Charming 18th Century Country Home Between Gordes & Roussillon

• Great time for three couples

  Great time for three couples

  • Guest vet63
  • Date of stay 09/29/12
  • Review Submitted 10/19/12
  We drove to l'Etoile from the Nice area and stayed there from Sept. 29 until Oct. 13. It was a wonderful experience. The owner has prepared a booklet describing in detail what you need to know about the property including how to run the dishwasher and washing machines, how to get to the separate summer kitchen with pool, where to go to find the best markets and restaurants in the area and much more. The bedrooms were spacious, the beds comfortable and the supplies throughout the house were plentiful and well thought out for guests. The owner was quick to reply to our email questions on two occasions. The surrounding fields of grapes and lavandar are beautiful as are the flowers and olive trees surrounding the summer kitchen. The nearby towns of Gordes, Roussillion and Apt provide lots of options for shopping, dining and exploring. This is a top-notch place to stay in Provence.

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

  Owner response: Thank you Dick. I'm so glad you and your friends liked the house and the area. I hope you come back again soon. - Steve

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• The perfect home for a Provence getaway

  The perfect home for a Provence getaway

  • Guest Jude
  • Date of stay 06/18/11
  • Review Submitted 07/12/11
  L'Etoile is a beautiful place. Our visit to L'Etoile was the highlight of our month-long vacation in France. The house exceeded our already heightened expectations. Steve and John have done a masterful renovation to the house. It is well equipped. They've thought of every detail to create a comfortable, functional vacation house. The beds/bedding/pillows/towels are very comfortable. Both kitchens are totally functional and nicely equipped. The outdoor grilling area was perfect for cooking our Provencal dinners using the fresh, delicious ingredients we procured from the local village markets nearby. Outside dining areas are fantastic - we ate every meal outside. The photos do not fully convey the beauty of the home and its views of Roussillon and the Luberon valley. The views of Roussillon are really magical from the house and the summer kitchen/pool area. The house easily accommodated our 2 families. There is enough room inside and out that you do not feel like you're on top of one another. At the time of year we visited - June - you wanted to be outside as much as possible. Setup of the rental with Steve was very easy and he was very responsive in his communications and in answering all of my questions. In our opinion, this house is a perfect place to spend a vacation in Provence - I highly recommend it.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thank you Jude - I'm glad your 2 families were able to enjoy the house and the area.

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• Bon Vivant!

  Bon Vivant!

  • Guest Cassie
  • Date of stay 05/21/11
  • Review Submitted 05/27/11
  What can we say? Not enough words or photos to fully appreciate 'L'Etoile' and it's immediate surroundings! Everything that others have written already are true and then some. We have particularly appreciated the feeling of 'home' here, waking to the gorgeous view of Roussillon and the sounds of the birds each morning! We are easy access to Roussillon and Gordes for our morning croissant and to be there as the towns wake up before day tripping crowds arrive. We've enjoyed meeting some of the locals who have become friends of the villa owners. We've had the best time just exploring the countryside and it's villages -- everyone having a unique quality. Right around the corner is the village of Lioux, a gem. And Goult and Perotot. And the Luberon route to Lourmarin and the gorge route to Venasque. The list goes on and on. Wish we could stay a month here. L'Etoile makes it all so easy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thank you Cassie and Mickey - sounds like you had a great trip! We love nothing more than being at L'Etoile with our family and friends. And glad you got to meet all our friends in Roussillon.

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• Un paradis pour les cyclistes !

  Un paradis pour les cyclistes !

  • Guest Biquette
  • Date of stay 08/28/10
  • Review Submitted 09/15/10
  Nous étions 5 cyclistes et 2 accompagnateurs lors de ce merveilleux voyage où nous nous sommes installés pour 1 semaine. L'endroit est vraiment merveilleux non seulement pour les cyclistes mais également pour les conjoints qui nous accompagnaient. Évidemment, il faut un véhicule pour ces personnes sans vélo ! L'Étoile est un superbe endroit pour rayonner à vélo (faut-il souligner qu'il faut aimer "grimper"). Il existe plusieurs possibilités de circuits: Petit Luberon, Grand Luberon, Tour des villages, les Gorges de la Nesque et la Forêt de Venasque, le Plateau d'Albion, le Ventoux (Sault à 25 km et Bédouin à 35 km). Il y a également la piste cyclable moins montagneuse et en excellente condition La Calavon qui relie Apt à Cavaillon (loge la D900). Enfin, les possibilités sont nombreuses. Le proprio a toujours été soucieux de notre confort (même à distance) grâce aux personnes qui s'occupent de la propriété avec un soin jaloux. Ils ont toujours été disponibles lorsque nous avions besoin de leurs services et ce rapidement. À proximité, plusieurs villages dont Roussillon à moins de 5 km et plusieurs bons resto dans les environs. La maison est décorée avec un goût sans faille et d'une propreté exemplaire. Seuls bémols, l'absence d'air climatisé (s'il y a canicule), l'exiguité des pièces communes (salon et salle à dîner) pour 8 personnes et un frigo pas très grand. Mais comme nous étions à la fin août, nous étions toujours à la cuisine d'été (petit frigo supplémentaire) où est la piscine. Endroit idyllique,à 30 m de la maison principale, pour préparer les repas, cuisiner, dîner et faire la farniente avec vue sur le Luberon. Cette cuisine est équipée de façon à n'avoir rien à transporter de la maison principale. Vraiment génial ! Enfin, ce séjour a été extraordinaire. Endroit idéal pour rayonner dans le Luberon et visiter les nombreux marchés de Provence.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Best Location in Luberon

  Best Location in Luberon

  • Guest John
  • Date of stay 08/14/10
  • Review Submitted 09/13/10
  We had a magnificent vacation at L'Etoile in the heart of Provence. The villa has all the character of the region but has been completely renovated with all the modern comforts of home. The summer kitchen is a fantastic outdoor experience and we spent most of our time there. The view from the top bedroom is absolutely spectacular, especially in the morning. The house is great for two couples with children as there are two master bedrooms with adjoining an adjoining bedroom for the kids. Best of all, L’Etoile feels like a home, not a rental property. We spent a month in France at 4 properties and having extra linens, towels, and the other little things makes all the difference.

