Vacation Rentals by Owner

A Beautifully Decorated and Very Clean Condo; Better Than Any Dream!

Guest: Lala and Mike (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

This was our first time to the Nice area and the best experience with HOMEAWAY/VRBO rentals. The photos show the unit exactly as it is. In fact, if you can imagine it being even more beautiful than the photos, you'll understand why this apt. is better than a dream. Waking up in the morning, opening the shutters and looking out at the sea made it difficult to leave each day. We made sure we stayed 'til sunset before going out for dinner at night b/c the sky is so inviting. The condo is very quiet, on a hill away from the noise of the traffic. The owner sent many emails to us [pages and pages] of information to make our stay comfortable; exact directions to the condo, grocery store, pastry shop and boulangerie, museums, restaurants in all price ranges [which we went to and loved every single recommendation]. His taste is outstanding and his help was necessary and appreciated. We never got lost, ate the most delicious meals [not only in NIce but in the surrounding towns that we visited daily] and saw all the sights we intended to see and more because of his knowledge. He, obviously, cares very much about the comfort and happiness for the people who rent his condo. I'm certain he spent many hours personalizing "travel tips and ideas" for us. His suggestions made our vacation a richer experience. We have already emailed him and asked to rent again next year.

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

Great family vacation

Guest: Highsider (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/06/11

My husband and I, along with our two kids (ages four and nine months) stayed at this apartment for one week in July. We had a wonderful time! Normand was extremely helpful from the very beginning. He was willing to provide us with a new crib prior to our stay. It was perfect and we had peace of mind knowing our little one was safe and comfortable! The location of the apartment is ideal...away from the center of town - yet close enough to get there within minutes. The view is absolutely amazing. We all enjoyed sitting on the balcony watching the boats enter the harbor nearby. The apartment provides everything needed to make your stay comfortable and the location is very quiet and relaxing. We highly recommend this property and have no hesitations about staying here - or at any of Normand's properties - in the future! We only wish we had one more week booked.

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

Your search is over!!

Guest: VectorMan (Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

There are at least 16 "5 star " reviews of this property. If that doesn't say it all, then nothing will. It was fantastic. I couldn't stop taking pictures from the balcony. We had a car and I think that added to our enjoyment, plus we were there in May so the weather was perfect. Great super market at base of Blvd Mt. Boron. If you take the bus into town to have a late night in the old town, plan some extra money for a cab ride home. There was an excellent rock band at Wayne's Bar in old town. We enjoyed side trips to Monaco, Cannes, Eze, and St. Paul de Vence. If you like Eze, which is close by, you will love St. Paul de Vence, although it is farther away. A waterfront dinner in Villefranche-sur-mer (which is just around the peninsula) is a memorable experience. The view from the park above the apartment, just a short drive away, is amazing. Ma Nolan's Irish Pub on the east side of the port is a fun spot. I have a picture that was taken from the balcony of the apartment at sunset (by the owner, Normand) as my desk top on my computer..I can't stop thinking about how nice a time we had.

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

Pardise

Guest: Very happy (Perth, Western Australia)
Date of Stay: 07/25/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

The apartment was better than we expected - even nicer than the photos and very clean. The view was magnificent. The instructions on how to get to the apartment were very good as were the instructions on using facilities in the apartment and accessing local shops/restaurants and public transport. I would highly recommend the apartment to anyone. It was the nicest accommodation we had in our six week European vacation.The only drawback was that public buses finish service at about 8:30pm so taxis or car are required to return later in the evening.

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

Summer Rental

Guest: Bill (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/30/10

What a wonderful condo. The pictures do not do it justice. We opted to spend every evening cooking and eating dinner on the balcony as it far surpassed anything in town. It is a short drive to downtown and parking on the street is easy (1.3 euros per hour with 2 hour max) or plenty of garage parking for about 20 euros a day. Walking is easy if you are the athletic type as it is up a hill (ie the great views) It can be warm at night, but fans work well.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

Eagles Nest-Most stunning views

Guest: daveh5440 (KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE, UK)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 07/01/10

We stayed at the apartment late May/ early June 2010. Normand had posted the keys to us prior to our arrival so we didn't have to wait to be greeted. It was dark when we arrived & on opening up the shutters we were blown away by the lights & atmosphere of Nice laid out before us, like a vast model, you felt as if you could reach out & touch the ferries. The decor of the flat was excellent, with some lovely paintings adorning the walls.Everything you would need for a stay was there in the roomy kitchen. this also had an excellent view from a balcony. The only thing not connected was the English stations on the TV,this didn't prove to be a problem. We just sat on the balcony, glass in hand & relaxed taking in the view. There's always something happening in the Port. Normand even supplies a computer for the visitors use- this proved very handy. I could go on & on about this lovely apartment. We even extended our stay by another 3 nights. Having driven down it was reassuring to have the use of a decent parking space & a garage-rare in Nice. Beware it is high up on Mont Baron, so it can be quite a climb back up from the Port. There's an excellent supermarket at the end of the road-vital for all essentials. We arrived totally stressed & left well and truly chilled.Didn't really want to return home, part of our hearts have been left on Mont Boron. Would have no hesitation in returning or recommending this apartment. Do not pass over this place in your search, Normand has a true gem here. Treasure it.

