Provence Luberon-Sunny Cottage-A/C-Pool-Garden-Jacuzzi! Cavaillon Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 26479

An Authentic 200 yr old Farmhouse nestled in a beautiful 4 acres garden

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Location: Cavaillon, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (20 MIN TO AVIGNON, 1 H TO AIX AND MARSEILLE, 45 MIN AIRPORT) View Map

Accommodations:  SELF CONT. LARGE COTTAGE, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)

After exploring the world I decided that the best place of all is the Luberon in Provence. Peter Mayle agreed with me and wrote ‘A Year in Provence’ .
You can share my little slice of heaven. I’ve renovated a self-contained wing of my 18th century Provence farmhouse, to make a stunning one-bedroom apartment. South-facing French windows open onto 4 acres of garden with a beautiful pool, two huge, century old plane trees and lavender, and your own pergola to watch the sunset. An alley of pine trees leads to your private entry and parking just next to your cottage. .

Enjoy the flowers and trees typical for Provence (as well as an orchard with 20 different fruit trees of almost all fruit available in this area).
An attractive place the whole year round: In spring listen to the song of the nightingales in the plane trees . In the summer you have use of the owner’s pool just a few steps away from your apartment, accessible through the garden. A Jacuzzi has just been added as well as a sauna/hammam . In autumn a stroll over the markets will enchant you with all the fresh fruit and vegetables, sold directly by the farmers. The wineyards compete in colours from green to yellow and to deep burgundy red...and in the winter you have the Luberon largely to yourself; the world-famous hill-top villages of Gordes, Bonnieux, Menerbes, Lacoste, etc, the wonderful food, from truffles to foie gras, the unspoiled beauty of the Luberon Natural Park.
The apartment is called 'Sheherazade' and you'll notice its design is inspired by many a happy trip to Morocco. The bed was made to my own design in Marrakech. Naturally, being Sheherazade's bed, it is a queen size. If you've experienced French plumbing before, don't be nervous - Sheherazade features a luxury bathroom with twin basins and a walk-in power shower.
The rustic Provençal lifestyle is a great joy, but so are air condition, a dishwasher , microwave and fast DSL Internet access, so you get those too !

Private entrance to Sheherazade is over a small bridge crossing a tributary of the Canal St. Julien and down an alley of pine trees. This canal, dating from the 12th century, is the oldest irrigation system in Provence, and the property is bordered by its tributaries.

If you have any local difficulties or language problems during your stay, it's a great comfort to know that the multilingual owner is right next door, and I'd be delighted to help with anything. On the other hand, I have my own private sun terrace - so you need never see me at all.
And if you want to find my hidden paradise on your GPS Navigating System - here it is:
Latitude 43.836678232954476
Longitude 5.078644752502441
(You may borrow my 'TOMTOM' if your car has no GPS)

VRBO Bear with some of his newfound French friends.

VRBO Bear stayed here - 06/11/2009 Bonjour mes amis! The VRBO bear has just returned from the Sheherazade property in Cavaillon, France. The beautiful retreat was everything he had always imagined France to be… picturesque, historic, and charming. In fact, the Sheherazade Cottage was so comfortable that the bear was hard-pressed to travel outside the restful and private grounds. As you can see from his photo, the VRBO Bear made several new friends and enjoyed a cornucopia of local cuisine… including, of course, delicious honey from the Luberon Area of Provence.

Nonetheless, with advice and directions from Monika, the VRBO bear ventured out daily to explore the wonderful locations surrounding him in the south of France. The Sheherazade property provided easy access to so many nearby adventures that the VRBO bear actually lost weight in spite of his unusually high and thoroughly savored caloric intake.

Everything about this European vacation was satisfying and interesting. However, nothing was more delightful than getting to know the property owner Monika and her assortment of furry friends. As with all great vacations, the time passed much too quickly and the VRBO bear could only say… c’est la vie!

The VRBO Bear

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer: own washer in the bathroom
  • Linens Provided
  • Covered Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: comfortable queen-size bed (with 2 individual matresses)
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: TV with various English Channels (BBC, CNN, etc.)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
  • Shared Hot Tub
  • Private Pool
  • Sauna
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• Communications
  • Telephone: Use of owners telephone or SKYPE (via Internet) to other SKYPE owners.
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Expect some luxury, SHEHERAZADE is bright, spacious (650 sqf) ), direct walk-in on ground floor, a small step out to the terrace and garden ), DVD and VCR Internet (DSL link) free! AND: THERE IS AIR CONDITION - returning home after having strolled over the markets or the medieval villages you will find your cottage indeed, coool!, French Windows open onto the garden with Table, Chairs, Sun umbrella, Teak Sunbeds and cushions for your siesta time or aperitif, Gourmet Kitchen with all amenities you could wish for, with 4-ring Stove, large Freezer, Hub, Oven, Luxury bathroom with double sinks, Walk-in Shower (large Shower Head), Hairdryer, Washing machine. You will also find your own Gas grill BBQ ), Linens and towels of superior quality are provided. Sorry no Smoking! For children please enquire! Long term Renters welcome. By the way I have one lovely dog (poodle size), friendly and funny, as well as three cats... if you want to accompany your pet for his holidays, please le
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Nearby activities include Hiking, Golf (I am a golfer myself and can take you to some of the golf courses in the area!), Canoeing down the River Sorgue, or just relax under the Plane Trees, walk up to the village of Taillades 1 mile away with shops and a nice restaurant with terrace, or hang around the Pool, shop on the regional markets, Browse the Antique Market in Isle sur la Sorgue, France's secret address for Antique Lovers - or just Lovers. Then there are Restaurants, Live Theater and Concerts, Cinemas and Museums! You could also take French language or Cooking courses- in English), or finally write THAT book! Apart from the wonders of Provence, you are just an hour from Marseille, two hours from the French Riviera - from Monte Carlo to St Tropez - and Italy and Spain are a day-trip away.

