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Retro-vintage loft style in the heart of the Old Harbor

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A marina with boats docked, a cityscape in the background, and a hill with a tower.
A hallway with a desk, chair, and lamp. There is a door leading to another room.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a guitar, and a suitcase.
A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a stove, and a large wooden door.
A dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Notre-Dame de la Garde
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône
  • Place, La Canebiere
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marseille Tourism Office
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Le Panier
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Retro-vintage loft style in the heart of the Old Harbor

Exceptionally retro and vintage in the heart of the Old Port, fully equipped (reversible air conditioning, Wi-Fi), cosy living room with a sleeper sofa, kitchen, beautiful bedroom, and shower; just a 2-minute boat ride from Frioul Island and the Château d’If; from the small bar in the living room, you can cook in a cosy atmosphere with a breathtaking view of the Old Port rooftops; just a stone’s throw away: theatre, Quai du Rire, jazz pub, opera, and international cuisine; includes an office area.
The accommodation
An exceptionally authentic, retro-vintage apartment, fully equipped (reversible air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a comfortable home office, living room with a cosy sitting area featuring a sofa bed, traditional kitchen, beautiful bedroom, and shower room). The entire apartment still features all the elements that the old Marseillais used to incorporate, from Salerno terracotta tiles to the Cassis stone sink, typical of the Calanques (which you can visit by taking the boat just two minutes from the apartment; the same trip takes you to Frioul Island or the Château d’If). Not only can you cook and dine there in a cosy atmosphere with a breathtaking view of the rooftops of the Old Port, but just a stone’s throw away—without needing a car—you can enjoy the full richness of Marseille’s cultural life (a 5-minute walk away: the theatre, the Quai du Rire, jazz bars, the opera, and restaurants serving cuisines from around the world, including Marseille’s most traditional dishes such as bouillabaisse, etc.). If you ever need to work, you can easily do so in the office area.
Guest access
Guests have access to all rooms in the apartment.

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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 and gather used towels
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 Registration Number 13201012163WF
Property # 2180870a
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

About the area

Marseille

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Old Port of Marseille, a neighbourhood in Marseille. Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calanques National Park. Musée de la Marine and Palais Longchamps are also worth visiting.
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Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône

What's nearby

  • Marseille Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Canebiere - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marseille Tourism Office - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marseille History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Le Panier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Vieux-Port Station - 5 min walk
  • Marseille Saint Charles Station - 20 min walk
  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Grandes Halles du Vieux-Port - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Peano - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coquille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Queen Victoria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro-vintage loft style in the heart of the Old Port pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Retro-vintage loft style in the heart of the Old Port?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retro-vintage loft style in the heart of the Old Port?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro-vintage loft style in the heart of the Old Port?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retro-vintage loft style in the heart of the Old Port located?

Located in Old Port of Marseille, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of La Canebiere, Marseille Tourism Office and La Criee National Theater of Marseille. Marseille Opera House and Musée de la Marine are also within 10 minutes. Vieux-Port Station is only a 5-minute walk and Estrangin Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy apartment in a great location. The host was exemplary in responding to us and meeting our needs. I highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Holiday

Clean and tidy accommodation, very good location and very helpful host. Recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The appartement is in a historicaly interesting building, and has all necessary amenities for a pleasant stay. There is no elevator, and it is on the 5th floor, so you have to be in shape. We were happy to stay there. We used the Charles the Gaule parking nearby, and this proved to be safe and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet apartment in the heart of the action.

I had a wonderful stay at Val's apartment. Check in and out instructions were easy to follow. The apartment is a nice quiet respite from the excitement of the city below. Walking distance to the central cultural hub of Marseille. For anyone not from France, know that the shower is the epitome of a small French shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

French Gem

The location is fantastic! The apartment offers everything you need for a stay to be mostly comfortable. I would recommend bringing your own adapters for outlets and a speaker if you want to play music. Valerie, the hostess, os super nice and responds right away to messages. The views from the windows are perfectly quaint and enjoyable day and night. This little spot is perfect for 1 or 2 people, but not more.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2024
Maranda is also fantastic and it will be a pleasure to see her again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This apartment is in a great location , one street back from the Vieux Port . It's located amongst a number of restaurants and bars (including a few "British" pubs - and all the very late night noise associated with them) Valerie is an excellent host being easy to communicate with and helpful over check in time etc. The apartment itself is , as per the description, very retro and being (I suspect) Valerie's home , full of interesting items. It is all open plan with no doors between each of the areas. There is a bedroom area with a double bed and an (apparently) very comfortable bed settee in the living area However it is on the top floor and has over 120 steps to reach the apartment. There is no lift (too be expected) but in the heat (35 degrees when we were there) and with luggage you need to bear this in mind. Also, whilst there are air conditioning units, these struggled during our stay (again it was exceptionally hot) and as there are no dividing doors, need to cool the whole apartment. Also as someone else mentioned it is a very small shower cubicle with exceptionally hot water (so be careful) Overall it suited our needs and was very reasonably priced for central Marseille . I'm happy to recommend it (subject to the comments above which are not criticisms of Valerie's apartment, merely consequences of it being a traditional apartment)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appartement tres bien localiséC est un confort indeniableToute une rue de restaurant pour tous. Adeptes du poisson, de la viande et bien sur les fast food 2 mns du vieux port animeC est idéal
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Vintage ist das schon lange nicht mehr

