10/10 Excellent
Ajam L.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ajam L.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Renovated barn with garden access
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2592.0 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Prades, Pyrénées-Orientales
- Prades Square5 min walk
- St-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey6 min drive
- Ramparts of Villefranche de Conflent10 min drive
- Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Renovated barn with garden access
Once used to house animals and tools, La Maisonnette was superbly renovated in 2017 to offer all modern amenities in a charming living space accented by original wood beams and exposed stone walls. The two-story structure includes a living space, kitchen, bathroom, Italian shower and sleeping area. There is also a private terrace on the ground floor and a balcony overlooking the garden which separates La Maisonnette and the host's home. (I have deleted the hot-tub option in the property description but it continues to appear on the listing. There is no hot-tub.)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Please note there is just one bed (king+).
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
This property accepts cash
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
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Prades
Prades is home to this cottage. Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau and Clot de l'Oum Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees and Grotte des Grandes Canalettes. Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports and Parc Animalier de Casteil are also worth visiting.
Prades, Pyrénées-Orientales
What's nearby
- Prades Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- St-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
- Grotte des Grandes Canalettes - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
- Ramparts of Villefranche de Conflent - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
- St-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey - 20 min drive - 16.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- Pépé Marius - 11 min drive
- Bar du Marche - 5 min walk
- Le Vauban - 9 min drive
- Le 7ème Art - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Nancy Mettlen
Your host is American. She visited France for the first time as a university student and was enamoured! For four decades, she traveled to France several times a year while working in tourism. She retired to France in 2022.
While working in tourism, the goal she set for each tour she organized was to provide the opportunity for cultural discovery and interaction with peoples of other cultures. She offers her guesthouse now in this same spirit of cultural exchange and discovery.
She looks forward to making your acquaintance!
While working in tourism, the goal she set for each tour she organized was to provide the opportunity for cultural discovery and interaction with peoples of other cultures. She offers her guesthouse now in this same spirit of cultural exchange and discovery.
She looks forward to making your acquaintance!
Why they chose this property
I made the decision to retire to France because the entire country, culture, food, and people appeal to me. But where in France? So many beautiful places. I chose Prades because it is REAL! And by that I mean authentic, quaint and not over-commercialized. Everyday, I marvel at the beauty of my surroundings: mountains, valleys, orchards, rivers. . Nature abounds! Prades is a small town where one can walk to all of the available services: medical practices, grocery stores, boutiques, restaurants, etc. The fact that one walks everywhere results in a strong sense of community. We are not isolated in our homes and cars!
What makes this property unique
La Maisonnette was lovingly restored in 2017 with quality materials. The restoration maintained the original stone walls, doors, and wooden beams. But the garden is the jewel. A place of peace and tranquility surrounded by original stone walls on each side, by the host's home at one end and La Maisonnette at the other.
Languages:
English, French
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