As soon as I saw this house on HomeAway I was hooked. It offered everything my husband and I were looking for - great location, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, heated saltwater pool, outside shower, dining table for 6, comfortable lounge areas, dishwasher, washing machine, BBQ, etc. - absolutely everything you could want for a month-long stay.
Upon our arrival, we were met by the charming owner/host who had already stocked the fridge with French "goodies." After showing us around and explaining how to operate the appliances, the TV, the air conditioning/heater and even the Nespresso machine, we settled in and began our entry into the French way of life.
The house is ideally situated. St. Tropez with its high-end shopping and wonderful restaurants is 10 km away by car, or 15 minutes via ferry. Nice, Cannes, St Paul de Vence and Antibes are an hour away. The lovely seaside towns of Frejus and Saint Raphael can be reached in 30 minutes or less - that is, if you don't stop at one of the beach restaurants along the way.
Ste Maxime is a small but lovely town with great restaurants, good shopping and very friendly people. We spent many afternoons drinking wine and watching the locals play pentaque. There is a small market twice a week featuring local produce, cheese, bread, fish, flowers, etc. On Fridays there is a larger market showcasing regional items that you can take home as gifts.
I can't say enough good things about this house and our stay in Ste Maxime except to say that we can't wait to go back!