Room with a View

Guest: Oregon (Portland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 10/11/11 Review Submitted: 11/19/11

My sister and I enjoyed a week in October in this 130 year old villa (modern) apartment. This third floor flat was well equipped, everything was provided including a washer and dryer. From the small balcony we watched the boats and cruise ships arrive and enjoyed beautiful sunsets after a busy day exploring Old Town Villefranche-sur- Mer. The one euro bus was the best way to explore the surrounding areas, including trips to NIce to visit the Chagall Museum and a cooking class with Rosa Jackson! The reservation and arrival procedures were simple and secure due to Erin and Muriel's thorough and advanced preparation.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Great Apartment and Great Location

Guest: Kristin (Denver, Colorado USA)
Date of Stay: 09/14/11 Review Submitted: 11/17/11

We love the house in Villefranche. The view from the balcony is so pretty and the apartment is gorgeous. It has absolutely everything you need in a house including beach toys which was great for our son on our trip down to the beach. It is convenient to town although you will definitely get a workout going from town back up to the house ! Highly recommend and would stay here again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful french getaway

Guest: Vic (Bettendorf, Iowa USA)
Date of Stay: 09/07/11 Review Submitted: 09/20/11

We stayed at this property in the middle of September. Everything was wonderful. The apartment was perfect. It is in a great location and is large enough to accomodate families. The appliances were new and came with easy instructions. The apartment is close to shopping and restaurants. The only thing that could be an issue is the walk up to it. It will give your cardio a mini workout but it will make up for all the wonderful food and wine you are enjoying. We loved this property and hope to be back again soon!!

Owner response:Thrilled you enjoyed yourself! We were so happy to have you. This is France..consider yourself fortunate that we are only three very short flights up with well lit wide sturdy steps:))

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Loved our stay in this convenient Villefranche apartment

Guest: Donna, Richard and Howie the Beagle (Stamford, CT)
Date of Stay: 08/21/11 Review Submitted: 09/15/11

The apartment is lovely and was exactly as described only -BETTER! We adored using the kitchen and enjoying wonderful, cheeses, pates, chickens, steaks and WINE. So many fantastic places to shop and very reasonably priced too. The kitchen exceeded my expectations. The bed and bath are new and fashionably and comfortably arranged. Air-conditioning worked great in all rooms. The internet wi-fi, and cable TV was in good order with a large selection of channels in at least 4 languages. The view from the terrace of the sea and the old village is lovely. You can hear the churchbells ring every morning what a charming way to start the day. The location was wonderful, with easy access to buses to get everywhere on the coast. Also super easy walking to shops, markets, Doctors and pharmacy. The cafes in the neighborhood were great and welcomed us warmly. I think the rent was a good value for money and would recommend this to any of my friends.

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

Wonderful apartment

Guest: Katherine (Graff)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

My daughter and I spent 6 nights here this past July 2011. The apartment was fantastic, even better then we expected. It was so nice to have a real hombase after traveling in hotels. We especially appreciated all of the thoughtful touches, like the beach mats and umbrellas. The bed was the most comfortable of our 5 week trip. The views from every window were fantastic, just like the pictures but better! The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and dishes which made cooking a breeze. The instruction book for the apartment was very well done with lots of pictures and arrows, following the steps I even figured out the washer and dryer! The apartment is in a good location, grocery and bakery nearby and the main part of old town is a short walk down hill (the only downside is the walk back up hill - a good way to burn off those dinner calories!). There are many resturaunts to choose from, Le Serre was our favorite. The bus stop is very close and from there it is an easy bus ride to Nice or Monaco. I would not hesitate to stay here again, I hope I do one day!

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

Beautiful Villefranche Apartment

Guest: Jenni (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

This apartment in Villefranche is absolutely perfect. Suffice to say, you can stop searching the internet and just book this place NOW! Two bedrooms, modern bathroom, stunning views, full kitchen, beach towels, TV, Internet, washer & dryer, parking, and even travel books (you don't need to pack yours, they are on the bookshelf and current). Location to town, bakery, outdoor market, beach, shops, pharmacy, and restaurants are just a 5 minute walk down the hill. Bus stop is at the bottom of the hill and by bus you can get to Nice and Monaco quickly. There is a binder in the apartment that tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about the home, the town, and all the must see tourist attractions. We've traveled all over the world and Villefranche is now our favorite place in Europe. Perfect in every way! You simply must stay here!

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

Villefranche Perfect Apartment

Guest: Carrie (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 03/03/11

Having stayed here for 2 weeks last summer, I write to compliment the tasteful owners, the Fleers, & the calm, dedicated managers, esp. Erin, of this beautiful apartment. The view is stunning. Location amazing. Indeed perfect for Institut de Francais etudiants - a brisk walk up the hill to the Garden Gate of the school. The apartment building is unprepossessing from the outside, & simply gorgeous from within the apartment itself. Again, those views!! The little balcony. Appliances super modern, sometimes baffling (so French). Loved being able to walk to the bakery for the morning pain chocolat & baguette. Tons of restaurants, all fun and, as others have noted, a marvellously comfortable & convenient bus service that runs from Nice to Monaco. Loved lunch at Chateau Eza in Eze, with a view to forever. Endorse firmly, recommend, and would definately stay here again. Une etudiante de francais et son mari.

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

Une vue magnifique!

Guest: Carmelita (Southport, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/28/11

A wonderful view of the Mediterranean! The apartment's location can't be beat, especially if you're attending French classes at l'Institut de Français. It's perfectly located between the Institut and the charming old town. My husband walked to the boulangerie for his "daily baguette" and we took the bus from the conveniently located bus stop to Nice and everywhere. The kitchen is very well equipped and the modern appliances are in excellent working order. The restaurants, post office, and grocery stores are all within walking distance which enabled us to live in the "French style" for 6 weeks. After a rigorous day of French classes, one can find many great places to unwind. We highly recommend La Mere Germaine (where we had our Christmas dinner) and La Serre for pizza. Chez Betty is a favorite hang-out of students from the Institut. Our two adult children joined us for the holidays (plenty of room for them!) and we will always cherish our memorable Christmas in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Many thanks to the Freers, and to Erin and Muriel for a very enjoyable stay.

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

Fantastic Views

Guest: Ernie H. (Anacortes WA)
Date of Stay: 10/12/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

Stayed a week in October. Good layout of apartment. Kitchen was gourmet quality. Everything modern and new. The best was the views of town and the harbor. Loved watching the cruise ships pull in. Apartment manager was very helpful. Also good parking, unusual for small french towns. Would stay again.

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Villefranche Sur-Mer

Guest: Kathy (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/13/10 Review Submitted: 10/30/10

this is a charming apartment just outside the Old Town, amenities are first rate and the walk up and down to the Old Town keeps you fit so you can freely indulge in all the cheese, wine and bread from the area. It is so close to Nice and surrounding area's that you feel like you are in a big city, whilst at the same time you have the tranquility of a small village.

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