Laurence, the manager of the property, was very friendly and communication regarding the hand-over of the keys was good. The villa was very nice, clean and had a general feel of a home and not just a rental - there were many of the owners belongings around. The TV's were modern, and the wifi worked very well.
The outside space was very nice, with the pool clean and inviting. Ideally the pool furniture could have been improved, with no sun umbrellas or tables to place drinks on by the pool. The sunbeds also needed some attention as the reclining mechanisms were broken, but we were able to fix these ourselves.
We ate outside all week, and the charcoal bbq worked well, with a large dining table to eat at, and plenty of chairs, and a great sun umbrella to provide shade. There was also a casual table with additional umbrella shade for pre drinks.
The kitchen had a large cooker and fridge freezer, including ice maker, and there was a useful utility room as well. The island surface was made of a delicate stone material vulnerable to marks from oils and acids (like cutting limes), which was not ideal, but we avoided issues by wiping up quickly after each use.
The master bedroom was lovely, though storage space for clothes was limited, with no wardrobe and just a small hanging rail. The draws were quite dusty inside so we didn't use them. The aircon was fantastic, and the views from the terrace accessed from the bedroom were amazing. The other twin bedrooms were ok, but smaller, with just one having a portable aircon unit. The double room shown in the pictures, with a net over it, is actually a garden room with no aircon and was completely unusable during our stay due to the heat.
The location of the villa was good, with easy access to Juan les Pain and Antibes and to the nearby supermarket, boulangerie, and public beach. The parking and secure gate access at the front of the villa were also very good. We tended to use the car, but walking was possible.
Overall a very nice property, but with a few tweaks it could be excellent.
