Large house of 300 m2, large capacity, located in a Norman fishing port active all year round. Ideal for holidays with family or friends.
Layout of the house: - Large living room with sofas and billiards - Lounge bar - Large kitchen in bow window - vestibule with monumental staircase - 5 bedrooms, sleeps 15, 4 bathrooms - 4k TV room - Children's playroom - Sun terrace, barbecue - Garden furniture and sunbathing - Garden, children's trampoline
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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Start the dishwasher
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 14515000084ST
About the area
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
Located in Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Omaha Beach and Le Manoir d'Argouges are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Omaha Beach Golf and Centre Equestre de Sully. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
Omaha Beach - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
Getting around
Bayeux Station - 15 min drive
Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
La Terrasse - 10 min drive
Brasserie L'Europe - 10 min drive
La Reine Mathilde - 9 min drive
L'Albatros - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Large bright house in the shape of a boat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Large bright house in the shape of a boat?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large bright house in the shape of a boat on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$745, 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 Large bright house in the shape of a boat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large bright house in the shape of a boat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large bright house in the shape of a boat?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Large bright house in the shape of a boat located?
This family-friendly Port-en-Bessin-Huppain holiday home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of D-Day Wrecks Museum and Omaha Beach Golf. Omaha Beach and Bayeux Botanical Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The kitchen was well equipped and the Hugh kitchen table was great for a family of 9
Teri Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Meg S.
22 July 2025
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great living spaces for large group. Well equipped kitchen. Location walkable to stores, restaurants. Pool table was a hit. Great parking. Would recommend!
Great location. Living room rather dark and chairs uncomfortable.
Lovely dining room and outdoor space.
Carol K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2022
Thank you for your review Carol. I am very surprised about the rather dark living room and chairs. It is the first time I have a notice about this in more than seven years.
The chairs are classical wooden chairs and living room is rather full of light with 3 big double windows.
I am gonna contact you in private for a better understanding.
Damien
We had a wonderful time in Port-en-Bessin. We would recommend this town and this house for any holiday with a large family. The house was perfect for our 3 generational family. We got to see where my father in law landed on D-Day.
This house and quant town were perfect for us. The house was clean with plenty of space, Damien and Valery made the check in and checkout process easy which was much appreciated. We spent most evenings enjoying the many cafès, restaurants and shops around the Marina, which is just a short walk from the house! We would highly recommend this place!
We were 8 in total needing 5 rooms. The property was welcoming and large and confortable. Damien is helpful and avcomisating and went the extra mile for us during our dday festival stay.
A group of 11 of our family enjoyed the beauty of the area from this super central location! Plenty of private space and bathrooms to accommodate and the kitchen dining and sitting areas were great for all of us to hang out after the day’s activities! Enjoyed the d day sites but also the quaint villages and seaside towns including port en bessin. Make sure to also go to Bayeux to visit a really amazing city and maybe catch the farmers market! Truly loved our stay
A perfect house for large groups of friends or families. A well equipped kitchen, excellent bedrooms and bathrooms. The lockable utility/laundry room was perfect for our bikes,including power points to charge the batteries for the e-bikes.
This was a perfect place for our 2 wk. family getaway. It is in the heart of the Normandy region and very close to D-Day beaches and other interesting and important historical sites. The house was well equipped and very comfortable. It is spacious and the yard/gardens are lovely. The owner was accommodating and quick to communicate with us. Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is a great little town to explore. The house is in walking distance to everything in town.
We enjoyed a wonderful stay in Port-en-Bessin. The property and facilities were excellent for all ages (1-60!) with plenty for everyone to do. The kids all enjoyed the trampoline in the garden and the adults enjoyed the pool table and large spaces for relaxation.
Communication with owner easy.
The only minus was that the wifi was not working throughout our stay.
Simon W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2023
Thank you for your review. We are sorry that the wifi didn’t work. Unfortunately this is due to the operator and will be fixed this week. They are moving to the fiber and finally it will be for a better internet. They didn’t allow us to go faster.
Close to downtown, close to Normandy beaches, and surprising delight--three houses from the best restaurant in Normandy! (If you stay here--you must eat dinner there!!!! Can't remember it's name, but between house & information center and has a number in its name.) Many comfy beds, big home. Could use a spoofing up in cleanliness and there was no breakfast provided other than packets of a biscuit. Family enjoyed for its roominess and comfort.
Alan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thank you for your review Alan.
The house is self catering so we never provide breakfast. The house accommodate 15.
