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Experience Village Life in our Bonnieux Apartment

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The beautiful village of Bonnieux
Bienvenue... welcome!
Living area
Living area
Looking from the salon to the kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Bonnieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Luberon Regional Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Luberon
  • Château de Lacoste
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Experience Village Life in our Bonnieux Apartment

We’ve named our apartment “Bonheur en Bonnieux” (Happiness in Bonnieux), because that’s how we feel when we’re here. We hope you’ll feel that same sense of “bonheur” when you live for a week or more in our comfortable and well-equipped apartment and enjoy village life in this beautiful part of Provence.

The buildings are 200+ years old, but our apartment was completely renovated and decorated in 2012 and offered for rentals beginning in April 2013. The newest bedroom was renovated and decorated in 2016. We know sometimes there is a "leap of faith" when renting directly from an owner. We've been leading small group tours in Europe (and in Bonnieux) since 2006, and we're well-known in the travel business. We have many repeat guests and take direct bookings as well as bookings through rental websites. The VRBO listing includes reviews from guests who have enjoyed our home in Provence. We're happy to provide references or to talk with you by phone.

Our 1300 square-foot apartment has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is ideal for solo travelers, couples, small groups of friends, and small families with older children. You’ll especially enjoy our large, well-equipped kitchen and the adjoining covered terrace where you can enjoy a meal, sip a glass of wine, and observe daily life in Bonnieux.

Our apartment is set on two floors of the building. We have our own front door off a small, conveniently-located pedestrian street in the lower part of the village. In the entranceway there are pegs to hang coats and shopping baskets or to leave dirty hiking boots.

Our newer bedroom suite (with ensuite bathroom) is located off the entranceway. The other two bedrooms, a second bathroom, the living room, kitchen and terrace are located upstairs.

Our newly-decorated, spacious bedroom suite is about 300 square feet. This room is very private with its own bathroom: a toilet and tiny sink in one room and a big shower with the larger sink and mirror in a separate room. The suite has a queen bed and includes a wardrobe, dresser and bed tables with lamps.There's a beautiful, original tiled floor and lots of light from the two windows. The "coffee nook" is a separate area with a cafe table and two chairs, sink, cabinets, Tassimo coffee maker, and hot water kettle... perfect for a morning beverage before joining the rest of the group upstairs. And off this area is a little balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking the main street.

The rest of the apartment is up a flight of steps from the front door and entrance. This part of the apartment extends across two adjoining buildings and there are a few stairs on this level.

One bedroom has a queen bed and the other bedroom has twin beds; both bedrooms have tall windows that look out across the village and the surrounding countryside. Both bedrooms have plenty of storage space and good reading lights.

The upstairs bathroom is located on a separate level so it's very private, up eight steps from the main level. There is a handrail and nightlights. The tiled bathroom is compact but has lots of natural light (even a little view!), with a toilet, shower, sink and plenty of storage space for your personal items. We have a heated towel bar for stays in the off-season.

The living room has a tall window overlooking the pedestrian street below and includes a comfortable couch and three armchairs; a coffee table; an antique chest; a wide screen television with DVD player and lots of movies; plenty of reading lamps; and a bookcase filled with guidebooks, maps, novels and more. We also have a CD player with an Ipod/Iphone docking station.

The kitchen is a large and bright room with modern appliances and cabinets, lots of counter space, a big round table with four chairs , and a cupboard filled with colorful pottery and glassware. (Two more chairs are available for larger groups.) The kitchen includes a four-burner cooktop, oven, refrigerator and freezer (new!), dishwasher, clothes washing machine, microwave, and Tassimo coffeemaker. We entertain when we're here, and it's important to us to have a very well-equipped kitchen. We think you will love preparing and eating some meals here! The boulangeries, butcher shop, small grocery store, and Friday market are two minutes from our front door.

Double doors open from the kitchen out to the covered terrace, which also has a table and four chairs. From the terrace you can look down the narrow main street to the Petit Luberon mountain.

We’ve decorated our apartment in a style that is comfortable and authentic, a mix of antiques and modern pieces. We’ve used our experience staying in more than 40 vacation rentals all over Europe to provide everything we think will enhance your stay in Provence. We love Provence and this is our part-time home, so you’ll find many special touches that aren’t typical in a vacation rental.

Best of all, our Bonnieux home is located in an ideal spot in the village... in the lower part of the village near most of the shops, restaurants and cafes, artist galleries, the post office and ATM, and the wonderful Friday morning market. There are several options for parking just minutes away.

Our apartment is equipped for year-round living and Bonnieux is a year-round village. In winter the double glazed windows, electric heat, and extra blankets will keep you warm. In the warmer months, our tall windows allow a breeze and some cross ventilation, and the shutters help control the sun and heat during the warmest part of the day. We have air conditioning on both levels (as well as electric fans), which will quickly cool the apartment during the warmer months.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Older children or teens only (7 or older).
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bonnieux

Located in Bonnieux, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and Luberon. Le The dans l'Encrier and Nestor le Castor are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Bonnieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Luberon Regional Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sous Les Toiles de Provence - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Château de Lacoste - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • SCAD Lacoste - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ochre Cliffs of Roussillon - 12 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Cavaillon Station - 25 min drive
  • Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café de Sade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe De France Lacoste - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Bergerie - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪L'Arôme - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Les Terrasses - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Village Life in our Bonnieux Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience Village Life in our Bonnieux Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Village Life in our Bonnieux Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience Village Life in our Bonnieux Apartment located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is steps away from Luberon Regional Park, Sous Les Toiles de Provence and Musée de la Boulangerie. Foret des Cèdres and Château de Lacoste are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Wood

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Our family has been traveling in Europe for 30 years. We made our first trip to Provence, the Luberon and Bonnieux in 2003, and this area captured our hearts. We lived here for 6-1/2 months in 2004/2005 in a farmhouse between Bonnieux and Lacoste. Our daughter went to the village school. It was a life-changing experience, and we've been spending 2-3 months a year in Bonnieux ever since. It was great thrill to finally get our own place in December 2012.

We live most of the year in Knoxville, TN. Kathy took early retirement from the faculty of our state university a few years ago. Charley is partially retired and and writes novels based in Europe. Kelly is now working on a doctorate in French history and living in Paris.

In 2006 we launched European Experiences, providing small group tours in several beautiful places in Europe that are special to us. Our 'Luberon Experience' tour is based in Bonnieux and was named one of the top tours in the world in National Geographic Traveler magazine in May 2012. We've hosted 60+ groups in Bonnieux, and also offer tours in other areas of France (Alsace, the Dordogne, and Normandy), Italy and England.

Why they chose this property

We have rented several apartments and houses in and around Bonnieux. When this apartment became available, we knew it was the right one for us! The layout, the size, and the location were ideal. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

We'll spend several months a year in the apartment, so it's our Luberon home, not just a rental. We want to make it really special for us and for you. We've included much of our personal library here (books, guidebooks, maps, movies), and our housebook includes all of our personal recommendations for enjoying the Luberon.

Languages:

English, French