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A balcony with a view of a coastal town, a body of water, and distant hills.
A modern living room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a dining area with a wooden table, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A coastal view with a swimming pool, overlooking a bay with boats and a town.
A boat with a seating area and a small deck, docked at a marina with other boats and buildings in the background.
A modern kitchen with a countertop, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Villefranche Sur Mer, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur
  • Place, Chapelle de St-Pierre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Place de la Paix
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marinières Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Villefranche-sur-Mer

With a stay at this villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer (Old Town), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Promenade des Anglais and Port of Nice. .This villa is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Place Massena and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Circuit de Monaco.
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What's nearby

  • Chapelle de St-Pierre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Baie des Anges - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Saint-Elme Citadel - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Place de la Paix - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marinières Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Espuma - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Mayssa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spalato - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Achill's by Bubbles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alma Goût Méditerranée - Villefranche - ‬2 min walk

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • 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 elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 15900090235HL

We should mention

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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, very accommodating and great communication. The views were fantastic !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the place was excellent the views were stunning the accommodations were very comfortable and the location was convenient to restaurants and even a nice butcher shop and bakery. Parking was challenging but doable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

The villa was perfect in every way and our host/manager could not have been more gracious.

The villa is amazing -- location, view, features, amenities, light, access -- everything was wonderful. Will stay there again when we return, if they'll have us!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2015
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jean Pierre was absolutely wonderful, the villa is more gorgeous in person and the view is unreal. The layout was great, the AC worked perfectly. It is not somewhere you can really walk, Ubers are expensive into town but come quickly. Would 100% stay again. Chartered the boat for a day which was the highlight of our trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great villa in wonderful town. Modern decor that was comfortable, clean, and useful for 4 adults. One level/bedroom not used. Incredible views from lovely decks.Great interaction with host and son. Son helped us move in and responded quickly to a tiny mechanical glitch.Pool is tiny---size of hot tub but not heated like hot tub----would be good as plunge pool in hot weather---not clear in pics on website.Great brasserie and patisserie and boulangerie and grocery store within easy walk distance.2 caveats----steep steps to get into villa and not walkable to town center or commerce at the water.Highly recommend it and would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

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
Archival

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Vue splendide !!

Maison très agréable avec une vue exceptionnelle ! Je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valinda G.

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

marie odile g.

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

Une villa très agréable

Maison très agréable avec une vue exceptionnelle
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gil M.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

celine k.

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

Très bon séjour

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

8/10 Good

Najib M.

Adresse que nous recommandons

Séjour agréable dans maison confortable pour 3 couples .terrasses très 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 très petite et parking attenant difficile pour 2 voitures type SUV .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOhn k.

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
Verified review

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 Räumlichkeiten waren für uns perfekt. Ein Schlafbereich separat in einem separaten Gebäudetrakt, zwei Schlafbereiche im Haupthaus alle mit modernen Bädern ausgestattet, Küche und Wohnbereich modern und zweckmäßig. Der Pool ist nur klein, reicht aber für eine Erfrischung - leider etwas schattig durch die Nachbarbäume. 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 für sich. Die steile Treppe war etwas anstrengend - nicht unbedingt geeignet für ältere Menschen. Bäcker, Fleischer, Supermarkt sind fußläufig gut zu erreichen. Zum Stadtkern und Strand muss man einen etwas anstrengenden Marsch in Kauf nehmen. Nette Altstadt mit einigen Geschäften und Restaurants. Der Strand war sehr voll. Ansonsten sehr zentrale Lage für Ausflüge nach Monaco und Nizza. Wanderung um das Cap Ferrat nicht versäumen....

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