This authentic newly renovated stone village house consisting of 1st level: an equipped kitchen, a living room / stay. 2nd level: A bedroom, a bathroom, a w. c. independent and a second mezzanine bedroom. Outside: A small wooden terrace with garden furniture. We offer baby equipment: High chair, cot, bath, baby monitor, babycook, plates, bowls, plastic cutlery. We also have an annex room with a second bathroom with w. c. and a room for bicycles or other ...
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Laroque des Albères is a Catalan village located halfway between the sea and the mountain on the road to Spain. We welcome you all year to discover a region full of riches and a climate of the Mediterranean type near the coast changing in mountain climate with altitude. Located at the foot of the Albères massif, the chain of Catalan Pyrenees ends in the Mediterranean. Laroque des Albères benefits from the greenery and the water which gives it its position on the North Piedmont of this chain. It is at the same time close to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and tourist resorts that are Argelès-sur-Mer and Collioure which it is separated by only ten kilometers. May the spring be beautiful in Languedoc Roussillon. Nature awakes, fruit trees adorn themselves with a thousand flowers, perfumes spread in the air carried by the breeze. At Laroque des Albères, one can admire every day the Canigou, iconic and sacred mountain of Catalonia that changes colors at every moment of the day and the seasons. Wearing a white coat in winter, the Canigou will not leave until late spring. It can be admired at every detour, a path or a hiking trail, we feel his presence caring and reassuring. It fascinates you, captivates you, attracts you. This Catalan jewel is discovered through various activities such as hiking, carriage rides and mountain biking. Quiet happiness of a hike to Canigou or a family walk ...
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Fumeurs autorisés à l'exterieur si possible.
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number 890515
About the area
Laroque-des-Alberes
Located in Laroque-des-Alberes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Collioure Beach and Saint-Cyprien-Plage. Ferme de Decouverte and Le Tropique du Papillon are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Cellar of the Albères Winegrowers - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Argeles Beach - 18 min drive - 12.4 km
Racou Beach - 18 min drive - 12.4 km
Collioure Beach - 21 min drive - 16.2 km
Getting around
Argelès-sur-Mer Station - 18 min drive
Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 18 min drive
Chez Justine - 13 min drive
Café de france - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Brasserie Cap D'ona - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Authentic Catalan house of character pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Authentic Catalan house of character ?
As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Authentic Catalan house of character on 18 April 2026 start from NZ$176, 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.
How much is parking at Authentic Catalan house of character ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Authentic Catalan house of character ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Authentic Catalan house of character ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Authentic Catalan house of character located?
This Laroque-des-Alberes holiday home is on the beach, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cellar of the Albères Winegrowers, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Plage de la Marenda and Argeles Beach. South Beach and Racou Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved the little village and yet we were so close to drive to the beach. Place was very pristine when we arrived. Great price.
roncher66@gmail.com D.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
The home has been very recently completely renovated. YET the old character elements were preserved, so you get the modern with the quaint French villag feel. Clients also appreciate the grill and terrace at their disposal and the proximity to beach and mountain rivers. Come again soon!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David & Carine K.
24 November 2014
Unique holiday rental in Laroque-des-Alberes
We were fascinated by the local life in the sweet village. Couln't believe we were just minutes from the beach, being set in the Pyrenees foothills. Great help from staff. Nice place to spend a relaxing holiday near Argeles-sur-Mer yet away from the crowds.
David & Carine K.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Yes, that is one of the things guests love most: this property is not only charmingly restored and fully equipped, but it is tranquil and in a small village without the crowds, yet only a short drive to the beaches.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marlies V.
14 August 2017
Nice cozy house in wonderful little village
We spent two weeks in this wonderful house in the center of Laroque-des-Albères. The house is well equipped, very cozy and offers enough room for a family of five. The perfect pick for everyone who loves special houses, out of the ordinary. Martine, the neighbour, took care of us and was always available for any questions we had, which was extremely helpful. Laroque is a wonderful little village with a very unique charme, you will find everything you need. We had a wonderful time, but didn't have enough days to do everything there is to do in the region, so we will come back next year.
