice Nice appartment

Guest: CHENGHUA W.
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

This appartment offers the fantasic ocean view along the Promenade. It's cozy enough for a family of four. Owner Judy also provides very practical, helpful information package in the room regarding the transportation, restaurants, activities nearby, ect. We had great time staying in Nice and visiting nearby towns. Judy is very prompt and professional on managing the property. During our first day, there was no hot water in the shower. We informed the caretaker. In no time, Judy's caretaker had a plumber coming to fix it for us. Owner Judy also called us to make sure everything was working well. Thank you, Judy!

Owner response:Thanks so much Carol! You both were a pleasure to deal with! Having something like no hot water is a big deal when you are at home - but when you are on vacation - it's very frustrating. I'm so glad that we were able to get it taken care of quickly. Honestly in France that was a bit of a miracle our caretaker is awesome and is so quick to get things done - we are blessed to have her. I'm glad you found the information helpful and perhaps you added comments to the guest book which is probably our most valuable piece of information we provide - which is totally provided by our guests. We hope to welcome you back. Judy Hervall

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

A week in Nice

Guest: Doug and Elspeth (Brentwood Bay, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/19/08 Review Submitted: 04/19/10

We drove to the apartment from Avignon area, for the second week of our vacation. It was all that we had anticipated from the photos. As another reviewer has said, one does not need a car, and we found the parking to be a little hard to find some times, but there was always something within a block. Walking and transit can get you anywhere you want to go in the city. The apartment was comfortable and had all the necessary ammenities. And the view!! From the 6th floor it was panoramic! We had a great time in Nice thanks to this gem we found. We hope to return.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

Guest: Phil & Jenny Smith (-)
Date of Stay: 03/01/10 Review Submitted: 03/01/10

We read carefully all the comments written over the years and as a result our expectations were fully met, as this apartmejnt "does everything it says on the tin"!It is a well-furnished, smart and beautifully clean apartment with an absolutely stunning and uninterrupted 6th floor view of the Baie des Anges. To be able to enjoy that vista you have to adapt, as everyone else who lives on the Promenade des Anglais does, to constant road noise. However off-season, if the sea becomes "agitée", the noise of sea and the traffic merge together! Also, there are no local bars disgorging rowdy clients in the early hours and no nearby discos playing loud music all night.The bedroom is at the back of the apartment with a small, high-level window into a light well. At night, we opened the bedroom window and also the patio doors and wound down the security shutter leaving the gaps between the slats. That muffled the sound and provided an excellent sleeping environment on a good quality bed.The apartment is very well placed for public transport. There's no need for a taxi from the airport or the station! At the airport we would recommend that you walk to the linked bus terminus and buy your €15 bus pass for the week, which you can use immediately to board the 98 express service along the Promenade des Anglais to the stop Sainte Helene-Promenade by the Radisson Hotel.Alternatively, take the 23 bus along Avenue Californie to the stop Vallon Barla. From the railway station, take bus 12 or 23 again to the stop Vallon Barla. Either way, Monica will guide you the last 200/400m to the apartment. You are then free to use the bus and tram network to explore the city.We prefered to prepare our own evening meals rather than eating out in restaurants. There are a range of food shops within 400/800m. Just turn right out of the appt. and 1st or 2nd right and then cross Ave. Californie and head leftwards. Vanessa kindly recommended the boulangerie Michel Tabourini and the adjacent Boucherie Beverly. The Spar supermarket sells good fruit and veg. and 300m further on is the much larger Carrefour Market that should meet all your culinary needs, including a good wine selection.Providing you realise that this apartment is a simple bus ride from the centre of Nice and that to enjoy the stunning view you must adapt to the noise of the road and sea, you should enjoy a truly memorable stay in Nice. We certainly did, and we hope that our comments will enable you to d

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