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Transatlantic villa at the seafront

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Llafranc, Catalogne
  • Place, Sant Sebastia Lighthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Llafranc Harbour
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Llafranc Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Girona (GRO-Costa Brava)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Soap · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Transatlantic villa at the seafront

Overlooking the sea and offering an unobstructed view, this semi-attached villa is ideally located at the seafront, near Gerona, in a typical Costa Brava village, Llafranc. It hosts up to 9 people (babies and children included) and has 4 bedrooms, a bathroom, 3 shower rooms, an en-suite bathroom, an equipped kitchen, a living room, a complete set of household appliances, a washing machine, a dishwasher, a television, a telephone, free wireless internet, and so on. For your comfort, we offer a dining room and a summer sitting room, a fresh-water swimming pool and its solarium, and many terraces for relaxing and tanning. The staircase in front of the villa provides direct access to the sea. The garage has an automatic gate. Nearby, there is the beach (500 m away): all the young ones and a little less young ones can descend by themselves, without any danger and with confidence. Llafranc really is a privileged and secure nook, only visited by the Barcelonese and some foreigners, often property owners as well. You can also enjoy 10 international and Olympic golf courses, restaurants, shops, while rocks for climbing are just next to the house.

Services:
The villa boasts 10 sleeps, and sheets are provided, but not table linen nor bath towels. During your stay, a cleaning help will be available (direct arrangement). Telephone is available for you to use, as is the free wireless internet. Linen is also available for rent.
Kitchen kit (3 tea towels + 1 hand towel + oven glove)
Table kit (1 duffel + 1 tablecloth + the number of table-napkins and napkin holders you need)
Toilet kit (1 bath towel + 1 towel + 1 glove) per person
Beach Kit (1 towel+umbrela + mat) = 5 €

Or even baby kits:
Dodo kit: bed with bedding and 2 sets of bed linen + a potty-chair + a changing mat + bath towels) = €10
Miam kit: a high chair + tableware (plate, glass, bowl, cutlery) for babies + a baby table napkin = €5
Beach kit: a pushchair + a parasol + beach toys = €5
Pool and garden maintenance, as well as the end of stay cleaning are included in rent.

Outdoor facilities:
The 1,350-sq.m ground has a series of stepped terraces, interrupted by cactus gardens or flowerpots. The 50-sq.m swimming pool has a length of 11 metres. It has a depth from 80 to 2.50 m. The small basin, well-away from the large one, is the joy of the little ones. A wooden fence encloses it. The main terrace, opening onto the entrance and living room, can be completely closed for security of the youngest. All of the terraces are fitted for having outdoor meals, chatting or relaxing, with wooden or resin furniture and sun loungers.

The big advantage:
The exception and specificity of this family-oriented villa is the view. While being in the living room, you will believe to be on an ocean liner while seeing nothing but the Mediterranean and its ships in front of you.

The ocean liners:
Friday evening is the moment to admire them, when they return to France. They form a procession, one after another, all of them illuminated for the captain's eve. It looks like a Christmas Wreath at the horizon. One of our tenants wanted to count the ships he saw in one day, beginning with the fishing boats at five o' clock in the morning. "756 ships", he told us, "luxurious yachts, a Catalan boat, a Riva completely built out of shiny teak wood, sailing boats of all sizes with up to 3 masts, outboard or inboard motor boats, windsurfing boards and even the garbage boats that look after the sea during the summer season." Don't doubt and don't forget to bring along your binoculars and a powerful camera for exceptional souvenirs! This summer, we found our tenants passed midnight, seated at the solarium railings. The father was playing the violin while the whole family was watching the lightning of a distant, overseas thunderstorm. It was a magic moment.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
La Villa est située dans une zone résidentielle
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Pets

No pets allowed
UNIQUEMENT AVEC ACCORD DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: La Villa est située dans une zone résidentielle
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number ESFCTU00001701400005732200000000000000HUTG-012357-659, HUTG-012357

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

Llafranc

Located in Palafrugell, this villa is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Llafranc Harbour and Mas Oller are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Coqui Park and Cap Roig Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Ses Negres and Lobs Minigolf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Llafranc, Catalogne

