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Character House 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sea View, Swimming pool.

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Terrace/patio
Marina
A heated pool
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Character House 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sea View, Swimming pool.

The villa is located on the heights of Villefranche sur Mer peace and quiet amid the standoff distance of local shops, and 5 minutes from the sea.

A heated pool with swim against a current.


Villa completely renovated in 2015.
3 air-conditioned rooms each with rain shower bathroom has Italian.
Including an independent studio.

The bedrooms and living room open onto large terraces overlooking the Bay of Villefranche and St Jean Cap Ferrat.
Terraces that allow relaxation, lunch and dinner in the shade or sun.
Terraces with LED lights so boat deck.

Kitchen with dishwasher and Ilot Habitat.

The villa is surrounded by a garden with Lemon and Mandarin.

Charm and tranquility.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 35 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Character House 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sea View Swimming Pool
Character House 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sea View Swimming pool.

About the area

Map
Villefranche Sur Mer, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur

What's nearby

  • Villa Ephrussi - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Port of Nice - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Promenade des Anglais - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Place Massena - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Paloma Beach - 10 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Villefranche-sur-Mer Station - 6 min walk
  • Garibaldi Tram Station - 8 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘThe Good Mood CafĂ© - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘLe Mayssa - ‬2 min walk
  • â€ȘLou Bantry - ‬1 min walk
  • â€ȘLe Cosmo - ‬1 min walk
  • â€ȘDry Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Character House 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sea View, Swimming pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Character House 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sea View, Swimming pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character House 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sea View, Swimming pool.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character House 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sea View, Swimming pool.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character House 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sea View, Swimming pool. located?

Located in Old Town, this villa is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from MariniĂšres Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Promenade des Anglais and Port of Nice. Place Massena is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Villefranche-sur-Mer Station is 6 minutes by foot and Beaulieu sur Mer Station is 30 minutes.

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Character House 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sea View, Swimming pool. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Wow. What a place

Great house set across several levels. Just the right size for three couples for three nights. Parking for two cars was useful. Easy to get in to Nice and Monaco or head down to the bay for food. Beautiful house with stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

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

What a view

We loved JP's house and the view. Nice location on top of the hill in Villafranche. Convenience store about 5 minutes walk down the hill, town a 20 minute walk down the hill or a short car ride. Lots of cabs in town for the steep walk back. Centrally located for train rides throughout the Riviera. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Stunning hillside retreat

This apartment is set up quite high on the hillside overlooking the bay and has the most stunning views. It is modern and well presented yet has a homely feel too. 3 bed 3 bath very comfortable beds and good shower pressure. Kitchen has all the essentials. The outside area with the swim pool is gorgeous with very comfortable furniture. The outside area and the steps down from the road to the apartment are all well lit at night. I wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G., Canada

Loved it!

Our stay at this villa was incredible and was the best vantage point for exploring the Cote D'Azur. Easy to get to Nice, Cap Farret, Monte Carlo, Menton, Antibes (either by train or walking). Villefranche is a great small town to explore and 15 min walk to downtown area (climb back up the hill requires fitness). Grocery store, bakery and butcher were 5 min. Walk from villa. The villa itself was well appointed, and clean. We were 2 couples sharing the villa and it was plenty of space. The view from the terrace is breathtaking! We had our dinner outside each night. Jean Pierre is a pleasure to deal with. Without hesitation, we would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

Amazing view, lovely home, and great location

My husband and I stayed here for 5 nights at the end of October and couldn't be happier with our choice. The gorgeous view greets you from all directions and levels of the house. We watched the sunrise over the Mediterranean, did some yacht-spotting and enjoyed relaxing on the decks and in the heated pool. it was such a wonderful place to come home to after days of exploring. The home was outfitted with everything one could possibly need, was spotless and private. Both Jean-Pierre and Theo were always helpful, and Theo cooked us an amazing meal one night!! We'd highly recommend this place!! Tips for Travelers: The location is very convenient in that shops/small restaurants are just a few minutes walk away in Col de Villefranche, so no need to get in the car to go grocery shopping etc....The walk down to Villefranche sur Mer is about 20-25 minutes downhill with lots of stairs, but very enjoyable, however the walk back up would have been quite strenuous, so we opted to take a taxi from the taxi stand on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Wonderful stay

Had an amazing time at the villa. Views were fantastic and having meals on the terrace was a highlight. Great to have a small pool to cool down. Jean Pierre was very responsive and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sinan J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf v.

