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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91884 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Place, Place de la Paix
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapelle de St-Pierre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Marinières Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Villefranche-sur-Mer

When you stay at this villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Promenade des Anglais and Port of Nice. .This villa is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Circuit de Monaco and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Place Massena.
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What's nearby

  • Place de la Paix - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Les Musées de La Citadelle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Institut de Francais - 11 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chapelle de St-Pierre - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marinières Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Garibaldi Tram Station - 6 min drive
  • Beaulieu sur Mer Station - 7 min drive
  • Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Good Mood Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Espuma - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Alma Goût Méditerranée - Villefranche - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Spalato - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Achill's by Bubbles - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Wonderful Belle Époque Villa – Panoramic Sea Views – Large Garden – Private Pool

Villa Helene is a warm and welcoming Belle Époque villa offering panoramic sea views over Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
The property features a large and beautifully maintained private garden with decorative shrubs and seasonal flowers, as well as several sunny terraces. The villa enjoys sunlight throughout the day and offers a high level of privacy. Private parking is available on the property.

The garden has been redesigned and includes a swimming pool measuring 4.5 x 8 meters, surrounded by greenery and charming outdoor areas.

The house was fully renovated in 2016 and has been carefully maintained since. It retains its original charm, with elegant architectural details and warm, inviting interior colors. The beds are comfortable and of good quality to ensure a restful night’s sleep.

The villa is arranged over two guest-accessible floors:

Main floor: original entrance hall with marble staircase from 1925, access to the separate studio, kitchen and living room.

Top floor: four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The fourth bedroom is approx. 4.5 square meters and contains a single bed. It is accessed through Bedroom 3.

The separate studio includes an additional bedroom and bathroom, offering extra privacy for guests.

Additional cleaning can be arranged during your stay.

The villa has air conditioning in all bedrooms.

OwnersDirect.co.uk #6786607
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,884 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 06159030309MX

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

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Wonderful Belle Époque Villa – Panoramic Sea Views – Large Garden – Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful stay!

We absolutely loved our stay—the house is comfortable and well appointed and the views and outdoor spaces, especially the pool, are to die for! We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay with a group of friends. The home was exactly as pictured and Jon Gisle was an attentive and communicative host. It was just gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views

This villa was perfect for our two families of four. The kids enjoyed the pool and the adults enjoyed relaxing and enjoying the views. It was quiet and felt safe. The walk down the stairs to town and to the train station wasn’t bad. Sometimes we would Uber back up to Villa because it’s quite a workout. I would stay again any time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A gem in Villefrance Sur Mer

Our family (6 of us), rented this house for the Christmas holiday in December 2018. We were in awe from the time we arrived. The views to the Mediterranean are breathtaking - with wonderful sunrises each morning. The house is easily accessible to Nice, Monaco and other places on the Cote d'Azur. Prior to arriving I corresponded with Jon (the owner) and Marianne (the house manager) and both quickly responded to my questions. I highly recommend this house if you are considering a stay in the Nice area.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

This villa is beautiful, peaceful, and has amazing views. We really loved staying here. The property feels very safe being fully gated and the pool is lovely. The street is very quiet and there is a grocery store you can walk to in about 7 mins. There is a/c in the downstairs bedroom and fans in the other bedrooms. It is in a quiet area on the hill so you either need a car or need to get comfortable with the bus system (or pay very high Uber prices). The bedding was high quality and there were plenty of towels provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall, we enjoyed our time here but were left disappointed with a number of things...some we understood, others we left as preliminary feedback for the host but got no response on. In terms of amenities, the pool, kitchen, driveway, private gate and parking we're all great to have. The rooms were put together, cleaned well, the pool in great condition to swim, and the host was incredibly communicative prior to arrival about how to get in, and some of the basics surrounding the property. We were unfortunately left pretty disappointed beyond that. The listing we booked had 5 bedrooms listed, and was later changed to 4 bedrooms after we communicated our frustration that the 5th bedroom was simply a closet room with a twin bed attached to another bedroom. The ants were numerous...stretching from entryways to kitchen, down to laundry room and back....multiplying every time we came back to the house. We were told to purchase our own ant remedies as well, no further support on that front from the host. The most frustrating part was the complete lack of basic amenities one would normally expect in a stay like this. Each person had one, and only one, towel. Each person had one, and only, sheet and pillow...no comforter. We arrived midday and later had to take an Uber to the grocery store to close the night...finding only 3 rolls of toilet paper in the whole house...no shampoo, and no body wash in any of the bathrooms either.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views and lots of room

