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Villefranche Sur Mer - waterfront Old town.

Waterfront apartment in Villefranche-sur-Mer with kitchen

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Living area
Bayview on the water's edge
Lauren
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Villefranche-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes
  • Place, Port of Nice
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Promenade des Anglais
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Place Massena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

Towels provided · Shower only

Master bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Villefranche Sur Mer - waterfront Old town.

Welcome to La Maison de Lauren!
Our home lies in the heart of Old Town Villefranche Sur Mer on the water’s edge, with breathtaking views of the Bay, Chapelle Saint-Pierre, restaurants, cafes and shops all just steps outside our door: 10 minutes stroll to the beach and 10 minutes walk to the train station giving you convenient access to Nice, Cannes, Monaco, and Italy.
On the top floor of a charming 3 story building, our home has an ensuite double bed and bathroom while the open loft accommodates 2 additional guests with their own wash and shower room. Make yourself at home with a kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, and a mini refrigerator.
Please note that Passport and ID verification will be needed before check in.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 is not permitted
Proper Identification is required. Copies of Passport or Driver's license is needed 30 days before check in.

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 3059123489016

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in Old Town, a neighbourhood in Villefranche-sur-Mer. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Villefranche-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes

What's nearby

  • Villa Ephrussi - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Port of Nice - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Promenade des Anglais - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Place Massena - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Paloma Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Villefranche-sur-Mer Station - 7 min walk
  • Garibaldi Tram Station - 8 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alma Goût Méditerranée - Villefranche - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Good Mood Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Achill's by Bubbles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espuma - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wine Pier - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villefranche Sur Mer - waterfront Old town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villefranche Sur Mer - waterfront Old town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villefranche Sur Mer - waterfront Old town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villefranche Sur Mer - waterfront Old town. located?

Located in Old Town, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Marinières Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Promenade des Anglais and Port of Nice. Place Massena is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. Villefranche-sur-Mer Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying at the property. Lightbulb was burned out in one bathroom so it was completely dark with the door shut. Was told that it would be replaced but it didn’t happen. Great location though.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malorie D.

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

Perfection!

10/10 experience all around!!! Thank you!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Beautiful views, great location

Wonderful property that provided our family with the necessary space and amenities (washing machine, dishwasher and two bathrooms). Two bedrooms/beds and a couch in common room for one of our kids to sleep on. Great location. Only issue would be lots of stairs (steep/narrow) so this would not be ideal for those with mobility issues. We enjoyed our 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

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

Ideally located

Very responsive communication with owner and his local agent was so much appreciated. The location of this unit at beachfront in Villafranche had a marvelous view and made eveerything accessible by walking, including beach, train station, multiple restaurants. The property was well equipped and most adequately furnished. All of the internal systems worked perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly k.

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

Perfect apartment in a perfect location

Photos dont do it justice. The apartment is alot bigger than expected. Seperate bedroom with bathroom, mezzanine level in kitchen/dining area with another double bed and bathroom and yet another toilet off kitchen/dining
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic!

Location is perfect. I had great communications with the host. The Host manager was welcoming and helpful. The apartment is lovely. The kitchen was great. And Villefranche is so beautiful. We walked to nearby towns easily. The beach is close. Train station is a few minute walk. There are restaurants with music across the street, which we enjoyed in the evenings. (They quiet down at a reasonable time and the windows are newer and block a lot of sound, if needed.) Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Joshua V.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
We found this space disappointing given the cost per night. The view from the living room into the bay is beautiful and the VRBO has excellent access to the beach, but the rest of the unit left a lot to be desired.The ground floor entrance is very tight, even with small carry-ons. Large suitcases would be tough to get to the top floor with uneven stairs.Upon arrival, we were advised none of the locks besides the ground floor door worked properly. Inside, the handles were very loose and the mechanisms didn’t lock properly. Instead of a safe, it was suggested we lock the bedroom for extra protection, but we had trouble due to a loose mechanism with the lock. There is no welcome or instruction booklet. During our 6-day stay, Vanessa, the manager, was friendly and responsive to our messages but was busy managing other properties in the area. We made two requests that they weren’t able to address: pillowcases that weren’t stained, and two extra shower towels. We recognize our requests weren’t urgent but not having them resolved added to our overall disappointment. Many things in the rental seemed worn or damaged in some way. A lot of the furniture and linen is stained, the beds are cheap plastic and the pillows are uncomfortable. The bedroom roof leaked heavily during a rain storm (there were pre-existing water stains that seemed to not have been fixed). The dishwasher and washer were convenient. We would not rate our experience highly, and will never stay in this rental
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Lovely central apartment

The property was located in the heart of Villefranche right beside the citadel, shops and restaurants. Great location and a great apartment. Easy access to Nice via the train which is a short walk away. Parking is not easy to find on the weekend and is expensive. The access to the apartment is probably not suitable for anyone with mobility issues as there are uneven stairs to get up. We did however manage and this would be typical of most apartments in the area. Overall a clean apartment which was pretty much as it was advertised. The check in and out was very easy and the entertainment around the location was excellent. I would definitely recommend this apartment to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