What's nearby

  • Sant Sebastia Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Llafranc Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Llafranc Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Platja Canadell - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • La Platgeta de Calella - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Flaça Station - 31 min drive
  • Girona (GRO-Costa Brava) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Restaurant El Far - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Sirena - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪FarNomo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Nova Pasta - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Croissanteria de Llafranc - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Transatlantic villa at the seafront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Transatlantic villa at the seafront?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Transatlantic villa at the seafront on 6 June 2026 start from NZ$942, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Transatlantic villa at the seafront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Transatlantic villa at the seafront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Transatlantic villa at the seafront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Transatlantic villa at the seafront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Transatlantic villa at the seafront located?

This family-friendly Palafrugell villa is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Llafranc Harbour and Llafranc Beach. Platja Canadell and Sant Sebastia Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gergely K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, family friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Mercii Le principal est dit
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10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Incredible views

This is a magnificent property and Catherine is a delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

andy k.

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

Great place great design.

Great stay. Only problem was the limited WIFI and phone access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci pour ces étoiles Pour le téléphone, malheureusement nous sommes dans une zone avec une couverture aléatoire (ce que nous signalons à nos locataires) et selon le temps et l'opérateur la réception est plus ou moins bonne. Nous ni pouvons malheureusement rien, et c'est pourquoi à la demande nous pouvons prêter une ligne fixe Pour la wifi, c'est un peu le même problème. Avec les opérateurs espagnols nous avions internet en illimité mais avec seulement 0,800 Mbps en ADSL et encore quand cela fonctionnait Nous avons donc privilégié internet par satellite, et nous prenons le maximum de GB possible, avec une vitesse constante de 15 Mbps Cela permet la réception des mails et de joindre le travail si besoin est, mais si il y a des abus (et malheureusement certains locataires abusent) la connexion est coupée. Nous payons un maximum pour un maximum de GB (que nous ne répercutons pas aux locataires) mais nous ne pouvons qu'espérer l' illimité que l'on nous annonce pour fin 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Holliday

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Merci opour cette appréciation, courte mais voulant tout dire
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10/10 Excellent

Anders T.

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

Fabulous in every respect

Great host, and a wonderfully secluded property. Have been to Llafranc for 15 years and this was easily my best stay due to marvelous Villa Esmeralda. Hope I can come back some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
Merci pour ce commentaire, et merci pour votre venue Ces appréciations, et votre présence, d'autant plus apprécié que vous êtes des "anciens fidèles" de Llafranc, nous permettent de continuer à entretenir et améliorer, dans le respect de ses origines et de son époque, notre maison et son coin protégé.
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10/10 Excellent

Mairi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in Catherine's beautiful villa. This is an amazing property in a quiet area of Llafranc with exceptional views and only 8-10 minutes walk from the center of Llafranc. It has beautiful terraces all with great views, loads of space and lots of character. We enjoyed the pool and watching all the boats rounding the point. We also enjoyed meeting her family who were visiting while we were there. The house is well equipped with everyone you need to enjoy the house including a kind gift on our arrival. We would have no hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2025
Merci pour cette appréciation, et merci à vous pour votre séjour. Nous vous esperons à un autre moment, et peut-étre à se retrouver à Llafranc
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10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Lovely Villa

My wife and I stayed here with 4 grown up kids. In a great position, 10 minute walk into LaFranc, with lots of restaurants. Been in the same family for years and feels like a home rather than a characterless rental. Loads of outdoor space with three private terraces and although the owner shares the pool we hardly saw her.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci pour cette appréciation, elle explique bien les avantages de la Villa, son caractère familiale et rare, différent d'une location commune. Elle dit aussi que même si la piscine est partagée ce n'est en aucun cas gênant, que les locataires y sont respectés en profitant de la tranquillité du site et que propriétaire comme locataires ne se dérangent aucunement
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10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Spectacular location

We LOVED this property. Two middle-aged couples spent the week relaxing on the terrace, visiting Medieval cities or Roman ruins, and walking the Cami de Ronda. The location was the absolute best - relaxing city that is not too small nor too big, right by the Cami de Ronda for beautiful walks, and incredible terrace to enjoy the view. The host was fantastic with following up with us. I highly recommend this house! The rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms were large and comfortable. We made many lunches and dinners in the kitchen to enjoy on the terrace. If you want to go to Costa Brava, choose this location.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Corien N.