Marlies V.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Marlies, thank you for your respect of the home. We are so happy you enjoyed everything. We welcome you back at any of our rentals anytime!
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Beth DAMBERGER
Formidable vacances dans cette petite maison de village impeccable, acces direct au massif des alberes.
Acceuil au top de Martine. Le parking nest pas toujours aisé.
Petite maison de village typique, propre et pratique. La literie de la chambre parentale était un peu juste pour les grands que nous sommes (1m80 pour moi et 1m95 pour mon mari) et le sofa du salon un peu désuet mais dans l’ensemble nous sommes satisfaits. La présence d’une machine à lessiver et d’un lave vaisselle est très appréciable.
Julie v.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2022
Bonjour, merci pour vos commentaires très agréables. Effectivement la literie française est mal adaptés aux grands. Concernant le canapé, nous venons de le remplacer par un nouveau, plus grand et convertible que nous attendions depuis 6 mois. Nous espérons que vous allez revenir l'essayer ;-)
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christine M.
28 September 2018
late September holiday
LAROQUE DES ALBERES is a wonderful village with steep winding streets, lots of very good bars and cafes. There's also a convenience store, a good boulangerie and a small local market on Wednesday mornings. Parking is often scarce and makes it difficult carrying bags etc up a steep path to access the property. The property itself we found a bit dark and the outside seating area small without any view. The layout is somewhat quirky , there are 2 showers but one is accessed outside the house. The interior (separate ) toilet in particular necessitates a bit of manoeuvring. the kitchen is very well equipped, however it was annoying to discover there were no laundry or dishwasher tablets/liquid. When flying and hiring a car one is not able to bring such things. Martine did an excellent job in meeting and greeting, providing us with a lot of useful information. Never the less we enjoyed our holiday as the weather was good and the area is a wonderful combination of mountains and seaside. l
Christine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
We have remedied everything you've suggested and really appreciate your comments so we can make this a perfect stay. We welcome you back to enjoy these improvements, and as you say, the wonderful area and village of Laroque!
Verified
8/10 Good
Charles J.
20 September 2018
Lovely village with good restaurants
I have already written a review but it obviously didn’t send!
We had a lovely time in Laroque. The situation of the property was lovely with views towards the mountains. I would give the property three and a half stars. The outside area was pleasant but with a rather dirty and old looking cover roped over the top of it. The kitchen facilities were very good although we had to buy dish washing materials. Also it would be good to have a little washing liquid available for the washing machine. There were 3 dish washing tablets - left over by a previous resident - which we used. We noticed that bits of paint were falling off the lounge walls. We cleaned them up several times.
The toilet facility in the bedroom area was a bit quirky and awkward and the shower room could be smartened up a bit. I was wakened on the Monday of our stay during a thunder storm with water dripping on to the floor above. I got up to investigate and found that the water was coming down from a beam. I put a pan underneath to catch the water and informed Martine.
As indicated previously we really enjoyed our holiday in Laroque and we may return in the future. Martine was very helpful as was her husband. None of the above comments spoiled our stay.
Charles J.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thank you for all your valuable feedback. We will certainly work to improve some of these things for our next guests. We do hope to see you again and we agree Laroque is a lovely area!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lolita L.
6 September 2018
Très bon séjour.
Martine vraiment au top . Très bon séjour tout à disposition .
Lolita L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Merci beacoup! Revenez bientot a nos locations de vacances Sud de la France...sur LoveYourStay point com
Archival
8/10 Good
Sue R.
23 July 2017
Really nice and Martine and Jacques were great
Laroque is such a beautiful setting and great for visits locally. The house is beautiful and very well equipped.Just a suggestion as we flew and hired a rental car so our baggage was minimal. Prehaps providing guests with beach towels or even options to hire them?? Would recommend this property
Sue R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thanks for your recommendation for the beach towels. We will check with the owner. Next time ask me as I am happy to provide them. Glad you loved the property and location. We welcome you back to any of our rentals!