The packet of biscuits is for welcoming our guests.
Our family (3 generations) celebrated Christmas here - there was even a Christmas tree up in the living room! The kitchen was well equipped for making Christmas dinner and there were plenty of dishes for our group of 11. The teenagers enjoyed playing the piano and pool.
The host met us upon arrival and took the time to show us around every room and answer any questions. The place was clean and had a much needed washer and dryer, as we had not gotten our luggage yet.
Conveniently close to a grocery store, a Catholic church, and restaurants near the water.
The property pictures online were taken many years ago and don’t reflect the house as it is today. it was very tired and in need of a total deep clean, the place was filthy. Furniture, curtains, towels, bedding all need replacing. Mould on some walls, dirty lights, cobwebs everywhere, the place is in a general state of disrepair.The garden, trees, hedges and bushes are totally overgrown making difficult to park and blocking light into the house
It could be a lovely place to stay but as a family of 14 we were extremely disappointed in the very poor standard of the accommodation and would certainly not recommend it to anyone
Mark G.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Dear Mark
I feel sorry that the experience in our house didn't meet your expectations.
We have a gardener taking care of the garden every week. In summer, due to sometimes high temperature and wet weather, the trees and flowers are going their own way. The garden has always been a pleasure for all of us, perhaps making it sometimes capricious for car park, but not of easy reach for a least 5 cars.
As for the others remarks, I understand you are unhappy with the cleaning. We do our best, but I am sure it does not deserve your rating. We didn't get any question or notice from your part during your 10 days stay, and we pay attention to all our guests. Should it has been as weird as in your description, I would have wished to be the first in the confidence. We invest in the property all year long to keep the standard.
Furthermore, I cannot let you say that the pictures are not up to date. We got many improvement and the inside and outside spaces are obviously generous.
In the meanwhile, most of our other customers are inquiring for their stay next year.
Anyhow, I would like to understand your rating without any message so please feel free to contact me, I would be happy to have a conversation with you.
Last but not least, I have been advised by the lady who does the cleaning that you arrived at 2 pm whereas the house rules say 4 pm. As the house was occupied before, you did not leave enough time for the cleaning.
And finally you left the house before the check-out appointment and we found the house in a very bad state (furniture moved, torn curtain...)
We sometimes allow early arrival but only on request and if course only if the cleaning process is finished.
Best regards
Damien
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ellen B.
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Large home and property but needs some attention
The house is large and worked great for the 8 people we had in our group. We never felt like we were on top of each other and the big dining table was wonderful for meals. We had 3 cars which were easily parked on the property. The location is fantastic! A 10 min walk to the port and the Sunday market was wonderful. Super easy to get to Bayeaux and all the Normandy locations.
Pictures are so important when renting a VRBO and I believe the photos in the listing were taken many, many years ago. They didn't reflect the actual condition of the house and furnishings. The couches in the living room and TV room were covered with throw blankets, buttons were missing from pillows and the magazines on the bookcase were 20+ years old. The wooden table and chairs in the garden weren't brown wood anymore - everything was weathered, gray, splintery and in need of sanding and refinishing. The lack of attention was also reflected in the coffee pot that took an hour to brew, the hairdryer that gave off sparks when you plugged it in, the wobbly legs on the bedside tables and the broken chairs. Even the liquid hand soap was so watered down that it wasn't even soap anymore. The whole house could use a thorough, deep cleaning. If you're a family with kids, this would be a great place. For a group of adults, it was OK but not up to normal VRBO standards.
Ellen B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
Dear Hellen
Thank you for your review with VRBO.
We are happy to know you had a good stay with us and appreciate you help us to improve ourselves.
As For the coffee pot and dryer, we replaced it during your stay for your comfort. The couches are covered with blankets to prevent marks but they are washed each time.
I take good notice for outside furniture and I can assure you pictures are up to date.
We hope to have the pleasure of your visit another time.
Best regards
Damien
Maison spacieuse et agréable Les chambres sont propres , la literie est confortable La cuisine est fonctionnelle et bien équipée Nous avons été bien accueilli Le côté négatif : pas de chauffage dans les chambres et salle de bain de l’étage , 3 ou 4 grosses araignées dans la grande chambre de l’étage et sa salle de bain et très vieillissante Cela reste un endroit sympa où nous avons passer un super we
Maison spacieuse, propreté pas top,fauteuils de jardin moisis,certains lits et draps de bain pas propres,odeurs d humidité..,heureusement que la dame de ménage a été réactive pour le remplacement de la machine a cafe et de sa gentillesse! Decue du manque de réactivité du propriétaire suite a notre message!
