Everything in the apartment looks brand new- the walls look like they were freshly painted, the furniture looks new, the apartment is nicely decorated, all of the appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer) look new. The apartment might have a slightly unusual layout for an American in that there is a toilet and sink downstairs, and the shower and vanity are upstairs with the two bedrooms. If you have to get up and use the bathroom at night, you’ll have to navigate the stairs (which are a little steep) to find your way to the toilet The living area has a Sony “smart TV” with Netflix, Prime, etc., if you want to watch with your online accounts. The Wi-Fi is about 5 Mbps and a little spotty at times.
You have one small (by U.S. standards, normal by European standards) parking spot in a parking lot adjacent to the apartment. If you’re renting a car and need to park it here, don’t get a large car or you’ll have to park out on the street.
The apartment is in a quiet residential neighborhood, less than a 10 minute walk from the ocean and a small boardwalk with a small amount of restaurants, bars, a butcher and a bakery. There is an ATM right across the street from the apartment. It’s easy to get around by just walking.
Herve and Isabelle are very responsive to questions and concerns. Herve will respond in French (of course, you’re in France!). Isabella is the person who will check you in and out of the apartment, and her English is great. If you get the bath towel package (7 euro per person) and/or the cleaning package (60 euro) and/or the bedding packages (I forget the price, I think 10 euro per person) they offer, you’ll have to pay her in cash when you arrive. If you don’t get those packages, you’ll have to bring your own towels, bedding, and you’ll be responsible for cleaning the apartment when you leave. Not having those things included in your stay automatically might be a little unusual for an American, so plan accordingly.
Be advised that if you use the address for the apartment as shown on the VRBO page, you won’t find the apartment. Navigate to the intersection of Av. du Koenig and Pl. de la Gare instead. There is a small sand lot next to an upholstery shop on the south side of that intersection. That is where you will meet your host and there is where the gate to the apartment and its parking lot is located.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay here very much and would come back again.
