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Quiet, functional house in the heart of the Loire Valley. Feeling at home

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A formal garden with geometric hedges and a large building with a tower.
A patio with a wooden bench and chairs, a table, and a large umbrella.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and red accents.
A patio area with a round table, two foldable chairs, and a small table with a box.
A modern kitchen with a central island, two pendant lights, a red and white refrigerator, a toaster, and a scale.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Botanical Garden
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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La Riche, Centre-Val De Loire
  • Place, Botanical Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Plumereau
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Martin Basilica
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet, functional house in the heart of the Loire Valley. Feeling at home

Very functional equipped house with garden in very quiet area (Impasse)
A few steps from the Botanical Garden, which separates Tours La Riche, a quarter of an hour walk from the Old Tours.
2 bedrooms, 1 with ensuite shower room and 1 other large bathroom: Bath, double washbasins WC. Bedding towels washcloths provided, soaps products shower Free WIFI. Free Private Parking / Car Bikes in Closed Garage ...
Wooden extension of 26m2 giving in the garden, equipped kitchen, living room, Big comfort. Barbecue, umbrellas, Dryer .... Great TV

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1553229a
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

La Riche

Located in La Riche, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Château Gaudrelle, Vins de Vouvray and Pole Karting Service are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park and Bretonnières Lake Park. Botanical Garden and Prébendes d'Oé Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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La Riche, Centre-Val De Loire

What's nearby

  • Botanical Garden - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Place Plumereau - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Tours - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Saint Martin Basilica - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Vinci International Convention Centre - 10 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Tours (XSH-Saint Pierre des Corps SNCF Train Station) - 10 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Coquinière - ‬14 min walk
  • La P'tite Maiz' - Le Bar
  • ‪L'Idée Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oxford Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Au cafe d'en face - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, functional house in the heart of the Loire Valley. Feeling at home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet, functional house in the heart of the Loire Valley. Feeling at home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, functional house in the heart of the Loire Valley. Feeling at home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, functional house in the heart of the Loire Valley. Feeling at home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, functional house in the heart of the Loire Valley. Feeling at home located?

Located in the heart of La Riche, this holiday home is steps away from Chateaux de la Loire and Botanical Garden. Prieure de St-Cosme and Clocheville Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km). Tours (XSH-Saint Pierre des Corps SNCF Train Station) is 30 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

R B.

Perfect location for visting the castles

The house is perfectly located for a visit of the main castles at the Loire. A nice Botanic Garden is just across the street. Organisation and welcome by Ludo was extremly friendly and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Dear Rainer thank you for your comment I put all my know-how and my "heart" to receive foreign and French travelers in my house and I make sure they do not miss anything. Pleasure you had during your stay is shared. Ludo actually knows how to manage well when I'm traveling on the trip. Maybe a next visit to Tours. cordially Jack and Ludo
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jacques is a nice guy and a good host. The bottle of wine on arrival was much appreciated. The house is well appointed with just about everything you could need, you just have to remember that, when not let, it is Jacques home, so there is a fair amount of his stuff around. It is quite well located just across the road from the botanical gardens, and the walk into the old town is around 20 minutes. There are local bakeries, a late opening mini market and a Super U about 5 minutes away.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2026
merci Stuart satisfait que votre séjour en Touraine ainsi que la maison vous ont plu. Jack
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

A great surprise

We felt we booked a nice place to stay in Tours, however when got there it was far larger and more than we expected. The place was very clean and very organized. We want to thank Jacques for the great stay and would recommend it as great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Françoise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tres agréable séjour chez Jack, notre hôte qui nous a laissé sa maison comme si nous étions chez nous. Le jardin est très agréable pour profiter de la fraîcheur du soir, en ces périodes de canicule. Idéalement située pour se promener dans Tours et ses bords de loire a pieds, mais aussi découvrir la région, ses châteaux, ses vins de Vouvray. Un grand merci à Jack pour son accueil et sa gentillesse.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cécile V.

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

Bonne adresse à Tours

Très bon point de chute à Tours. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir. Merci Yvon et Ludovic pour votre accueil
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
merci Cécile de votre commentaire avec plaisir si vous revenez et espère cette fois vous voir Cordialement Jacques
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien A.

