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Spacious townhouse with roof terrace, situated in Vence centre

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Rue Masséna - house entrance
Front Door on Rue Masséna
Roof Terrace (with canopy out)
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fondation Maeght
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Allianz Riviera
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Cagnes-sur-Mer (XCG)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spacious townhouse with roof terrace, situated in Vence centre

Our delightful 18th Century town house can be found in the very heart of the medieval town of Vence, conveniently situated just a few minutes walk away from the central Place du Grand Jardin. Within a couple of minutes, you will be able to witness the daily morning local farmers market, purchase fresh bread from the delicious smelling bakeries and sample the delights on offer at the many cafes, bars and restaurants Vence has to offer.

Owned by the same family for two generations, this cosy town house has retained its original stone walls and wooden beamed ceilings throughout. The accommodation is spread over 5 floors, with a spacious and bright open plan living area and kitchen on the 3rd floor comprising a dining and seating area for relaxing and entertaining and a fully equipped kitchen with electric oven and hob. The house benefits from Wifi, television and an electric stove.

Bedroom one (2nd floor) has a kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom and toilet whilst bedroom two (1st floor) has twin beds that can convert into a double bed if desired, with an en-suite shower room and toilet. In the downstairs lounge on the ground floor, there is a double sofa bed. A child's cot can be provided on request.

The fourth floor has a small but tranquil roof terrace with marble table & chairs overlooking the provencal rooftops with both mountain and sea views. The terrace is an ideal space for breakfast, sunbathing, finishing a good book, an aperitif or enjoying dinner in the evening Vence air.

The closest public car park is a 1 minute walk away (under the Place du Grand Jardin) and has a great deal for a weekly car parking subscription.

Vence is serviced by a comprehensive bus service, linking the town to the local train station at Cagnes Sur Mer and all the “must see” destinations along the Cote d'Azur. St Paul de Vence is renowned for its Art, Grasse for its perfumeries, Cannes for the Croisette and its beaches and Nice for its markets and an authentic South of France City day out.

Centrally positioned and only half an hour from Nice International Airport, Vence really is an ideal base for visiting the French Riviera!

Property manager

James & Jill Phinn

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stairgate provided for toddlers (spiral staircase)
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Events

No events allowed
See Rental Agreement for details
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: See Rental Agreement for details
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Vence

Located in Vence, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Promenade des Anglais and CAP 3000 Shopping Center, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Port of Nice. Travelling with kids? Consider Antibes Land, or check out an event or a game at Allianz Riviera. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Vence Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Rosary Chapel - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Fondation Maeght - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Allianz Riviera - 21 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Cagnes-sur-Mer Cros-de-Cagnes Station - 14 min drive
  • Grand Arenas South Tram Stop - 17 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza de l'Ara - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crêperie Bretonne - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Litote - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious townhouse with roof terrace, situated in Vence centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious townhouse with roof terrace, situated in Vence centre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious townhouse with roof terrace, situated in Vence centre?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious townhouse with roof terrace, situated in Vence centre located?