Great location, great views, great people

What a wonderful place to stay. The view, the house, the location ... everything. With the different terraces en the swimming pool too, it gives you the feeling of living like a millionaire. The house is well furnished, nice touch that in the kitchen all basic ingredients are available upon arrival. Salt, oil, milk etc. Nice touch from the lovely owners Catherine and Francois. They made sure that this holiday was a holiday we will not forget. Will definitely go back there again!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci pour votre gentillesse et votre fidélité, nous vous attendons tous les ans avec tout le plaisir de vous accueillir
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10/10 Excellent

Gretchen W.

Idyllic views of the Mediterranean with lovely beach a short walk away

The marvellous unobstructed views of the Mediterranean make the stay at Villa Esmeralda quite wonderful. Truly unique. Llafranc has a lovely sandy cove beach with numerous outside dining options. The newly installed boardwalk just adds to the small town charm. There is a lovely rock outcrop near the house from which the kids loved to jump into the sea. Just bring waterproof sandals or watersocks. Catherine who lives next door ensured a tranquil stay and no impact from her family with the shared pool. It really did feel likely nobody next door. Catherine has ensured the house has all the amenities one could use during a stay. We do recommend the 2 hour boat tour of the local coves which may inspire renting a small boat to explore later on during the week. Multiple years of renting houses in Spain, but Villa Esmeralda has risen to the top of our list. We shall endeavor to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Cette appréciation, décrit bien, les avantages et les points positifs de la Villa Esmeralda Elle explique bien que la mitoyenneté est un plus et que même si la villa est double, ce n'est jamais gênant Elle raconte aussi ce que la proximité de la mer, peut apporter de loisirs, de riche expérience et de découverte Nous espérons à nouveau ces locataires, du monde entier, pour une prochain séjour.
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10/10 Excellent

Jérôme G.

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

Vue mer incroyable.

En première ligne, décor de rêve , à moins de 10 minutes à pied du village, des rochers pour plonger en desssous de la maison. Seule petite critique pas de climatisation il,fait chaud la nuit au mois d’août.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
Merci pour cette belle explication de la situation exceptionnelle de la Villa Désolée pour la chaleur, mais comme je l'explique toujours, la maison ancienne a été conçue avant l'avènement de la climatisation, avec une infrastructure permettant de lui garder sa fraicheur, et n'oublions pas la brise marine qui la baigne constamment. Mais nous espérons vous retrouvez une autre année malgré cela
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10/10 Excellent

Hind B.

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

Très belle villa, vue exceptionnelle

Vue et emplacement exceptionnels, en première ligne face à la mer, 10 min à pied du centre du village de Llafranc. Très propre et fonctionnelle. Notre Hôte Catherine nous a bien accueilli, très disponible pour répondre à nos demande et nous conseiller sur ce qu'il y a à voir et les restaurants aux alentours. Merci pour ce séjour très agréable et reposant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jc H.

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

Viva Esmeralda

Esmeralda, villa juchée sur son promontoire face à cette Méditerranée dont les flots se parent d’émeraude et dont l’accueil est propice aux rêves d’Odyssée. C’est dans cette demeure en espaliers, sur l’une des nombreuses terrasses ou dans sa fabuleuse piscine, que nous sommes venus nous ressourcer. Esmeralda est bien une pierre devenue rare, de celle que l’on se transmet, dont les propriétaires vous conteront son histoire. Propriétaires charmants prompts à vous partager les bonnes adresses. Esmeralda, un charme fou dont nous aurons plaisir à revoir. A bientôt belle émeraude.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2020
Merci pour cette appréciation aussi magnifique que poétique Vous avez su décrire avec brio l'emplacement, et sa construction spéciale qui suit la falaise C'est avec plaisir que nous vous recevrons à nouveau et nous vous remercions à nouveau pour votre presence durant cette saison si spéciale A très bientot donc
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10/10 Excellent

Poldi K.

