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Perfect Sea View --- Location, Luxury, View

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Living/dining area, looking towards Cap Ferat and The Rade of Villefranche
Bar/breakfast counter overlooking Villefranche Bay
Master bedroom with french queen bed, windows and skylights
Dining area
Dining room with Water Polo painting

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Port of Nice
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Promenade des Anglais
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place Massena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Sea View --- Location, Luxury, View

We bought this beautiful apartment after spending four years renting in the area. Villefranche is a unique paradise on the French Riviera because of its small-town, friendly ambiance so close to the wonderful city of Nice, and close access to Monaco, Antibes and Cannes.

Our location is ideal, offering spectacular views and unusual quiet in a sought after, old-town location. The Institut de Francais is within walking distance, as is the beach, all shops and restaurants, and very easy access to car, bus and train (just one block from the Place de la Paix,)

The apartment has been perfectly renovated to take advantage of its charming duplex layout, and offers a bedroom, dining area and living room with comfortable sofa, two full baths, full kitchen and a washer/dryer. There is a large flat-screen TV with free access to French channels, Dc player, and telephone with free calls throughout Europe and the US.



Keywords: Duplex

Property manager

Russell Lecomte
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Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Small pets With prior approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 61849276209FR

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer, this apartment is in the city centre. Port of Nice and Monaco Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Promenade des Anglais and CAP 3000 Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Circuit de Monaco or Jean Bouin Sport Palace. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Villa Ephrussi - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Port of Nice - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Promenade des Anglais - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Place Massena - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Paloma Beach - 10 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Villefranche-sur-Mer Station - 7 min walk
  • Garibaldi Tram Station - 7 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Good Mood Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lou Bantry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Cosmo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dry Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurant des Palmiers - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Sea View --- Location, Luxury, View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Sea View --- Location, Luxury, View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Sea View --- Location, Luxury, View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Sea View --- Location, Luxury, View located?

Located in Old Town, this apartment building is steps from Baie des Anges and within 3 mi (5 km) of Promenade des Anglais and Port of Nice. Marinières Beach and Villa Nellcote are also within 1 mile (2 km). Villefranche-sur-Mer Station is 7 minutes by foot and Beaulieu sur Mer Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chaz D.

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

Fantastic Property

My partner and I stayed here for a week and truly didn’t want to leave. Perfect location to explore Côte d’Azur. Owner is was extremely helpful and assisted with recommendations, local amenities, and accessibility.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn T.

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

Stunning! Even better than expected!

The views are amazing from almost every window. The location is close to everything but not in the middle of the tourist area. The host is friendly and he and his dad gave us great tips for restaurants and hikes and made us feel so welcome. Yes, there are steps...but there are steps everywhere in town, so really not a big deal. Truly, I cannot say enough good things about this place! Thanks, Russell and Jean Paul. Look us up when you come to the US.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Perfect location with exceptional view

This apartment is convenient for exploring all the towns on the French Riviera by train or bus. The view is even more panoramic than the listing photo. The apartment has new top end appliances and a very comfortable bed. It is well equipped for cooking. We cooked most meals because the butcher store, market and bakery were so close. But we also ate out at several of the excellent local restaurants. The two bathrooms were a nice extra with bath fixtures in perfect condition. The location is quiet. We really enjoyed the easy access to the beach. Russell was very easy to reach to answer any questions and his father Jean-Paul was very helpful too. Villefranche-sur-mer is a hilly town so expect steep steps around town and getting into the apartment. We stayed for 18 nights in April 2025 and it felt like home.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley V.

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

Côte d’Azur Dream

Everything was promptly handled by the owner, Russell from the moment we booked. Russell met us at checkin and even carried our luggage up to the flat! He went above and beyond looking after us for the month we stayed with him. We cooked in the kitchen and many nights had charcuterie at the window overlooking the bay. Villefranche is a perfect location to travel into Italy or Cannes and Antibes for the day by train or bus. It was a dream place to stay. A big thanks to Jean Paul and his welcoming us to Saturday Boules with other English speakers. We would love to come back.
Stayed 23 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Perfect 3 week stay

We had a terrific stay in this beautiful and well equipped flat. The location was amazing, the furnishings were tasteful and the home had everything we needed. The host was not only hospitable but went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K., Longmont Colorado

Lovely Apartment!

Really enjoyed our stay in Villefranche! So relaxing & easy to go places on the train or bus. The apartment had everything we needed to be very comfortable!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Schelley B.

