Beautiful *** villa with swimming pool in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

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Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

Promenade des Anglais
‪7 min drive‬
Port of Nice
‪8 min drive‬
Place Massena
‪9 min drive‬
Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Venetian style villa, full of charm (classified furnished three-star tourist house), with swimming pool, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, located in the heart of Villefranche sur Mer, unobstructed urban view with glimpse of the sea, 5 min to feet from shops and 10 minutes from the beaches.

A beautiful living / dining room opens onto a large terrace bordering the secure swimming pool.
A fully equipped kitchen with access to the garden furniture and American barbecue.
Upstairs, a large bedroom with a 160 cm bed, a second bedroom with a 140 cm bed, a third bedroom with two 90 cm beds, bathroom with walk-in shower. Two of the bedrooms open onto a balcony fitted with an electric blind overlooking the swimming pool.

Linens and towels provided, air conditioning, wifi, parking space.

The famous Villefranche bay is 10 minutes from Nice and 15 minutes from Monaco.
By train you can visit Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Menton and the Ventimiglia market (Italy)

Property manager

Ken Ruffing

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 0615900069925

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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

About the area

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer, this villa is in the city centre and by the sea. Port of Nice and Monaco Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Promenade des Anglais and CAP 3000 Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Circuit de Monaco or Allianz Riviera. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

Promenade des Anglais - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Villa Ephrussi - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
Port of Nice - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
Place Massena - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
Paloma Beach - 27 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

Virgile Barel Tram Stop - 6 min drive
Villefranche-sur-Mer Station - 13 min walk
Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Mayssa - ‬9 min walk
‪Le Cosmo - ‬8 min walk
‪Bar Restaurant des Palmiers - ‬8 min walk
‪La Mère Germaine - ‬8 min walk
‪Les Garçons - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful *** villa with swimming pool in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer have a pool?

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

Is Beautiful *** villa with swimming pool in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful *** villa with swimming pool in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful *** villa with swimming pool in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful *** villa with swimming pool in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer located?

This family-friendly Villefranche-sur-Mer villa is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Baie des Anges and Marinières Beach. Promenade des Anglais and Port of Nice are also within 3 miles (5 km). Villefranche-sur-Mer Station is 13 minutes by foot and Saint Roch Tram Station is 27 minutes.

9.6

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Björn W.

5 June 2024

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

1 week in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Very nice villa in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer. Bakery, supermarket nearby in walking distance

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa whitworth

23 April 2024

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

Easter break

Lovely villa, ideal spot for exploring the area. Julie is on hand to ask any questions whilst there and was very helpful and friendly. Would visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi M.

2 August 2024

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

Lovely location

Large comfortable house with wonderful location. Utilized the adjoining parking spot-a treasure as street parking was difficult. Julie checked us in and very helpful. Pool was Delightful and very appreciated with summer heat. Air conditioning worked well. Pool/grounds well maintained and Groundskeeper came twice a week and was Very nice. Will not hesitate to return for another stay in the future.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina W.

23 April 2024

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

Great time in Villefranche

We had a very nice time in this really beautiful house, very close to the old town and the Mediterranean! The house handover went perfectly and we got great tips for things to do! The children especially enjoyed the pool, of course!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

10 July 2023

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

Lovely location and villa.

Overall, the stay was great and we had a lovely week at the villa. The location is perfect, just slightly set back from the sea, but only a 10 minute walk from the town. Great stay and would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard K.

9 July 2023

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

Excellent

Great location

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 June 2023

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

Villa was just like the photos.

Excellent location with all the facilities needed. My granddaughter loved the pool

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

20 September 2023

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

Anniversary Trip

We chose to return to Villefranche sur Mer for our 30th Wedding Anniversary after a lovely trip there 20 years ago. The villa was absolutely beautiful. Julie was so helpful and made us feel so welcome. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

22 August 2023

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

Fantastic property

Second time we have stayed here and loved it just as much. The property is perfect and the photos do not do the pool justice. Brilliant being able to jump in the pool after a day at the beach. Excellent communication with owner when needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny W.

29 September 2023

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

Holiday

An excellent place to stay in Villefranche . Easy access to so many places , the town on foot and long swathes of the French Riviera by bus or train from the town . The house itself in general met all of our needs , excellent value and great communications from both the owner and the property manager . All of the party certainly said they would go again if in the area

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

11 April 2023

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

Great villa

Villa was excellent. Spacious and well equipped. Good location. Only got one day to use pool as told at very short notice it would be out of action for most of our stay. Communication with Ken good otherwise. Julie who checked us in very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire O.

