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Vinci, you say!

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A garden with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and flowers, a white building with a red door, and a clear blue sky.
A living room with a beige leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a TV on a stand. There are three paintings on the wall and a staircase to the left.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and dishwasher, a window with a view, and a wooden ceiling.
A dining area with a table set for four, a bottle of wine, and cheese.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Chateaux de la Loire
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire
  • Place, Clos Lucé Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chateaux de la Loire
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Château d'Amboise
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vinci, you say!

Relaxation assured in this adorable house, with a neat decor, in the heart of lush greenery of 850 m2.
At 50 meters from Clos Luce (last home of Leonardo da Vinci) and 500 meters from the Château d'Amboise, you will find a calm and soothing place.
You will be able to benefit from the flowered and sunny terrace.
The paths of St Jacques de Compostela and the Loire à Vélo pass at the foot of the cottage.
Shops and restaurants within 5 minutes walk!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 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:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1667717a
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Amboise

Located in Amboise, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Notable landmarks in the area include Chateaux de la Loire and Château de Chenonceau. Travelling with kids? Consider Mini-Châteaux Park and Loire Aventure CKCA. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Amboise, Centre-Val de Loire

What's nearby

  • Clos Lucé Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chateaux de la Loire - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Château d'Amboise - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Château-Gaillard - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Denis Church - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Amboise Station - 5 min drive
  • Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caña De Azùcar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pâtisserie Bigot - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Baalbeck - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe des Arts - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Oscar et Suzette - Guinguette d’Amboise - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vinci, you say! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vinci, you say!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vinci, you say!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Vinci, you say!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vinci, you say! located?

This family-friendly Amboise holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Chateaux de la Loire and Clos Lucé Castle. Château-Gaillard and Château d'Amboise are also within 15 minutes. Amboise Station is 23 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. 34 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a very pleasant setting. Beds are comfortable. Very cute property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay - central with easy access to restaurants etc but also quiet. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We had a lovely time in Amboise exploring the Loire Valley. The gite was a charming place to stay and perfectly located for all our adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

We loved our stay in Amboise. The location and property were AMAZING!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay here. This is brilliant gîte and we were delighted with the property. The kitchen very well equipped with all the necessities and bed and living area very comfortable.Unfortunately we couldn't make the most of the excellent garden due to poor weather but luckily it was very cosy inside to escape from the rain and relax.Highly recommended if you are visiting Amboise.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location & beautiful cottage

We loved our stay at the cottage; its location was perfect - just a 5-7 minute walk to the town center. The cottage itself was so much more spacious than we anticipated; it was more luxurious for us than our hotel in Reims! The grounds were so lovely and lush and we enjoyed the privacy and peacefulness of the property. We would not hesitate again to rent this great little cottage in Amboise!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming house very good located next to all touristic attractions of Amboise. Calm area, beautiful night sky, clear space and well equipped kitchen. There is no WiFi, which is a pitty. But there is a lot to do to keep kids occupied in the region! We anjoyed especually the garden and the time we spent in the house. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely French cottage!

Beautiful, spacious and very clean and comfortable cottage! The parking instructions were a little hard to follow, but that was more a language barrier than anything. Once we found parking nearby, all was well! We especially loved the proximity to Clos de Luce! What a treat! The bathroom needed a floor mat of some kind, but we ended up using the extra towel. Keep in mind the restroom is on the first floor and the bedrooms are on the second. Overall a perfect stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gorgeous home

Perfect location to see 2 castles and the home of Leonardo da Vinci during his last years. We had some trouble finding it but it turned out to be under our noses! Be aware that it is on a hill and there are about 40 steps to climb. Good exercise but could be problem if you have health problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Our stay in amboise

A very traditional french gite in a super location near clos luce. The garden was delightful . The steps up to the house were fine for us but could be an issue for someone less mobile. The inside of the house was nice but in general needed a little spruce up. Very loud creaky stairs so anyone of the 4 of us going downstairs to the toilet in the night woke everyone else up. We had a problem with ants both upstairs and down. But the house was well equipped and at less than 10 minutes walk to town we enjoyed our visit there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

A & T

Great location BUT......... House poorly managed. It needs some TLC both inside & outside; several items were broken or dangerous, like the slippery shower & electric kettle without a lid! With Long COVID the 40 steps up from the road & 10 minutes walk to get the car were not fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2023
Small country house that will not please demanding holidaymakers. Please read the ad carefully next time. To say that a house is badly managed because I didn't roll out the red carpet or welcome you is rather excessive. An autonomous arrival with key box is well detailed in the ad. Just like the access to it, it is well detailed in the ad "not recommended for people with reduced mobility". Please pay attention next time. There are stairs to get to the gite (and almost none of my guests have complained about this, as they know how quiet it is once they've climbed those few steps). The free parking lots are 300m from the gite ..more than 10min to go is for your case, because you come out of a long covid as explained in your feedback via abritel... Please do not make things worse in future comments. Anything can be dangerous for a person with reduced mobility, like a shower... Unfortunately, I can't build a safe shower for PRM at the last minute... For the kettle thank you for the precision I did not know that it was defective ... and it will be replaced without worries for the next vacationers. Thank you for choosing a house adapted to your needs and situation in the future. This will avoid disappointments and comments that do not accurately reflect the reality of things.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quintessential Gite

