Paradise in Provence

• Spectacular property!

  Spectacular property!

  • Guest Stuart and Meghan
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 04/17/13
  This was a spectacular property to spend a week at with our three children. The house is beautiful inside and out and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Nissim was so friendly and helpful and a wonderful person to talk to. He made sure we were comfortable and was very happy to answer any questions we had about the area. The surrounding countryside with the olive trees behind the house make it a perfect setting to relax but also a great place for kids to run around and play. The fruit and vegetable store in Mausane is full of the best produce we have ever had and the Carrieres De Lumieres is a wonderful light show our whole family enjoyed. There were also many nice villages nearby to visit. Thank you so much Nissim for such a wonderful stay; we missed your house as soon as we left it and our kids say it was their favourite part of our whole trip!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• An experience of a Lifetime... Savour the moments...

  An experience of a Lifetime... Savour the moments...

  • Guest Louise Q.
  • Date of stay 09/25/12
  • Review Submitted 10/10/12
  If you are planning to Go to Provence ... Stay Here and Visit with Nissim for an Experience of a Lifetime !!! We arrived a little later than was expected due to a re-route in the town and thankful for the directions we had received from our new friend Nissim, who was patiently waiting for us. Nissim greated each of us, 5 ladies, with a hug and European kiss and kindly helped us to unpack our suitcases from the car. We then walked around the spectacular house and spent a little time to take in the wonderful view, as the Sun was just getting ready to set! Cameras were clicking feverishly in the house and at the view - It's difficult to put it all into words, here are a few .. SPECTACULAR, DIVINE, BREATH TAKING Nissim, was OUR ANGEL... He was concerned about dinner - we were tired and needed to unpack and decide what we would do over the next few days - he suggested Pizza/Wine and he would go with some of us into town to get them and bring them back to the house !!! WE SAID YES YES YES! Amazing .. it was a Pizza Van in the center of town and fabulous ... We LOVED the house - Villa - the exterior views, the interior uniqueness - art, sculpture, music, books - something for everyone - a place to relax, think, appreciate the beauty of the place, friendships, old and new - and a place to explore adventures!! We visited Moussane, the closest village to the house - GREAT cafes and a quaint place to just hang out and have a glass of wine or beer! The next day we were off to Chateau to see the magnificient views we could see from there .. it was a beautiful sunny warm day and we spent it exploring the area .. Amongst the other areas we were able to explore were: Cassis, Arles, St. Remy, Rousillion - the City of Ocre - a definite must see & Gordes. The best part of a vacation is meeting the people and learning about the various areas ... We were also blessed to meet Nissim's son, Jules, on a rare, rainy day when he stopped by and helped us set up a roaring fire with Nissim. He was also a wonderful young man who definitely shared his dad's zest for life! Nissim has become a wonderful Friend and he has such a unique perspective on Life and the World ! He spent time with us together and us individually as we chose to talk ... Never, unless we initiated. He always was a blessing to US and we ALL are grateful for the time we had with him ... Everything on the website was 100% accurate !!!!

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

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• A View and a Story

  A View and a Story

  • Guest Omar R.
  • Date of stay 09/18/12
  • Review Submitted 10/04/12
  My wife, daughter, nanny + another couple stayed at this property September 18-23, 2012. My deepest regret is that we didn't allocate more time to this leg of our vacation. My other regret is ranking this place so highly since I want to return to this property - and this gem may become so popular that future bookings may be difficult. So on to some specifics: the terrace view is one of the best in Provence. You don't need to go any place for a great view. You might even be tempted to stay put and wile away the day on the terrace, drinking in the view, along with some great local wine. Too sunny? No problem. The terrace has an electronic awning that comes out with the push on the remote to give you the shade of your choice. And if you have a little child (we have a 4-year old daughter); you won't be able to tear the kid away from this place. My daughter loved the pool (well maintained; along with pool furniture and a covered area for shade). There are also rolling meadows where your children can have their own adventures - including plucking figs off fig trees. The home itself is well maintained and steeped in the life history of the owner (Nissim Marshall). Nissim is an artist and his beautiful art work is present throughout the home. And then,......the books ! To refer to Nissim as a "man of information" is an understatement. In his home you may find every notable work of literature over the past 50 years - and more. Nissim lives next to the property and has an amazing life story - treat him to dinner, you won't regret it! Plus Nissim will gladly provide local recommendations on anything you seek-Nissim has contacts everywhere; and he'll help you in any way he can (we forgot some luggage on the train in Avignon from Paris; our luggage ended up in Marseille; and with one phone call, Nissim was able to get a guy to drive in our luggage to the property the very next morning; Nissim saved our vacation right there!). For exploring Provence, the property location couldn't be more ideal, and the village of Maussane-les-Alpilles is at your doorstep for dining, wining, and grocery shopping. And the home has everything you need (fully equipped kitchen, dinnerware, linens, hot showers, etc), including speedy wireless internet - and Nissim's eclectic DVD collection. We are definitely returning and highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a relaxing, comfortable, stay in Provence.

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

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• Paradise in Provence

  Paradise in Provence

  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 09/01/12
  • Review Submitted 09/27/12
  I was one of five adults who recently returned from two weeks at Baubesse. It was heavenly, even more beautiful than the pictures can convey. I can't wait to go back! The villa is located high in the Alpilles Mountains from which you can see the beautiful countryside of Provence for miles and miles. The nearby towns of Maussane and St. Remy are wonderful places to eat, shop and experience the local life. The house is large and comfortable with modern appliances including WI FI and satellite TV. There are many outside areas to sit, read, and swim, so wonderful that we seldom wanted to go anywhere else! Nissim, the villa's owner who lives nearby, was extremely helpful and generous, as well as greatly informed about the region. He introduced us to local friends which made our visit more personal. Our entire group was truly impressed by Baubesse, and extremely happy that we had the opportunity to experience Provence at this magical place.