4 June 2023

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

Absolute gem in Villefranche sur Mer

Great property and convenient location. Car not required as can walk to shops, bars, restaurants and railway station. Steep walk back to property so you get fit as well. Pool is amazing and needed for a cool down even in May. House has everything you need, very comfortable and spacious. Awesome shower. BBQ great. Julie very friendly and helpful and on hand when you need help/advice. Definitely would stay here again. Thank you

Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Birgitte H.

19 July 2023

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

Lovely house

We were 5 adults in the house in Villefranche. The house was perfect for us. Kitchen was Well equipped. Very nice bathroom upstairs and another bathroom downstairs. Extra toilet on the groundfloor. Great bedrooms. Nice and cool in the house. Cosy terrasse and poolarea. Seaview. We loved the house and grounds and highly recommend a stay there. You should be aware, though, that the house is situated in a street with some traffic during the day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince B.

1 July 2024

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

Wonderful City Centre Villa

The villa is a beautiful example of a French city villa. Located on a fairly busy road this villa has amazing access to Villefranche Sur Mer. The bedrooms and main bathroom are located on the top floor with beautiful high ceilings and cool stone floors. The bathroom has been recently refurbished and has the best shower with lots of piping hot water! The lounge, dining room and kitchen are on the ground floor with direct access to the patio area and pool. Pool would benefit from heating as it was a bit cold for our liking but was incredibly clean and the pool and gardens are attended to mid-week. Julie met us on arrival and spent time telling us about everything. She has some great ideas for restaurant's in the area and even some in Nice. The villa was incredibly clean on arrival which made us feel at home straight away. The location of the villa and also the surrounding area means that there is a lot of steep hills and steps? We certainly came back fitter than when we left. To sum it up, this is an amazing villa in a beautiful central location. Thank you to Julie & Ken for an amazing vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vogue M.

2 July 2024

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

Just Like it Says on the Tin! "Beautiful Villa in the heart of Villefrance-sur-Mer"

Our family's first experience of booking through a third party website. It was stellar! I've sometimes read reviews (this is my first online review ever) saying 'If you're on-the-fence/undecided, don't be, book this (property), you won't regret it!'. Well, this IS the property to book! Ken, the owner, is incredible - polite, responsive, efficient, factual, 'beyond' helpful, & a real gentleman. Communication with Ken was easy, no stress. I only wish that we had found Ken & his incredible home, years ago! On arrival, we were met by the lovely Julie, waving at us happily from one of the two upstairs balconies! Superb English-speaker; guided us in the parking spot; very welcoming to each & every one of us (6); comprehensive tour of Ken's home; provided tips for the locality & the location of the nearest convenience store. On Ken's home - spotless clean, every nook & cranny! Towels x 2 (shower/hand) each; beach towel each. There is actually 'even' a beach umbrella! A Weber BBQ - which is a top-of-the-range brand (we have the same one), although we didn't use it here, it's a great touch; Double rooms are big, with lots of storage; Twin room ideal for teens to chat & perfect for 2 adults too; Pool heated & has such a nice mural behind it - maintained during the week by another gentleman, which was communicated & another great touch; Internet super; Kitchen supplied with every gadget imaginable! Train is close - enjoyed discovering different routes to it, about 6. Enjoy!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

John D.

25 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, location

Unwelcome Guests?

Although the villa undoubtedly has some charm, is well equipped and has a decent, if rather overlooked, pool, it needs updating particularly in the kitchen and the basement bathroom which we didn’t use because of the musty smell. The property is effectively on a hairpin bend and therefore has a road to the front and rear which made it noisy, day and night. In addition, although the external perimeter is secure, because the windows are single glazed and the patio doors effectively don’t lock, we felt that we had to close the shutters on both doors and windows and block them with metal rods provided, whenever we went out for the day and at night. As this was a tedious task involving moving furniture, we left them barred most of the time. The patio area was overrun with ants (crawling and flying) which also made their way onto the sunbeds - it took two cans of ant spray to make the patio usable. Although not mentioned when booking and handing over the non-refundable deposit, there is a significant cleaning charge or, if you don’t want to pay, then you are offered the option of spending 3 hours before checking out (between 08:00 and 10:00) cleaning the apartment before you leave! We felt that this charge should have been made clear upfront before paying the deposit and not in a separate contract (in French), which turned up weeks later. Having signed it, this apparently releases HomeAway from any obligation to argue the point on your behalf! Finally, there are two pages of “house rules” and three densely typed pages of inventory (in French), which is your responsibility to check on arrival and which suggest that the owner has little or no trust in his guests to make good any breakages. When added to the “hidden charges”, the effect was to make us feel like unwelcome guests and the whole experience left a bitter taste which could have been prevented by the owner managing the process in a more open and trusting way.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annemieke V.

24 September 2024

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

Perfect house for a perfect holiday

Een fantastisch huis, op een perfecte locatie. Heerlijk zwembad met voldoende privacy. Voldoende zon en ook schaduw op het terras. 10 minuten lopen naar de oude binnenstad en 15 minuten naar strand. Veel leuke restaurants in villefranche. .