Owner response:The english language chanels are now again available... So is the view....!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing apartment!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/24/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

We just loved staying in this spectacular Nice apartment. The view is really to-die-for, and the apartment itself is extremely well set up. We loved cooking our own meals and sitting watching the sun setting from our own balcony. Normand was extremely helpful with all requests for information. We hope to one day return to this lovely place

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

Guest: Victoria LeMair (Paris)
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 07/11/09

Look no further. This is the perfect apartment for your vacation in Nice. Fabulous view from a charming, beautifully decorated apartment. The kitchen is fully stocked - Norman has thought of everything, from a fancy espresso machine, right down to aluminum foil. And there's a private garage for your rental car. What more could you want? Book now.

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Guest: Stephen Vaughan (Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 07/10/09

Belle Plaisance is a perfect place for two couples to enjoy and explore Nice and environs. The ideal location is quiet and ideally situated to be able to walk into central Nice (45 minutes) down to the harbour (1/2 hour) or down to the water for swimming (15 minutes). All of the ammenities such as shopping, bus and road connections are right at hand.The apartment has a stunning view, both day and night, from Ville Franche sur Mer as far over as Cap Antibes with the Alp Maritime hovering back behind the city. On the hottest days, there is still a delightful breeze over the balconies and the constant shade of the retractable awning, if desired. The apartment is in very good condition, with parquet floors, very comfy beds and plenty of space. The kitchen is a cooks delight, being extremely well appointed and outfitted to prepare just about anything you can think of (while looking out the kitchen balcony window at the sparkling Mediterranean.Normand was very helpful as a source of local knowledge and recommended a couple of excursions we likley would have missed otherwise.I highly recommend the Boron / Nice apartment and know you will enjoy your stay there.Stephen VaughanVancouver, British Columbia

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Guest: Tom and Karen (Houston)
Date of Stay: 05/14/09 Review Submitted: 05/14/09

We had a wonderful time in this beautiful apartment. It was well equipped and the view can only be described as "soul satisfying". Our only regret is that we did not book a longer stay. We hopefully will return again and again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/02/09

My 4th visit to this luxury apartment on Mt Boron with a spectacular view of Nice, le Vieux Port, and la Baie des Anges. Beautifully furnished and well- equipped with a "cook's" kitchen, the apartment provides a very comfortable place to visit Nice and nearby villages. If you have one opportunity to visit Nice, stay here at Bellesplaisances - you'll never want to leave.

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Guest: Michelle & Paddy, Edinburgh & Ireland (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Date of Stay: 07/01/07 Review Submitted: 07/11/07

Gorgeous! Thank you Normand - renting your apartment made our honeymoon even more special. We had a wonderful time in what is a fantastic apartment with incredible views. It was a joy to have breakfast on the balcony in the morning and to watch the ships, boats and planes coming and going. Equally fantastic was to have dinner there in the evening with the sun setting over the port and the Promenade des Anglais. We really did not want to leave (but going to Corsica for a week made it easier!). It was so relaxing. The photos on the website do not fully convey the incredible beauty of the view. I would strongly recommed this apartment for anyone going to Nice. It is well served by the bus which stops right at the foot of the hill and otherwise is just a 20 minute walk to town. It's the perfect base in Nice and again - what a view!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/24/07

What a wonderful time we had in this beautiful apartment with the most magnificent views. We spent every evening on the balcony. The apartment was well equipped for cooking and dining, and had a stereo, television and computer for our comfort and convenience. We would definitely recommend this lovely spot and look forward to returning, Charlie and Diane Daly

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/29/06

You MUST stay here! This apartment lived up to all our expectations and beyond. It is even better than shown in the beautiful photos on the website. The views are breathtaking and the accommodations were very comfortable for our family of four. We wouldn't hesitate to return here someday. Please feel free to call or e-mail for a more detailed review of this beautiful apartment.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/06 Review Submitted: 07/02/06

Our stay in the apartment was fantastic. The apartment itself is a decorators dream. The view is incredible. It is even better than the pictures on the web site. It was great to watch the ferry boats, cruise ships, and yachts, coming and going each day. We have already made our reservation for next year.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/06 Review Submitted: 05/15/06

We were not disappointed. Everything lived up to our expections and then some. VIEW IS SPECTACULAR. After a long day sightseeing going back to the apartment was always something we looked forward to. It was home! I recommend it to everyone.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/06 Review Submitted: 05/09/06

Because of this unique apartment, my vacation in Nice was so enjoyable and peaceful. It is very clean-spotless and has all the comforts. The owner even allowed us to use his laptop ! Besides all the amenities, the view is just outstanding. The neighborhood is safe and small enough to walk around in the morning or at night. Communications with apartment manager were fun since she doesn't speak English & we can't speak French. Body language did everything. I will stay longer next time !!!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/04 Review Submitted: 01/02/04

The holiday we spent in Nice was perfect because of our accomadations. The apartment is modern,spotless, conveniently located and has all the comforts of home. However it is the view that makes you fall in love with the area. It is breathtaking.... You never want to leave. I will only go back to Nice if I can stay in Belles Plaisances.

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