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

Wonderful time

We spent a lovely time and enjoyed the house a lot. Thank you Catherine for being such a great host!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci pour cette appréciation si sympathique. Merci pour votre gentillesse, et nous vous espérons l'année prochaine
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8/10 Good

Adam B.

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

Llafranc family house

Great location, fantastic view, good size property for 6 adults and two young children. Plenty of outside area to chill and drink/ eat. 15 mins from the beach and centre Llafranc Only negatives were mosquitoes and the location for the rubbish disposal
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for this appreciation, we are always happy to have feedback from our tenants To answer the 2 negative points: Mosquitoes : Do not forget that the villa is 20 meters above the sea, and unfortunately mosquitoes like this proximity. To avoid the maximum nuisance, all rooms, except the living room, have mosquito nets, and we provide anti mosquito machines, bombs and insecticide candles for outdoor . We can not do more Garbage dumps : The city does not collect garbage at home and dispose of pickup points in the city. The closest to the Villa is at the top of our dead end at 100 meters ......
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8/10 Good

Jenny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing Location

This traditional villa built 55 years ago is in an amazing location with fabulous outside terraces. The house is a feat of engineering and is obviously much loved by the owners. It is a tribute to them to have kept the villa for 6 generations. The villa is semidetached with the owner living in the other half of the villa and sharing the access, garaging and pool. There is only garaging for 1 car within the property, any other car has to be parked outside. The living space is very good with immediate access to one of the 3 terraces. The 3 main bedrooms are spacious but would not suit very well if the party was composed of 4 couples. I believe that it is normal practice if the bedroom can be a twin or a double that for a couple the bed should be made up as a double and not with 2 sets of single sheets. The bedroom we stayed in, the double with the single beds put together, had no mirror. I wish we had asked about additional housekeeping. There was no information when we arrived about this as an option. I would have gladly paid for 2 hours of housekeeping per day. The only cleaning was of the pool twice per week and of the outside terraces once whilst we were there. I would expect if staying for 2 weeks that the linen would be changed on the beds after a week and I would expect linen of a local hotel standard. We have stayed in the past in several of the local hotels. The villa has excellent electronic shutters and there is detailed advice regarding using the shutters to keep the villa cool. I am not sure in high season how effective this would be without ceiling fans or air conditioning. There are small electric fans available in the house. There is WiFi but it is very limited and makes life very difficult if you have to stay connected to your own business, which unfortunately was the case for one of my sons. We are happy to choose to escape social media, but business availability is often part of modern life. We had a very good stay in an area that we know well and love. We wish Catherine and her family many more years of enjoying their family home.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci pour cette appréciation aussi longue et complète que documentée En principe et comme indiqué sur les sites internet, la villa est avant tout une résidence familiale souvent louer par 2 couples avec enfants. 2 des 4 chambres comportent un miroir et avec celui de la salle de bain, nous pensons que c'est suffisant. Pour la chambre aux lits doubles, nous y mettons des grands draps, pour que le lit puisse être utilisé en lit jumeaux ou en un seul grand lit, au choix des occupants. Il ne faut pas oublier que nous sommes une location et non une résidence hôtelière, Nous essayons de proposer un maximum de service, mais en aucun cas ceux d'un hotel, et comme nous sommes voisin il suffit de demander en cas de besoin. Comme indiqué également sur les sites internet, ou en le demandant directement, notre gardienne propose de faire des heures de ménage à payer directement. Nous refusons la climatisation, non saine, et la Villa, construite il y a 55 ans, est faite pour garder sa fraîcheur, et profiter de l'air de la mer et du vent Nous connaissons le problème d'internet, qui ne dépend pas de nous La Villa, avantage, est dans un site sauvage et éloigné de tout, inconvénient elle est dans une zone sans couverture. Nous avons éliminé l'ADSL qui ne pouvait fournir que 0, 800 Mbps pour une réception satellite qui nous donne 16 Mbps mais pas l'illimité, et ce n'est pas une question de prix, ce n'est pas possible pour l'instant . Il semblerait que nous pourrions l'avoir en fin de saison, nous croisons les doigts pour la prochaine saison Merci à Jenny et à sa famille de leur séjour et nous regrettons qu'ils ne nous ai pas plus expliqué leurs besoins que nous aurions essayé de satisfaire dans la mesure du possible
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

Sehr gepflegt und schön gelegen!!

