Our week at Maison des Reves

Guest: Carlos (Caracas, Venezuela)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/26/11

We had a wonderful stay at this property, the pictures in the website don't describe half of what it really is, specially the views from the pool area of the Luberon valley. The house is perfectly distributed and oriented in the 1 Ha lot, it is superbly furnished and with lots of literature of Provence, kindly and neatly provided by the owners. The pool house is such a great place to admire the sunsets while enjoying barbecue in a wood fired grill. Gordes is an incredible place and its views from the road approaching it are really stunning. The manager of the property was very kind and friendly from our first contact by email, through our stay and post-stay contacts. We just hope we can come back soon and be able to enjoy again this superb house.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children.

Exceptional house

Guest: Carol (Ramsey, NJ)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

One of the best houses we have ever rented. Just like being in a friend's home. It is so welcoming with everything you could ever need. Location is terrific for daily excursions and visits to local markets. Beverly, the manager, was very helpful and answered all questions before we arrived. Wonderful views with a fenced in pool which is great for two year old grandson. Our family had a such a good time there and one of the main reasons was the house. It was perfect for us. We definitely would recommend it and hope to return next year.

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

Our Week at Le Chemin des Reves

Guest: Dennis (Brighton, Michigan, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 10/14/10

My wife and I, along with my brother and wife, and sister and husband stayed at Le Chemin des Reves for a week this September. The villa was perfect for us. It is roomy, beautifully decorated, and comfortable. We cooked two dinners and several breakfasts in the fully equipped kitchen, and had one barbeque in the pool house… charcoal and lighter fluid provided. There are three bedrooms in the villa, and here I have to offer a little tip. If you go there with two other couples and draw straws for the rooms… CHEAT. You must try to stay in the master suite. It is huge; complete with a fabulous sitting area (with fireplace), bedroom and full bath. The sitting area overlooks the pool and is perfect for viewing the valley, mountains, and sunsets. The other two bedrooms were fine and each had its own bath. We ate several meals on the front porch and were able to watch sunsets and one rain storm while staying perfectly dry. I must say that the sunsets were beautiful. Our hats are off to Gary and Cathy for thinking of everything with at Le Chemin des Reves. We must also thank Beverly, the local manager, for greeting us at the door, showing us around, explaining how things work, answering questions, and being available whenever we needed any help. She also made dinner reservations for us at several great restaurants. All in all, I can’t say enough about our stay at Le Chemin des Reves and the surrounding area.

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

Two Weeks in Provence Wasn't Enough

Guest: Lisa (Oakville, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 09/05/10

My husband, our two daughters (ages 13 and 7) stayed at this property the first two weeks of August. We had a wonderful stay. The property was beautiful and it suited our needs perfectly. This was the first time that we've rented a home rather than stay in a hotel and it was wonderful to have so much space to spread out in. We were also able to let our teenager sleep in while everyone else got up and had breakfast which made for a much more relaxing holiday! Customer service was excellent - both from the owners answering questions when we first contacted them - and from Beverly, the property manager, on-site. One morning of our stay we had no hot water (after a storm and a temporary loss of power), we advised Beverly before we went out for the day and by the time we returned a few hours later she had had a contractor in and the problem repaired. This property worked very well as a base for exploring Provence on day trips. We were able to visit Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, Oranges and many small villages in the area. We even went to Eze on the Riviera for a day. Most days we went out for a few hours and then came back to enjoy the back garden and the pool (which were lovely). The kids loved having the pool to play in at the end of a hot day touring around. Gordes (and Provence in general) is stunning, there are lots of wonderful restaurants nearby and no shortage of things to do to keep busy for a couple of weeks. We also enjoyed shopping at the local market for some of the best produce I've ever tasted. Shopping, in general, in Provence was wonderful. I would definitely recommend this property to friends or relatives and if our family was returning to vacation in this area then we wouldn't even consider another property.

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

We just loved it!

Guest: Josee (Montreal, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

We spent a couple of weeks in this wonderful villa at the beginning of July 2010. We really appreciated the peaceful surrounding at Le chemin des rêves. This location is perfect to do day trips in the region. Also, at a few minutes car drive, we discovered "Traiteur and Restaurant Gouin" that offered all you need for a good meal. We would recommend this property to anyone who plans a trip in this region. This location will be our first choice should we ever return to this region.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Beautiful, well-appointed, well-located home in the Luberon

Guest: nycandhk (Hong Kong)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/25/10

My in-laws, husband and I had a wonderful week in the Luberon thanks to this lovely house and pool! It's very well-equipped, particularly in terms of cooking facilities (indoor and out), and a perfect base from which to explore the Luberon. It's even better in person than in the photos.

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

A lovely week, great house and fantastic location

Guest: Andy, Kati and the kids (Finland)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

Thanks to Gary and Kathy and Beverly for making our holiday in Provence such a success! House functioned great for a 3-kid family and all our concerns were responded to promptly and kindly. Cooking was a great pleasure in the well equipped kitchen, beds comfortable, the whole property clean and fresh, the owners trust heart warming in leaving such a collection of dvds etc. at the renters disposal. Would recommend this house for anyone looking for a good quality property at a fantastic location in Luberon.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/21/10

After decades of traveling to Europe, and to France in particular, we have settled on the Vaucluse as a favorite destination. We have rented eight different houses within a close radius of the spectacular hilltop vllage of Gordes, each of them special in its own way. We have often fantasized about taking the best feature of each of them (best view, gourmet kitchen, comfiest living room, nicest pool area, best location etc.,etc.) and creating the perfect house. Finally we have found Gary and Cathy Collins' home Le Chemin des Reves on the Col de Gordes. We will be returning in September for the fourth time and know it will feel like returning home!! On a gated property, surrounded by ancient stone walls, with a "borie", an olive grove and a lavender field, the Collinses have created a wonderful private retreat in the midst of a vibrant and endlessly fascinating region of France. Mike and Anne Savage

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Guest: Greg Remington (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 06/12/09 Review Submitted: 06/12/09

Just returned from Provence and a week at Le Chemin Des Reves and what a great time we had. The photos on the website do not provide proper justice to this exquisite property. The villa is outstanding inside and out, the views of the Luberon even better. The location was perfect for quick day trips and the suggestions of local restaurants were outstanding. The owners (Gary and Cathy) caretaker (Beverly) were extremely helpful from start to finish, making this a memorable journey. I'd reserve Les Chemin Des Reves again in a heartbeat.

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/08 Review Submitted: 12/16/08

WOW! I don't expect we'll ever stay at a finer property. Le Chemin des Reves exceeded all of our expectations and for one week, we felt like we were among France's most elite. The home is spacious, immaculate and tastefully done with a superior view. There were quaint little villages and wineries nearby, but we truly looked forward to getting "home" every day to spend time just relaxing around the pool followed by wonderful dinners we cooked in the lovely kitchen. Three couples can easily rent this place and have plenty of room to spend time together or go off and read a book. I think it would be nearly impossible to find a comparable or better rental anywhere in the area. Thanks for a great vacation!

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