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Wake Up To The Sound Of The Waves On The Beach...

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Stunning view from our spacious balcony over the beautiful bay to Villefranche
Spacious, contemporary living room
Contemporary living room with access to spacious dining balcony
Living room with fully fitted kitchen area and breakfast bar
Main bedroom with balcony and first-line view over the Bay of Villefranche

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 477 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Marinières Beach
  • Place, Place de la Paix
  • Place, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
  • Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second bedroom with en-suite shower room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En-suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Wake Up To The Sound Of The Waves On The Beach...

Villefranche Vista is a two bedroom two bathroom luxury apartment. Enjoying an elevated south-facing location, it provides stunning views of the bay of Villefranche from the full length balcony, lounge and main bedroom. The balcony is exposed to the sun for most of the day and is perfect for al fresco dining.

The apartment was recently refurbished to a very high standard with marble floors and air-conditioning. Amenities include broadband wifi, a large flat-screen TV and Sonos sound system. The open plan kitchen has an American fridge freezer with ice maker, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. The bedrooms feature double beds with Egyptian cotton linen and big fluffy towels. The main bedroom with sea view has a separate modern bathroom. The second bedroom has an en-suite shower room. Both bathrooms are supplied with l’Occitane goodies.

Perfectly situated on the edge of the old town, the apartment is a five minute stroll to the restaurants and shops. The beach and train station are a two minute walk.

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a charming 13th century fishing village surrounding one of most beautiful bays in the world. This friendly and artistic town, in the heart of the Côte d’Azur, is one of the few spots on the French Riviera to have retained its old world authenticity and charm.

The old town of Villefranche cascades down the hillside to the water’s edge. Here, you are spoilt for choice with vibrant restaurants and traditional brasseries tucked away in the maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

Villefranche has a beautiful sandy kilometre-long beach and clear blue waters. Bathers take advantage of the average of 300 days of sunshine per year.

The train station provides easy access along the coastal route to Cannes, Antibes, Nice, the medieval village of Eze, Monaco and through to Italy.

Despite being a quiet enclave on the riviera coastline, Villefranche is surrounded by an exciting international scene. The amazing beauty of the village has long attracted the international jet set. Don’t be surprised to see a Hollywood A-lister drinking their morning coffee at the table next to you.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children should be supervised on the balcony.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the apartment or on the balcony.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer, this apartment is on the waterfront. Marinières Beach and Plage de la Darse reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jean Bouin Sport Palace and Eze Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Circuit de Monaco or Louis II Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Marinières Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Baie des Anges - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Place de la Paix - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Beaulieu-sur-Mer Casino - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Villefranche-sur-Mer Station - 1 min walk
  • Garibaldi Tram Station - 8 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alma Goût Méditerranée - Villefranche - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Good Mood Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Espuma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Achill's by Bubbles - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wine Pier - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Wake Up To The Sound Of The Waves On The Beach... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wake Up To The Sound Of The Waves On The Beach...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wake Up To The Sound Of The Waves On The Beach...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wake Up To The Sound Of The Waves On The Beach...?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Wake Up To The Sound Of The Waves On The Beach... located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Marinières Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Promenade des Anglais. Place de la Paix and Plage de la Darse are also within 1 mile (2 km). Villefranche-sur-Mer Station is only a 2-minute walk and Beaulieu sur Mer Station is 24 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

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

Beautiful villa

Wonderful views and short walk to the beach and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Great location

Perfect location, great apartment, everything we needed, so handy to the train, VilleFranche Sur-Mer beautiful spot. Views were incredible. Great Hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie B.

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

Spacious Well Located Apartment with Amazing View

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this apartment and hope to return someday. Apartment was well laid out for 2 couples or a family. Location was excellent to get to train, beach and restaurants. Villefranche is an excellent homebase to explore the neighbouring cities of the Cote d'Azur. My most memorable feature of the apartment is the Amazing view of the water and town from the spacious balcony. We loved sitting on the balcony where we spent most of our time when we weren't exploring Villefranche and the Cote d'Azur. Would highly recommend this apartment.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Superb Apartment with a great view of Villefranche-Sur-Mer Bay

The Apartment is spacious, with a good standard of fixtures and fittings, high end appliances such that the Apartment easily surpassed all of my expectations. Whilst I was a little worried about the Apartment’s proximity to the Railway line, you hardly notice the extremely quite trains coming and going and the benefit of the station being immediately below the Apartment, far outweighs any undue concerns. Parking can be difficult at weekends but manageable nonetheless and free which is a bonus. Definitely a wonderful place to stay all in all and I will hopefully return sometime soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

An oasis in our Europe trip

This property is exactly as pictured. No surprises except the fully equipped, well supplied kitchen. Thank you to other guests who left pantry items. It made it feel like home. Excellent communication with the property managers and a lovely thank you from the owner at the end of our stay. Even in November we sat out on the balcony everyday. And the view !!!!! The train station is right below the apartment. Very convenient for trips to Monaco and Nice. As other reviewers have said, the noise is not a problem if you close the roller shutters at night. The towels were thick and large, the bedding and the beds luxurious.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Francine G.