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

Great place, great views

Everything what we expected. Great location, great views, the apartment itself was perfectly clean, bedding, surfaces etc. Couldnt figure out how to work the tv or wifi, but werent too bothered. On the downside, the two upstairs showers have a horrid sour smell, which is quite unpleasant. The shower downstairs, did not have the same smell. The showers themselves and the towels provided are all perfectly clean - just a horrid smell in the 2 showers. Checkout is 11am, we were bit put off by the cleaner arriving at 9:50AM to start cleaning the unit for the next guests. So, we took our luggage and left earlier than planned for. Not too much of a biggie, but the place wasnt cheap, so shortening the allocated time allowed is slightly irritating. That said - I would still recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Vue splendide !!

Maison trÚs agréable avec une vue exceptionnelle ! Je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francois V.

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

que du plaisir

la situation et la vue sont top on est juste à coté de la moyenne corniche : pratique
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valinda G., Vallejo, Ca

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

Incredible Views

We spent 12 nights in September 2022 at this property. The views really are spectacular. The house is well equipped and has most everything you need. There is a grocery store, bakery, butcherie and bank within a 4 minute walk. It would be very helpful if the owner had a phamplet or booklet that gave you information about the bus lines and stops. For example, Bus #33 which takes you into Nice actually doesn't stop at Col du Villefranche stop, it just makes a U-turn and stops at the Forrestier bus stop past the grocery store. On the return, you would take #33 with Mt. Boron on the bus sign. Additionally, in taking the direct bus #82 to Eze, be prepared for the bus to not even stop due to overcrowding as it originates in Nice.. Since it only comes every 2 hours, waiting for the next one is not an option. I'd recommend just getting a Taxi which will cost around $70. The walk to Old Town takes about 15 minutes. We first walked down and back over 600 steps (brutal) and then discovered our own path using the roads. As mentioned in prior reviews, there are 43 steep steps from the entry gate down to the entry door of the property. The property is hard to find as all of the house numbers are same. The outside of the buiding is white and is near the end of the gravel road. The owner was very responsive. I am sure you will enjoy this beautiful property.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

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

View is unbelievable, what a fantastic home to stay in Villefranche

We have just had the best 10 days staying at Jean-Pierre’s property. We booked it for the view and were not disappointed. The view is incredible and the house has lots of different areas to sit and enjoy a gorgeous aspect. Jean-Pierre met us to check in and showed us around, we communicated via text as our flight was a bit delayed and he was super responsive and helpful :-) It was quite difficult to realise which house it was so stay in touch with Jean-Pierre when you are nearby and he will greet you! The house is really great, I don’t think the photos do it justice! It is split over different levels with shady garden areas, a lovely small pool for cooling down (with incredible view!) and really comfy outdoor sofas and chairs as well as outdoor dining table. We had three teenage children but for small children, be aware there are lots of stone steps in the garden and open marble stairs in the main house. It is really well equipped, lovely bathrooms, and the kitchen has everything you need, with gas BBQ on the terrace to enjoy the view whilst cooking! In a few minutes you can walk to a small supermarket, lovely bakers and butchers and a fantastic restaurant ‘Brasserie Du Col’ with really excellent food and they also do takeaway pizzas for collection. The walk down to Villefranche Sur Mer is about 15-20 and is fine, the walk back up is tough! We did it once - then caught a taxi or Uber, or took bus No. 80 from the station which drops back very close to the house. The bus system was great it is €1.50 per person for any journey up to 70 minutes, and we used the Moovit App for up to date times, and used this to get back up from the port and also to Nice, Eze, Beaulieu-sur-Mer. This was a fantastic holiday and the house was ideal for exploring the beautiful area. We will definitely come again!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Grace B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

review of property

The property was magnificent - but the stairs were extremely difficult to maneuver - particularly the very many rocky steps with no support railing. This feature made an otherwise great stay almost impossible to navigate - especially for a 91 year old
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

Loved it!