Fabienne G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Merci pour votre commentaire. Nous restons attentifs à toutes les
Réactions de nos hôtes. Nous avons remplacé la machine à café le jour de votre arrivée (le locataire précédent ne nous l'avait pas signalé de dysfonctionnement).
Je tiens en revanche à signaler que la serrure de la porte d'entrée était cassée après le départ sans aucun signalement. Il aurait été élégant de le signaler pour le bien-être et le confort des hôtes suivants.
En ce qui concerne les chaises de jardin, je ne comprends pas le commentaire.
Verified
6/10 Okay
ricordeau t.
17 July 2025
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Photo et hygiène trompeuse attention
Bonjour,Je fais suite à notre séjour le week-end dernier dans la maison que j’ai louée pour 15 personnes. Je souhaite vous faire part de notre profonde déception quant à l’état général du logement, qui ne correspond absolument pas à ce qui était annoncé et attendu pour une location de ce type.Dès notre arrivée, nous avons constaté un manque évident d’hygiène et d’entretien :•Les draps étaient pleins de cheveux, les serviettes de bain tachées ou douteusement propres.•La moisissure est présente dans les douches, les siphons et le porte-couverts.•Les encadrements de porte et autres surfaces étaient sales, et la propreté globale du logement est très insuffisante.•Nous avons même trouvé des couverts sales et un porte-couverts moisi, ce qui nous laisse douter de l’efficacité, voire de la réalité du ménage annoncé.•Le trampoline est dangereux et inutilisable, il est trompeur de le laisser figurer dans l’annonce.•L’extérieur est mal entretenu, avec plusieurs éléments dangereux pour les enfants comme pour les adultes.•L’installation électrique pose problème : l’électricité saute régulièrement dans la cuisine.De plus, nous avions convenu avec la femme de ménage d’une arrivée anticipée pour déposer nos affaires, mais elle avait manifestement oublié. Par ailleurs, il semble que sa famille dorme sur place, ce qui compromet la préparation correcte de la maison avant l’arrivée des locataires. Post-scriptum, les photos sont uniquement de ma chambre.
ricordeau t.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Bonjour
Je suis désolé que votre expérience n'ait pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes.
Je tiens cependant à apporter un certain nombre de précisions :
- le jardin est régulièrement entretenu par un professionnel et ne comporte pas de zones dangereuses
- l'électricité est aux normes. Je regrette que vous ayez eu à subir des coupures de courant mais la puissance électrique est adaptée a la capacité du logement. Il y a peut-être eu des appareils additionnels externes qui ont généré une surcharge
- le trampoline est entretenu. S'il est défectueux, cela provient d'une utilisation inappropriée de locataires précédents dont je n'ai pas été avisé et que je vais bien entendu vérifier.
- je prends note du caractère très insuffisant du ménage à votre appréciation dont je ne manquerais pas de faire la remarque à notre prestataire.
Bien cordialement
Le logement est très bien situé, le parking privé. L'accueil formidable. Le logement fabuleux, propre, et vraiment très grand. Chaque chambre a sa salle de bain et WC, vraiment génial. L'immense salle à manger, lumineuse et très bien agencé, la cuisine au top, très pratique. Nous avons adoré séjourner dans cette magnifique maison. Nous reviendrons, une vrai pépite.
La maison est idéalement située, à proximité des commerces et des restaurants du port à pied, et à quelques kilomètres des plages du débarquement. Nous avons apprécié la grande salle à manger, le grand salon et et les 3 zones nuits avec leur salle de bain attitrée, qui permet à chacun d’avoir son intimité en fin de journée. Un plus pour les enfants, le coin jeux et surtout le trampoline au jardin !
L’accueil et les informations de Valérie ont été très appréciées.
Grande maison très agréable pour se retrouver entre amis
Nous avons surtout apprécier les grands volumes des pièces de vie, belle cuisine et salle à manger. Salle de bain à chaque chambre.
Très bonne situation géographique.
Merci beaucoup.
Gîte très agréable et bien équipé.
Les lits sont confortables et les salles d'eau attenantes à chacune d'entre elles furent très appréciées.
La grande table de cuisine, les deux laves vaisselle, les trois canapés, le billard, le bar avec frigo intégré et la salle de jeux nous ont vraiment permis de passer un super week-end.