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Villa Joya: A Stunning, elegant villa in private grounds with heated pool

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A stone building with a staircase leading to a door, surrounded by palm trees and a clear night sky.
A stone building with a pool, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A frosted glass door with the words "VILLA JOVA" etched in a modern font.
An outdoor kitchen with a stone facade, a pizza oven, bar stools, and a grill.
A rustic kitchen with a brick wall, hanging pendant lights, and a wood-burning stove.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Le Plan-De-La-Tour, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Place, Aqualand Sainte-Maxime
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sainte-Maxime Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint-Tropez Gulf
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Toulon (TLN-Toulon - Hyeres)
    ‪88 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Joya: A Stunning, elegant villa in private grounds with heated pool

A haven of peace and tranquillity within easy reach of the Gulf of St Tropez, Villa Joya is an idyllic Provencal villa furnished to a very high standard, which successfully blends the charm of the Mediterranean with all the requirements of contemporary living.

Situated within spacious, secluded grounds and accessed through remote control electric gates for your security and privacy; beautiful orchard tree-lined gardens frame the 10m heated swimming pool and expansive sun terrace, whilst vineyard vistas set against the magnificent backdrop of the Massif de Maures provide the perfect ambiance to relax with family and friends. Why not enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif in the oak-beamed poolside lounge and then dine al fresco under a canopy of grapevines and wisteria… or spend the evening at the poolside bar and cook in the wood fired pizza oven, or on the Australian BBQ and French Plancher?

Villa Joya is equipped with all modern appliances, including washing machine, freezer and dishwasher. Media is covered with Sky+ HD and European TV channels, broadband WiFi access (full fibre) and a Sonos Play:1 sound system.

Just minutes drive into the charming village of Plan De La Tour & 10 minutes to Ste Maxime, Villa Joya is within easy access of St Tropez’s chic restaurants, popular beaches and the many surrounding attractions of the Cote D'Azur.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The villa is on split levels
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
SATURDAY Changeover - Please note that changeovers will move to a SATURDAY for 2024. Complete weeks only during the peak months (May - September)
POOL HEATING - is provided free June to the mid September. May and the rest of September is €225 per week, April and October is €300 per week.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 83094000195ZJ
Property # 8061982
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Plan-de-la-Tour

Located in Plan-de-la-Tour, this villa is in a rural area and near a water park. Musée de la Tour Carrée and Museum of gendamerie and cinema of Saint-Tropez are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Tropez Harbor and Port of Grimaud. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Sainte-Maxime and Azur Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Le Plan-De-La-Tour, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Aqualand Sainte-Maxime - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Jardin des chiens des Virgiles - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Sainte-Maxime Beach - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Saint-Tropez Gulf - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • La Croisette Beach - 13 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Les Arcs Draguignan Station - 34 min drive
  • Saint-Tropez (LTT-La Mole) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Les Jardins De Sainte Maxime - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Le Bouchon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aroy Dee Cuisine Thailandaise - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Vallaury - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Joya: A Stunning, elegant villa in private grounds with heated pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Villa Joya: A Stunning, elegant villa in private grounds with heated pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Villa Joya: A Stunning, elegant villa in private grounds with heated pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Joya: A Stunning, elegant villa in private grounds with heated pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Joya: A Stunning, elegant villa in private grounds with heated pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Joya: A Stunning, elegant villa in private grounds with heated pool located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Aqualand Sainte-Maxime, Azur Park and Plage De Centre Ville. Sainte-Maxime Beach and La Croisette Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful villa equipped with everything you need, lovely outdoor spaces with a great swimming pool & bar.Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful rustic villa in a quiet setting not far from the picturesque village of Plan de la Tour. There was a good size pool and surrounding patio, a large shady porch area, and a convenient dining area. The real plus was a covered bar with excellent facilities for bbq's and cocktails. The villa was very well appointed throughout. There was aircon upstairs and in the living area, and although there was none in the downstairs bedrooms, with the thick stone walls and fans we were quite comfortable (despite being there during the heatwave!). Our host was a superb communicator and was always very quick to respond to any questions and deal with any issues. Overall we agreed it was one of the best properties we had rented for large family get togethers - we loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Stay at Villa Joya

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The villa has everything that you could possibly need. The hosts are extremely helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Joya - Summer 2023

Great villa. Hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have just returned from a wonderful week in Plan de La Tour and cannot rate Villa Joya highly enough for a family or group stay! The villa is super spacious and versatile and also incredibly well equipped. The kitchen has everything you could need for cooking and entertaining and also has a large American fridge freezer and loads of prep space should you want to do cooking from home!The outdoor space is possibly even more impressive, the outdoor kitchen and bar with a disco ball and the very fabulous pool were a massive hit and there’s so much seating around the garden for dining, sunbathing and relaxing in the shade too. Extra points that we really appreciated was the security of the gated driveway and the ample parking and turning area at the front of the property. The village itself is a short drive and is a really lovely place to visit with nice bars, various shops and all the decent local amenities you could need. The larger supermarket at St Maxime is only 10 minutes by car and St Tropez and the water park at Frejus made for great days out with our older teens and were easy to get to. Lastly, our host Andrew was incredibly communicative and helpful throughout booking, during our stay and after we left to ensure we had a safe trip home. Thank you so much, we will return!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

representative of booking expectations.. fantastic

amazing host !!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome villa near St. Maxime

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely villa. Andrew was a great host who went out of his way to make our stay most enjoyable. He also offered useful suggestions on what do to on our visit to the St Tropez area. The villa was well stocked. We enjoyed the beautiful patio, pool and pool bar. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa joya

Beautiful villa in a beautiful location. Fully equiped with everything you need . Couldnt fault it. Will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer 2023

Exactly as described, hosts were really helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience

This area is idyllic! The house is well equipped and very accessible to beach and north to mid evil villages. The pool will make you want to stay at the house the whole day vs leave. Andrew was very responsive. We will be back again but next time for a longer stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holiday

A beautiful villa. Excellent amenities. Well stocked kitchen, beautiful pool, gardens and separate outdoor catering area for those breakfast pancakes, crepes, barbecue and pizza. The owners were very welcoming and most helpful and approachable. Village outskirts location very handy for bakery and vineyard. Large supermarket not far away. Short trip to Ste Maxime and then onto Ste Tropez by boat. Lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks for stopping at Villa Joya! Perfect guests, you are welcome back any time.... it's your turn to cook the pizzas! ;-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Villa, great location and excellent hosts

We had a lovely time at Villa Joya with our family of 2 adults and 4 children (all teens). The villa is spacious, the pool is large and the outdoor kitchen is terrific (Pizza Oven and BBQ were often used in the three weeks we were there). The villa is a short driving distance away from the centre of the charming village of Plan de la Tour with a number of really good restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops. St Maxime is only 15 minutes away with access to the beaches and a wide variety of restaurants, markets and shops. The hosts were very helpful before and during our stay, offering tips and advice on where to go for great meals. A really nice time was had by all of us. Thanks again Andrew and Emma.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful villa in a very nice area

The villa Joya is a fantastic place to relax, have fun and to feel comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped, the villa has enough space in each single room, lovely bathrooms and a big garden with a summer kitchen, we enjoyed very much to make our own pizza in the wooden fired oven and the BBQ as well as sitting outside with a glas of wine and enjoying the evenings. The pool is outstanding and big enough for our daily early morning swimming exercises. We want not forget to mention Andrew, the owner of the villa, who takes great care of his guests, always answers questions immediately and helps us out with a lot of recommendations of restaurants and places to be. We will come back, for sure!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Joya

A superb traditional villa which has been tastefully modernised in parts but retaining many of its original features. The villa is spacious and is fully equipped to provide for all our needs. The standout features of this villa which separates from most alternatives is the outstanding pool and gardens which include a novel external kitchen area with its own bar which is also fully equipped and heightens the enjoyment of outdoor living. Ambience at nightime is further enhanced by the excellent external lighting system. The owner, Andrew, was exceptionally helpful in answering all questions immediately and the local contact, Paul, was constantly on hand and went to great efforts to ensure we had a pleasant stay. Le Plan de la Tour is an ideal base to discover the area and the village itself is delightful and provides for most needs including shops, a couple of small supermarkets, bars, restaurants and a lively market on Thursday.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La Villa Joya est un petit coin de paradis! Tout était parfait, un grand merci à Andrew et à Paul pour leur gentillesse, leur bonne humeur et leur disponibilité! Nous reviendrons avec plaisir!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir waren begeistert, eine sehr beeindruckende Villa. Bei unserer Ankunft warteten bereits gut gekühlte Getränke auf uns. Die Beleuchtung des Gartens und der Außenküche, äußerst geschmackvoll. Im Vorfeld unserer Herbstreise hat uns der Gastgeber ausführlich informiert und war während des Aufenthalts immer kontaktierbar. Da das Wetter aufgrund des Mistrals diesjährig nicht optimal war, war es umso wichtiger, eine schöne und gemütliche Unterkunft zu haben.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in der Villa. Das Haus ist superschön, gepflegt und liebevoll eingerichtet, genauso wie das Grundstück. Hunde sind mehr als willkommen, für uns ein riesen Plus. Der Kontakt mit dem Vermieter ist absolut nett und herzlich. Wir können das Haus zu 100% empfehlen.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très jolie villa très bien équipée dommage qu’il manquait un presse agrumes pour les jus de fruits du petit déjeuner. Très belle et grande piscine. Nous avons passé d’agréables vacances au calme. Le propriétaire Andrew est très sympathique et très réactif.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vi havde en fantastisk uge i Villa Joya. Vi var to familier med teenage børn, og vi nød allesammen det utroligt lækre udeareal. Vi havde stor glæde af faciliteterne, så som pizzaovn, udendørsbar, bordtennis og selvfølgelig den lækre swimmingpool. Huset indeholdte alt hvad vi havde brug for, og mere til. Andrew var meget hjælpsom og var altid tilgængelig. De bedste anbefalinger herfra. Vi kommer tilbage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gemütliches Haus in den Weinbergen der Provence

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in der Villa Joya sehr genossen. Das Grundstück bietet viel Platz und unser persönliches Highlight waren der sehr schöne große Pool und das Poolhäuschen mit Barbereich und Steinofen. Einfach herrlich, dort frische Pizza bei schöner Abendbeleuchtung zu genießen. Und wer zu dieser Zeit das Handy nicht weglegen kann, empfängt überall super WLAN. Bei Fragen war Andrew stets sehr schnell zu erreichen und als wir Hilfe vor Ort benötigten, war Paul sehr schnell da. Die Möblierung ist nicht so vornehm, dass man sich im Haus nicht zu bewegen traut. Die von zu Hause mitgebrachten Pfannen und Messer brauchten wir nicht auszupacken, das Equipment in der Küche war einfach super. Ein rundherum gelungener Aufenthalt in Le Plan-de-la-Tour
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Südfrankreich im September

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und hatten einen tollen Urlaub . Danke an den superben Gastgeber Andrew und danke an Paul unserem Ansprechpartner vor Ort ☀️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Erholsamer Familienurlaub

Das Haus liegt wunderbar in der Nähe des Ortskerns. Wir konnten die Villa mit Pool und Aussenbereich bestens nutzen.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sir

Vert good!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sehr gut

Das Objekt ist sehr gut geeignet für Familien mit Kindern und Hund. Wohnen, Essen und Küche sind sehr gut. Die Küche hat alles was man braucht, der aussen Grill ist sehr praktisch. Die Badezimmer und vor allem die Duschen sind relativ eng.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Alles in allem noch okay

Viel Platz als Familie mit 6 Personen und Hunden. Toller Pool, Aussenbereich und Küche/Bar am Pool. Pizzaofen bei der Poolbar einfach toll um mal selbst eine Holzofenpizza zu machen. Mobiliar sollte dringend mal ersetzt oder repariert werden, wirkt doch schon sehr abgewohnt. Bäder sind gut fotografiert, fallen dann ausser im Elternschlafzimmer (mit Glasscheibe abgetrennt) doch schon sehr klein aus für eine Villa. In der Zeit unseres Aufenthalts war leider sehr viel Bautätigkeit in der Nachbarschaft mit LKW Verkehr und Baggerbetrieb. Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war immer gut und freundlich. Größter Kritikpunkt ist die Sauberkeit, gerade in der Küche wurde nicht wirklich so geputzt wie wir das erwartet hatten. ( Kühlschrank, Arbeitsplatte, Brotschrank und Microwelle waren stark verschmutzt) Wir haben dann selbst geputzt da wir keine Störungen durch Nachbesserungsarbeiten in unseren Ferien wollten.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andrew

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The villa is privately owned and offered to discerning clients who wish to sample the beauty and charm of the area from elegant, delightful residence.

Why they chose this property

We are well acquainted with the surrounding area, and after much searching were delighted to first discover, then purchase our dream villa in our favourite location. Plan de la Tour is a delightful unspoilt French village, a picturesque haven to the North West part of the Gulf of St Tropez. The village is well resourced with shops, restaurants and wine co-operatives. Villa Joya is set amidst vineyards in a small hamlet above the village, with quiet, secluded and enclosed grounds, yet within easy reach of the Gulf of St Tropez, through either Ste Maxime or the picturesque village of Grimaud. The area has something for everyone, from the glitz and glamour of Monaco and St Tropez, the quiet tranquil French village life and everything in between.

What makes this property unique

The villa is our second home, and as such benefits from all 'our' home comforts. You will find the property well equipped both internally and externally with all the ingredients for a great family holiday, or a simple pad from which to 'chill'. We hope you share our love of food and make use of the outdoor kitchen with Italian wood fired pizza oven, French plancher as well as the more traditional Australian BBQ!

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