Absolut empfehlenswertes Haus in toller Lage, am Ende einer ruhigen Straße mit Traumblick auf das Meer und die vorbeischippernden Boote. Die ganze Anlage ist großzügig und sehr gepflegt und sauber, 1-2 mal in der Woche kam jemand zum Gießen und zur Poolpflege. Bei ruhiger See konnten wir unterhalb des Hauses an den Felsen schnorcheln und baden, zum Strand geht man in ca. 10 Minuten ohne Probleme Die Vermieter wohnen nebenan und sind sehr ruhig, hilfsbereit und freundlich. Llafranc selber ist ein zauberhafter kleiner Ort mit angenehmen Tourismus und kleinem Strand und netten Lokalen. Wir kommen sicher irgendwann wieder! Ein wirklich winziger Punkt wär evtl. das nicht so optimale Internet, an dem jedoch gearbeitet wird. Aber bei all den Möglichkeiten die man hier hat, eher zweitrangig. Sonst alles perfekt!! Danke Catherine für diese wunderschöne Woche!! Susanne M. aus Bayern
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci pour cette appréciation, qui décrit si bien la Villa et son environnement Nous savons qu'internet est un problème car nous sommes à 6 km du Central Movistar, et nous ne pouvons nous brancher sur la 4 G étant dans zone peu couverte. Le calme peut avoir des inconvénients Mais nous venons de faire mettre le satellite pour améliorer notre WiFi, avec une couverture jusqu'aux terrasses et nous espérons que pour la prochaine saison 2019 nous serons performant..... enfin !!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Relaxing family holiday

A lovely place for a 3 generation family stay. Probably the best villa we've stayed in. Lots of basics provided, pool great, views outstanding and very understated support from Catherine next door. 10 mins walk to the beach and similar to the lighthouse. We visited for a week, having visited the area on and off for 37 years. We walked our favourite walk to north along the coast and visited our favourite botanical gardens, but most of all we enjoyed relaxing with our daughters family - on the beach or on one of the villa terraces.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Une appréciation qui explique bien la région, son charme, sa beauté et son potentiel de visites et de randonnées ainsi que l'emplacement de la Villa tellement calme et exceptionnel
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10/10 Excellent

Birgitta B.

Good house with fantastic location

The house was well equipped with good kitchen and lounge, several toilets and spacious bedrooms. Several large terraces and stunning views. Good location, 7 minute walk to the beach and the village. Nice landlord Catherine. Can really recommend this house !!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci pour cette appréciation qui résume si bien les points positifs de la Villa
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10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Peace, quiet and total relaxation. Beautiful setting, fabulous views, fantastic property.

Had a great time
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Peu de mots, mais l'essentiel est dit Merci pour cette appréciation qui caractérise la Villa A une prochaine fois, nous l'espèrons
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10/10 Excellent

anne b.

Excellent séjour en famille.

Villa magnifique avec une vue à couper le souffle depuis ses multiples terrasses. Lieu magique !!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci pour cette appréciation Elle met en avant la vue exceptionnelle de la Villa et ses nombreuses terrasses pour tous. Magique est sans doute l'adjectif qui caractérise le mieux la Villa car vous n’êtes pas le premier locataire à la qualifier ainsi Nous vous espérons pour un autres séjour Cordialement Catherine Halley
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10/10 Excellent

philippe d.

Magnifique maison, vues extraordinaires

Position privilégiée avec une vue extraordinaire sur la mer. Accès direct à la mer sur les rochers, piscine splendide, calme, terrasse ombragée pour déjeuner. Bon équipement. Bon accueil. Les points à surmonter pour profiter pleinement: beaucoup d'escaliers, distance pour plage de sable et centre de Llafranç (commerces) ~ 1 km avec beaucoup de dénivelé. La maison est mitoyenne et la piscine est partagée, mais pas de soucis, grande discretion et utilisation très parcimonieuse de la piscine par le propriétaire.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Merci pour cette belle appréciation, elle explique clairement la Villa est c'est important pour les futures vacanciers C'est vrai que la plage est à 10 MN à pied, plus facile pour y aller que pour en remonter car les escaliers du port se descendent facilement mais ce remontent avec beaucoup de souffle. Mais le calme de la Villa est à ce prix et l'on peut ainsi encore plus l'apprécier
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos m.

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tres bon sejour
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Deux phrases seulement, mais qui expliquent toute la Villa Esmeralda Merci pour votre venue, et dans l'attente de vous retrouver
Archival

8/10 Good

Uwe A.

Lage, Aussicht und Pool super! Haus ok, kein Luxus

Wir waren mit 2 Familien (4 Erwachsene und 4 Jugendliche) zwei sehr schöne Wochen dort. Die Lage, die Aussicht, die vielen sehr schönen Terrassen und der Pool sind wirklich traumhaft und einen Aufenthalt wert! Das Haus an sich ist eine Doppelhaushälfte aus den 60er Jahren, die Vermieter bewohnen die andere Hälfte, halten sich sehr zurück, sind aber bzgl. der Formalitäten, Hausübergabe, Kaution etc. sehr korrekt - das muss man mögen. Die zwei "Elternschlafzimmer" mit Zugang zu Terrassen sind sehr schön. Das eine Zimmer mit 3 - 4 Schlafplätzen ist in Ordnung. Die Bäder und Küche sind klein und einfach. Aufgrund des Alters des Hauses besteht der durchaus teure Luxus der Unterkunft in der superioren Lage und weniger in der Ausstattung des Hauses. Aus unserer Sicht kann man das Haus gut mit 8 Personen bewohnen, für 10 Personen wird es jedoch eng (das eine Zimmer mit Stockbett ist sehr eng - unsere "Jugend" wollte dort nicht schlafen). Wenn es etwas günstiger wäre, würden wir mit max. 8 Personen wieder hingehen.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Une belle analyse de la villa dont nous vous remercions C'est vrai que maintenant les propriétaires sont assujetti à de nombreuses règles par l’administration : les déclarations pour la police ou encore les factures détaillés pour l'administration fiscale , sans oubliez les états des lieux pour protégez locataires et propriétaire, tout cela devient très complexe, mais nous essayons de le faire le plus gentiment et honnêtement possible pour que tout ce passe bien Nous nous attachons à respecter la maison en lui gardant son caractère "année 60" et "maison de famille" tout en essayant de la moderniser et de la rendre le plus conviviale possible. Pas toujours facile, car on ne peut pousser les murs ou agrandir les chambres, mais lorsque nos locataires partent satisfaits et reposés, après avoir profité de la vue, de la mer et du soleil, le pari est gagné Merci de votre séjour, merci de votre appréciation et à une autre année, nous l'espérons.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Wonderful place for a holiday

A very enjoyable holiday with a young adult family. Plenty of space for everyone and a great location for card games and dinner. Swimming in the sea below the house was a high point.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for that assessment, which explains that all ages of the family can end up in the villa and enjoy the terraces, the sea, the sun and shared moments of conviviality

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Halley

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We are the 4th generation of the same family in this house. We try to maintain this atypical villa, so the 6th generation would still be able to enjoy it.

Why they chose this property

We celebrated the 50th anniversary of the villa. My parents and grandparents built it; 6 generations of this family have passed and are still passing their holidays in this house. We handle it with great care in order to renovate, maintain, and improve it whenever possible. The house was designed by Barcelonese architect Rodriguez who, while following the construction works, discovered, described and launched Ampurias Bravas as 'The Venice of the Costa Brava'. We cannot do otherwise than maintain this villa, show to others this extraordinary site, and to highlight this so captivating region. And to reveal the village of Llafranc, so typical and well preserved, in this wonderful region.

What makes this property unique

Some of the tenants have shouted "it's magic" and "this villa is magic!" Its comfort allows all generations to feel well here and to enjoy the passing boats, the swimming pool and the exceptional view from all rooms.

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