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Jan-March:€700,April: €900, May-June: €1100, Jul-Aug:€1300, Sept-Oct:€1100,
Nov: €800.  10% off for the second week(you really need TWO weeks to
explore the area AND rest!)  SPECIAL FOR XMAS/NEW YEAR: 1500.- EUROS +CHAMPAIGN!!!
SPECIAL PRICE FOR LONG TERM RENTALS! Add evt.heating costs Oct-Apr as per counter
(abt 10.-E/day).Deposit(500 Euros)-returned on departure. PAYPAL payment possible.
WiFi internet access FREE, AS WELL AS  ONE FREE JACUZZI !

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 11/10/09
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  Kevin & Nanci , Franktown, CO
  • This was a wonderful place to explore the Hill towns of Provence. Although close to the boulangerie, super market and restaurants yet a peaceful, very private oasis. We loved getting fresh produce from the local farms. Monika was the perfect host with many great ideas for exploring the area. One week is not enough to see all you will want to see. We have wonderful memories of this place!
• 08/23/09
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  Tom & Janice Ross , Reaboro, ON
  • My wife and I spent a lovely week at Monika's oasis and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Everything is as per the photographs. This property has many great features (as mentioned by other guests) but one of the best is that we virtually had the pool to ourselves. Our preferred routine was to visit any outdoor sites as early in the day as possible and then spend the afternoon in the pool or lounging around "our" yard, under the plane tree. And Monika was always available to provide knowledgeable answers to any questions we might have - she certainly knows Provence!
• 09/26/08
  Positive Rating
  Jim and Tom ,
  • We were fortunate enough to stay with Monika in early June this year. Our only regret was not having enough time to spend at her lovely home (what with all the wonderful sites around). The grounds and home were beautiful and Monika could not have been more welcoming. Her four legged friends made it all the more fun! Nothing is too much for Monika to make her guests comfortable and she even gladly helped out when I needed to find a dentist! I would not hesitate to stay here again or to recommend Sheherazade to friends and family. Merci Monika!!!
• 11/25/07
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  Karen & Trev , North Lincolnshire, UK
  • We stayed here the first week of July. The studio met all of our needs and the swimming pool was very welcome at the end of a long day sight seeing. We were close to many lovely towns and villages. The scenery took our breath away. Monika is a very charming host and was very gracious to us with a little problem we had. A very memorable holiday for us.
• 10/27/07
  Positive Rating
  Bill & Jan Russeth , Austin, Texas
  • We stayed at this lovely property for two weeks 9/15/2007 - 9/29/2007, and would highly recommend it for any couples who want to explore the Provence region from a very central location. The apartment was very nicely decorated and contained everything needed for a lovely Provencal holiday. Monika is a very charming and knowledgable hostess and an excellent cook. We wished we could have stayed longer.
• 08/01/07
  Positive Rating
  Ed & Margaret , Johannesburg, South Africa
  • We have spent more than 10 holidays in Provence over the years and have stayed in some very nice accommodation. This studio, however, takes the cake. It is superbly appointed and equipped, is situated in a beautiful and tranquil garden and is hosted by warm and friendly Monica. We recommend it highly.We have only just returned home and have already made our booking for 2008.
• 06/09/07
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  Jane Elbon , Tulsa OK
  • This was my first trip to France and Scheherazade was the ideal place to stay. I came with a friend and we both loved the area and Monika! We took day trips all around the region, to Avignon Arles, Les Baux, Aix and the Chateauneuf de Pape to name a few. Monika recommended several good restuarants and places to see. She was very gracious and is a very good cook. She also helped me out by making a call to rental car company to help me work out a problem. I only wish we could have stayed longer. It really was heaven and I can't wait to return.
• 01/02/07
  Positive Rating
  Nick and Emma Pollock , Loughborough UK
  • We had SUCH a lovely time staying at Sheherazade in August 2006. It was our honeymoon and it provided the perfect mix of peace and luxury for this unique holiday. Monika was utterly fantastic, making our stay superb by giving helpful advice and lots of special touches to our stay. The accommodation itself was as spotless and wonderful as all the comments I had read said it was! We had a truly amazing time and hope very much to return soon. Thank you so much Monika!
• 09/29/06
  Positive Rating
  Jan Rees , Watford ,Hertfordshire
  • We spent a week in this lovely place. It was without doubt the best equipped self-catering accomodation that we have had, and that rarity, a place perfect for two people. We enjoyed the location - perfect for trips to several delightful hill- top villages,the weather - very warm but not too hot (first week in September), the peace and privacy of the garden, the wonderful fresh organic fruit growing there, the swimming pool to yourself, and last but not least - Monika's friendly hospitality.
• 08/28/06
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  Jan and Nick Taylor , Bolton, Lancashire, UK
  • Everything at Sheherazade has been just as wonderful during our second stay (July 2006) as we remembered from last time. This remains a very special place for two (or three) people to rest and unwind in spacious luxury. We took advantage of new low-cost flights into Marseille airport, only 40 minutes drive away. The ideal location of the apartment not too far from the autoroute allows for great access to a wide range of places to visit. Monika is a lovely host with a wealth of advice and she is happy to be as discreet or as companiable as you would prefer. We valued her continuing improvements, including luxury bath-robes and the addition of air conditioning, which was especially appreciated in this year's extreme heat! This time around we booked for next year before leaving. We look forward to sharing the beauty of Sheherazade and Provence with our daughter who cannot any longer resist joining us in this peaceful idyll.

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