Lovely home, the view is incredible. Party of 5 adults stayed comfortably, plenty of room for all. Convenient location, grocery, bakery, & restaurants within walking distance. Will definitely consider this home as an option on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

marie odile g.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Une villa trÚs agréable

Maison trÚs agréable avec une vue exceptionnelle
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gil M., Porto

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

Romain and Jean Pierre were allways available for anything we need. 5stars

The view of the house is amazing so is the property. Very well equipped and clean. Strongly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

celine k.

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

TrÚs bon séjour

La vue de la maison est vraiment spectaculaire. La villa est trÚs fonctionnelle et la journée bateau était top!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Najib M., Foix ,France

Adresse que nous recommandons

Séjour agréable dans maison confortable pour 3 couples .terrasses trÚs agréables et bien aménagées. Vue fantastique et accueil agréable et efficace . Commerces d'alimentation à proximité accessibles en 3 mn à pied . 2 bémols ! Piscine trÚs petite et parking attenant difficile pour 2 voitures type SUV .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Matthew l.

We enjoyed but wouldn't return

We are a family of four. On arrival, we had difficulty finding the home, they say the address but don't tell you every house on the road is the same number and there is no name on the home. No one was there to meet us, we had to wait 25 mins for someone to let us in. Walking down the stairs, wow, stunning view over the bay, with two lovely patios with seating. Once in the home very nice and clean. The internet and TV wasn't working, very upsetting as I have to be in contact with my staff, the guys did try to get both working and said they'd fix the next day. Also, the dryer wasn't working. What is handy is approx 5 min walk is a supermarket and a fantastic local restaurant (the staff and food excellent). We head out in the second day on our return the internet and TV was still not working, the person over seeing the house for the owner did come over (we didn't like the fact he just walks in without and knocking or notification). They still couldn't get the Internet to work. On our third day, the finally gave us a myfi device, which was OK. Eventually they got the Internet to work. I did during this time write the owner mentioning the above and am still waiting for a reply. The bedding was OK, bed not the best. One thing I should mention, if you rent this property you definitely need a car (thankfully I had prearranged a driver for our week). Coming from the Caribbean we aren't to fussed but there are alot of ants in the bedrooms. The lower bedroom, there is a sewage smell just outside the door. Back to the view, this is what really saves this villa it's amazing, great sunrises. It's a short walk down hill the waterfront, they have very good restaurants. It's about 15 mins into nice and 25 Monaco. We feel the villa is a little over priced for our experience, we would definitely not return to it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOhn k., Portland, Oregon USA

Outstanding Villa with Incredible Views- Fantastic!

We spent four nights here last week. We were delighted with the property. We had three couples in our group and each had their own bathroom. High quality home with great amenities. The views are AMAZING! There is a bakery, a butcher, a grocery store and a great small restaurant all within 5 minutes walk. Very quiet street and very safe. Theo, the owners son in law, met us to check us in and offer great advice on the area. We would rent this property again and it was a perfect end to our French vacation! We did drink the Heiniken left in the fridge. Merci to Theo and Jean Pierre!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B.