This family-friendly Vence holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Vence Cathedral and The Rosary Chapel. Fondation Maeght and Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Astrid V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heel fijn!
Heel aangenaam verblijf. Het huis is geschikt voor 4 mensen. De ontvangst door Erika was prima!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Knut S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some days in Vence
We stayed nine days at this great place. Very spacious- a full house with a terrasse on the roof top with a view over the roofs of Vence - and to the sea. Erika was very nice and helpful. She answered all our questions - and she shipped a dress which we had forgotten in one of the dressers to our home place. Thanks again for this very pleasant stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaftes Stadthaus
Wir waren für 5 Tage in der Region und fanden dieses hübsche Objekt. Super zentrale Lage in Vence, interessantes Gemäuer, gute Ausstattung und einen tollen Blick von der Dachterasse. Wer aber Luxus erwartet oder benötigt, wird enttäuscht. Ich würde es eher mit dem wahren Leben in Südfrankreich vergleichen - genau dass, was wir gesucht haben. Vence hat eine super Verkehrsanbindung zum Flughafen Nizza, wir haben alles zu Fuß, mit dem Bus, Taxi oder Bolt unternommen. Die Kommunikation lief reibungslos, auch vor Ort. Dank an Erika! unternommen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We really enjoyed our stay in Vence and in this beautiful house!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool apartment in a great location!
This apartment was just as we expected from the online listing. It was so interesting to stay in such an old building with all of its history. The location is walkable to everything, with easy access to the bus station. Working with the owner and greeter was seamless, and we would recommend this apartment to anyone wishing to stay in Vence.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schickes Haus, zentral gelegen
Wir waren 14 Tage dort, es hat an nichts gefehlt. Das wunderschöne und im französischem Stil eingerichtete Haus hat genügend Platz um sich auch mal auszuklinken. Betten, Bäder und Küche waren sehr gut und sauber. Durch das Alter des Hauses und den vorhandenen Läden konnte die Temperatur im Haus auch gut gehalten werden. Das Haus liegt sehr Zentral, die Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind in 2 (Bäcker/Kiosk) bzw. 5 - 7 Minuten (Richtung Hauptstraße) zu Fuß zu erreichen. Öffis ebenfalls in 7 - 10 Minuten. Man kann mit dem Bus in viele Richtungen fahren, auf einer checkkarten großen Karte (im Kiosk erhältlich/2 €) können die gewünschten Fahrtkarten raufgebucht werden (entweder auch im Kiosk oder an dem Automaten an der Endhaltestelle). Ist relativ neu das System... aber wenn man einmal den Bogen raus hat, ist es total leicht. Vom Bahnhof Cagnes sur Mer aus gehen die Züge in Richtung Monaco oder Antibes/Cannes/Grasse. Viele Informationen Rund um Vence/Nizza und andere Orte erhält man sehr freundlich in der Touristeninfo am Place du Grand Jardin. Wunderschön ist die Altstadt und der Blick von der Dachterrasse aufs Mittelmeer. Die Kontaktaufnahme ist super freundlich und auf Englisch gar kein Problem. Änderungen wurden sofort berücksichtigt. Wir haben uns super wohl gefühlt und würden die Unterkunft jederzeit wieder buchen.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location.
Excellent location. The place was nice. There were a few surprises, that upon further investigation were listed in the description. It is listed as a 3 bedroom. It should be listed as a 2 or 2.5 bedroom as the 3rd bedroom is a sofa sleeper (that was terribly uncomfortable). It is located as soon as you walk in the front door and is wide open to the front door. So you can't walk in/out without disturbing people sleeping there. A bedroom should have a door and privacy. Parking for a week at Grand Jardin was 55e. There was also a cleaning charge of 100e which is listed in the description but should maybe just be included in the total price. The place was nice, with an excellent location and parking close. Erika was fantastic and helpful. We really enjoyed the stay, and would do so again. Sorry to dwell on the negative, but extra charges and the 3rd bedroom were surprises that could be communicated better. (my bad as it was listed) Washer and dryer were so helpful also.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuula T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four winter months in Vence
During my long stay at the house it felt like home. In the kitchen there was everything that I needed. The roof terrace was great place to spend time and the view was great. All the shops were close. Going up and down the five floors of the house was good daily exercise (lots of steps but also good handrails). I and my visitors enjoyed the experience very much.
Stayed 121 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb!
Just a fantastic place to stay in Vence
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Rate
We had a wonderful stay. The home is well-kept. The location of the home is right at the center of Vence and convenient to many good restaurants, shops, etc. A plus for us is that the home is in a true neighborhood (not just tourists). While there were many listings in and around Vence, this was the only property that I could find with all these qualities. The photos on the posting accurately portray the home. In my opinion, it looks even better in person. Note, because there are four levels, it might not be ideal for persons with difficulty climbing stairs.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Aziza A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good location
The house is in a very nice location not far away from all the touristic cities like Nice Cannes Monaco and all the beaches Cagnes sur mer is max 15 mn away Vence is a small medieval and beautiful village The restaurants and the cafes are 2 mn walking distance from the house and the week we were there, every night there was an event which makes it more enjoyable. Erika was very kind and helpful, the house itself is nice not recommended for old people though it has almost 4 floors to get to kitchen and then the terrasse which is in the last floor We had everything we needed in the house, may be missing some kitchenware and some cabinets to put groceries away.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Tasso D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Located nicely but requires renovation
Matrazen müssen dringend erneuert werden. Wer erholsamen Schlaf braucht, sollte diesen woanders suchen. Selbst hartgesottene Zeitgenossen bekommen hier Rückenprobleme. Selbst für uns als Outdoor-Geübte war dies der Fall. Ansonsten ist die Unterkunft zwar nicht die modernste und sollte mal renoviert werden, reicht aber für alle, die nur der Lage wegen mieten. Sie ist ausreichend ausgestattet, vielleicht sogar ein wenig überfüllt. Wenn man sich länger im Haus aufhält, nervt die dauernde Treppensteigerei. Jede Etage besteht nur aus einem Zimmer/Raum, und ggf. noch einem Bad. 2 Minuten entfernt kann man für Kfz einen Tiefgaragenplatz anmieten (mind. 7 Tage), wenn man nicht die teuren Tagessätze bezahlen will. Von der Unterkunft aus kann man alles in der Altstadt zu Fuss gut erreichen. Das ist ein großer Vorteil, da man so auch das umfangreiche Gastronomie-Angebot auf ausgiebig nutzen kann und dafür nicht fahren muss. Warum man 100€ in bar für die Reinigung zahlen muss, wenn diese nicht wirklich gründlich erfolgt ist ( bei uns konnten wir noch diverse Spuren der Vormieter, vor allem in der Küche und den dortigen Utensilien finden), ist uns nicht ganz klar.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kim H., Helsinki