We stayed for 5 weeks in January and February. For 2, the house was overly grand. We chose it for the view and in off season it was fantastic.The weather was too cool to enjoy the pool but we did get to sit outside for a few lunches. Mostly, we just enjoyed the view of the sea from most every window.The house was adequately equipped but we ended up adding a few essentials for our needs like a teapot, spatulas, whisk, and a few other items to make our stay more comfortable. These we easily found at Ikea in Nice.There is also a well equipped market 10 minutes on foot downhill (maybe 15 back with a bag or 2) or 5 minutes driving.Walking to Nice or Villefranche harbor is possible, though the walk back will involve a lot of uphill and some stairs depending on route. LIke many others, we did Uber back when needed.The house is close to a busy road and we could see how it could be noisy with the windows open. Not much of a concern for us, and nothing we couldn't drown out with white noise app on our phones.All in all, a wonderful house with a few quirks that could easily suit a large family or a few friends.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Too hot with plenty of mosquitoes

On the positive side, the property is situated in a great location, overlooking the sea. The area is calm and convenient. There is space for 2 cars in the property, and additional space is available nearby. However, there is air conditioning in only one bedroom, a limitation that was not indicated in the advertisement when we booked. We had 30°C inside the house at midnight, and 29°C at 6 a.m., which made it very difficult to sleep. As a matter of fact, we had to open all windows to have a bit of air circulating and avoid the temperature to raise even higher. Indeed, this lack of sleep forced us to find another house available upon short notice in the high season, thus interrupting our stay... On top of that, the garden was full of mosquitoes, and obviously they came into the house. We tried mosquito repellent spray on the skin as well as repellent candles, but nothing seemed to be effective and we suffered numerous bites every day, especially in the early morning, evening, and during sleep. The swimming pool is small and there probably was an issue with the chemicals used because the water looked cloudy and was acid. One shall perhaps add that the furniture does not look like the photos of the advertisement. Whereas the advertisement shows stylish interior, the house was downgraded with modern and disparate low-end pieces. Towels were old and smelly, and there was something on the beds that provoked itching. We had to purchase new towels and bedsheets.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this property. The house was great and had everything we needed. We underestimated the number of stairs we would be climbing on our walk back from town after dinner, it was certainly an adventure. We made the trek several times during our 6 night stay, but did opt for an uber a few times too. There is a small grocery store within walking distance from the home which was convenient. The pool area was perfect and the views are unbeatable.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Haus mit Charme

Das renovierte Haus mit dem Charme einer alten Villa befindet sich in einem gepflegten Garten mit wunderbarer Aussicht. Es befindet sich eigentlich in einer ruhigen Umgebung, aber nachts hört man in den vorderen Schlafzimmern bei geöffnetem Fenster die Autos von der Straße, die unterhalb des Grundstücks vorbeiführt. Äußerst störend sind die Geräusche der außen am Haus angebrachten Wärmepumpe, die ins Haus übertragen werden. Das ständige, deutlich vernehmbare Brummen der Wärmepumpe nervt. Die Wärmepumpe sollte auf einen Dämpfungssockel gesetzt werden.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We spent a lovely week at Jon’s property and our family enjoyed it immensely . The views from the upstairs rooms, pool and terrace are stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and relaxing

The property sits on the hill, but easily accessible to both Villefranche and Nice, we enjoyed both! The view is amazing and perfect for a morning coffee overlooking the Mediterranean. We were a group of 7 friends and had a great time here!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Très belle vue sur la mer!

