Vacation Rentals by Owner

A perfect spot

Guest: Travelling Canucks (Ajax, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 05/09/12

Location! Location! Location! It proved to be the perfect location for visiting Provence; all it has to offer and beyond. One could walk to the butcher, baker, food shopping, and restaurants within minutes. This was the perfect home-away-from-home. Everything you could possibly need was available. The property manager was only minutes away, if needed. He and his wife were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend this property to both the novice and seasoned traveller.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Memorable Trip

Guest: Mark, Linda , Garth and Monica (St Petersburg, Florida USA)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 09/27/11

Kathy & Larry, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful home in Pierrelatte ! This has been the most memorable trip thanks to your generosity and Jim and Yolaine's vast knowledge and good humor. We have not shared stories and laughed so much in a long time. Our four days of "tours" became "adventures with new friends"! They are truly hidden treasures and have enriched our lives beyond explanation. We hope to see you in person so we can share our stories with you. Thank you again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Provence Adventure

Guest: Kay (Auburn, Washington)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

This was our first trip to Provence and we had a wonderful time. Pierrelatte is a lovely village that is convenient to everywhere you would want to go in western Provence. We loved staying at Kathy and Larry's picturesque stone house which retains the character of its origins, but has all the amenities anyone could want including modern bathrooms and kitchen, air conditioning, and comfortable queen sized beds. The upstairs terrace is charming and we enjoyed relaxing out there. The house's location is central and convenient to stores, cafes, bakeries, and the delightful Friday market. Kathy was prompt and helpful in answering our questions and providing information on day trips that we very much enjoyed. Jim and Yolaine who live in Pierrelatte and manage the house are delightful and informative. We very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend this house to anyone looking for accommodations while visiting Provence. Be sure and try the Au Jardin de Tienou restaurant for a delightful experience and delicious meal close to the house.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Springtime in France

Guest: Alice (Janesville)
Date of Stay: 04/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/05/11

My sister and I couldn't have had a nicer introduction to France! Our first week was spent in Provence, and having this warm and charming home in Pierrelatte was perfect. The location is ideal for sightseeing in the area, and the village itself is cozy and picturesque. But most of all, this home provides comfort (and the best bed I've ever slept in!) and convenience; and the two nicest people you'd want to meet in the form of Jim and Yolaine as our hosts. Our time in Pierrelatte was magical. We felt safe; we had every modern convenience including English-speaking news channels; we did not feel overwhelmed or unwelcome...quite the contrary. I would highly recommend this rental to any first time traveler to France...and of course to those of us who might be lucky enough to come back! Que Belle! Merci!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our wedding trip (before the wedding).

Guest: Beachnut (Indian Rocks Beach, Fl)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

Our time in this charming house was a complete pleasure. We enjoyed Pierrelatte--it is a perfect location for exploring all of the Provence and returning in time for dinner on the terrace. The house has everything we needed (and we both are enthusiastic cooks). On Fridays we walked out the door to a bustling market. We certainly plan to return for another stay and recommend this spot wholeheartedly.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Most Wonderful French Experience

Guest: Mandy (Tamworth, NSW, Australia)
Date of Stay: 07/04/10 Review Submitted: 07/29/10

Thank You so much Kathy and Larry for making your beautiful home available to us. We were thrilled to see that it was exactly as described and shown in the pictures. We appreciated the fine bed linens and the fully equipped kitchen (and cookbooks) to practice our French cuisine. Jim was welcoming, friendly and very helpful in orientating us to the lovely Pierrelatte. It was lovely to have a home base to return home to after exploring the delights of Provence. The Friday markets were a highlight and we were surprised at how quickly they are packed up and the streets are cleaned. We thoroughly recommend this well maintained and fully equipped property to anyone who is wanting a home away from home in Provence. P.S. the Ardeche Gorge was a fabulous place to cool off and enjoy a canoe paddle.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

Guest: The Florida Clan
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/12/10

"We had a beautiful time in Provence. Your home is wonderful and allowed us to have so many day trips all over this region."

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Didn't want to leave!