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

Wonderful View

This was our fifth time in Ville Franche and Sheldon’s place definitely had the best view out of all of our stays. We were initially concerned about the train but it was quite quiet. The location was great, close to the beach and restaurants. The only challenge was parking but we really just walked everywhere so not a big deal. The kitchen is well stocked and the clothing washer and dishwashers were very nice to have. The balcony was our favourite spot as the view is spectacular and keeps us coming back. We recommend this apartment as it is very quiet and away from the town noise. There is beautiful greenery with purple irises and a small stream right next door so at night and early morning the sounds of waves and the small stream are very relaxing. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathryn z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing property with 2 nice bedrooms with ample storage and 2 baths. Apartment on second floor; there is an elevator which we used for baggage. It is quiet. Large living room and beautiful view of the water from one bedroom and also the living room. The balcony was wonderful, perfect for relaxing with guests. The view of the water, boats, and people swimming across the bay is stunning. Proximity to the train station and beach was perfect- 5 minute walk; the vielle ville was about a 10 minute walk. Many restaurants very close by. Donna the property manager was very helpful. I felt very comfortable in this apartment and very safe. I walked to the institut de francais daily, about a 25 minute walk, much of it uphill. I would stay here again if I visit the area.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is great. It is beautiful, the view is amazing, and the location can't be beat. The communication is always good with the host. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the most stunning place I have ever stayed.Everything is just amazing about this property. I cannot wait to returnAnn Ireland
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place. Didn't realize really close by train stop was an asset, and made our trip easier. (Train didn't make much noise as it's electric)Views AMAZING. Clean unit, no problems. Beach access was easy and close, but there are stair cases up and down to get there.Can't think of anything to complain about - metal shutters close 98% and a bit of light peeks through into MBR. Would gladly stay there again. First time to France, and coordinating arrival time was more important than I realized. Fortunately I did this without realizing how important it could be and we arrived at unit at same time as our host to get the keys. She has drive there to get you the keys.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott B.

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

Excellent property!

Clean, comfortable, well furnished, and excellent location. The view of the harbour and sea are spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

G J.

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

Great

Villefranche is beautiful and quiet. Apartment was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie r.

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

Glorious views!

Large (2 bathrooms!) apartment with easy access to trains to Nice and Monaco as well as the city center restaurants and beach. The apartment manager was responsive to all our pre arrival messages. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

C M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Critical details not disclosed

I would have given this VRBO an average to slightly above average rating. I gave it a low rating because the renter did not disclose to us that there was construction going on right below our deck weekdays until 11:30 at night. Trucks, backhoes, drilling, yelling. Between this and constant trains, it greatly took away from the relaxing vibe that was being sold. When we contacted the owner, his answer was “get earplugs”. He said it was out of his control. Probably true but we definitely didn’t get the experience we paid for. Lack of peace. Lack of sleep. Not impressed with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Construction not disclosed

Property itself was nice. However, we were very disappointed that it was not disclosed that there would be overnight (10 Pm to 5 AM)construction going on at the train station located in front of the apartment. We attempted to respectfully communicate with property manager on first night and she didn’t respond until the end of our 4 nights stay. There was also daytime construction as well but that was less bothering. There was zero attempt to remedy or compensate for our less less comfortable stay. Was told that this construction took them by surprise but there was no compensatory action or offer extended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Ultimate way to experience The French Riviera

Difficult to find the words to describe the experience of staying at this fantastic, luxurious apartmentThe location is second to none and the access to Nice and the rest of the incredible coast from the train station was greatDonna, The Apartment Manager is fantastic, helping us settle in and responding straight away to any questions that we hadJust go ahead and book it for a once in a lifetime experience Thank you very much
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria P.

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

Excellent stay

Exceeded expectations
Stayed 44 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

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

A relaxing winter break

A very comfortable apartment with a great view of the Bay of Villefranche. Out of season it is well-situated to travel to other Côte d'Azure locations and Italy.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAVONNE B.

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

Gorgeous View!

Beautiful space just as pictured with great service from our host and Donna who greeted us on arrival. The location is extremely convenient to catch the train for exploring the Riviera. We really enjoyed the patio and the views are amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Fantastic location in a great property

Well designed, well maintained. This is a great location on the coast for access to the TER. Easy to get on/off/up/down the coast. Ville Franche is small but packed with great restaurants. Easy walk to a LOT. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janna J.

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

Beautiful place!

I love this apartment so much! This was my second time staying here - for a month each time. My favorite parts are the balcony, the view, and the location. But the apartment itself is great too. Please see my long review from September 2022 for more details.
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mette B.

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

Fantastic appartement with a beautiful view in villefranche sur mer

wonderful appartement in villefranche sur mer and a super host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly k.

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

You won’t find a better view!

The apartment has a view that is perfection. There was plenty of space inside for the 3 of us that stayed, but most of our time was spent outside on the balcony. Restaurants, shopping, and train are all in walking distance, and there was no trouble getting an Uber to pick us up as well. Donna the property manager was patiently waiting for us at the property after our plane arrival was an hour late. She walked us through the property and gave us some information on the area. We were disappointed that there was not a dryer as advertised. There is a washer and a drying rack on the porch. This wasn’t a big deal overall, but did not allow us the opportunity to wash towels if needed as minimal were provided. Also the coffee machine is an espresso machine and I had no idea how to use it or the type of coffee that should be used. Instructions may help. Overall we felt safe and comfortable! Thank you for letting us enjoy the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Really excellent apartment!

This is a very nicely modernised apartment with two good sized bedrooms (with very comfortable beds) and two bathrooms. it is very well equipped and reasonably priced. In fact, the property is better than it looks in the pictures as pictures/mirrors and new outdoor furniture on the balcony have been added.It is a short stroll into town where we bought all we needed from the Casino mini-mart. Plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from too, Le Mayssa was the best place to eat for us. You are next to the train station which is handy although the train do start quite early in the morning. It didn't bother us though. Excellent feedback from the owner and property manager. Overall 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

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