• A beautiful villa with pool in bucolic surroundings

  A beautiful villa with pool in bucolic surroundings

  • Guest Huw
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 01/16/13
  Three generations of my family stayed here in August 2012 - six adults and three children (two 8 year olds and a three year old). I had many questions for the owner prior to committing to the rental and Rhonda answered them all completely. The house, which was spotlessly clean and just as shown in the photos, was definitely large enough for all of us. The pool had been newly installed and was especially inviting to the children. Both kitchens (one indoor & one outside adjacent to the pool) were well stocked with crockery. We ate breakfast every day at home (the boulangerie is about 5 minutes walk away), a couple of lunches and one dinner. There are a variety of restaurants in the centre of Vence which is a short walk away. We especially enjoyed "Restaurant La Farigoule" which we visited twice. The aircon in the bedrooms was more than sufficient to keep the rooms cool - sometimes European aircon can be anemic at best. We rented two cars between 3 families. I would recommend a car for travelling around the area, although my parents took the bus from the center of Vence to Cagnes & Nice which only cost 1 euro (perhaps because they are retired?). Still, a car is recommended. There was space for the two cars to be parked at the side of the house - although the Peugeot 807 (7 seat MPV) which I had rented was a very tight squeeze. My sister's rental car was smaller and it fitted fine. There is also on-street parking outside the villa, and we never had a problem finding a spot, so after scraping the Peugeot, it was parked on the street the rest of the time. During our week, we visited Monaco (via the Grande Corniche), spent a couple of days at Bijou Plage in Juan-les-Pins, pottered around Antibes, as well as St Paul de Vence, Cannes, Nice. Plenty to do for all tastes. The villa is highly recommended and we hope to return in the future!

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

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• • Guest Lisa Milonas
  • Date of stay 09/23/09
  • Review Submitted 09/23/09
  My family of 5 and my sister inlaws family stayed in this beautiful home for a week in August. The home had everything and more than what we needed. The villa was clean and very well organized. The proximity to the town for picking up croissants for breakfast and fresh fruit in the afternoon to enjoy on the terrace was perfect. The highlight of our stay in the south of France for our children was relaxing in the backyard of the Villa. I definitely recommend this home and hope to reserve a week there again in 2011. Thank you Rhonda

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• • Guest Donna Miller1
  • Date of stay 08/11/07
  • Review Submitted 08/11/07
  We stayed in this beautiful spot for 2 weeks in July, 2007. We were a party of 6 (3 mature couples)and found the villa very well equipped (great outdoor kitchen with modern gas stove, dishwasher, barbecue)as well as excellent indoor kitchen. Our luggage was lost by British Airways for 12 days so we were back and forth to the airport in Nice numerous times, but it is only a 20 min. drive. It was wonderful to walk across the bridge each morning to buy fresh baquettes, enjoy the market and the old town. People were friendly and it was convenient to so many interesting tourist spots. Jel was very helpful. If one had children it is a wonderful place to rent, as one of the bedrooms is especially designed for kids. One couple used the studio instead of the kids bedroom and it also had a little kitchen. We would return there in a heartbeat! Thanks Rhonda and Robert--we had a wonderful time.

  Owner response: Dear Donna Thank you for your wonderful comment for my website. I appreceiate your thoughtfulness and time and would be very happy to have you stay at the villa again. Cheers, Rhonda and Robert

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• • Guest Renate Lamshoeft
  • Date of stay 10/31/06
  • Review Submitted 10/31/06
  Dear Rhonda and Robert; My husband and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for what turned out to be one of the best family holidays we have had. Following many days of sightseeing and local travel we looked forward to retreating to your comfortable villa. The majority of our dinners were spent poolside in the Cuisine d'ete enjoying panoramic mountain views and wonderful weather. The pictures you have posted on this site do not really capture the ambience and beauty of the villa and its setting. Our family quite enjoyed strolling into Vence on many evenings to enjoy the local hospitality. Leisure time at Les Bambous significantly contributed to a wonderful Cote D'Azur experience. We definitely recommend this property to anyone who truly wants to immerse into the French joi de vive! Renate Lamshoeft Kleve, Germany.

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• • Guest Kelly100
  • Date of stay 08/10/06
  • Review Submitted 08/10/06
  Being our family's second trip to France, rather then stay in hotels, we thought we would rent a villa. We had some concerns in doing so, however our experience with this property has forever changed our perspective. Dealing with the owners, Rhonda and Robert, was a pleasure. They were both very accomodating to any questions or issues that we had. Their attendent, Jill, was both charming and helpful. We enjoy sightseeing and were pleasantly surprised at how central we were to various cities including; Nice, St. Paul de Vence, Cannes, Monaco, Grasse and Aix en Provence. My wife was also pleased how proximal we were to Vence, where she walked daily to shop at the fresh markets. To anyone who is considering staying in hotels, we would encourage you to reconsider and enjoy France upfront and personal by staying at this lovely villa. Kelly Acton.

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• • Guest Catherine30
  • Date of stay 08/07/06
  • Review Submitted 08/07/06
  Hello to all who contemplate renting a home in the South of France.Wew are a family of 6 who spend a 4 to 8 week holiday in France almost yearly.We always include our children and often friends of our children! This year we happened upon this wonderful home and found it to be one of the best experiences in 9 years.The home was exceptional and the owners delightful and more than accomodating if we needed anything...and indeed we did need many things during our trip! The caretaker of the property was just delightful and always with a smile and a kind word.The house and furnishings were beautiful as well as extremely comfortable...especially the beds and linens!We did a great deal of cooking and found that we had all that we needed to prepare a wonderful meal ...which we enjoyed on the outside terrace by the pool almost nightly!The center of town is easily walkable and found people to be just delightful ...as we always do in this part of France! I would encourage anyone making a trip to this part of France to consider this holiday rental ....I would suggest that you would not find a more pleasant place to bring your family and or friends to enjoy the wonders of this beautiful land. Thank you so much Rhonda and Rob for your kindness and the opportunity to stay and ejoy your beautiful home ....we shall not forget your kindness ! Best wishes, Catherine,John (myhusband who did not get to come but heard again and again how much fun we had!),Jeff,Chelsea,Rebekah,andlast but not least Louis :-)

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• • Guest Douglas Baillie
  • Date of stay 08/02/06
  • Review Submitted 08/02/06
  We rented Villa les Bambous for a week in July 06. The Villa was better than expected, as the photos of the property did not in our mind show this property to its full potential. The property is well situated within the town and is easily within walking distance of the local shops and restaurants. The property was well suited to accommodate two couples and two or three children, however there is likely to be a heated discussion as to which couple get the splendid upper floor room! (I lost). The downstairs double room is however absolutely fine. Having the detached, open dining area beside the pool is a big plus and we used this for all our dining requirements. Having the gas barbeque was also handy. I would have no trouble in recommending this property to others.

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June 16 to Sept 12 .. €3250/week stay
Cleaning fee of €185 Per  Stay.
Additional Housekeeping Services Available Upon Request.
Linens One Set Supplied, Second Set Available for 16 Euros Per Bed.

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