The Perfact Apartment in Villefranche-sur-Mer 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

The apartment is perfect in the heart of Vieille Villefranche. It is modern and has everything that guests need! It’s very clean and comfortable near a boulangerie, a boucherie, a pharmacie and excellent restaurants. And the view of the sea is spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

celiane l., Seattle, Washington

Perfectly located and absolutely lovely studio

It was an absolutely lovely studio. Not only was it well situated with a beautiful view, the apartment was perfectly well equipped with everything needed for our stay in Villefranche. It was very clean and beautifully furnished. Another positive aspect was how well the property manager communicated with us before and during our stay. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Maureen & Rachael

We had a fantastic holiday in Villefranche, and the apartment was beautiful and very comfortable. It was an excellent base to explorte the Cote d'Azur. Monique was incredibly helpful and we were made to feel very welcome. We will definitely come back and stay when we return to this area. Many thanks for the use of your apartment.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lee C., Mathews, Louisiana USA

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

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Well-appointed little apartment in old part of town, perfect for a couple. Nice view of harbor, church bell/clock tower, and Cap Ferrat lighthouse in the distance. Easy access to bus, train, shops, restaurants, etc. Russell is a helpful and gracious host. Would rent again if we return to VSM. Lee and Jane
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Villefranche old town flat

Excellent location in quiet street with easy access for Uber drop off. Wonderful seaside view with two levels/bathrooms for privacy. Owner extremely helpful and on hand when we arrived/departed with restaurant advice, etc. Two flights of stairs to flat with another flight within flat, no lift. Area bus stop for Nice/Beaulieu 10’ walk. Interior recently renovated with modern WC’s. No question I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou L.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Can’t say enough good things about this place. Everything is just what you would want. The artwork is beautiful, the layout attractive and functional, the window view of the sea is perfect! And the stairs are doable. My husband and I, aged 68 and 71 handled that fine. We are in fairly good shape, but nothing extraordinary.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leanna B.

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

Delightful apartment and excellent host

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay in this really well located and quiet apartment. Before, during and after our stay, I Russell was very helpful and informative. He met us at the apartment and walked us thru everything we could possibly need to know. We loved our happy hours, sitting at the big window in front of the dining table with a light breeze and beautiful view of the sea. We had no issue with the steep stairs but if you have mobility issues, this may not be a good place for you. Otherwise, we would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

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

Perfect stay

Our stay in Russell’s apartment was for almost 3 months. First and foremost I have to say the hosts went way above and beyond. In addition to Russell, we were fortunate that his father happened to be in town during our stay and he went out of his way to not only make sure we were comfortable and set in the apartment but also brought us into the community. He toured us around the Cote d Azure and provided us with so much local knowledge. Both Russell and his father were incredibly responsive to anything we needed. As for the apartment itself, it was wonderful. The view across the bay every morning when I got up is an image permanently etched in my memories. The apartment is ideally located in Old Town with many nearby restaurants and a 10 minute picturesque stroll to the nicest beach in the region. Yes, there are stairs. But the entire region is hilly so if you aren’t comfortable negotiating uphill and downhill terrain, this region may not be right for you. We are in our 60’s and had no trouble with the stairs however we were sure glad to have help with our luggage on arrival. Overall, I cannot speak highly enough about what great hosts Russell and his father were and what a perfect location and apartment this is for a base camp to explore the Cote d Azur.
Stayed 90 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lofty apartment in charming old Villefranche

This property has been renovated with the utmost care to use every little charming nook and cranny of the old walls for today's luxuries like washer/ dryer/ DW and great oven. My favorite place while home was to sit by the window in a tall chair to view over the rooftops the busy harbor activities of sailors anchoring their boats as well as cruise ships and ferries coming and going, letting off or collecting their passengers. Bring little binoculars! We liked the ease of wifi /phone / ipod player set up. It was wonderful to be right in the old town of stairs and steps, and expect the same with this apartment. The manager was very helpful bringing our suitcases up- and downstairs so this was not a problem for us older folks. Great variety of wonderful restaurants within 5 minutes of sauntering down some steps. Car not necessary since parking is difficult and great train or bus connections are cheap and easy to nearby Nice or Monaco etc.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Katherine C., Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Pretty apartment-Not a fit for all