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Nice apartment in a city
The apartment was wonderful and the city of Vence was pleasant, but getting the keys to the apartment did not go as promised. Before booking, we had asked if a late arrival at 10 pm would be possible, and it was said to be fine. When we called the key giver half an hour before arrival and told her we were at the grocery store and soon in Vence, she got angry and yelled that we weren't allowed to go to the grocery store. According to her, we should have eaten on the plane and brought food with us in suitcases. Finally she said that she won't wait for us, but we have to get the keys from her house, even though we were coming at the pre-arranged time. Finally we walked in Vence and searched her home for keys and explored the apartment on our own. It wasn't the best start to a vacation with hungry kids. In other words, book the apartment if you are sure that there is no traffic jam at the airport or car rental, and you won't get lost on the way, etc. The apartment had everything you needed (remember to buy water and toilet paper in advance from the grocery store), including many guides for the surrounding area. The roof terrace of the apartment was wonderful, with sea-view. The city of Vence is delightful with many restaurants and shops and we made trips to many nearby villages with a rental car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Enjoyed our week in Vence very much
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ok
ok
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gerald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cyclists vacation
Nice Location well placed to start cycling. Good variation of the tours possible
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb!!!
We just spent one month in this lovely house..everything was just perfect. The location was excellent, the kitchen was well equipped and terrace was a welcome addition. Erika was helpful and we are already planning our return. Thanks Lauren
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Berit Lund A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skønt gammelt byhus med charme, tæt på alt
Vi ( to voksne og vores søn på 15) havde en dejlig uge i Vence. Kommunikation og modtagelse fungerede super, møblementet er lidt slidt, men fungerer fint, og huset er hyggeligt, vi brugte tagterrassen flittigt og nød den smukke udsigt over byens tage og mod kysten. Der er meget musik i byen, både gademusikanter og koncerter på det store torv, BL.a en musikfestival først i juli. Vence har Frankrigs mindste katedral, der er et besøg værd, ligeledes Marc Chagall museet i Nice og Fondation Maeght i st. Poul de Vence Vi besøgte byer i omegnen, og Nice med bus. Der er meget at se og vi kommer gerne tilbage, både til huset og byen. Mange hilsner fra Jens, Berit og Lucas
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lutz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
optimale Urlaubsmöglichkeit
Klasse Unterkunft, verträumt mit optimalen Anbindungen zu Kultur, Gastronomie und Strand
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Robert C., Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We’ll deal with the cons first because the pros outweigh them. The interior is looking a bit tired, the linen and bedding needs replacing especially the pillows! It would be helpful to have a shower curtain in the en-suite bathroom to make showering a little easier! The carpet in the second bedroom needs removing or replacing as it’s ruffled and looks tired. The pros were a lovely terraced house on 4 floors in a fantastic location, metres from restaurants, bars, bakeries and the centre of town. The roof terrace was a joy for sitting out and where we ate and enjoyed a glass of rosé most nights on our 2 week stay. Car parking was available within 100 metres and we paid 80€ for 2 weeks (same price for a month). Easy run into the airport and local buses available 400 metres away. Tourist office on the square is great for information. The municipal swimming pool was close by and was a great way to cool off. Many thanks to the owners for paying promptly for an extra fan needed in the ground floor bedroom. We had a great stay in beautiful Vence.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house in the center of town
The location could not be more perfect for exploring Vence. Every night, we would stroll the streets right outside our door. The rooftop terrace was great and you could see mountains and water from afar. The kitchen was very easy to cook in and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great Location. Street a bit run down. LOTS of stairs
All in all very pleasant. Unfortunately, we booked on the understanding that there was a working drier (described in the ad) as well as a washing machine. We had been travelling for a month and were looking forward to getting laundry done conveniently. Not so. Hanging it inside was not satisfactory. It took two days to dry. Carrying a load of wet laundry up 5 flights of stairs to the terrace was a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Maison magnifique, frais de ménage mal annoncés.
Maison très agréable et bien placée, mais l'annonce devrait mieux préciser le fait qu'il faut en plus du prix annoncé, payer pour le ménage de la main à la main à la personne qui fait l'accueil.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour parfait
Nous avons passé une semaine en famille parfaite dans cette maison ravissante au cœur de Vence. Propreté et accueil chaleureux étaient au rendez vous.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by James & Jill Phinn