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

Calme et fonctionnel

Notre séjour s'est bien passé, bien au calme. Maison fonctionelle, de l'espace et bien équipé. Lave linge avec le seche linge bien appréciable. Un point bien central pour les chateaux de la loire, les zoos et la découverte des vignobles. Merci a Ludo le co-host pour ses conseils et son suivi, a bientot j'espère. Merci
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Bonjour Sébastien Merci pour vos commentaires oui j'essaye de tout faire afin que mes voyageurs se sentent comme chez eux et ne manquent de rien... Nous n'avons pas eu l'occasion de nous rencontrer Au plaisir d'une éventuelle autre fois pour vous ou vos amis Cordialement Jacques
Verified review

8/10 Good

Delphine D.

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

Maison fonctionnelle et bien située.

Tout est fait pour que le visiteur se sente bien accueilli. L'endroit est agréable, pratique pour visiter Tours et les châteaux de la Loire.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peggy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Calme et fonctionnel

L'accueil est très sympathique. La maison est situé dans un lotissement calme. La maison est agréable et fonctionnelle. Notre séjour s'est très bien passé.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Merci pour votre appréciation. Bonne continuité à vous et à vos amies. Au plaisir Jacques
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Françoise L.

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

Excellent séjour

La maison est grande, propre et très bien équipée avec un agréable petit jardin et surtout l'endroit est extrêmement calme. Le propriétaire était absent mais la jeune femme qui a nous a reçu a été charmante et nous a tout expliqué. Excellent point de chute pour visiter les châteaux de la Loire.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia m.

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

parfait

parfait
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Bonjour Merci Laetitia, suis content que la maison vous ait convenu et que votre séjour fût agréable. A peut-être une prochaine fois. Jacques
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gustav S.

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

Sehr zufrieden, einfach zu buchen, sehr gute Lage

Schönes gut eingerichtetes und ausgestattetes Haus mit Küche und Garten, perfekte Lage für Besuch von Tour und den Loireschlössern, problemlos in der Buchung, wir waren wirklich sehr zufrieden. Great thanks to Jackie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Hello Thanks for your appreciation I hope so to see you a next time Congratulations Jack
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Good

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tino L.

Great time

We enjoyed the stay a lot. Jacques was a nice host, who welcomed us and showed us every detail of the house.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Thanks à lot We can come back in Tours when you want Best regards Jack
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul P.

Surprising location with nearby park

There's lots of room and it is easy to access both Tours and the Chateaux. Jacques has more than the ordinary gite material as it is his home. We enjoyed our stay and found 'living' in Tours quite nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darcy C.

Jacques place was the perfect choice for our family to stay.

The place had plenty of room and everything needed for the comfort of home. We visited six different Châteaus in the area using this place as our base. And Jacques is a super nice guy!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Dear Darcy I am satisfied that my house is pleased and that your stay was pleasant. It's great the visit of 6 Castles ... Sincerely to you. At a future stay I hope ...Jack
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dieter T.

Verrückter Start, aber gutes Ende

Jaques hatte sich um einen Tag in unserer Ankunftszeit vertan. Konnten ihn aber dann mit Hilfe seines netten Nachbarn Vorort aktivieren. Er war zutiefst betrübt, dass er sich um einen Tag vertan hatte. Brachte die Wohnung so schnell es ging in einen, für uns bewohnbaren Zustand. OK, man muss leider sagen, das vorher nicht durch die Wohnung geputzt werden konnte, was aus Zeitgründen auch nicht mehr möglich war. Sonst kann man der Wohnung nur ein Lob ausstatten. Es ist alles vorhanden und Jaques hat auch sofort reagiert, wenn wir was hatten. Kann auf jeden Fall die Wohnung und auch den Gastgeber empfehlen. Ein bisschen chaotisch aber absolut liebenswert. Die geplante Fototour Schlösser an der Loire konnten wir sehr gut machen und es sind viele schöne Bilder entstanden. Also jederzeit gerne wieder. Ulrike und Dieter
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
I thank Ulrike and Dieter for leaving the house impeccable. They are charming and friendly travelers that I highly recommend. We exchanged especially on the Castles of the Loire. I highly recommend these travelers. A next time maybe. Looking forward. cordially Jacques
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