Good directions to property which included photos including access gate, key box and code. Free parking near-by. Advertised as quiet, but not so. The property is opposite a popular chateau visited by groups of children amongst others, which can be quite excited and noisy; there is also the continued noise of recorded information broadcast through speakers to the visitors. Saying that, it does go quiet in the evening and is peaceful through the night.The property is well fitted (perhaps a little too much - obviously collected over the years or left through inheritance) with lots of crockery and cutlery but the dishwater is too small to accommodate the large plates. Plenty of outdoor garden space with tables, chairs and lounges - short of nothing, there is even an old electric guitar but no amp, and a bicycle parked in the garden, which we didn't try.The property is exceedingly clean but looking a little tired with some chipped paintwork (stairs for example) - perhaps in need of decorating throughout.The bedrooms are in the roof-space with Velux windows. It was hot during our May stay and could possible be too hot during the peak summer months.Nicely positioned to explore this town and surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emplacement idéal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emplacement idéal pour visiter Amboise et ses 3 châteaux, on peut tout faire à pied, avec un parking gratuit à 2 pas.La prestation du logement est parfaite: équipement, terrasse, literie...et calme au milieu d un jardin charmant Je recommande .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cette petite maison est charmante, située en face du clos Lucé dans la verdure et au calme. Bien équipée, literie confortable, terrasse à l'extérieur, tout est réuni pour passer un excellent séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans ce gîte très jolie , très propre , très cocooning la propriétaire très charmante et très a l écoute des locataires je le recommande vivement
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'emplacement du gîte, sa vue sur le château du Clos Lucé et les arbres du parc est très appréciable. Le jardin est vaste et très joli, nous y avons vu un écureuil qui s'y promenait et de nombreux oiseaux. Aux beaux jours, cela doit être très agréable avec la terrasse. L'atmosphère de la maison est très agréable avec la cuisine ouverte sur le salon/salle à manger, la décoration dans un style naturel et délicat et les éclairages. La literie est très confortable. Les équipements sont bien pensés. L'hôte est très réactive, à l'écoute et à notre disposition même si nous avons eu uniquement un échange par messagerie. Notre hôte a réalisé un carnet d'accueil très complet pour les visites alentours.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gîte proche centre ville au calme

Belle semaine de vacances malgré une météo capricieuse. Gîte au calme, parking gratuit proche, belle petite terrasse, literies agréables.Je recommande ce gîte et la disponibilité d'Ophélie
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Kleines nettes Haus am Clos Luce

Schönes einfaches Haus, Temperatur im Schlafzimmer war Anfang Mai super, wird aber im Sommer könnte es sehr warm werden. Leider gab es kein WLAN.Sehr hilfsbereite Verwalterin.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quelques jours de rêve à Amboise !

Nous venons de passer quelques jours en famille à Amboise. Le gîte tout près du Clos Lucé est très joli et très bien situé. Nous avons tout fait a pied, ou presque. Ophelie a été très disponible et son accueil est parfait. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bien situé à Amboise, à côté du Clos Lucé et à 10 minutes à pieds du centre-ville.

Nous avons passé 3 jours à Amboise, avec comme objectif premier la visite du Clos Lucé. La ville est assez attractive pour ne pas s'ennuyer en 3 jours : très beau et très grand marché le dimanche matin, centre-ville animé, île d'or avec son canoë et la piscine vétuste mais agréable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gîte parfait tout simplement

Gîte parfait tout simplement. Nous avons passse un excellent séjour. Nous reviendrons
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très bonne location

Excellente communication et un emplacement rêvé pour tout faire à pieds
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Emplacement top mais inadapté enfants bas âge et personne à mobilité reduite

Gîte sympathique très bien situé mais il manque une précision sur l annonce Escalier raide sans rembarde donc pas adapté aux enfants surtout en bas âge et aux personnes à mobilité réduite Cela devrait être précisé (surtout si accident récent)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Super Lage

Das schöne Haus ist sehr ruhig gelegen und dabei sehr zentral. Der Parkplatz ist zwar nicht direkt vor der Haustür. Aber wir fanden es nicht schlimm, ein paar Meter laufen zu müssen. Zum Haus gehört ein relativ großer Garten, teils schattig, teils sonnig. Die Betten sind gut. Die Dachfenster in den Schlafzimmern lassen sich sehr gut verdunkeln. Die Ausstattung ist vollständig, nur sollten einige Töpfe und Pfannen durch neue ersetzt werden (Beschichtung defekt).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ophélie

Host profile image
Graphic artist, i like to dive, travel, meet friends and family.

Why they chose this property

I love the region, and i decided to come here to live ! I just bought the house (august 2018), it was before a guest house !

What makes this property unique

View on "Clos Lucé", the last home of Leonard de Vinci
Garden and terrace very comfortable
500 meters of Amboise Castle

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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