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Maison du Phare (in use): charm, authenticity and exceptional view

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Two beach chairs on a grassy area overlooking the sea with a jet visible in the distance.
A wooden staircase leading to a door, a small table with a metal pitcher and a book, and a shelf with a striped towel and a picture frame.
A stone house with a sloped roof, two chimneys, and a statue on the roof.
A dining area with a long table, white chairs, and a vase of flowers. There are framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on the table.
A balcony with a view of the sea and a lighthouse.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 10•5 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, Normandie
  • Place, D-Day Wrecks Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach Golf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Maison du Phare (in use): charm, authenticity and exceptional view

The lighthouse, still active, is located in front of this very pleasant house, formerly inhabited by its guardian and which is now open to you to stay in peace. This home of the fires to the big comfort, understands on the rez of putting on entered, vast stay cooks opened equipped (hood, ceramic hob (4feux), furnace, furnace microwaves, American refrigerator, lava crockery), a room, a bathroom with wc
On the first floor: two bedrooms, a bathroom with wc, a lounge (television) with sea view and lighthouse,
On the second floor: two bedrooms and a bathroom.
In the basement laundry room with washing machine and dryer
Garden with parking and shelter.
Wireless
All rooms are equipped with a king size double bed 180 * 200 or 2 singles 90 * 200 to choose from.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
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 Registration Number 14515000015F6
Property # 1705628a
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

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Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, Normandie

What's nearby

  • D-Day Wrecks Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Omaha Beach Golf - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Museum of the Bayeux Tapestry - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 16 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Bayeux Station - 24 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hôtel Reine Mathilde - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪D’ Day House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Le Garde Manger - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Taverne des Ducs - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Show Glace - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maison du Phare (in use): charm, authenticity and exceptional view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maison du Phare (in use): charm, authenticity and exceptional view ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maison du Phare (in use): charm, authenticity and exceptional view ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maison du Phare (in use): charm, authenticity and exceptional view ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maison du Phare (in use): charm, authenticity and exceptional view located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Baie de la Seine and D-Day Wrecks Museum. Omaha Beach Golf is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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. 67 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This our second time staying at this unique wonderful property in a beautiful location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were four men in our sixties. For us the house was ideal. Well equipped, comfortable and ideally located for visiting WWII locations.My only caution would be that if you are a party of 10 adults, you may find it slightly less ideal. There are two shower rooms with a toilet in each, and one bathroom with no toilet.There is a steep hill up to the house when coming from the town. Be aware of this if you have difficulty with walking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Great locations

Positive stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in great location on a hill overlooking the harbour and as a working lighthouse it is quite quirky. Very well located to visit a number of WW2 beaches, batttlefields and memorials which is why we were there. Also a short distance from the medieval town of Bayeux. Port en Bessin itself quite small but some very good restaurants and a couple of bars. As we were there early in the season some of the restaurants were closed but enough for us to try a different restaurant on all four nights we were there. We were a party of 4 male adults and found the house very comfortable. Would definitely recommend Maison du Phare.
Side view from house
House and light
Front view from house
Bayeux Cathedral - 15-20 mins drive from House
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Perfect location!

We all loved the property and and it’s location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic and unique property! It’s at the top of a very steep hill but it’s worth the climb for the view! Excellent facilities, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

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

The best :)

Our second time at the most beautiful place in Normandy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain S.

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

Holiday

Overall very happy great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Fun Stay

Beds were super comfortable and house was very clean. Great base for our WW2 sightseeing. Host was very responsive and easy to work with. The hill is steep as others have mentioned, so getting in and out was a bit tricky for us. This would not prevent me from staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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

An amazing property

We loved this place, it's unique. Spacious, well equipped, stylish and comfortable. Highly recommended
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Great view

Really enjoyed staying at the house great location to go exploring. Lovely local shops. Shell collecting at the beach is a must. Great to sit down at the tabac have a drink and watch the fishing boats come in.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony C.

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

An oasis of calm

The property was as described and the views were great. Very well equipped & our host was very helpful & responsive. We would come again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

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

Exquisite Property & Outstanding Host

What an incredibly beautiful property! It had everything we needed and our host / owner was outstanding to deal with - he made everything easy. If we could give it and him 10 stars, we would!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kassi S.

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

Beautiful & Charming Lighthouse Home

The home is even more beautiful in person than the pictures can portray. It is a functioning lighthouse overlooking the port, and it has stunning views. The home itself was perfect for our stay - very clean, all rooms were well appointed, and the host, David, was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Exceptional property close to D Day Memorials

This house is exceptional. Everyone in our party enjoyed having their own room, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. The lighthouse portion of the house was a hit! It was also good to have a washer and dryer as we have had an extended stay in France. The views are exceptional and we loved Port en Bessin. Wonderful Sunday market, great restaurants and bakeries. Had a wonderful time here and would recommend it for families.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corrine K.

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

Serene English Channel Views

This home was a favorite for my family of 6. We appreciated everything about it. It has a fully stocked kitchen. The bedrooms were large and had very comfortable beds. We were able to relax at the home and were very near many historical landmarks. We loved overlooking the English Channel. We highly recommend this vacation rental and if we travel to Normandy again, we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

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

Beautiful!

