JP and his wife were there to welcome us and show us around the property when we arrived. We were able to use Google Translate to communicate. The setting of this villa is pure perfection and an ideal place to host a large group. The outdoor space, where we spent much of our time, is dotted with seating areas, flowers, and gorgeous olive trees. The smell of lavender fills the air, and it is exquisite. The pool was a welcome refuge from the hot Summer days, and we spent a good deal of time enjoying it.
The villa itself has a really interesting layout with 4 distinctly separate spaces. Given that we are 12 friends traveling together, the layout was absolutely perfect for us, as we each had our own separate space. If someone was sleeping in, you could gather in the opposite side of the house as not to wake them.
The house is decorated just as you imagine a villa in Provence should be. Absolute perfection!
Everything was wonderful and I do have just a few minor suggestions: Need a clothes dryer, build the cost of the towel usage into the rental rate, no using the blower when guests are enjoying the outdoor space, and MORE AC UNITS😊 We would have been happy to pay a bit more to cover the electricity costs. *Note: The villa loft has small children's beds.
The villa has a close proximity to town and there is a large grocery store nearby where you can pick up all of your groceries and supplies. JP was kind enough to take us there (as well as to the train station to pick up friends).
One of the ladies ended up getting a flat tire, and JP stepped in and called a AAA type company to come and change the tire. He also organized getting it fixed the following day. He definitely went above and beyond to help us during our stay and we were very appreciative! He was a good host and very prompt to respond to any questions or calls for assistance.
I received excellent feedback from all of the ladies in our group, who said they absolutely loved the charm and setting of this villa. It was nearly impossible to measure up to the fabulousness of the villa rental from our last trip (in Tuscany), but this lovely villa certainly did. We all wished we could have spent two weeks instead of just one. So, instead of booking one week, book two. You can thank me later.
Thank you for sharing your home with 12 crazy ladies! We made memories to last a lifetime.
