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

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Exterior
Pool
Living area
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Port of Nice
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Promenade des Anglais
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place Massena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪12 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 *** villa with swimming pool in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer

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)

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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

We should mention

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

What's nearby

  • Port of Nice - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Promenade des Anglais - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Cours Saleya - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Place Massena - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Paloma Beach - 10 min drive - 4.9 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

  • ‪L’atelier de Julien - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Les Garçons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Table d’Eric et Christine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Cosmo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Mère Germaine - ‬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 Plage de la Darse and Marinières Beach. Promenade des Anglais and Port of Nice are also within 3 miles (5 km). Saint Roch Tram Station is 27 minutes by foot and Saint Jean d'Angely Universite Tram Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property in an excellent location. The photos do not do it justice. This is our third time here and we will be back again I’m sure
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic B.

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

Excellent villa equipped with everything we needed

Amazing location and vicinity to the village. We loved the pool and outdoor space. Julie was extremely helpful throughout our stay and very quick to respond. The villa had everything you could ask for! Highly recommend and we would definitely rebook again. Excellent value for money. Thanks Ken we adored your place :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Lovely House and location.

Beautifully presented traditional French property. Pool is a good size but did lose the sun from 3-3.30pm. Located on the corner of an uphill road which means there is some traffic noise. Excellent position for accessing the lovely town of Villefranche-sur-Mer and the vast quantity of restaurants on foot. Train station very easy to access and use. Nice very close by road, along with a larger supermarket. Good mini supermarkets in Villefranche along with multiple boulangeries. Would recommend and will definitely come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Wonderful week

Having been to Villefranche many times we chose this villa because of the perfect location for shops, public transport and easy walk to the Old Town. The villa was clean and airy, plenty of room for the 6 of us. We all enjoyed the pool and sun terrace which caught the sun most of the day.We had a wonderful week
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was perfect. The pictures do not do it justice. It is authentic French and very spacious. The road is noisy, but after the first couple of days we got used to it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Wonderful spring break

We had a truly amazing stay at the villa and fell in love with Villefranche-sur-Mer. The villa just as described, very clean and beautifully furnished, making our time there really relaxing. We had great weather and explored Monte Carlo, Eze, Menton and Nice. The local boulangerie was excellent. Julie was very friendly and informative. We would love to stay agai . Thank you .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan P.

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

Authentic stay in Villefranche

The house is actually nicer than the pictures. We had two older couples and having a parking space was ideal. It’s an older home, and we had an issue with hot water, and it was attended to promptly. As with most rental homes, the house is not ready til 4. Taking an overnight flight from Montreal and not being able to have access To a bed til 4 is very difficult with an 81 year old husband.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard K.

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

Excellent

Great location
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa whitworth

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

Liz L.

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

Verified traveller

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.

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

Sandi M.

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

Matthew M.

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

Michelle M.

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.

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

elizabeth s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Vince B.

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

Mary B.

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

Great house & pool in lovely Villefranche-sur-Mer

We booked this property for the second half of our French holiday ( family of 5 including 3 teenage children). We were delighted with our choice of property & location. Villefranche is idyllic- so much nicer than it’s close neighbor Nice, whilst still being ideally placed to explore the rest of the Riveria if desired ( which we did). The house and pool were better in reality than as described . The detail, attention & pride the owners have in their property is clearly evident. This is a well equipped and well looked after house & pool. The air con is fantastic after a hot day. Communications with Ken were straightforward throughout the process. Thank you Ken & your lovely wife for all your help. The on-site team of Julie, her lovely mum & Patrick the pool man were super to deal with & very kind to us. We would highly recommend this charming property & excellent location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John D., Pontypridd, South Wales

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

Vogue M.

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

8/10 Good

Lisa E.

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

Adrian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week-long stay at this beautiful villa in Villefranche Sur Mer.It was clean, has very good facilities (air conditioning throughout, 2 bathrooms and a W/C, ample space with a lounge, it's own pool, a parking space, etc, etc), and is well located, with shops, a couple of bakeries and eateries within a few minutes walk and a beach, more shops and restaurants within ten minutes walk (albeit it is hilly and the walk back is all up-hill).There was great communication from Kenneth the property owner and Julie who does the handover. She and her mother also gave some very helpful advice of where to go and what to do.The only minor annoyances were that the boiler regularly needed resetting (otherwise there was no hot water) and there was a lot of debris (leaves and dead flowers) from the trees in the garden that ended up in the pool. There was a net to fish this out with, but it had no pole, so you couldn't get the stuff off the bottom. I think these issues especially stuck out as everything else was so well considered and this was otherwise a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hans E.

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

Een mooi huis, met zeer veel verkeer??

Hoe kan het zijn dat we in een mooi huis verbleven en in de recensies geen enkele opmerking stond vanwege het enorme lawaai van het verkeer rond het huis?Een mooi huis met de hele dag veel lawaai van optrekkende auto,s en motoren.Hetgeen niet oké is.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrystelle M.

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

Séjour sur la côte d'azur

On reviendra
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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