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Large luxury house in Carcassonne center with garden
- house3122 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 9
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 3–4 nights
3000 sq.ft. 4 bedroom 3.5 bath house with garden, sleeps 9, walk to town & Cité
Bedrooms
Master bedroom
Green bedroom
Blue bedroom
Rose bedroom
Each bedroom has a marble fireplace and a large window opening either to the garden or the street view. Three bedrooms have large (160cm) beds that can be converted to two single beds , so we can easily accommodate a mix of couples and singles. Just let us know your preference when booking. The largest green bedroom can be configured with either a queen-sized bed (160x200) plus a single bed (80x200) or three single beds.
Amenities
Featured
- Heater
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3, Half Baths: 1
- Master bathroomtoilet, showerPrivate shower room remodeled in '18 with large tiled shower
- Family bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower, bidetDouble sinks. Blue & green bedrooms have doors to this BA.
- Ground floor WCtoiletMemorable tile floor & wallpaper in this half bath!
- Rose shower roomtoilet, showerSmall private (en-suite) shower room for rose bedroom
- The ground floor has a half bath (WC) for convenience. The upper floor has three full bathrooms, all remodeled in 2016 or 2018. The master bedroom has private bathroom with large tiled shower. The smallest pink bedroom also has a private bathroom with tiled shower and separate toilet & sink. Finally, there is a large full bath that is shared by the blue & green bedrooms, which includes double sinks, a bidet and tub/shower combination.
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitlaundry room
- Smoke detectorKitchen, upstairs hallway
- Fire extinguisherlaundry room
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- DowntownWalking distance to medieval castle, downtown and train station
- Town
General
- HeatingRadiators in every room, with individual thermostats.
- Linens Provided
- Washing MachineInside laundry room provided for guest use.
- Clothes DryerInside laundry room provided for guest use. We also provide a clothes drying rack.
- FireplaceTotal of 7 fireplaces, all now decorative only.
- ParkingPlenty of free unlimited-time parking available on the street in front of the house.
- InternetUnlimited high-speed internet. USB printer that supports printing from IOS and Android mobile devices.
- Towels Provided
- Wireless InternetHigh-speed internet throughout the house, with multiple WiFi repeaters.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomTwo living rooms - a more formal salon (with TV) and a more casual library (with desk and bar).
Kitchen
- DishwasherKitchen was completely rebuilt in 2008.
- RefrigeratorTwo refrigerators: American-sized refrigerator in kitchen, plus undercounter refrigerator in summer kitchen.
- StoveTwo-burner gas cooktop plus two-burner electric cooktop.
- OvenKitchen includes standard oven, steam oven and microwave that can also function as convection oven.
- MicrowaveBuilt-in undercounter microwave also doubles as a secondary convection oven.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerAutomatic drip coffee maker with gold filter, plus French press. We also have an electric kettle for tea lovers.
- Toaster
- Blender
- Pantry ItemsWe stock basic cooking ingredients: oil/vinegar, salt/pepper, spices, etc.
- Dishes & UtensilsPlenty of dishes & utensils for up to 12 people.
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 10 people
- Dining Room
- Child's Highchair
- DiningTable in formal dining room table has two removable leaves, and can seat 10 people, plus casual dining for 8 in summer kitchen. Or dine outside in the garden - teak patio furniture seats 10.
Entertainment
- TelevisionFrench broadcast channels only (no cable)
- StereoWe have an iPod stereo - bring your iPod so you can enjoy your favorite music. We also have a traditional stereo with CD player & radio.
- DVD PlayerWe have a collection over over 100 DVDs - American and French movies, plus some children's movies.
- BooksOver 100 books in English (novels, travel books, historical fiction), plus a few French classics.
- GamesChess/checkers, backgammon, cards, and the Carcassonne board game (of course :-).
- Games for Kids
- Music LibraryMusic library of about 100 CDs, mostly American bands from the 70s and 80s.
- ToysBoard games and a deck of cards provided for a rainy day.
- Video LibraryVideo library of about 200 DVDs, mostly English-language films, some French films with subtitles, and a few children's films.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenSouth-facing walled garden is a great place to relax and enjoy the sunshine.
- Kayak / CanoeKayak rentals available just 15 minute drive from house: 18 euros for 3-4 hour (9km) trip.
- BicyclesRental bicycles available at local bike shop (1km away) for only 10-15 euros/day.
- BoatBoat rentals on Canal du Midi are available nearby.
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Deck / PatioA glass-top dining table under wisteria arbor seats 6, and the bistro tables & chairs seat 8 more. Terrace also has 4 teak armchairs, a coffee table, and large offset shade umbrella.
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfGolf de Carcassonne (18 holes, 5800m) is only 7 km away.
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolPublic swimming pool is about 1km away.
Notes
- House has 12 foot (4m) ceilings throughout. Mosaic terrazzo floors on the ground floor; original wood floors in the rest of the house. Wonderful curved wooden doors in library and green bedroom. Double-glazed windows throughout, so house stays cool during the summer and warm during winter.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - High chair, crib/cot, plastic dishes avail.High chair, crib/cot, plastic dishes avail.
Max guests: 9
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- If you must cancel due to COVID-19 illness or travel restrictions, we will issue a 100% refund.
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Hosted by Jeannine Gauthier / Sue Gordon
Ask a questionAbout Jeannine Gauthier / Sue Gordon
Maison Juliette is owned by two California couples: Eric and Jeannine and their good friends, Ian and Sue. Eric grew up in Paris and always dreamed of owning a second home in the south of France. His wife Jeannine was easily convinced of the wisdom of this idea :-), and their enthusiasm soon infected their close friends, Sue & Ian.
Jeannine Gauthier / Sue Gordon purchased this house in 2008
Why Jeannine Gauthier / Sue Gordon chose Carcassonne
We wanted a vacation home in the center of a small city - walking distance shops, restaurants and tourist sights - so we could relax and experience the European pedestrian-centered lifestyle, and our teenagers could be independent but still safe. Carcassonne is friendly city with about 50,000 residents. The Cite is the largest restored castle in all of Europe, attracting three million visitors each year. Carcassonne is far enough south that the weather is temperate all year. The beach is only a 45-minute drive away - unless you count the lake, which the locals call 'Carcassonne Beach' :-).
What makes this house unique
Walk to everywhere - the Cité de Carcassonne is 1 km walk to the east, and downtown Carcassonne and train station is 700m walk to the west. And if you really want a rental car, there's plenty of free on-street parking directly in front of the house.
- Languages:
- english, french, german, spanish, italian, dutch, Phone calls in English only please