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Wonderful Belle Époque Villa – Panoramic Sea Views – Large Garden – Private Pool

Family-friendly villa with water park and outdoor pool

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Large garden with total privacy
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Place, Institut de Francais
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Marinières Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Nice
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wonderful Belle Époque Villa – Panoramic Sea Views – Large Garden – Private Pool

Villa Helene is a warm and welcoming Belle Époque villa offering panoramic sea views over Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
The property features a large and beautifully maintained private garden with decorative shrubs and seasonal flowers, as well as several sunny terraces. The villa enjoys sunlight throughout the day and offers a high level of privacy. Private parking is available on the property.

The garden has been redesigned and includes a swimming pool measuring 4.5 x 8 meters, surrounded by greenery and charming outdoor areas.

The house was fully renovated in 2016 and has been carefully maintained since. It retains its original charm, with elegant architectural details and warm, inviting interior colors. The beds are comfortable and of good quality to ensure a restful night’s sleep.

The villa is arranged over two guest-accessible floors:

Main floor: original entrance hall with marble staircase from 1925, access to the separate studio, kitchen and living room.

Top floor: four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The fourth bedroom is approx. 4.5 square meters and contains a single bed. It is accessed through Bedroom 3.

The separate studio includes an additional bedroom and bathroom, offering extra privacy for guests.

Additional cleaning can be arranged during your stay.

The villa has air conditioning in all bedrooms.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties allowed unless approved before booking. We kindly ask to respect our neighbors. No loud music outside on terraces or garden
Please make sure that the tables, kitchen surface is clean for dirt and crumbles when leaving the villa. Also the dishwash needs to be done
Bring out all garbage before departure. Yellow trash can is emptied every Wednesday. Regular trash is put outside the main gate every afternoon

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 06159030309MX

We should mention

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

About the area

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and Nice Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Nice and Nice Ferry Terminal. Travelling with kids? Consider Jean Bouin Sport Palace, or check out an event or a game at Circuit de Monaco. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Institut de Francais - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marinières Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Plage de la Darse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port of Nice - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Castle Hill - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Garibaldi Tram Station - 6 min drive
  • Beaulieu sur Mer Station - 7 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alma Goût Méditerranée - Villefranche - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Good Mood Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Espuma - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Achill's by Bubbles - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wine Pier - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wonderful Belle Époque Villa – Panoramic Sea Views – Large Garden – Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Wonderful Belle Époque Villa – Panoramic Sea Views – Large Garden – Private Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Wonderful Belle Époque Villa – Panoramic Sea Views – Large Garden – Private Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Belle Époque Villa – Panoramic Sea Views – Large Garden – Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful Belle Époque Villa – Panoramic Sea Views – Large Garden – Private Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful Belle Époque Villa – Panoramic Sea Views – Large Garden – Private Pool located?

This family-friendly Villefranche-sur-Mer villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Marinières Beach and Plage de la Darse. Promenade des Anglais is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. Villefranche-sur-Mer Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay with a group of friends. The home was exactly as pictured and Jon Gisle was an attentive and communicative host. It was just gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful stay!

We absolutely loved our stay—the house is comfortable and well appointed and the views and outdoor spaces, especially the pool, are to die for! We hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

This villa was perfect for our two families of four. The kids enjoyed the pool and the adults enjoyed relaxing and enjoying the views. It was quiet and felt safe. The walk down the stairs to town and to the train station wasn’t bad. Sometimes we would Uber back up to Villa because it’s quite a workout. I would stay again any time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

natasha t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

This villa is beautiful, peaceful, and has amazing views. We really loved staying here. The property feels very safe being fully gated and the pool is lovely. The street is very quiet and there is a grocery store you can walk to in about 7 mins. There is a/c in the downstairs bedroom and fans in the other bedrooms. It is in a quiet area on the hill so you either need a car or need to get comfortable with the bus system (or pay very high Uber prices). The bedding was high quality and there were plenty of towels provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

A gem in Villefrance Sur Mer

Our family (6 of us), rented this house for the Christmas holiday in December 2018. We were in awe from the time we arrived. The views to the Mediterranean are breathtaking - with wonderful sunrises each morning. The house is easily accessible to Nice, Monaco and other places on the Cote d'Azur. Prior to arriving I corresponded with Jon (the owner) and Marianne (the house manager) and both quickly responded to my questions. I highly recommend this house if you are considering a stay in the Nice area.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views and lots of room

We stayed for 5 weeks in January and February. For 2, the house was overly grand. We chose it for the view and in off season it was fantastic.The weather was too cool to enjoy the pool but we did get to sit outside for a few lunches. Mostly, we just enjoyed the view of the sea from most every window.The house was adequately equipped but we ended up adding a few essentials for our needs like a teapot, spatulas, whisk, and a few other items to make our stay more comfortable. These we easily found at Ikea in Nice.There is also a well equipped market 10 minutes on foot downhill (maybe 15 back with a bag or 2) or 5 minutes driving.Walking to Nice or Villefranche harbor is possible, though the walk back will involve a lot of uphill and some stairs depending on route. LIke many others, we did Uber back when needed.The house is close to a busy road and we could see how it could be noisy with the windows open. Not much of a concern for us, and nothing we couldn't drown out with white noise app on our phones.All in all, a wonderful house with a few quirks that could easily suit a large family or a few friends.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc-Olivier G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Too hot with plenty of mosquitoes

On the positive side, the property is situated in a great location, overlooking the sea. The area is calm and convenient. There is space for 2 cars in the property, and additional space is available nearby. However, there is air conditioning in only one bedroom, a limitation that was not indicated in the advertisement when we booked. We had 30°C inside the house at midnight, and 29°C at 6 a.m., which made it very difficult to sleep. As a matter of fact, we had to open all windows to have a bit of air circulating and avoid the temperature to raise even higher. