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Caen old town center, secure parking! Charming cottage with terrace & Garden.

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A stone building with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A living room with a checkered floor, a fireplace, a sofa, and a chair.
A dining room with a large table set for breakfast, a chandelier, and a view of a garden through a large arched window.
A room with a large window, a wooden floor, a chair, a wooden cabinet, and a small table.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Caen Normandy
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Massages in spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Caen, Calvados
  • Place, University of Caen Normandy
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Normandy Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Caen Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Caen old town center, secure parking! Charming cottage with terrace & Garden.

Right in the heart of the historic center of Caen (between Place Saint-Sauveur and Château ducal), a charming apartment, on the ground floor of an 18th century mansion. Each room is equipped with French doors giving access to the wooded garden and its terrace.
Free secure parking in our private courtyard, very convenient to walk around the city, since we are close to shops, restaurants and points of interest (abbeys, museums...)

75m² apartment in a row - Ideal for 3 people (5 people max),
composed of an entrance, an equipped kitchen, a master suite (160 cm bed) with shower room and toilet, a small single bedroom (90 cm bed) adjoining with shower room and toilet (accessible from 3 people or for 20€ flat fee) and a living room with sofa bed (160 cm bed).

Optional : breakfast (served in our dining room from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the 1st floor) or delivery of pastries and fresh bread.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Un lit parapluie peut être mis à disposition
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 497
Property # 2212736a
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Caen

Located in Caen City Centre, a neighbourhood in Caen, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. Salle de l'Echiquier and Maison des Quatrans are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cabourg Beach and Colline aux Oiseaux. Travelling with kids? Consider Caen Botanical Garden, or check out an event or a game at Michel d'Ornano Stadium. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Caen, Calvados

What's nearby

  • University of Caen Normandy - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Normandy Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Church of St. Pierre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abbey of Saint-Etienne - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Caen Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Caen Station - 8 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boudoir & Comptoir - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Casinière - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Buona Tavola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Che - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Caen old town center, secure parking! Charming cottage with terrace & Garden. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Caen old town center, secure parking! Charming cottage with terrace & Garden.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Caen old town center, secure parking! Charming cottage with terrace & Garden.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caen old town center, secure parking! Charming cottage with terrace & Garden.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Caen old town center, secure parking! Charming cottage with terrace & Garden. located?

This family-friendly Caen apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Maison des Quatrans, Caen Botanical Garden and Caen Museum of Fine Arts. Church of St. Pierre and Abbey of Saint-Etienne are also within 10 minutes. Caen Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional apartment in the centre of Caen. Calm, comfortable and secure, we adored our stay there. Perfect for our family of three. The kitchen is very well equipped and we took advantage to eat « at home » several evenings, while also taking advantage of the many restaurants nearby. Steps to the major attractions like the chateau. Welcoming and knowledgeable hosts. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martine R.

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

Excellent stay

Great location clean and very friendly host
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Beautiful Home. Beautiful City.

This home and gardens are beautiful. The location was perfect for walking to restaurants, shopping, the Caen castle, and a great central location for our day trips. The host was inviting, responsive, and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tahna T.

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

Beautiful home in Caen

Wonderful location and host. Perfect location for getting to train and to the places we toured for WWII sightseeing. Very clean and host was thoughtful and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great place and location

This apartment in Caen is spacious, is an 18th century building and very unique but updated for the 21st century. Elizabeth was very helpful and a welcoming host. Location is ideal for walking through this ancient city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you James, Glad you had a nice stay at our place. All the Best
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zanne F.

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

A jewel of an apartment

Nestled in the heart of the old part of Caen, this garden apartment is a sanctuary of peace. There is a warm welcome from the owners, who live on site, and their eye for beauty and attention to detail is very apparent. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Thank you so Much Zanne & David, Glad you liked your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

Beautiful Property

This property is conveniently located to walking to the square where there was a wonderful market on Thursday. The apartment was beautifully decorated and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. The beds were comfortable, and the apartment was spotlessly clean. Schedule for the breakfast which is substantial and located in the beautiful dining room. Elizabeth plays classical music which is just a perfect way to start the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in a great location! Caen itself is a showpiece with marvels around every corner and it was all walkable from this charming cottage. It was absolutely everything promised - and in pristine condition! From the well equipped kitchen and relaxing bedrooms, to the luxurious comfort of the sitting room with its windows facing out onto the terrace and garden, we found this cottage to be a little oasis of calm in the middle of the old town. Elizabeth made check-in easy and provided us with information about the many sights to see, the nearest patisserie and other nearby shops and restaurants, not to mention the weekly morning market in le Place St Sauveur.Thank you for a memorable stay, Elizabeth!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Selina S.

