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Hollywood actor's home - amazing location, spacious villa, lovely garden

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A two-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
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A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a stone wall in the background.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, armchair, and a coffee table.
A swimming pool with a surrounding garden and a table with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sophia Antipolis
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Biot, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Place, Sophia Antipolis
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Promenade de la Croisette
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Promenade des Anglais
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Azur Room

1 Double Bed

Den Room

1 King Bed

First floor bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Magnolia Room

1 Queen Bed

Mia Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - First floor bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - Magnolia Room bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3 - Azur Room bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 - Mia Room bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5 - Den Room bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6 - independent shower

Soap · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Hollywood actor's home - amazing location, spacious villa, lovely garden

Comfortable villa with large swimming pool 12 m x 6 m, with removable security barrier and alarm. Extensive terrace offering views of the surrounding countryside and coastline, with large gas barbecue for outdoor dining, Beautifully landscaped gardens with fruit and olive trees. Ample parking. Light and spacious rooms. Well equipped kitchen with two fridge-freezers and all the usual appliances for large groups of up to 12 people. Flat screen TV, with two satellites so numerous channels including BBC, fast broadband internet access, iPhone speaker dock.
An English speaking guardian/caretaker lives In a separate apartment on the property on the opposite side to the villa, pool and garden. She is usually on hand to answer any questions, if needed. Villa Gezanne was designed and built for Hollywood actor Charles Korvin (of Zorro fame among others). The name of the villa, chosen by Charles Korvin, is a combination of his real name, Geza, and his beloved wife Anne.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Wooden cot, travel cot, and highchair available
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Events

No events allowed
Family gatherings during the day up to 25 people
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please only smoke outside, thank you

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11352
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
Note from host: family gatherings during the day up to 25 people
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 first aid kit

About the area

Biot

Located in Biot, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Cannes Harbour and Port of Nice are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Promenade des Anglais and Promenade de la Croisette. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquasplash and Antibes Land. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Biot, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Sophia Antipolis - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Juan-les-Pins Beach - 24 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Promenade de la Croisette - 36 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Palace of Festivals and Conferences - 38 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Promenade des Anglais - 40 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Biot Station - 11 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafeteria Sophia Antipolis - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L'aliva - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L'écurie - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amadeus - Main Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hollywood actor's home - amazing location, spacious villa, lovely garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hollywood actor's home - amazing location, spacious villa, lovely garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hollywood actor's home - amazing location, spacious villa, lovely garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hollywood actor's home - amazing location, spacious villa, lovely garden?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hollywood actor's home - amazing location, spacious villa, lovely garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hollywood actor's home - amazing location, spacious villa, lovely garden located?

This family-friendly Biot villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sophia Antipolis, Opio Valbonne Golf Club and La Verrerie de Biot. Aquasplash and Antibes Land are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect vacation rental for our family of 9, all aspects were ideal and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is gorgeous, spacious and so lovely. The photos on the listing truly don’t do it justice! We spent nearly the whole time in the pool and enjoyed the spectacular gardens and views.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for your great review and for your comment about the photos. We have just got new photos taken and these will soon be uploaded to the website. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to see you back here again if you ever have the opportunity to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the villa. It was exactly as described, beautifully maintained, and equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.The villa was spotless, comfortable, and situated in a lovely location. Everything was well organized, and we immediately felt at home.We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend the villa to anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable getaway. We would happily return in the future.Thank you for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2026
Thank you again for your great review. We would love to welcome you back here again if you ever have the opportunity to return. Kind regards.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in the holiday home. The house was in very good condition and very clean. The pool and garden were beautiful and we felt completely at ease. The communication with the host was also excellent. We would love to come back again, thank you very much
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

No complaints

Great place for vacationing with a group of friends. Well equipped kitchen etc.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

My family and I had a great time staying here. The property and the pool provided plenty of space for 8 of us plus a baby. Briane was very communicative both before our holiday and during and even sent back to us items we left behind. Would highly recommend this villa to others and would definitely go back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Chris and Family , so glad you had a great time at Gezanne and enjoyed the pool and space. Look forward to seeing you all again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The sweetest most serviceminded host and a fantastic house.

The sweetest most serviceminded host and a fantastic house. The rooms are as described with own bathrooms to each room. 3 rooms with direct access to the swimmingpool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful villa

We had a wonderful week. The villa location is perfect and within a short drive to all the amazing attractions the area has to offer. Mountains, gorges, lakes, beaches and beautiful towns and villages. The villa is equipped with everything you could need with gorgeous large rooms and wonderful views from the stunning gardens. Loved watching the storms from the terrace the night we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Biot Villa Gezanne French Countryside

Lovely villa with great layout and beautiful grounds and wonderful views Morning breakfast and cocktails hosted on upper terrace patio (with great retractable covered awning) overlooking the pool and views. Kitchen was well stocked and easily to work in. Five bedrooms and baths gave us multiple locations to choose from for sleeping. Owner was wonderful, very accommodating and really lovely to interact with. She helped to make our stay extremely nice. Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect for our family reunion