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benedikt S.

17 May 2024

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

merci

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

15 November 2022

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

Alles Super

An der Straße. Sonst alles gut.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martijn M.

25 October 2022

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

Prima huis, prachtige omgeving

Keurig en ruim huis, goed uitgerust, prima ligging in het pittoreske Villefranche, supermarkt en bakkerij op 2 minuten lopen, gezellige terrasjes binnen handbereik

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth s.

21 September 2022

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

Beautiful villa

I went with my children in their twenties. It was a haven with its own pool. Every morning I popped out for croissants and baguette before the rest were up and ready for a morning swim in the pool, before a walk to the beach or a visit along the coast. Two women welcomed us (we were a very late arrival) and cheerfully showed us everything. Kitchen brilliantly equipped. Most of all the house is beautiful and elegant.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa E.

18 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

VILLEFRANCHE VILLA

The villa is just charming, clean, very well equipped & maintained. It’s a convenient 10-15 minutes walk from the lovely old town with its shops, restaurants & bars (note it’s a steep uphill walk on the way back if you suffer with any mobility issues or have very small children) - but a lovely, friendly & safe town which we loved. At the far end is the station, which connects you to a multitude of great destinations along the French Riviera - we used it a lot. There’s a really comprehensive SuperU super market at Beaulieu right next to the station if you need supplies (there’s a small supermarket in Villefranch which has most things but obviously not the variety). The young lady who checks you in & out at the villa is friendly, helpful & speaks English well. The Vrbo site doesn’t mention, when booking, that there is a substantial cleaning charge payable at check out (or you can clean it yourself). So just be aware that it’s not like UK sites where the cleaning charge is clearly listed or included in the price which, in my opinion is a mistake as you do feel it’s been sprung on you a bit when it gets mentioned in the confirmation email. Here you are also asked to sign a contract - which has no unpleasant or inappropriate clauses, but it’s in French & I had to request an English version just to check it through. When I was looking to book the villa, I noticed in other reviews that there were comments about the traffic, so I used Google maps to check the area out before I booked. It looks very residential - so I wasn’t too worried. It’s on a side street but it is busier than it looks as it gets used as a cut through to the main road to Nice. It is, after all, a central location in a town, but it’s noisier than I thought it would be - just be aware if you are bothered by traffic noise. For us the great location outweighed the mopeds!! My only other comment would be that the (spotless) pool wasn’t particularly warm - fine for my teenagers - very refreshing but we tended to hop in and out rather than languish, which was a shame. If you have little ones and are relying on the pool for hours of entertainment it might be worth discussing the heating with the owner. We have a holiday let business with a pool & run it a good few degrees warmer than this one so that people can stay in at length! These are all constructive comments not negatives. We really enjoyed our stay here - & would definitely come again. This is a lovely villa in a great location..

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

LAURENCE V.

7 September 2022

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

Une maison typique

Nous avons séjourné deux semaines dans la maison. Elle est très confortable même si elle se situe dans un environnement très bruyant. Le double vitrage et la climatisation permettent de compenser le bruit extérieur. La cuisine mériterait quelques améliorations mais l’essentiel s’y trouve. Et le chauffe eau ne tient pas mais il suffit d’être vigilant pour éviter une douche froide. La maison se situe à 20 minutes à pied de la plage et à 5 minutes des commerces ; c’est idéal. J’ai avancé notre jour de départ ce qui n’a pas été sans créer du souci et de longs échanges. Bien valider avant avec le propriétaire les conditions de départ. Une boîte à clefs serait bien plus simple ! En définitive, un merveilleux séjour dans une maison typique Le rapport qualité /prix est imbattable.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John D., Pontypridd, South Wales

4 September 2022

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

A fantastic place to stay

All aspects of our stay here were fantastic. As many previous reviews describe, the location is probably the biggest selling point - minutes away from Villefranche but also a short journey to Nice or further afield on the TER rail network. The setup was great compared to previous villa’s we have stayed at in Nice, with everything you need for a fantastic stay present. Communication was great at all times, and we we’re welcomed with some wine and basics. The bedrooms were all a decent size, and particularly good for families. The main bathroom was modern. The outside space was ample and although there is an apartment block behind, we never felt overlooked. We didn’t really use the dining room or lounge although the children did use the TV which had some streaming services available. The only slight con would be the road - it did get a little noisy sometimes, but that was expected when booking and it never detracted from our stay at any point. I would highly recommend this villa, and have already done so with my family and friends. I hope to return soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophia G.

27 July 2022

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

Perfect chatacter villa in fab location

Great villa with clean pool in wonderful location Superb local restaurants and beaches. Easy access to Nice and Monaco Fantastic value for money!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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