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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Ars-en-Ré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Place, Saint-Etienne Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Philippe Deschamps
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Plage de la Marielle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Architecturally remodelled and renovated village house

Welcome to our beautiful holiday home on the Ile de Ré, Charente Maritime, France. La Retraite en Ré is a traditional village house renovated and remodelled. Finished to an exceptionally high standard it has been beautifully decorated and furnished in a contemporary manner. The house is in the centre of town very close to the famous black and white clock tower.

La Retraite en Ré can be cosy for two but can easily sleep up to 8 plus two infants. The house has a lounge with a leather sofa and recliners arranged around a modern log burner (logs provided for winter lets) and a 58inch 4KUHD Smart TV (including Netflix) with English Satellite TV . The kitchen is in dark grey with white composite stone work surfaces. Large Smeg built in fridge/freezer, Neff ovens, warming drawer and induction hob. Central island with sink and dishwasher.

The concrete interior dining table can seat up to 8 people.

Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, a family bathroom (with bath) and a shower room. There is another bedroom (sofa bed) across the courtyard (with a further English satellite TV) and another shower room. There is a laundry room containing a washing machine and separate tumble drier. Iron and ironing board are provided for your use. In the house are 3 showers, one bath and 4 WCs.

We can provide two cots and highchairs.

There are two dining areas outside. One on the ground floor courtyard with a table sitting up to 8 and one on the roof terrace. The roof terrace has a bar table with stools seating 4. There are 2 sun loungers as well as illuminated sofa, armchair and coffee table on the roof terrace.

All outside areas have attractive integral lighting. There is rear access to the house and outside areas so bicycles can easily be stored safely in the external areas behind lockable gated access.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 170190001706C
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ars-en-Re

Located in Ars-en-Re, this holiday home is near the beach. Phare des Baleines and St-Martin-de-Re Citadel are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carrousel Park and Ernest Cognacq Museum. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Ars-en-Ré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

What's nearby

  • Saint-Etienne Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Philippe Deschamps - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plage de la Marielle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Plage de la Grange - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Plage de la Pointe de Grignon - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station - 51 min drive
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Table d’Anaïs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Café du Commerce - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Bouche Rit - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Grenier à Sel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'Emeraude - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Architecturally remodelled and renovated village house pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Architecturally remodelled and renovated village house?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Architecturally remodelled and renovated village house on 7 May 2026 start from £189, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Architecturally remodelled and renovated village house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Architecturally remodelled and renovated village house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architecturally remodelled and renovated village house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Architecturally remodelled and renovated village house located?

This family-friendly Ars-en-Re holiday home is located by the sea, just steps away from Bay of Biscay and Saint-Etienne Church. Plage de la Marielle and Plage de la Grange are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Alan was a great host and was very helpful throughout the booking and check in process. The house is in a great location and is beautifully decorated and equipped with absolutely everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Friedrich K.

Superbe!

We were very pleased to spend our Christmas/New year holidays in this absolutely gorgeous house. Situated in the heart of Ars en Ré, high standard, very tasteful set up/equipment, excellent beds/mattresses, modern heating. The outdoor spaces are great, espezially the sundeck. Alan, the owner was super kind, flexible and helpful (thank you so much!) A great place, highly recommended all year!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Clare T.

A fabulous gem of a property in idyllic Ile de Re

This was our first visit to Ile de Re, having wanted to visit for a while. Think we got lucky! The house is finished to an extremely high standard, is very comfortable and cosy, well equipped, featuring all mod cons and with some fun touches too, such as the illumnious sofas. It was also super clean on arrival which counts for so much. There are some lovely outdoor spaces too - a family table area and top sundeck to catch the afternoon/evening rays. The layout works really well and the back gate access for bikes is a great help, especially with children etc. Alan, the owner, is professional and helpful at all times and keen to ensure your stay goes smoothly. Location wise, we thought it was wonderful. We loved Ars-en-Re, which is a beautiful French town with a good mix of enough shops, bars and restaurants to keep everyone entertained or well-fed. It is a great place to base yourself to go off and explore this beautiful island, which with all its lovely beaches and kid-friendly cycle paths makes for a brilliant family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

sharon c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Are en re

Nice house in a beautiful village. It’s great being so close to some good amenities. we hired bikes a 2mins walk from the house which again had really helpful staff who spoke good English and were very fair about the pricing (two people left earlier so they reduced the price) We found the people on ill de re to be the friendliest we have ever encountered in France and we have been many times! The house itself is very modern and comfortable the roof top terrace is a particularly lovely place to relax. Alan was always very good at responding quickly with information to any queries. Two people slept in the garden room ( we were 7 adults) this a nice room with en-suite but no fan/window so there was a lot of excess moisture after showering and warm at night with the only option to leave the sliding doors open. As the house is right in the main square you can hear the church bells all night so difficult to leave the window open so I think if there in the main summer months you would need a fan in the room which I didn’t spot anywhere. But these minor problems did not spoil our time in this lovely village and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean claude k.

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Très bon séjour Belle chambreAvec salle d eauConfortable Très bien placé
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe A.

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La maison est superbe, parfaitement agencée et idéalement placée (légèrement en retrait de la place de l’église). Nous avons passé d’excellentes vacances. En un mot, c’était top
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean Francois G.