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

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• Greetings from Lithuania

  Greetings from Lithuania

  • Guest Andrius
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 07/26/12
  Lovely place to meet the sunrise surrounded by mountains; peaceful and calm - perfect place for those seeking to trade city rush into pure nature (that was the biggest advantage for me personally). A house is comfortable and internet access brings some civilization there. Grill outside the house is a good way to spend a lovely evening. Well... To make it short - we really appreciated the time spent there. Thanks to the landlord!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Great first holiday in Provence!

  Great first holiday in Provence!

  • Guest Catrinel
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  Great location offering stunning views on the gorgeous surroundings; quiet and secluded but also very close to all neccessary amenities - charming villages offering all fresh saveurs de Provence (grocery, market, butcher...). Ideal place for shorter or longer trips to beautiful hystorical places (Baux, Arles, Camrgues, St Remy...), alternatively for hiking and biking or just for hiding yourself with a book. The house is charming, stylish, holding the owner artistic and cultural personal touch and making it much more attractive than usual accomodation sites; it also has all commodities and appliances you may need. The house was big enough for our group of three couples and four children. The pool and outside areas are great offering various spaces where people can either get together or spend private quiet time. The only regret was that we booked only one week so had to leave earlier that we'd wished. We definitely plan to come back and spend more time there!

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

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• Very nice

  Very nice

  • Guest Riad
  • Date of stay 07/01/12
  • Review Submitted 07/20/12
  Everything was perfect in the week we spent in this house: - the house is very nice, clean, very well furnished and stylish - the pool is very nice, well maintained and heated. Though we did not spend too much time in it, we were too busy exploring the region - the host is very professional in preparing the place for the guests. He is also very quiet and leaves total intimacy to the guests. - and of course, the area. Not only the place where the villa is located is gorgeous, but the surroundings are very nice and ideal for walking and Hiking. Basically you don't need to go far, you can do most of your hiking from the villa - finally, the Baux village has a lot of very nice places to visit and discover (beside hiking), such as the Chateau, the Baux village and the Carriere de lumiere.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Your Own Private Resort in Provence

  Your Own Private Resort in Provence

  • Guest Michael
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 07/07/12
  We loved our stay at this house. The heated pool, flanked by cypress trees, with spectacular views of the Alpilles and the surrounding area, was a gorgeous retreat. The canopy over the striped poolside chaise lounges was perfect. The house itself, with stone floors throughout and a dramatic central fireplace in the living room, was charming and comfortable. The newly renovated kitchen was a delight. The house, which sits on its own 25-acre site that includes an olive grove, was EXTREMELY private, something we found very appealing. We stayed with our two young children, and the place was just right for us. It would also work well for older children or a romantic getaway. Convenient location for drives to St. Remy, Arles, Avignon, etc.

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

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• Paradise Indeed

  Paradise Indeed

  • Guest Ursula
  • Date of stay 04/21/12
  • Review Submitted 05/24/12
  Since the reviews of this wonderful property were what ultimately sealed our decision to rent this particular house, I must now add our voice to the rest of the cheers. First off, they did not promise too much; living here made our two-week vacation quintessentially Provence-ial. Much of the credit goes to the owner, Nissim, who had an uncanny knack for popping up at the exact moment we were wondering which outdoor market to visit, or where we should buy meat for a barbecue. Our family gathered here from the US and Germany to celebrate my mother's birthday and, between the six of us, the number of usable French words was frighteningly low. Again, Nissim to the rescue: fluent in English and with a working knowledge of German, he wrote notes and drew maps. With our communication fears set aside, we were ready to be set loose. Less than 2 miles away are the ruins of Les Baux castle with its amazing mix of shopping and history. About 3 miles in the other direction is Maussane, where we made daily visits for fresh provisions. Though a village, Maussane offers all that the spoiled American could hope for without losing a bit of its rustic charm. We were able to rent bicycles, find newspapers in all the requisite languages and even photograph the adorable lady working at the adorable bakery, as she smiled and hoisted up loaves of olive bread for the camera...oooh, don't get me started on the olive bread: that and a glass of local rosé quickly became a ritual each afternoon, all of us (and sometimes even Nissim, whom we started to miss when he wasn't around) sitting in the sun on one of three choice terraces or by the pool or, on the one day it rained (and every evening), in front of a cozy fire. As another guest already mentioned, seeing the sights of Provence was easy from this location, and there was plenty to see, yet we developed an odd longing to get back to the house as soon as possible, back to the olive loaf and rosé, to maybe play a few games of Bocce ball, maybe take a dip in the pool or maybe (read usually) just kick back and savore the Provence as it was meant to be savored. I'm almost at the word limit and haven't even mentioned the rosemary and thyme growing wild everywhere (we actually picked these herbs daily to add to our dinner), as well as the savory olive oil (which Nissim provided us from his very own grove behind the house!), as well as...In short: a vacation we will always remember, and will definitely repeat again...and again.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• C'est Bon

  C'est Bon

  • Guest Martha
  • Date of stay 09/30/11
  • Review Submitted 10/22/11
  The other reviews say it all. If you like peace, beauty, comfort ....it's here. Enjoy. We sure did.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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April and October .. 1600/week
May and September .. 2000/week
June .......... 2400/week
July-August ...... 3500/week
November-March ...... 4000/month (negotiable)
Sat-Sat rentals, arriving at 4pm departing at 10am

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