Bionda Santa

Guest: Bionda Santa (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/06/11 Review Submitted: 11/29/11

I stayed here for three weeks and it was wonderful I was attending french school (Centre International d'Antibes) and it was just a 20 min walk. Very quiet building. Apt is very spacious and comfortable not to mention incerdible location and views. Will reccomend to my friends and I will be back!

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

Lovely Place!

Guest: mathilde w.
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

I was very pleased that the apartment was spacious, cheerful, clean and comfortable! In addition, it did meet all my expectations because of the great location and convenience to the beach, restaurants, attractions and other great areas in France and Italy! For me, without a car, it was especially helpful to have a shuttle bust just across the street that went to Antibes. I also enjoyed the picturesque walk along the beach to many attractions, especially to the farmers market! Yes, I would highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking to get a real good flavor of French life! M. White

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A Week in Antibes

Guest: Steve (Beaverton, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/14/11

Our week in Antibes was the last week of our four-week vacation and we felt we made the right choice in regards to our lodging for that week. All of the information we had been provided up to that point (written and photos) was accurate. Diana was a pleasure to work with and she was available both before and during our stay to make sure everything was taken care of. As others have mentioned it is just a short walk to a very nice sandy beach and it was never over-crowded during our stay. They clean the sand every morning so litter and debris are taken care of. Parking can be a bit of a challenge during the day. But because of the availability of local transportation and being within a 30 minute walk of all of the major sites and the train station you really do not need a car. If you were to drive to another location in Antibes it looked like parking could be challenging. The apartment is very spacious, was nicely furnished, well equipped and was very clean when we arrived. Diana just turned over the local management to the gals next door at the hotel. They were available as planned to let us into the apartment and they were helpful during our stay as well. And Diana was in touch during our stay to make sure everything was OK. As you can see in the pictures there is a pool on the property but we never really saw anyone using it. While it was clean there were no lounge chairs for laying by the pool. We did mention this to Diana and she was going to contact the property managers. It was no big deal for us since we went to the beach and preferred that over the pool. There are several good restaurants nearby along with a bakery and small grocery store. It is an easy walk to the main part of the town with lots of shops and restaurants. Of all of the areas we visited on the French Riviera we felt Antibes was the perfect spot to just sit back and relax. And it is easy to hop on a train or bus to get to the other towns in the area. If we ever go back to Antibes we will probably stay in Diana's apartment if it is available.

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

Don and Helene

Guest: Don M.
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 09/27/11

We very much enjoyed our week in this apartment primarily due to the great weather and amazing location. We particularly liked the fact that the bus (navette) stopped right in front of our building and would take us everywhere we wanted to go included the train station that took us to Cannes, Monte Carlo and many other wonderful places. The week we stayed was Heritage Week and all buses were free, an added bonus. The apartment was impeccably clean, large, quiet, and all amenities were in great working order. The unit looks exactly like the photographs in the listing and Diana was quick with any inquiries via email. The sandy beach right across the street was also a big plus as we enjoyed spending some time at the beach. One added comment is that our beach at Antibes is the only sandy beach as opposed to all other beaches we saw on the French Riviera that are com;posed of pebbles. One of our trips included an easy bus ride to St. Paul de Vence, a beautiful, small old village that has retained its charm from the 1800s and was a real pleasure to walk the small stone laneways and visit the numerous art shops. Thank you again Diana for the opportunity to stay in your great apartment.

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

Riviera Getaway

Guest: jack51 (abbotsford, bc, canada)
Date of Stay: 04/09/11 Review Submitted: 06/18/11

This apartment is beautifully situated in Antibes, very close to the beach (50 metres). Antibes is a lovely spot for a riviera vacation, minutes from the Nice airport. The apartment is spacious, nicely decorated and well equipped. The light is fabulous as there are balconies front and back. The apartment is very private as neither balcony is overlooked. Everything you need to cook is provided and there is a big fridge. There are lots of extras: a flat screen TV with cable, a CD player and selection of CD's,WIFI and telephone. Parking on the street was convenient but may be challenging in high season. All in all, a great place to stay.

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

Diana's apartment

Guest: Catharine D. (Charlotte, North Carolina USA)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

We spent the week of May 14 - 21 2011 in this apartment in Antibes and absolutely fell in love with the location and apartment. There were three of us which I think is ideal since there is only one bathroom. Diana was very helpful and prompt with her emails. The apartment was very clean and the pictures are very accurate. The kitchen is well stocked and a small grocery store is close by. Her housekeeper does not speak any English which can be a problem but if you contact Diana in advance as far as transportation from the airport, clean up expectations, etc. that is not a problem. You can walk everywhere. The train station is about a 20 minute very pleasant walk from the apartment. No need for a car. We visited Cannes, Eze, Monte Carlo, St Paul de Vence, Nice, and Antibes. We ate lunch wherever we were touring and cooked a nice dinner in the apartment at night. Buses did not run frequently near the apartment and were not running at all on Sundays. Museums are closed on Tuesdays. I would absolutely recommend this apartment and owner to a friend or relative. This was the best vacation I have ever had!

Owner response:We are so happy to hear that everything was to your satisfaction. We strive to make this little a true Pied A Terre for our guests. As we mentioned earlier, there will be a discount whenever you decide to visit us again.

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

March Vacation in Antibes

Guest: Guelphite (Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/03/10 Review Submitted: 04/05/10

Just spent 4 enjoyable weeks in Antibes. Stayed at this apartment, which was well located and very comfortable. The apartment has everything you need for a home away from home holiday. It is in a quiet area close to Cap d' Antibes. The beach is at the end of the road. Walking to the old town or the port of Antibes is a very easy15 mins away. However there is a free bus at the end of the road that goes there every 30mins. This is very convenient after shopping in town. The bus also goes to the railway station from which you can get a train to anywhere along the coast. Good day trips from Antibes are: Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Menton. Grasse. Eze, St. Paul de Vence, and Italy. After a long day of exploring the area it was always very nice to arrive back home at this apartment and have a relaxing glass of wine. The temperature in March was a little up & down but mostly sunshine and nice for walking. The wine & food in France are delicious and there are lot's of places to eat. Everyone is helpful and friendly. All in all a very good pick for our month long escape winter vacation. Diana was very helpful and quick to respond to all our questions regarding this holiday rental.

Owner response:Thank you for your kind review. We are very pleaesed that you enjoyed Antibes and our residence. As token of our appreciation, we would like to extend you a 10% discount for your next stay. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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