Our Nice Adventure - August 25 - 31st 2011

Guest: Aphra (Toronto, ON Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

The apartment is lovely. It is large, spotlessly clean and has air conditioning in the bedroom which was much needed on those hot summer days. The weather was about 30 degrees Celsius each day that we were there and the locals all told us that that was COOL by French Riveria standards. The location of the apartment is great - just down the street from the train station. That is a nice perk if you intend to take some day trips around the area. My husband and I went to Monaco one day and it was a cinch to get there via the train. The apartment was also a short walk (10 minutes?) to the Pieton which is a fun strip where there are shops and restaurants. The Promenade Anglais is maybe a 15 minute walk from the apartment. I highly recommend a trip to the Cours Saleya (vegetable and flower market) and old Nice which are maybe 15 - 20 minutes away. My husband and I figured that we walked about 10 kms per day and yet I still gained 5 lbs! The kitchen is fully kitted out - can't think of anything else that would be needed. My husband and I had aspirations of making dinners periodically while we were there to save some $$$ but it never happened. There are some great restaurants in Nice at a variety of price points. We went to the Bistrot du Fromager one night which I highly recommend. It is in a former wine cave that is about 400 years old and every course has some cheese in it. The wait staff are very knowledgeable about both wine and cheese and it was a lovely meal. We also went to the Maison du Marie one night which was just great. Highly recommend it and it is on the main Pieton. There is also a Monoprix nearby where you can get everything you would need if you intend to make some of your meals in house. I took a Nicois cooking course from Petit Farcis one day that I highly recommend. She takes tourists through the Cours Saleya market and explains Nicois history, food production and cooking in remarkable detail. Then we went back to her 400 year old apartment for a cooking lesson and a four course lunch. Just a wonderful day - it was certainly a high point of my trip. Marillia (Property Manager) and Declan (Owner) are lovely and very helpful. All in all, it was a great place and did not disappoint. Bon voyage!

Owner response:Thank you for your comprehensive review. It was a pleasure have you stay. We must check out the Nicois cooking course ourselves when we visit.

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

GREAT LOCATION IN NICE

Guest: MAURICE AND CYNTHIA (BATHURST. NSW AUSTRALIA)
Date of Stay: 06/24/11 Review Submitted: 07/13/11

We stayed in this excellent apartment for six days, and were very pleasantly surprised that everything as decribed about this apartment .turned out to be true. A really convienent location,to restaurants and supermarkets..... perhaps just a little noisy in the middle of the night with garbage collections in the street. But an apartment with all the home comforts and equipment, including beach mats and umbrellas.We would stay here again and certainly recomend it. Marilia met us on arrival and gave us all the tips. Thanks Declan and Helen. Maurice and Cynthia . Bathurst. NSW. Australia.

Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

Exceptionally clean and conveniently located apartment.

Guest: TomandAbbey (Lewes, Delaware USA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/27/11

This was our second stay in this immaculate apartment. The terrace is so enjoyable for eating outdoors, breakfast, lunch, dinner or anytime. It is a short walk to the train station which made it so convenient to take many day trips to other towns like Villefranche sur Mer, Antibes, Cap Ferrat St. Jean, Marseilles, etc. Within walking distance to tram to Vieux Nice or walkable without tram. Kitchen is equipped with all the means to fix a gourmet dinner. Beach towels, umbrellas, and beach mats supplied made visits to the beaches so comfortable. Washing machine helped during our two week stay and enabled us to bring fewer clothes and buy more souvenirs!!!

Owner response:Thank you TomandAbbey, we were very pleased to have you again this year. Declan and Helen

Recommended for:Age 55+, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

Great Spot in Nice

Guest: Norm and Shirley (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/03/10 Review Submitted: 10/28/10

We had the pleasure of staying at this property for a week in October and it was perfect for our needs. The apartment was well located giving us easy access to all the sites and transportation. The unit was roomy, very clean, nicely furnished with all the usual amenities. The owners were great to dal with and the whole experience was first class and at a very reasonable price. We would certainly recommend this unit to our family and friends and are in fact planning a return visit in the near future.

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

Great Apartment but Noisy Area

Guest: D&D (USA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 07/07/10

This was a lovely apartment but the noise from the street below continued long into the night. Having never been to Nice before this could just be the nature of the town. But the apartment was very comfortable and well equipped. And the location was great for getting around the area. Marilia, the manager, was wonderful!! She was so helpful when we checked in and made sure everything was working as it should be!

Owner response:There is always some traffic noise with city centre apartments in Nice as in other cities. It can be worse in other parts of Nice such as the old town and areas with bars and discos close by. Our street is relatively quiet with no bars or late night cafes close by but the young Nicois do use "scooters" to get around. We are happy to know you enjoyed your stay, found the apartment and its location met your needs. As always, Marilia our manager gets lots of praise. Declan and Helen

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with teenagers.

Well appointed apartment in an excellent location with great owners! Hope to return!!

Guest: mike and nancy c (LaGrange, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 04/13/10

Declan, Our nine night stay in your apartment in March was all we could wish for. Its a wonderful place to start and end a day in Nice. Thoughtful touches abound in the apartment. A quality bed and comfortable balcony are such a bonus. Location!!!---walker friendly, yet with bus, tram, and train just blocks away (we mostly walked and took the tram in Nice, train to Antibes, and bus to La Turbie and Biot). Thoughtful, conscientious, responsive owners (Declan and Helen) and agent (Marilla). Already raved to family and friends. Hope to return someday. With our great big THANKS!! mike and nancy c

Recommended for:Age 55+, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, people with disabilities, romantic getaway.

Guest: Dick & Paule Beers (Republic, WA, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/12/10 Review Submitted: 02/12/10

We chose the apartment primarily for its location and convenience to everything in Nice and the surrounding area. We certainly made a great choice! The unit is certainly more than one would wish for. Well equipped, well maintained and certainly well worth the money! My Wife was born and raised in Nice and she made the choice. Right again!!

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Guest: Susan239 (Washington D.C.)
Date of Stay: 01/12/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

This is an excellent base for exploring Nice and beyond. The apartment, located in a safe, clean, and central building, is in tip-top condition. As is often pointed out, the train station is close, but so is the center. The coast is even easier to reach. As promised by the gracious owner, Declan, the bed is firm enough for those travelers who suffer from bad backs. Working with both Declan and his representative in Nice was a breeze. All in all - a highly recommended place!

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Guest: AdamB (United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 12/02/09 Review Submitted: 12/02/09

Recently spent a week in this apartment and will definitely return. Excellent location and property is equipped with wireless internet, flat screen TV, a wide range of books etc which meant that we were kept fully entertained during our stay. Also took full advantage of the terrace, loved sitting out in the evenings after with a bottle of wine (or two!) and relaxing after each day's activities. Owners were helpful and made every effort to ensure we had an enjoyable stay, providing us with tourist information, maps and local restaurant recommendations - many thanks!

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Guest: Will return (navan, co meath, ireland)
Date of Stay: 11/29/09 Review Submitted: 11/29/09

We are a mature couple. This apartment suited us very well, being 5 min walk (slightly downhill) from the train station which has a regular shuttle service to and from airport, and also connects with towns along the coast. Apartment (in a well maintained building) is a lovely clean airy apartment with a balcony. We loved the extras in the apartment - books (fiction and non fiction), plenty of local info and suggestions, the welcome pack (tea, coffee, biscuits..) Bakery, small supermarket, nice restaurants nearby. Lots to see in and around Nice, we are planning our next trip and will definitely stay in this apartment. Owner Declan very helpful.

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