-Beth DAMBERGER
LoveYourStay.com
Archival
10/10 Excellent
caroline b.
7 May 2017
Location bien entretenue et parfaitement située
Très bon séjour. Merci à Martine pour son excellent accueil !
caroline b.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Merci pour votre respet de la maison. Thank you for caring for the home and being easy to deal with. We are happy you enjoyed your stay!
Beth Damberger
LoveYourStay
Archival
8/10 Good
Charland G.
5 August 2016
Déjà écrit, il y a des mois sur airbnb
Nous avons déjà, et depuis longtemps écrit nos commentaires positifs sur Airbnb.
Charland G.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Effectivement, nous vous remercions pour cette commentaire positive:
"Nous avons été très bien accueillis par Martine à notre arrivée. La maison était confortable, tout à fait conforme à la description. Le village de Laroque est très beau, typique et on y trouve tout le nécessaire à quelques pas. Le stationnement est un peu difficile mais on y trouve toujours une place à garer. L'appartement est tout près du clocher alors si vous avez le sommeil léger cela peu déranger un peu." We welcome you back soon!
Beth Damberger
LoveYourStay.com
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Wouter S.
18 August 2015
Great vacation home!
If you are looking for a modern equipped vacation home, near the coast, but without the 'mass tourism' of Argeles sur Mer, this is a great choice! Laroque des Alberes is a lovely village to stay: small, quite in daytime but alive in the evening with several nice bars & restaurants.
The location of the property couldn't be better, although you should not be afraid of a little walk since parking near the chateau isn't easy. We had a lovely holiday with our 2 kids (5&7 years old) here, thanks to this great home & their lovely owners. Excellent price for this quality.
Wouter S.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thanks again for your positive feedback! We are working on securing a private parking spot for future guests, please inquire before booking. Otherwise, everyone seems to agree: this home is charming, comfortable, and perfectly situated! Come again to any of my rentals at LoveYourStay
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John P.
8 December 2014
We loved it!
We had a lovely time, and super nice owners and staff who helped us find and reserve this gem. Don't miss the great hikes and waterfalls and natural pools nearby.
John P.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
We are happy to help and always available if guests need us before or after reservation. We want you to LOVE YOUR STAY. Yes, the hikes and natural pools/cascades are close enough to the house which is nice if you enjoy nature!
Archival
8/10 Good
Gisela C.
22 September 2014
very nice place
very nice place in the center of an old little town. the house is completely new and very tastefully renovated and equipped, only thing mistakeable: the two bedrooms are not separated!
with kind and lively neighbourhood, Guy, the owner is a really nice and generous person.
We enyoied our stay very much, sea, hiking and old culture in spitting distance.
Gisela C.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
So glad you enjoyed this lovely home nestled in this charming village! To be more clear, yes, there are two bedrooms separated by a staircase on two different floors/stories/levels. So, although there is no door at top of staircase they are removed from each other and not adjacent to each other on the same level either. There is also a clic-clac sofabed in ground floor living room if someone wants more privacy. Everything in the home is new and recently renovated for your comfort and well equipped for a perfect stay in such picturesque surroundings. Come again soon!
BETH DAMBERGER
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Blanca B.
10 June 2014
Such a paradise
Really enjoyed the nature, sea and village life surrounding this cool renovated house. Everything was new and tastefully done, fully equipped and lots of character was maintained in the charm of the old touches still present. Thanks for a great stay.
Blanca B.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Thrilled you were happy with the location and our renovated home. It is truly paradise, we agree, with it's spot under blue skies, near sea and mountain and our favorite South of France village...Come again soon!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David & Carine K.
2 June 2014
Tranquility in Charming Village
Really can't say enough about these sweet owners. Plus the property was completely restored so it has the original character but fully outfitted now with everything modern. Although you have a mountain village feeling, we escaped several times to the coastal villages and beaches in 20 minutes! Thank you!