C H., Spruce Head, Maine USA

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

Perfect location

The apartment could not have been located any better. Right smack in the middle of town. Turn one way out the door and you’re steps from the harbor, turn the other you’re at the bakery and restaurants. The view is great, the AC worked well enough. A few things to keep in mind… there was only one hand towel, the clothes washer does not have a dryer so everything has to be air dried inside. While we were there the microwave didn’t work for the whole 2 weeks, and the water pressure made it so we couldn’t use the kitchen, or other bathrooms for a few days. The owners knew about this weeks ahead of time so we should have been told before arriving versus just having to deal with it. If you are over 6’ you’ll have to crouch down in the kitchen, and the stairs… I counted 36 very steep and uneven stairs each time you want to go in or out. This made the location less convenient and sometimes I didn’t go out just to avoid the stairs. Anyone with joint issues or problems getting up or down stairs easily should think twice. Every place on the third floor in old town is like this to be fair, but it was a bit of a chore. And only one dull knife isn’t great trying to cut baguettes. Communication with the local agent Vanessa was fantastic. VF is lovely and this place was well located and nicely redone in a quaint old authentic building and we had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. The property was clean and had a good sized main bedroom with en-suite, kitchen and lounge. Upstairs is a pretty tight squeeze and has limited head height, but we managed.My family thoroughly enjoyed staying at the apartment and loved being so close to the sea front, old town and bars and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay as long as you can do stairs…very tight, steep stairs. It was perfect for us because the views were spectacular and it was in the center of everything. You are close to the train, the beach and all the restaurants with a favorite right below your window! The apartment is clean and has 2 bathroom and a shower in the loft. The kitchen has everything you need and the clothes washer worked well with a drying rack available. There was a beach umbrella and towels to use and we left goggles for seeing fish. The water is so nice to swim in there. We had a lot of luggage so we Ubered to the airport but if you only had a little, the train could get you there WiFi worked great. Would stay there again!
From the apartment window
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful in the old town

A very nice apartment in the old town of Villefranche. Clean, airy and central.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view, great kitchen facilities, clean and tidy. Steep stairs but that is Villefranche
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Comfortable flat in great position

The property was comfortable with air conditioning that coped well with the over 30 degree heatwave. We did not use the mezzanine, so not sure how well that works. Because there were only two of us, we had individual bathrooms, which were good. The flat is at the top of narrow staircase with bends in it, so you need to be ready for that. We cooked a couple of times and the facilities are fine, although there is no oven, just a microwave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nazar L.

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

Good location but noisy

The property location was great. Right at the port close to the restaurants and a short walk to the beach. The property manager was helpful and very responsive.The apartment looks like the photos with a very narrow staircase not suitable for people with mobility issues. The mezzanine bedroom ceiling is very low so hard for two adults to sleep. The main issue was that on the mezzanine bedroom there was a constant loud noise coming from the wall. It was like a humming sound that never stopped making it difficult to sleep. We reached out to the property manager about it but she said nothing could be done as it was coming from the neighbours. Unfortunately that made our stay not so great so beware if you need a quiet place this would not be it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie J.

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

A beautiful spot and a beautiful stay

The pictures perfectly represented the apartment; it was light-filled, clean, and filled with amenities. The location could not have been more perfect, as is clear by the windows.Our host communicated with us in depth about the check-in process and even sent us videos on how to use the various keys. It was a wonderful stay and if I'm ever back, I'll be sure to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

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

Villefranche is amazing!!!

The location of this apartment is top notch. Easily sleeps family of four. Easy train access to Monaco and Nice (& the rest of the Riviera). Host communication was good and they were accomodating to our asks. Would (will) most likely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

Great location

A perfectly located apartment. Clean, fresh, welcoming with an amazing view of the bay. Only a couple of minor issues that if solved would have made the stay even better!! The beds weren't great, not very comfortable, with plastic sheeting. And one shower didn't drain. Otherwise - no complaints and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanna B.

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

Lovely, spacious proprty

This was our third stay in Villefranche. This apartment was spacious, light and quiet, and in a great location. Vanessa met us and covered all the essentials. We had no problems and very much enjoyed our stay. We do want to mention that there are steep stairs to get to this unit on the top floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin P.

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

VF apartment

Location is great, getting into building where apartment is located is challenging. The front door barely opens wide enough for the depth of a large suitcase.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Wilfried D.

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

Alles bestens

Alles bestens. Eine gute Parkmöglichkeit war aber noch nicht bekannt: Man kann für 25 Euro eine Woche lang auf allen nicht beschrankten Parkplätzen der Stadt beliebig lang parken. Das entlastet sehr vom dauernden Nachzahlen. Im Tourismus-Büro nachfragen.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

bob g.

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

Great apartment and location.

Lots of stairs to 3rd floor were hard on my old knees lugging luggage. My spouse is alergic to perfumes in the soap, but she washed all the towells and sheets immediately, which solved that problem.Despite that, the apartment was excellent and we would gladly return there..
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

jean-michel l.

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

titre de quoi ?

l'appartement est bien, mais il n'y a pas deux vrais chambres, je dirai 1 chambre et 1 couchage pour 2.les escaliers sont horribles et si vous mesurez 1m80 vous revenez plein de bosses...la télé n'a pas marché. rien dans la chambre et 1 chaine dans le salon!!! finalement, tout s'est bien passé et, restons positif, nous avons passé un bon séjour...
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Great Apartment in a Fantastic Location

Great apartment in a fantastic location situated within easy reach of all local amenities and transport. Communication with host and property manager were excellent and when we lost water in the main bathroom due to a faulty pressure valve in the system it was fixed quickly and efficiently. As others have stated, being an older building and synonymous to the style, the entry door and staircase were narrow so you have to be mindful of taking large luggage. We knew of this beforehand so it wasn’t a surprise when we got there, just something to consider.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Villefranche-ser-mur apartment

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with Hongs apartment situated in the perfect position to walk the streets and swim at the beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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