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We are an English family from Nottinghamshire. My sister and I first started visiting Vence for our summer holidays with our parents around 30 years ago. We have been coming back to the area for our holidays every year since and now we enjoy our holidays with our children!

Why they chose this property


Vence offers so many options for visitors of all ages - it is simply beautiful! We love the light - it is amazing, loved by artists for generations. The views from the hillside allows you to see the Var and the mountain ranges around Vence, along with views all the way down to the sea.

With a mix of traditional and modern, there really is something for everyone in Vence. The town host an amazing array of events from Fetes du Paques, to the Night Markets and Nuits du Sud. There are so many things to do and see - from beaches to shopping, art exhibitions to walking and broccantes to fine dining, there really is so much choice.

The town boasts an outdoor swimming pool, perfect for cooling off in the summer sun.

Perhaps the best thing about Vence is that everything is on your doorstep and just a walk away!

What makes this property unique

We're biased, but we think 32 Rue Massena is a wonderful place to stay! It is a tasteful, typical French townhouse, with many of its original features still in situ, complemented by art from the local area. It has a quiet location, but it it just a couple of minutes walk from the main Place du Grand Jardin, giving it easy access to the shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries and the many 'town' events organised by the Vence Office de Tourisme.

You don't need a car to get around with the fabulous bus service, taking you to the local train station in Cagnes Sur Mer or the surrounding towns and villages.

The house offers plenty of space to enjoy time in the South of France with family and friends. The main open plan living area or salon is the ideal place to relax, dine and entertain with a large table, seating area and fully equipped kitchen. The salon has stone walls, wooden beams and traditional pendant lighting, with fireplace, settee and TV.

From the salon, stairs lead up to a roof terrace - rare amongst townhouses in Vence - looking out over the rooftops of the old town, and over to the Baou mountains in one direction and the distant sea in the other. The roof terrace is the perfect spot for breakfast, sun bathing, an aperitif or a relaxed meal in the evening and adds a wonderful versatility to the space offered by the house - we often retreat there for a drink and to eat in the cool evening air!

Languages:

English, French
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