Die sehr gut gemachte Werbungsseite entspricht leider nicht der Realität. Wir haben die Wohnung nach einer Nacht wieder verlassen. Besonders die Küche entspricht nicht der Werbung! Die Matratze im Bett ist total durchgelegen. 2 von drei Fernbedienungen (ausgerechnet die der Klimaanlage) hatten verbrauchte Batterien. Zwei Erinnerungskarten des Wasserwerks im Türspalt zeigen, dass schon lange Niemand nach der Wohnung geschaut hat.
Haustür
Küche Spüle
Küche über dem Herd
Küche Herd
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2025
Malhonnêtes et mensongers C’est grave d’être aussi menteur.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die kleinen Abstriche bei "Sauberkeit", "Lage" und "Genauigkeit des Inserats" sind bestimmt subjektiv: Die Wohnung war sauber, an einigen Stellen aber Staub. Die Lage ist hervorragend - 5.Stock, sehr günstig gelegen für fußläufige Ausflüge und für den Eintritt ins Restaurantleben - aber da liegt auch der von uns so empfundene Nachteil, dass bei geöffnetem Fenster eine ständige Geräuschkulisse zu vernehmen ist (keine Musik, keine Motoren, aber die Summe der Unterhaltungen). Das Foto von außen ist daher etwas irreführend, denn zumindest im Sommer ist der an sich schöne Platz mit Brunnen vor dem Haus ausschließlich mit Außengastronomie belegt. Insgesamt gesehen haben wir uns aber in dieser Woche sehr "zu Hause" gefühlt - und die Kommunikation mit Valerie war unkompliziert.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
Roland est très exigeant sans lire la notice d'accueil avec photos en appui, très explicite et précise ; ou s'imaginant que les fenêtres ouvertes éteindraient au silence de la campagne la vie des joies des restaurants, de la musique dans le petit port de Marseille. Une illusion donc, et peut-être qu'un gîte retiré à la montagne, isolée serait plus adapté au choix de Roland. Quand à la poussière par endroit qui lui a pris, je cite "5 minutes" doit être une remarque pour oublier que la bienveillance et la tolérance sont des règles à retenir ; ou encore que la perfection est illusoire pour nous ou de ne pas savoir reconnaitre les 99% d'un bien être et en retenir qu'1% car notre dame de ménage est exemplaire et je le lui répète ici pour reconnaitre son travail formidable. Quand aux restaurants du monde entier et des spécialités culinaires ; ils sont tout autour de cette zone piétonne unique dans laquelle tout le monde rêve d'habiter. Sans ces détails pour moi, j'ai bien aimé mes échanges avec Roland, que nous accueillerons à nouveau s'il sait aussi reconnaître avec gentillesse les efforts de notre dame de ménage ; et, je garde en mémoire que Roland s'est senti comme chez lui. A très vite, bien à vous.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très bon séjour

Nous reviendront
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Parfait

Mon séjour a été prolongé car on est bien dans l'appartement de Valérie et que son emplacement est idéale.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beau séjour

Excellente emplacement pour connaître Marseille. profiter de sa vie culturelle et de ses alentours magnifiques, dont les paysages magnifiques des calanques. Valérie a un très bon accueil, et est très réactive, elle connait bien la ville et son histoire. L'appartement est très agréable. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idealer Standort in Marseille

Die Wohnung ganz in der Nähe am alten Hafen, die mit der Metro vom Bahnhof schnell zu erreichen ist, war ein idealer Ausgangspunkt, um die Stadt zu erkunden. Die Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin klappte schnell und problemlos. Von der lebhaften Umgebung mit Restaurants bekommt man in der im obersten Stockwerk gelegenen Wohnung wenig mit. Wir hatten eine schöne Woche in Marseille.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour dans le vieux port de Marseille

Agréable séjour dans un appartement charmant, bien équipé et situé dans un endroit stratégique entouré de bars et de restaurants. Curiosités à voir à Marseille facilement accessible (métro, bus...). Dommage que la météo n'ait pas été de la partie. Peut-être une bonne raison de revenir.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2023
Brigitte est une invitée exceptionnelle, de bons conseils et il sera agréable de la revoir avec en prévision un parapluie, même si cela est tellement rare à Marseille ! A très vite de vous revoir, et cela sera mon plaisir de vous offrir une suprise pour rattraper le temps de pluie !

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