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

Lovely stay

Enjoyed a wonderful, but too short a stay in the apartment at Elizabeth & Gaël’s charming place in Caen. It is situated just a few steps away from a vibrant neighborhood with so many restaurants and shops. We were in Caen to explore nearby sites of Bayeux, with its magnificent tapestry, and the D-Day beaches and museums. Sadly, we did not have sufficient time to explore Caen itself. The flat was well and comfortably furnished and had everything we needed. The hosts were delightful, and very communicative and extremely helpful. Would certainly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GOOGLE USER

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed in this lovely property for seven nights last week. The property itself is a self-contained flat located on the ground floor of the owners’ B&B with its own little garden. It was very quiet & peaceful; indeed you would not have known you were in the centre of Caen. You could walk to the castle and also into the centre of Caen in under ten minutes. Gael and Élizabeth were very friendly and helpful hosts and nothing was too much for them. All in all, this property met our expectations of what an idyllic French house would be. We would have no hesitation in returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

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

A perfect getaway

This wonderful spacious apartment is located right on the edge of a large pedestrian zone, so it is beautifully centrally located. While the house has a feeling of history, it has all the modern conveniences you could ask for. There's a bright fully stocked kitchen (all you need to bring is some food), a living room, a small bed area, a bigger one (with an incredibly comfortable bed) and two baths. There is a fantastic private garden and there's also gated parking. Hosts were absolutely lovely, and it truly is a gem. Would recommend 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Wow ! a gem ! thanks a lot for this very complimentary review. All the best in the writing of your novel!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Very lovely property

This property was very comfortable, spacious and clean. We especially appreciated the private parking in order not to have to search around for long term parking. The location is superb! Close to food, shopping and sight-seeing, lots of local activities yet once inside the mansion it is very quiet. Our hostess, Elizabeth, was very, very helpful and courteous. The property is entered from the side so don’t be dismayed when you arrive and you don’t seem to see the same property that is pictured in the VRBO posting. The picture is of the front of the mansion, which faces a lovely enclosed yard. We highly recommend the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location! Walkable to locations we wanted to see. Would love to come back and explore more next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bel appartement, idéalement situé. Propriétaire accueillante et disponible.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2026
Merci Ruth Au plaisir de vous accueillir une prochaine fois.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin V.

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

Zeer goede en sfeervol verblijf met mooie en fijne tuin

Heerlijk met het gezin van de stad Caen genoten in dit mooie huis met heerlijke tuin. Ruimtes zijn goed af te sluiten en te gebruiken voor drie slaapkamers
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

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

Beaucoup de classe

Appartement au rez-de-chaussée très élégant, bien équipé, proche du centre-ville historique avec un beau jardin. Communication avec Élizabeth facile et efficace, en plus elle vous accueille avec le sourire. A conseiller vivement!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Merci Ruth, C’est toujours un plaisir lorsque les hôtes sont sympathiques 😉
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ina S.

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

Eine schöne Woche in Caen

Die Unterkunft liegt in der Altstadt und ist sehr schön. Das Auto kann man hinter einem Tor abstellen, so dass man sehr beruhigt sein kann immer ein Parkplatz zu haben die Umgebung von Caen eignet sich sehr gut, um viele Entdeckungen zu machen. So zum Beispiel die Landungsstrände, Badestrände und viele interessante alte Städte mit hervorragenden Museen für Kunstliebhaber.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso R.

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

Céntrico y agradable

Muy bien situado, amplio y acogedor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albrecht S.

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

Top Lage, top Wohnung!

Wir habe die Zeit in der Wohnung sehr genossen. Freundliche und unkomplizierte Vermieter, haben ein entspanntes Ambiente geschaffen. Das Parken im Hof nimmt viel Stress weg und ist ein echtes Plus für eine Wohnung in so einer zentralen Lage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Danke sehr Glad you like it !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pierre p.

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

très bien

vaste et agréable logement au sein d'un bel hotel particulier bien placé dans le centre de caen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandre D.

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

tres agreable sejour

tres agreable propriete, excellent emplacement centre ville.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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

Caen and Normandy

Great location nice people and a lively dog
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The 4th & 5th beds are a lumpy fold out sofa

Good and not so good
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2022
Dear Andrew,, You have asked me to prepare the sofa bed of the living room for your adult son, instead of the single bed initially prepared in the small room. I am really sorry to read he was not comfortable. I will not say the bed is lumpy but obviously the mattress is significantly less thick than in a real bed. Well, I guess it is the 'not so good' part of your comment, but future guests will really appreciate to read the 'good' part of it ;-) All the best
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Wonderful Caen

The apartment is spacious, the furniture all comfortable and everything clean. There are French doors in each room leading to a lovely garden area that we had to ourselves. The location is ideal, a short walk to the center of town and the tram yet very quiet. If we get the opportunity to come back to Caen we would stay here again. Also, our hostess was delightful and very helpful. Finally, the city of Caen was a wonderful discovery for us. We didn’t know what to expect and were pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

The perfect place

Elizabeth was a lovely hostess and the place was perfect for us. We loved the charm of this 19th-century villa and the location was perfect - right downtown, yet tranquil. Communication with Elizabeth was easy, as she speaks both French and English. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth & Gaël Valognes

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English, French
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