Guest: Francophile (Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/19/10

The villa has all the modern comforts such as upgraded bathrooms, beautiful furniture, and plenty of storage, while still having the feel of living in a centuries-old, thick stone-walled building. The kitchen is perfect for people who like to cook- amply stocked with everything you need. The bedrooms are on the first and the third floors for maximum privacy, and the trundle couch is remarkably comfortable, too. Items such as plenty of blankets and pillows make it extra cozy. The stairway up to the 3rd floor could be a little tricky for elderly people. There are maps and books to plan out day trips, and if you have a rainy day, there is a great DVD movie collection, and a nice selection of books downstairs. The most peaceful thing to do in the evenings is have some wine and cheese up on the rooftop (3rd floor) balcony. Watch the swallows perform their aerial acrobatics around the church bell tower next door. (You know you are in Europe when you hear real church bells; not the piped-in recordings they use in the U.S.) The villa is a very short walk to the main street area, where there is a grocery store, cafés, and shops. The villa is on a nice quiet cobblestone street, just down from a pretty grassy park-like area next to the big rock cliff where there are concerts and events in the summer. If you turn right out the front door and walk about 100 feet, there is a 12th century(?) Romanesque church which is used for community events now. Jim and Yolaine’s hospitality is above and beyond. Due to a travel quirk, we arrived on the wrong day (Sunday evening when the town is pretty much shut down). They accommodated us, even with no warning, and fed us dinner. The tours they offer are wonderful. My passion is history, so upon my suggestion, Jim gave what felt like a graduate-level history course during the daylong tour of ancient sites and museums. He drove through the beautiful back roads, where along the way we stopped at a fruit stand in the cherry growing area. The nicest restaurant in town, which Jim and Yolaine can point out to you, is amazing. The owners are extremely friendly; they speak Spanish too, if your French isn’t as proficient as your Spanish skills. If you see the ‘salad with little scallops’ on the menu, by all means order it. It’s the best dish I had during our trip around the south of France.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Tom and Francie
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/12/10

"Tom and I had a great time enjoying your comfortable home in Pierrelatte and our daily adventures out in the countryside and back intime - ooh-la-la ! " A Bientot !

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A Wonderful Stay!!

Guest: Tom & Frances (Lawrence, KS, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house in Pierrelatte! The owner and property manager are extremely helpful and made our stay that much more enjoyable. The house is very comfortable and met all of our needs. Shopping, cafes, restaurants and everything else you might need are within short walking distance. It provided a good base to visit many of the most desirable sights in Provence: Orange, Avignon, Nimes, Arles, Vaison la Romaine, Pont du Gard, etc. We would definitely return for another stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Pieter
Date of Stay: 04/08/10 Review Submitted: 06/12/10

"I just want to thank you most sincerely for a wonderful, wonderful stay in Reve de Provence. I am actually off sick at home today and had the first opportunity to download some of the videos we had taken and it fills us with gratitude for the most memorable of times. Of our entire stay in Britain and Europe, Reve de Provence gets 10 from 10! It was homey, comfortable, filled with deep and rich history, and memory makers surprised us around every corner and were always only just seconds away from another….."

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Guest: the Kooliks
Date of Stay: 08/14/09 Review Submitted: 08/13/09

Thank you for the wonderful accomadations. The house was lovely. We enjoyed Pierrelatte and the nearby Nimes and Avignon.

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Guest: Sheelagh
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 07/03/09

We are at the conclusion of a wonderful 2 week stay here. The accommodations were superb, the markets exciting, the surrounding towns unbelievable. Thank you Kathy and Larry for sharing your home away from home with us. We leave today for Paris with so many, many memories.

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Guest: Richard
Date of Stay: 05/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/30/09

Bonjour! Staying in this wonderful house, in this town and this country has been a life-changing experience! Merci !

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Guest: Tina and Robert
Date of Stay: 04/12/09 Review Submitted: 04/11/09

Thanks for everything. We had a wonderful time!

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Delightful Stay in a French Village

Guest: Skip (Clearwater, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/20/08 Review Submitted: 06/21/10

My husband and I wanted to experience life in a French village, and we did--right down to a wedding party and a band marching past our front door on the charming narrow cobblestone street from the old church next door. We especially enjoyed hearing the church bells while having our coffee or wine on the terrace and watching French housewives open their shutters in the morning . We loved walking to market and meeting new friends in the cafes, as well as touring many sites nearby alone and also with the knowledgeable guides suggested by the owners. We made lifelong friendships. We found everyone in the beautiful walled-in village very friendly and eager to help us practice our French. Our accomodations were extremely comfortable, clean and characteristic of a French village house. We enjoyed many meals at restaurants close enough to walk and all of the owners' recommendations for food and/or activities were very accurate. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a delightful stay in a French village.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.