This gem is tucked away on a picturesque, narrow pedestrian lane just steps from all the action of the Vieux Port. The villa exceeded our expectations (even more beautiful to behold in person) and we found its ambiance just delightful. There are unique, multi-level, indoor/outdoor areas to enjoy, and we felt very privileged to stay in this gorgeously decorated, spacious, and well-looked after property. Carine, the owner, greeted us warmly upon arrival, and she made sure that we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. We loved lingering at the outdoor table day and night, and the lush, walled-in back garden (beautiful flowering vines, orchids, and kiwis!) beside the pool provided stunning atmosphere. Bedrooms are large and very tastefully-appointed with top-quality linens and thoughtful furnishings, and the entire villa is graced with landscape paintings of the region. Beautiful large windows open onto the lane and the rooms are flooded with light. We were walking distance to every attraction St. Tropez has to offer: steps from the port in one direction, and steps to the famous bakery, La Tarte Tropezienne, and the Place des Lices (where a wonderful provencale market is held twice weekly) in another. Groceries, banks, restaurants, and stores of every description (boutiques, epiceries, confiseries, fromageries, wine shops, boucheries, gelaterias, cafes, Laduree are seconds away). The closest beaches are 10-15 minutes away on foot, and you can follow the Sentier du Littoral (coastal path) past the quaint Plage des Graniers for a walk of a few minutes or several hours. We took the Varlib bus (3 euros each way) to the Pampelonne beaches (a 10-minute bus trip through vineyards from the gare routiere, which is a 5-minute walk from the villa. There is also a free shuttle bus to Plage des Salins and other destinations that picks you up just in front of La Tarte Tropezienne at the end of the lane. There are also many day excursions offered to various points in the region run by the Bateaux Verts company (tickets can be purchased right at the port). We managed quite well without a car during our 16-day stay. The air conditioning was a nice bonus on hot days, and we were all quite comfortable! Many thanks to Carine for making our visit to Saint-Tropez so memorable by making her exquisite villa available for us to experience. It truly made our vacation more special!