Tolle Aussicht in zentraler aber ruhiger Lage

Wir sind als Familie mit 2 Kindern + jeweils einem Freund - also zu sechst angereist. Die RĂ€umlichkeiten waren fĂŒr uns perfekt. Ein Schlafbereich separat in einem separaten GebĂ€udetrakt, zwei Schlafbereiche im Haupthaus alle mit modernen BĂ€dern ausgestattet, KĂŒche und Wohnbereich modern und zweckmĂ€ĂŸig. Der Pool ist nur klein, reicht aber fĂŒr eine Erfrischung - leider etwas schattig durch die NachbarbĂ€ume. Ein Traum sind die verschiedenen Terrassen/Sitzmöglichkeiten mit Sicht auf das Cap Ferrat. Herrlich, ist es dort morgens den Sonnenaufgang zu genießen... Durch die verschiedenen Bereiche/Ebenen waren wir zwar alle zusammen aber auch jeder etwas fĂŒr sich. Die steile Treppe war etwas anstrengend - nicht unbedingt geeignet fĂŒr Ă€ltere Menschen. BĂ€cker, Fleischer, Supermarkt sind fußlĂ€ufig gut zu erreichen. Zum Stadtkern und Strand muss man einen etwas anstrengenden Marsch in Kauf nehmen. Nette Altstadt mit einigen GeschĂ€ften und Restaurants. Der Strand war sehr voll. Ansonsten sehr zentrale Lage fĂŒr AusflĂŒge nach Monaco und Nizza. Wanderung um das Cap Ferrat nicht versĂ€umen....
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

margi s.

MODERN VILLA WITH AN AMAZING VIEW!

We had the pleasure of staying in this villa in june. I can't express enough what an amazing view we had! The house is completely renovated and modern and clean! The main house has 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4 total) and then there is another detached bedroom/bathroom on a lower floor (sleeps 2). AC and wifi worked beautifully! the location was perfect- near a grocery store and we could walk to town for dinners and shopping (downhill). One night, we were not in the mood to walk uphill after dinner and it was easy to get an uber. There is a small square pool (not deep) but the kids loved it! 2 car parking. They were very responsive regarding checking in and checking out and it was easy and efficient. Totally recommend this villa!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Minke v.

What a view!

Womderful place with very friendly people. Just a lot of stairs, which was ok for us , but might not be the case for everyone. The view is stunning, house well equiped.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

QUENNOY B.

vue superbe, location grand luxe

la villa est trĂšs bien situĂ©e entre Nice et Villefranche. La vue est Ă  couper le souffle : la baie, la villa Rothschild, le cap ferrat, eze. Hyper bien Ă©quipĂ©e pour cuisiner ( la plancha est top) , tout est conforme Ă  l'annonce, en mieux mĂȘme. Pleins de terrasses aux ambiances diffĂ©rentes. À 2 minutes des services : boulangerie 7j/7, pharmacie, boucherie, bar, petit supermarchĂ© bien achalandĂ©. Place de parking. TrĂšs bon contact avec le propriĂ©taire et sur place avec ThĂ©o. Logement neuf et clean.Bref tout pour passer un sĂ©jour de rĂȘve. Et plus ! Je n'en reviens toujours pas de cette vue !!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Olga T.

Fantastic stay in contemporary, well-furnished villa w/ stunning views

We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful 3 bedroom villa in the mountains of Villefranche-sur-mer. Although we didn't have the best weather as it was raining quite a bit, we still enjoyed the villa. Maybe even more so, because the villa is so beautifully furnished, even spending lots of time inside was fun. The views are stunning even when it's cloudy. We didn't mind the 20 minute walk to the old town and also walked into Nice a couple of times, which takes about 30-40 minutes. One can always call an UBER or cab back up the hill. There are sufficient shops a very close walk nearby (bakery, butcher, super market). We would like to give a special shout-out to the beds, which we found to be incredibly comfortable and the A/C, which very reliably kept us warm even in cold weather. Also, everyone should take the opportunity to have Theo prepare a meal for them! We had a meal for 6 people - all serious foodies - from Sonoma County, CA, New York and Berlin and we were more than happy. Amazing meal and he's also good company. In conclusion: this is a true gem with stunning views, many beautiful terraces, contemporary furniture, a fully equipped kitchen which we've used a lot, very comfy beds, a good A/C and although it's a little walk into town, it is also beautifully quiet at night as you are off the bustle of the old town. We heartily recommend it and would definitely come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2017