A perfect house — it has everything one needs...! A+++

Jacques and Martine, my sisters and I appreciated all the amenities your lovely home offered. Your tutorial upon arrival was excellent. We loved our walks into Tours, especially since the Gare de Tours is so accessible — we went to Chenonceaux and Amboise, an easy 25-minute train ride. We had a great week all told. Also, the crêpes in Tours are the best...!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Lovely, comfortable, convenient home in the La Riche section of Tours, France

Jacques and Martine, your house was spotless, comfortable and well-equipped. A first floor sofa converted to a comfortable bed for my elderly Mom, and there was a bathroom on the same floor for her, with a toilet and sink. Upstairs are two bedrooms with queen beds; a full bathroom with toilet, tub/shower and double sinks; plus another standing shower and sink. Large kitchen and living area, including a large dining room table. Parking is convenient on a driveway. There is a cozy backyard garden with a picnic table, and even a barbecue grill. Magnifique! Jack, you were so very helpful in adapting things to be better suited to my 88-year-old mother, so that she could enjoy her stay in safety and comfort, and again at our departure, helping us navigate a few matters at the train station and car rental. You did all of it with your infectious smile and seemingly perpetual good cheer. Thank you so much for your hospitality. You are charming people, and I shall consider you both friends. I highly recommend your VRBO, and I hope we can meet again - whether on my side of the Atlantic or yours ! Au revoir!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Thanks a lot Jonathan Jack and martine
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10/10 Excellent

Loïc L.

Super accueil!

Nous avons été très bien accueillis par notre gentil hôte qui a veillé à ce que nous ne manquions de rien et qui nous a même offert un cadeau de bienvenue! La maison est très bien équipée et très propre. Elle est située dans une impasse éloignée des routes passantes donc très calme. Une multitude de choses sont mises à disposition, ce qui est un vrai plus : serviettes de toilette, thé/café, condiments etc. La maison n'est pas située dans le centre mais on y est en 5 mn en voiture et aucune difficulté pour se garer, même dans le vieux Tours. Jardin botanique à 2mn à pied. Très bien pour un séjour en famille.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Loïc et Amélie je vous remercie de votre gentillesse et de vos commentaires chaleureux et sincères. C'est vrai que nous aimons faire plaisir à nos voyageurs. Nous faisons, comme pour nous, de ce que l'on souhaite trouver en arrivant dans une maison, dans un lieu. L'accueil est très important et souvent les voyageurs arrivent fatigués du voyage et s'inquiètent de ce qu'ils peuvent trouver. Nous sommes là pour les rassurer. Bonne continuation. Au plaisir de vous revoir dans notre maison, avec vos 2 petites filles si mignonnes... ou avec un couple d'amis par exemple. C'est bien aussi lorsque l'on est parent de partir en WE en couple. Merci Jacques et Martine
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10/10 Excellent

Lucile S.

Génial !

on a bcp aimé votre maison et vos attentions ! merci pour tout et très certainement à bientôt pour un futur séjour
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Merci à vous. Bonne continuation à Lyon. Jacques et Martine
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10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

It was a lovely house in a very quiet residential area of Tours.

We were very warmly Welcomed by the owners who took a lot of trouble showing us all the amenity of the house and ensuring we had everything we wanted. They had kindly left us a bottle of wine and some beers as well as tea coffee and milk. The house was beautifully presented and very comfortable to live in with a very pretty garden that we used a lot. In all this was a very successful stay for us and we would thoroughly recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Micheal GRANDE and his wife have stayed in our House. They are charming. They left us the house impeccable. They enjoyed the garden, all the facilities as well as the quiet and proximity to Tours. We highly recommend them as tenants. Jacques and Martine
Archival

10/10 Excellent

nina l.

Week-end bien sympathique.

Nous n'avons passé que 2 nuits dans la maison, mais nous serions bien restés un peu plus. La maison est spacieuse, bien n'équipée, rien ne nous a manqué. Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et facilement joignables. Merci pour les petites attentions et à bientôt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

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