Firstly, we are very well-travelled, late fifties, fit and have lived in three different countries. This apartment is very well located in the lovely town of Villefranche. You can walk to the wonderful restaurants, churches, beach and train station. The trains, were, however, on strike during our stay. The flat is very bright and well-furnished with dish-washer, washer, dryer and T.V. There are two bathrooms- a neccesity, because of the curved stairs. It was extremely clean and well- maintained. There are two caveats here. This apartment does not have air-conditioning, nor does it have an outside patio or balcony. As a result, it is very warm during the summer months. Villefranche is located on a hill and contains many steps. This apartment contains stairs as well, both from the sidewalk and within the apartment itself. It would not be appropriate for children, or people with any physical challenges. While the owner did contact us to ask for input, she was not helpful in offering a solution to our take on both the heat and the stairs. We ended up spending a night at a hotel with air-conditioning and a pool in order to cool off. If this is not an issue for you, then you may like this property.

8/10 Good

Terri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay in Villefranche. This was very centrally located. Beware that there are 24 very steep stairs to get into the property. One there, you have a beautiful view.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Craig B.

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

Very good, but...

We are in our mid-sixties, and the apartment, while perfectly fine, was difficult for us to navigate. Stairs from the street to the apartment are steep and narrow. We could not have made it up or down with our luggage on our own. Russell helped when we arrived and we paid one of Russell's neighbors to help us when we left. Even without luggage the stairs were a chore. Once in the apartment there is another stairway to the bedroom; also not easy. Villefranche is lovely but vertical, and there are no lifts. There is one private beach club, which you need to book in advance. Les Garcons is a wonderful restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Absolutely wonderful in every way

The property was central, but quiet, and felt very secure (important to me as a single parent of a young child). Check in was easy and the space was clean and welcoming. Russell provided everything we needed and was friendly and helpful. The view was magnificent and the laundry and dishwasher were huge added bonuses! I can’t wait to come back! Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy P., Denver, CO

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

Delightful Stay

Great place to be fully immersed in the beautiful seaside town of Villefranche. Property management/ownership was super attentive and helpful. Wonderful upstairs bedroom with beautiful skylights to breathe in the ocean breeze and hear the church bells ring. Place itself is light and breezy and husband reported that the pull out couch was pretty comfortable. Location is steps away from great restaurants and the port. Parking is sort of a disaster (generally speaking) and for anyone with mobility issues (like my husband), the entry stairs and vertical layout of the entire town make for a tough experience. So long as that’s not a problem, you’re sure to love the place and the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

STACY t.

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

Extraordinary property!

This property is a must stay! The property is located in charming, peaceful, heavenly VILLEFRANCHE. The owners went out of their way daily to ensure a wonderful stay. They met me at check-in, carried my overweight bags, left me with supplies upon arrival — juice, wine, cheese, loaf of bread — i felt like I was staying and visiting with my family. The apartment is beautifully appointed with spectacular views of the sea. Bedroom is cozy and comfortable with beautiful bedding and good sized closet. This apartment and its owners are a 10 plus plus and will treat you like gold.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Simply perfect

This was my third time staying here and it was as wonderful as the other times. I met Russell this time which was a bonus. He was so cheerful and helpful. It was great to have netflix available.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Great four week stay!

I stayed in this cute flat for a month whilst attending the language institute. I found the location to be absolutely perfect- close to the port and all the great restaurants and shops of old town and an easy walk to school. Audrey, who met me at check-in, couldn't have been nicer and very responsive to any inquiry. I really enjoyed my stay at "my home away from home" and am looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent, très bon emplacement proche de la plage du port des restaurants

Très bel appartement douillet confortable très bien agencé equipé l’hôte et la personne nous ayant accueilli sont disponibles et à l’écoute de nos besoins !!Super séjour
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis N.

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

Simply the best

Not only is this a wonderful place to stay (perfect location, gorgeous view, perfectly stocked/equipped) but the host is truly exceptional. He went above and beyond to ensuring we had the best possible stay and vacation in Ville Franche. I could not say enough nice things about him and his property and we will absolutely keep coming back.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Russell Lecomte

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Jean-Paul and Melinda Lecomte and son Russell. who live in Maine, Villefranche and Shanghai.

Why they chose this property

Jean-Paul grew up in nearby Antibes. We found Villefranche when Melinda attended the Institut Francias and fell in love with the small village and its proximity to Nice

What makes this property unique

Villefranche is a 'little paradise.' We have the beach, great restaurants, and the most beautiful view on the Cote d'Azur. Our town still offers a small village ambiance just minutes away from bustling Nice, Antibes, Cannes and Monaco.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)

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