I can honestly say this is my most favorite place I’ve ever stayed. Absolutely beautiful and impeccably clean and decorated. We are so thankful to have stayed in such a wonderful place. Only suggestion would be to add a second couch in the sitting area. Since it sleeps 10, it would be good to have a bit more comfortable seating for all to gather together - the home and the view makes you want to sit and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

Perfection in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain!

We had the most amazing stay at David's lovely home! We were a family group of 8, including my 85 year-old mother. The house was so special. Impeccably clean, a gorgeous location and the lighthouse made it even more spectacular. There was a large bedroom downstairs which was perfect for my mom and the rest of us had plenty of bedroom space on the upper floors. The sitting room attached to the working light was a favorite spot for reading and game playing. We witnessed a stunning sunrise on our last morning - it was a great send off. The little town has some great shops and restaurants and was a quick walk down a steep hill. Perfect location for visiting WWII sites (including the bunker right across the street). David was a gracious, helpful host, very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rune G.

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

Cozy house with fantastic location

The house is very charming. There are constantly people stopping outside the house to take photos. You will find basically any amenities you might need though they’re not all top quality. The town is lively and has restaurants and shops. There are also grocery stores in the town. Things to know are that you do not have warm water supply for both showers to be used at the same time. The house is located up a very narrow street. Our car was too low to the ground and scraped the front bumper on the cobblestone (standard family car) We can definitely recommend a stay in this house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary K.

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

Lovely Stay at Lighthouse

We had a wonderful time at Maison du Phare. We were a group of 9 friends and family, with children, teens and adults staying for 2.5 weeks. The bedroom, kitchen, dining room, living room all worked well for a group of that size. The common areas had a lot of natural light which we loved. The kitchen was well-equipped (cups, plates, tableware, pots and pans) and we were provided with ample towels and linens, We loved the location of the house. Port-en-Bessin is the perfect location for DDay beaches visits. The house is just a short downhill walk (5 minutes) from the port in town which is lined with shops and restaurants. The walk back up will be difficult for people with mobility issues but otherwise just requires a bit of effort.One note for those staying - Contrary to the listing, there is no air-conditioning in the house. It was not needed while we were there - the temps were actually quite cool and opening the windows let a nice breeze through, but it is something to be aware of if you are concerned about heat.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Je suis ravi que votre séjour se soit bien déroulé à la maison du phare. Tous les vacanciers en repartent avec un souvenir inoubliable. Je suis vraiment désolé que l’annonce sur la plate-forme abritel indique la présence d’une climatisation mais il s’agit d’une erreur technique provenant de la plate-forme elle même. Les services de abritel ont corrigé les choses grâce à votre juste observation. En Normandie nous ne connaissons pas de période caniculaire avec des fortes chaleurs c’est pourquoi la climatisation n’est pas nécessaire. Le climat tempéré de la Normandie attire de plus en plus de vacanciers provenant du sud qui recherchent un peu de fraîcheur et la découverte de notre belle région. Je note également que vous êtes des vacanciers agréables et respectueux des lieux.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth Jones

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

Ideal family house nearby to attractions

Great house, with real character close by the port and all the restaurants and supermarket. Enjoyed walking down the hill to buy fresh baguettes each morning. There is parking at the house, but we found it easier to park a bit further up the v steep hill to make it easier to get in and out. David was really easy to communicate with both in advance of arrival and during our stay when a minor issue was fixed within an hour. Check in and out was well organised and the welcome bottle of cider appreciated. WiFi was great – kids can't live without it. My one comment would be that it would be nice to have some toilet paper supplied as late arrivals on a Sunday we almost had a crisis 😊 The Port has a really good fish market, and the house has everything you need to cook it. The road up and down is v steep but even with a big car we managed and in return you get some great views. Many thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO JOSE H.

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

Fantastic stay at "The Lighthouse".

Our Normandy vacation wouldn't have been the same without staying at this magnificent place. If you're reading this, you probably already know that this property is actually a working lighthouse But that's only part of the charm. To start off with, the lighthouse looks exactly (or even better!) than in the pictures, plus it was clean and ready when we arrived. It has all the usual amenities, a well-equipped kitchen and spacious rooms. The social area, right where the light is located, is a pleasure to be in. The views from there are simply stunning. Lots of parking space, as well. The property is also perfectly located to visit the D-Day beaches, cemeteries and museums, all of them within a quick drive. Even Mont Saint-Michel is only a 90 minute drive away. The local town, Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, is charming and usually quiet, with quaint little shops and restaurants. Seafood is particularly fresh and good. There's also a few bakeries and a supermarket. There was also a street market on Sunday morning, which we found very lively and charming. It's an easy downhill walk from the lighthouse to anywhere in town. The uphill way back to the house is quite steep (18%), but a good workout. David was easy to reach and communicate with, plus he gave us a few sightseeing and restaurant recommendations. Thank you and we'll certainly stay here again if we're in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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This place was absolutely beautiful. The town was great, the food nearby was amazing, the view was unbeatable…the hill was steep, but manageable. Go see Elsa at l’equipage for some great food and drinks. Everything about check in and out was easy, plus we got to see fireworks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jan v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
prachtige ligging met uitzicht.alle comfort aanwezig.zoals vermeld,wagen nodig voor boodschappen wegens steile 18% weg.ruim aanbod van lakens,handdoeken aanwezig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Masud R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic property that was impeccably clean and well stocked. Matched the photographs. Our entire group agreed we would stay again when we visit the region.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

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