Très belle propriété, avec un superbe jardin, la personne responsable sur place est très réactive. Si le temps avait pu nous le permettre, c est avec bonheur que nous aurions profité de la piscine! Merci au propriétaire pour sa disponibilité et sa cordialité au moment de la réservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Très heureux

Une semaine de vacances en octobre, La maison est idéalement placée, aux portes de nice ( 5mm, 1à minutes du port de la promenade des anglais ), la vue géniale. Nous avons pu profiter de l'extérieur ( jardin assez grand),grace à un temps assez généreux. Le confort est suffisant, un peu daté mais c'est une histoire de gout; Sincèrement le rapport qualité prix est idéal.Je remercie mon hote de nous offrir la possibilité de profiter de ce secteur. Je n'hésiterai pas à recommander ce lieu et à demander de nouveau asile Tester c'est adopter philippe
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villefranche-sur-Mer

We really enjoyed our stay at the villa. The views and location are spectacular and the accommodations are very comfortable. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We have a few nice hollidays, perfect

I realy liked it, clean and nice view
Verified review

8/10 Good

Très belle maison et emplacement ideal

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour avec nos 3 enfants et reviendrons avec plaisir !
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An amazing villa Belle Epoque style, fully fitted, in excell. condit. and with a spectac. view.

The whole family (5 adults and 3 juniors) spent a whole week in this spectacular villa, Belle Epoque style, in the beginning of October 2018. The house is modernized and looks very nice both inside and outside, and is situated at the top of a hill with a stunning view of the Mediterranean, also overlooking the picturesque village of Villefranche. There are stairs from the house to the seaside, and the water there was warm and clear. Many places to eat in Villefranche, lunch and dinners, and many more to be found in nearby villages and certainly also in Nice and Monte Carlo, both situated in the vicinity. Very nice owners of the house, and a charming and helpful representative of the owner close at hand. We will strongly recommend this place to other families!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The best of the best!

Our stay here was spectacular; the view even more so! The panorama includes the 16tth century Fort du Mont Alban looming to the south and west with Nice visible beyond, along with the fabulous harbor to the south and St Jean Cap Ferrat to the east. Our host was extremely accommodating and quick to answer requests, even recommending local attractions (for a special treat, try La Belle Etoile in the Old Town of Villefranche-sur-mer down near the harbour!).The person providing on-site support was equally so. The villa is lovely, clean and quite pleasant. It was well-equipped. The beds were very comfortable. Ours was a group of six adults. We fit easily with room to spare. It is easily accessible, with the Moyenne Corniche (Nice to the west; Monaco to the east) a five minute walk away. Bus transit to/from Nice was easy, convenient and inexpensive. In short, we loved our time at this lovely villa and hope we may experience it again one day!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic holiday!

Villa Helene is truly a beautiful property. The villa offers a lot of charm both inside and outside. Combined with beautiful seaview and a big garden this villa is one of my favourite places. The contact with the owner was easy, and he replied quickly to all my questions. Absolutely a place to recommend if you love a relaxing atmosphere, but still want to be close to Nice and surrounding areas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Villefranche-Sur-Mer .

Villefranche-Sur-Mer is a fantastic place specially when we manage to book in on Belle Époque Villa which are a excellent villa with a fabulous view .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sweet spot

This was the perfect place for us to stay. The house is a beautiful refurbished old villa on a small hill overlooking beautiful Villefrance-Sur-Mer. Needless to say, the Villa has spectacular sea views, but it also has the perfect secluded feel with a very homey vibe to it. It is easy to walk down to Villefranche harbour, or to Nice, or get on the train to Monaco (which takes about 15 minutes). We were three collegues there for a work-project, so we actually spent a lot of time in the house with the doors to the terrace overlooking the ocean wide open at all times (not a bad diversion from the most rainy part of Norway, where we normally do our projects). But we also found time to enjoy the surronding local restaurants, with a couple of trips to Monaco to boot. Highly recommendable!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Très agréable, ambiance familiale détendue dans une région superbe

La villa est très agréable à vivre pour 8 personnes. La pièce à vivre est baignée de lumière et donne sur la terrasse, la vue sur la baie de Villefranche et la presqu’île de St Jean Cap Ferrat est magnifique. La disposition des chambres et SDB permet une bonne indépendance ; le studio en RDC est totalement indépendant, un plus pour les parents par exemple. Au total une villa très agréable dans un quartier résidentiel et tout près de Nice ; le propriétaire est sympathique et à l’écoute. Nous recommandons.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great summer vaccation place...!

Great place. Very idyllic and private villa with beautiful seaview and lots of charm. Recommended.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovley charming house!

Lovely charming house with a fantastic seaview. The villa had a very intimate and charming atmosphere combined with clean and tidy rooms. The villa is large and the bedrooms were spacious with very comfortable beds. Check in/check out was very easy. Hope to visit again and warmly recommend the villa

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