Traditional Townhouse in Old Antibes authentic part with great roof terrace
- House110 m²
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Separate WCs: 2
- Min Stay: 5–7 nights
3 bedrooms, 1 shower, 1 bathroom, 2 toilets, sleeps 8
Bedrooms
Owner
Robert Ammann
- Languages:
- english, french, german, italian, dutch
About Robert Ammann
To be honest the foto shows us as proud owners some years ago, but although maybe we're not looking the same we still look with the same pride on this second home of us
Robert Ammann purchased this House in 1998
Why Robert Ammann chose Antibes Old Town
we fell in love with Antibes some years ago before we bought this property already. Friends invited us to come at easter with them to Juan les Pins where they went to already since years as a tradition. We never thought of coming to La Cote d'Azur before but discovered it against our maybe preformed opinion as a place that we understood why so many artists came because of the splendid light. Our preference became Antibes, and especially the old town settled on the rocks just a bit above the sea. Antibes was really a village in the town that grew since long already arround from Nice to Cannes. Although also Antibes awoke just like a sleeping beauty to an active and very alive place with enormous cultural power it still kept this special character why we love this place for, probably unique on the whole Côte d'Azur.
What makes this House unique
Les Volets Bleus are settled in the historical part of Old Antibes , there was once nothing more than these three little streets on greek and roman settlings. It has the sea at his feet, the daíly market arround the corner, just a stonethrow away from the Picasso museum in Le Chateau Grimaldi, from where Picasso went passing by our house when he walked down to the harbour every day - and surprisingly this part of the Old town is sdespite it's super central location still quiet without any shops or bars only a (small) Michelin star decorated restaurant is opposite the house, and some artists are working and living there and exposing their paintings.
Facilities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2, Separate WCs: 2
Safety features
- Smoke detectoron all floors
Location Type
- beach
- near the ocean
General
- launderette
- Heatingcentral gaz heating with thermostate valves on each
- Linens providedbeds always prepared with linen on the beds already, eccept if agreed differently
- Washing machineloadable for up to 8 kg
- Clothes dryerbest of all on the terrace
- FireplaceA little open fire in a kitchencorner
- Parkingparkincard for the harbour in a reserved area, contactless card access, card in the house or given by the managment
- Internetfast high speed quality without limit
- Towels providedin the price included eccept agreed differently
- Wireless Internetfor on up to 4 levels two different accespoints for each two levels
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living Roomhigh till up to the roof wide above the loft with velux, quiet and cosy with two stereo DVD etc + TV flatscreen not too big but nice integrated
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Hob
- Oven
- BBQ
- Kitchenette
- Coffee makerseveral possibilities to prepare coffee, filtered, espresso, danish, etc.
- Toaster
- Pantry items
- Dishes & utensilsKitchen is more than just well eqipped
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining area
- Child's highchair
- Diningalso possible on the roof terrace with big table with sitting up to 8
Entertainment
- Televisiona three LNB satellite system with access to most of the worldwide emitted programs possible, DVD connection, second TV in the studio
- Satellite / Cablesee television
- Stereotwo in the living one in the studio two moblie units in the house
- DVD playerno blue ray yet
- Booksthere is a little library with books and guides in different languages
- Gamesyes a cubboard with cards and several nice classical games are provided
- Games for kids
- Toysmass of children sand toys and air mattrasss in different forms. Also games in the living as chess and card games
- Video library
Outside
- Deck / Patioenlarged with a second elevated level that makes direct terrific sea view possible now
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term renters welcome
Pool / Spa
- Communal poola big public covered and heated pool , that can be used whole year long in 1 km distance, beach at the feet of the corner better than every pool in summer and part of spring and most of autumn
Notes
- The spacious living is connected on one floor with the kitchen (uniting two former separated house parts) and so builds an important flat part on the second floor. It's open up to the roof and leads to a wide wooden loft with double bed & sofa that also can be used as another additional bed. The loft gives access to the wonderfully private terrace on this highest level of the house in direction south-east with possibility of panoramic sea view. The newly renovated famous Picasso Museum in the old Château Grimaldi building as the Sarazene tower of the cathedral completes the panorama in direct neighbour ship. 'La Gravette' is Vieil Antibes bay formed stonewall protected intimate sandy beach and it is the 'house beach' of LES VOLETS BLEUS as it lies at the feet of the quarter just a few steps outside the walls onto the remparts. Access via a very nice walk by entering the harbour.
House Rules
Children allowed - plenty of sand toys in the houseplenty of sand toys in the house
Pets allowed - after agreement with the ownerafter agreement with the owner
No parties/events - yes when in respect of the neighbours yes when in respect of the neighbours
Smoking allowed - preferable on the terrace, not i.t. sleeping roomspreferable on the terrace, not i.t. sleeping rooms
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 20 - of the responsible renterof the responsible renter
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
19 Reviews
Great stay in Antibes
Fantastic location with everything you need on your doorstep.
Traditional and authentic French town house which was very well equipped to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The check in and check out process was very easy.
What a gem - Incredible location!
Our family loved our stay at the property. The location could not be better - the ability to walk to the market, restaurants and the beach daily was perfect. We enjoyed the conveniences of the home, coffee in the morning and dinners on the beautiful rooftop terrace and the quaintness of such a historical home. We hope to come back and stay at the Volets Bleus again.
A wonderful place to be
We had a wonderful stay in this typical, old, french house. It is always nice to stay at this very special place in Viel Antibes. The house is charming and invites to live like the people in the south of France. If you enjoy the view from the roof terrace you can see the sea. We will come again.
I love this property
This is my second time renting this property and I love its charm and location. I rented it with 4 other friends this month and we were very happy and comfortable here. The location is perfect for exploring Antibes and the area. Thanks Robert, Jo & Mark!
Nice old house in the centre of Antibes
we had a wonderful week in this nice old townhouse.
Everything what we needed was there, the beach nearby and the supermarket an market! 5 minutes to go... the roof-deck was amazing, wheather was perfect.
Thanks for sharing this place!
Location
'I have known Antibes for more than forty years and I have lived here for twenty. It stands alone as the only town on the Cote d'Azur that has kept its identity and its soul, and it is also the only one where I truly feel at home.'
Graham Greene ....
This property is situated in the true historical part just a few steps from the sea, 'Plage Gravette' our house beach that makes a pool unneccessary is nestled at he feet of the quarter, some of the most familiar sandy beach places at whole Cote d'azur. At Antibes harbour next to it you'll find yachts only seen in films or television before, the Picasso museum -former Grimaldi castle- is near just like a neighbour, the Marchée Provencale also at no distance to get fresh food every day around the corner, plenty of restaurants to approve every day another one, none that can be called bad. The house is situated in a quiet pedestrian area, no car needed - carrentals nearby - parkingspace with a special resident card in the nearby harbour can be provided on request.
The house has on the loft level above the kitchen and living area a very nice terra cotta tiled terrace which is framed by blossoming climbing plants all around, protected against wind and -view already with partly sea view. NEW: Since 2012 we added a four steps higher new platform with terrific panoramic sea view above the houses in the first row at the waterfront as we widened the older part with a U-form sittingplace with a big table that permits to dine with up to eight on the terrace.
Ski: Greoliere
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in the nearby Alpes fast to reach