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

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• • Guest Georgia Lister
  • Date of stay 11/24/09
  • Review Submitted 11/24/09
  L'Etoile was the most beautiful, relaxing home to vacation in. The house has a warm charm in the architechture that is so perfectly complimented by the decor. Having the outdoor summer kitchen made the house feel twice it's size. We enjoyed dinners on the veranda every evening, stargazing at midnight, afternoon swims, the lovely fireplace, 15-30 minute drives to the most amazing little towns and markets, and fresh figs right here on the property. I can't imagine a better location in Provence. We plan on staying here again next year, we loved it so much. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely French home with us! We look forward to many more adventures at L'Etoile.....

  Owner response: Thank you Georgia.

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• • Guest Lizzie Walker
  • Date of stay 09/29/09
  • Review Submitted 09/29/09
  Our home stay at L' Etoile was the best. The beautiful setting, grounds, and convenient location made our vacation extremly relaxing. The pool is set amongst olive trees which shaded us when needed relief from the sun, fig trees from which we enjoyed the plentiful ripe fruit, and lavender which scented the air when a breeze came through. Rosemary bushes adorned the front patio, which smelled great, and came in handy for our roasted potatoes! We were four couples, and the house was ideal, great views from all four bedrooms. The simple, but very elegant provencal furnishings of the home and pool were top notch. The bathrooms were heavenly! The washer and dryer came in very handy. Both main kitchen and summer pool kithen were ambly supplied with all the culinary accoutraments one needed to prepare simple to gourmet meals. We did this every evening- was a lot of fun. We dined at pool side looking at the viilage of Roussillion in the distance , and gazing at stars. The I pod player was great to have we listened to a lot of music we brought, and danced off fea meals under the stars :) The location of the home was very convenient to all the villages and towns we wanted to tour. Nothing was more then 45 minutes away. Very relaxing, we were back at pool side by 4:00 each day. The daily markets were great, hit most of them from the list on the house booklet. We also thought that the Simply market in Apt carried wonderful produce, and seafood. The house, the food, the wine, the weather, the warmth of the people made this one of our best vacations ever. We all had a great time at L'Etoile, and recommend it highly for couples or couples with children. Merci, Lizzie Walker

  Owner response: Thank you, Lizzie, for the wonderful comments. I'm so glad that enjoyed your big birthday celebration at L'Etoile. Sounds like everyone had a wonderful time.

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• • Guest Tony & Nancy Horn
  • Date of stay 03/25/09
  • Review Submitted 03/25/09
  We had a wonderful stay at L’Etoile. Close by were beautiful vineyards, dense forests, rugged cliffs, and lush meadows. The house is wonderfully located near the two scenic villages of Gordes and Roussillon. Both villages are spectacular, and have good shopping, restaurants, and weekly markets. Gordes is the larger of the two, and is perched on a step hillside. It’s an amazing sight when you first see it, as the houses seem to stair-step and tumble down the steep slope like a vision. One of the nice features of the home is an outdoor pool and kitchen area. The pool area is private and lushly planted, and is situated in a small olive grove close to the house. After a day of exploring, having a glass of wine and watching the sun set glow on Roussillon in the distant hills is a treat. At the house there is a list of the daily markets, recommended nearby restaurants, and places to visit. The richness of the place and the pace of living there began to charm us. Some days we’d drive north toward the Alps, or perhaps east toward the Riviera. The house itself is made of old sturdy stone, and equipped with modern conveniences. It is well furnished and is true to its roots. It’s a wonderful base to explore and experience the charm of Provence, and we highly recommend it.

  Owner response: Tony and Nancy, Thank you so much for the wonderful comments. You're description was so vivid - I wish I was there today!

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• • Guest Jennifer Langdon
  • Date of stay 02/28/09
  • Review Submitted 02/28/09
  This is a magical place! We so enjoyed the rural setting combined with such deluxe creature comforts (Washer/dryer, WiFi, capuccino machine, VOIP phone line). "Is minimalist luxury" a term? Comfy beds, quality linens, beautiful French decorative elements- but not a scrap of clutter! Staying here for 2 weeks enabled a real sense of "living in Provence". The location was perfect for day-trips all over Provence. There are also several great hikes directly from the property. The owners were a pleasure to deal with... their enthusiasm and helpfulnes facilitated our adventures. We can't wait to go back!

  Owner response: Jennifer, thank you for your comments. I'm glad you had such a great time. I love your term: "minimalist luxury". I think it fits.

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• • Guest Joe Crownover
  • Date of stay 02/23/09
  • Review Submitted 02/23/09
  What an idyllic getaway! We enjoyed lovely views of Rousillon, sipping local wine by the pool, and tasting juicy figs fresh from the trees. Leisurly meals and lounging as well as day trips to local markets provided a great way to recover after the hurricane in Houston.

  Owner response: Thank you for your comments Joe. Glad you enjoyed the place. I don't think there's any place I'd rather be than at L'Etoile at sunset with a glass of wine from our neighbors.

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L'Etoile is Available on a Weekly Basis - Saturday to Saturday
High Season .. Jul-Aug ............€3,277/week
Mid Season ... Mar-Jun & Sept .... €2,677/week
Low Season ... Oct-Dec, Jan-Feb .. €1,977/week
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