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Superbes vacances dans la magnifique maison d’Alan. La maison de village est très joliment rénovée et idéalement placée au centre d’Ars.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isabelle G.

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Ars en ré

Très agréable maison
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine M.

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La maison est bien placé, il nous a manqué un espace pour ranger les vélo, la cour est un couloir

Cosy petite maison de village, 3 petiteschambres à l’étage avec 2 salles d’eau toutes neuves, une 4 eme dehors canapé lit et salle d eau neuve aussi, cuisine correcte pour cuisiner, placards push up,susceptibles, donc chouette maison pièce à vivre très agréable, manque un local à velo
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jens-Christian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Großartiges Haus mitten in Ars

Ein wunderbares Haus, top Ausstattung, tolle Lage. Alan hat sich bereits vor der Anreise sehr bemüht und ist als Gastgeber nur zu empfehlen. Es gibt absolut nichts zu bemängeln.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Isabelle M.

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Séjour paisible à Ars

Résidence confortable, bien située dans Ars en RE. Commerçants et restos à proximité. Possibilité d’être huit personnes (6 adultes dans la maison principale + 2 personnes dans annexe). Bon niveau d’équipement, 3 SDB et électroménager de bonne qualité. Ensemble de très haut niveau mais peut mieux faire au niveau de la propreté
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carine L.

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Très joli et bien placé

Très belle rénovation pour cette maison de village, située en plein centre d'Ars. Belles prestations, tant à l'intérieur qu'à l'extérieur avec cette terrasse bien à l'abri et le roof top. Les lits sont très confortables. La zone est très calme, les nuits paisibles. Depuis cette maison tout peut se faire à pied. Accès direct au marché, au port, aux divers commerces ou restaurants. 5 minutes à pied jusqu'au parking gratuit, 5 minutes à pied jusqu'au loueur de vélos. Bons contacts avec le propriétaire, par mail ou whatsapp (en anglais), qui répond rapidement. Petite note à l'attention des futurs locataires français dans cette commune française: si vous êtes "coincés" dedans car il fait mauvais temps pendant plusieurs jours, ce qui fut mon cas, sachez que la télé n'est pas reliée aux programmes français et qu'il n'est pas possible de les avoir, Vous n'aurez que les chaines anglaises par satellite pour occuper le temps...
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard R.

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Vacances scolaires de novembre

Très agréable séjour dans une maison rénovée avec goût. Maison fonctionnelle, bien équipée. Endroit calme. Bien situé à cette époque de l'année. Sanitaire et douche propre. Chambre bien insonorisées. Nous n'avons pas pu profiter de l'extérieur en ces temps de tempête. Malgré tout le temps nous a permis de découvrir l'île à vélo, à plusieurs reprises.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Catarina P.

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Location Ars en Re

Superbe localisation. Maison très agréable et très bien équipée en plein centre de Ars en Ré. Avec une décoration très raffinée. Les propriétaires ont été très disponibles et pleins de bons conseils.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

florian g.

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Impeccable !

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine de vacances ! Maison très agréable et moderne ! Situé en plein centre de l'Ars en Ré. Je recommande fortement
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joelle D.

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Île de ré

Ile à visiter, superbes balades , à pied, en vélo. Superbe journée croisière visite du fort Boyard et La Rochelle.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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Un excellent séjour

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette belle maison bien placée et bien équipée. Tout est confortable et bien pensé. Merci !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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Excellent séjour

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans la maison d’Alan et Caroline qui est très bien aménagée et située en plein cœur d’Ars, proche des commerces, tout en étant au calme. La terrasse est particulièrement agréable. La communication avec Alan a été très fluide. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Frédérique T.

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Excellent séjour à Ars en Ré

Nous étions en famille mars, la maison est très bien équipée, rien ne manque Bien située au coeur du village d'Ars. L'espace extérieur est très appréciable avec une cour fermée permettant de stocker les vélos. La communication a été facile avec le propriétaire. Nous recommandons !
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia T.

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Traumhafte Lage

Ein wirklich sehr schönes und niedliches Haus mitten im Herzen von Ars-en-Ré. Der Vermieter ist wirklich sehr engagiert und hat immer schnell in der Korrespondenz reagiert. Dafür noch einmal ein herzliches Dankeschön lieber Alan.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Fee S.

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Great location - lovely outdoor spaces

The house is just off the main square of Ars, close to the shops for early morning croissants and the beach for an early morning swim. The daily market is a short walk or cycle ride from the back gate. The interior is modern and well designed and the house is very well equipped. The outdoor eating and sitting areas are excellent. Large comfy beds and good bathrooms. Light sleepers may have to keep the windows shut in the front bedroom as two lots of church bells ring throughout the night! We think Ars is the best base from which to explore the island - not far from the best beach at Les Conches and within easy cycle ride of the wonderful all-day shellfish restaurants and St Martin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

ALEXIS P.

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la retraite en ré

jolie maison bien agencée
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bruno M.

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Tres bel maison

Bien situé dans Ars en re, proche des commerces. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La maison est entretenue avec tout le confort.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

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très agréable séjour

Très bonne semaine dans une maison très bien équipée et très bien située dans Ars. Décoration très sympa.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matthieu T.

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Maison bien décorée et trés bien placée

La maison est superbe, elle est refaite entièrement. Les propriétaires aiment la déco. Elle est idéalement placée en plein centre de ars en ré. literie top. merci
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

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