We had an absolute wonderful time at Villa Gezanne for our family reunion of 6 couples. The house and outdoors are breathtaking and very suited for large groups. We cooked, played table tennis, board games on the terrasse, and never felt crowded. On top of everything, the house has a lot of charm and character and the views ... wow! Clare was a pleasure to deal with and always responded to our questions very quickly. I wish we could do it again soon. Muriel
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2024
It was a real pleasure to have Muriel and her guests to stay in our villa, I'm so glad they enjoyed their stay and made the most of the space, indoors and out. Muriel kept me perfectly informed of arrival and departure times and any other information I might need to know, and left the property in excellent condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Gezzane

Absolutely wonderful stay at this magnificent villa. The home is beautiful, clean and comfortable. We were a group of 5 adults and the place felt so spacious! The grounds and pool were beautiful. Morning coffee on the terrace, watching the sunrise. Afternoon pool time with a glass of lovely French wine. Evenings on the terrace enjoying dinner and the beautiful lighting and peace of the property. I would highly recommend this property. All communications were prompt and informative. A true pleasure to have had the opportunity to stay here. Gezanne is a truly magical place.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2021
So pleased you had a great time. We are lucky living in such a beautiful place and it is wonderful that others get to enjoy it too
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great villa

Just back in Ireland after 9 wonderful days in this lovely villa.It is quirky and nicely decorated with lots of interesting pieces.We found it very comfortable and loved the upper terrace with the awning where you could look out to the sea on one side and over the hills on the other and also the beautiful gardens.The air con in the bedrooms was great to escape the heat.The villa was spotless and the area was really quiet when we were there.We met all the lovely ladies Marian,Laurie and Claire who made us feel very welcome and had time to chat to us and answer our questions about the area etc.Very convenient for day trips that we did to Monaco, Cannes and Antibes. We felt very relaxed and welcome here and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2024
It was a real pleasure to meet Anna and to have her and her partner to stay. I'm so glad they enjoyed their holiday in the villa and the local area. They left the house in very good order and I would welcome them back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

9 go to Nice

An excellent villa for 9 family members. The layout works very well for eating, pool use and being independent within the villa. The location is good with an amazing view from the front. The gardens were large and done to a high standard. A 15 minute walk from a group of shops including a nice boulangerie and patisserie where you can sit and enjoy coffee and nice pastries. Good supermarket there too. Lots of great places to go and visit from the villa all within driving range. Biot is near and a fantastic place to visit. We went a few times. Good communication with Clare who would sort any questions out promptly and Marian next door , a lovely person who was always happy to help .
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review Richard, and apologies for my late reply. We loved having you at the villa - it's great when a good size family really appreciates the property and makes the most of it and the local area. And thank you for leaving the villa in such good order. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you wish to rent again any time. Best wishes, Clare
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Villa set in a beautiful Location

We all had a wonderful stay at this beautiful Villa, the only regret was that we only booked one week! The Villa is so spacious, much bigger than you would expect from the photos, with a newly fitted kitchen and ensuite bathrooms to all bedrooms. The terrace with views on to the Mediterranean and Antibe were stunning and the pool and terraced gardens kept the children and adults alike, endlessly entertained. 5 minutes from the supermarket, 5 minutes from the beautiful Biot and 20 minutes drive from the picture perfect town of Antibe. The property Managers Briane and her Mother, who conveniently lives next door, were always on hand to assist when needed, and helped to make sure we had an amazing holiday. We would definitely recommend this Villa to anyone looking for a quiet private retreat, located within easy reach of the hustle and bustle of Antibes, Cannes and Nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday in style

10/10. Villa Gezanne is such a very unique place, we all loved the atmosphere of this authentic villa. We were a group of 8 (4 couples) and had all the space we needed. The swimming pool is huge and the garden is beautifully landscaped to give you this extra luxurious holiday feeling.. We spent every evening dinner at the house -because of the homely vibe- and enjoyed the terrace upstairs. (Little remark: The kitchen is fully equiped but sometimes we missed a few larger pots to cook dinner for big groups!) Biot is very well located to visit other villages (Valbonne, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Grasse, Mougins,..) & is also close to the sea: On Fridays we rented a boat in Antibes and had a great day at sea. We were warmly welcomed by the charming 'lady of the house' Marian, she lives next door & is always available for all questions. Communication with her daughter Briane, prior to our journey, was also very nice. Grateful for this relaxing week! Grace & Lovely ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2021
Holidays are such important times Thank you for your review, we were so happy things went well. Lots of people tell us that the villa and gardens are better than the photos. Also the feeling of space with the big rooms is always much appreciated . Thank you also for your suggestion of having more large cooking pots , we will get those. All the very best
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing spacious villa

Our family and friends stayed here to be close to Nice for the Rugby World Cup. It was our third option of places to stay and it will always be our first for the Côte d’Azur region! The initial one didn’t have enough parking spaces, the second was a bogus post and thankfully VRBO caught it, and then we found this gorgeous home in Biot. We’ve rented many places throughout Italy and France and this one is the tops! This is a five star plus place!!! There are at least 3 master en-suite bedrooms/baths. The extra den room is perfect for children. The other guest room is gorgeous and bright. Four out of the five bedrooms face the pool and views, one is upstairs. There is even an extra shower downstairs. This is the best equipped villa, everything you need is provided. You have HOT water, a luxury in rentals. The pool is amazing, it gets deep fast and perfect for swimmers. They have an excellent fence and alarm available should there be non swimmers in the group. The grounds are impeccably kept, great gardeners. The hosts are amazing and very friendly. We enjoyed meeting Marion and Clare who watch over the rentals. Laurie the gal maintaining the pool and flowers was lovely, I will miss our conversations together. I felt as if we have a family to return to in Biot…we cannot wait to return!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très belle maison agréable à partager
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2025
Merci beaucoup, Alexandre. Votre communication était excellente et nous espérons sincèrement avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau une autre fois.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacances de rêve à Biot

Nous venons de passer une superbe semaine de vacances (7 adultes et 4 enfants âgés de 2 à 6 ans) à la magnifique villa Gezanne. Le lieu est vraiment idéal pour environ 12 personnes avec 5 chambres et chacune avec sa salle de bain et ses toilettes. Un séjour très spacieux et lumineux, coin repas avec une grande table ronde, plus une cuisine lumineuse très bien équipée. Pour couronner tout cela une grande terrasse (2 tables pour manger "coin salon") donnant sur le jardin et la piscine avec barbecue et store ainsi qu'une très belle vue sur la mer et les alentours (sans vis-à-vis de voisins). Une grande piscine avec protection autour et alarme et un très beau jardin à plusieurs niveaux permettant de courir et faire des jeux avec les enfants.Ensemble très fonctionnel permettant de passer des vacances de rêve, surtout que la gentillesse, la disponibilité, la réactivité de Clare et de Laurie est sans égal. Mille merci pour votre accueil si chaleureux, vous nous avez permis de passer des vacances inoubliables! Nous envisageons déjà de revenir.Famille Leivo
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

C’était vraiment chouette d’être dans cette maison charmante et comfortable

Nous avons pu faire des sorties diverses tout autour de cette maison si bien située. Le soir on a profité de la cuisine bien équipée et la piscine et la terrasse.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

summer break

5th september 2022, just back from a wonderful stay at VILLA GEZANNE near BIOT, FRANCE, spacious villa with everything you need, and a lot of things you don't need, welcoming hosts who worked around our arrival time, could not have asked for more, thanks Briane
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

En dejlig bolig og et skønt område

Kort til alting
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven in the hills

The Villa Gezanne is truly heaven in the hills. How can you top waking up every morning to the sweet fresh air that pours into the house when you open the French doors to the terrace and catch the view to the left of the verdant mountainsides and to the right, the Mediterranean Sea! It’s just perfect. Close to the bakery for fresh croissant and pastries, close to the supermarket for supplies and the tastiest strawberries, close to several towns…Valbonne and Biot for dinners and market days. It is an ideal location . Trips to Nice, lunch on the beach at Cannes, Shopping in Antibes….all are within an hour ride. Equally close are Mougins, St. Paul de Vence, and other places of interest in and around the coast. The house is wonderful for lounging and enjoyment. The pool is spectacular and the fact that each bedroom has its own private bath makes it ideal for enjoying the time with friends and family. It is even better than the description. And, to top it all off there are no better, kinder, warmer , more helpful than Briane and her amazing mother Marian. My husband and I had a bad fall while in Nice before coming to the Villa and Briane and Marian took us under their wing until family came the next day. We will be grateful to them for their kindness forever! If you have the opportunity, stay at Villa Gezanne. It’s truly heaven in the hills.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très bon séjours !

Aucun problème l’annonce en parfaite adéquation avec la réalité.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dejlig ferie

Boligen havde de faciliteter som svarede til forventningerne
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dejlig ferie

Alt har været godt. Vi har været mange mennesker samlet, men der har været plads nok til alle. Gode værelser med badeværelser til hvert værelse. Stedet er skønt, smuk have og der er rent og pænt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Clare Bulman and Marian Loram

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We are an Australian family who have enjoyed, for some years, wonderful holidays with family and friends as tenants at Villa Gezanne.

Why they chose this property

Gezanne came up for sale and we were fortunate to become the new owners. Much to our delight, the previous owners - Marian and her daughter Briane, who had welcomed us so warmly to the property for many years, agreed to continue to greet guests to Gezanne and look after the property. Their local knowledge, kindness and enthusiasm has been wonderful for us and other guests over the years. Marian and Briane live on site in a separate part of the property in the guardian’s flat. We were drawn to Gezanne because of the house's character, spacious garden, history , sizeable pool, pleasant views and its great location - in a quiet secluded area but just a not far from the beach, the village of Biot and Antibes. Gezanne is a great base to explore the Riviera and the Alpes Maritimes and each year we find more and more interesting places to see and things to do.”

What makes this property unique

The rooms are very spacious and light. The house has a welcoming feel to it. The pool is larger than normal for a private villa plus can been heated on request . The garden is large and secluded, with terraces of Olives , Citrus fruits which look stunning when light up at night. The surrounding area is quiet.
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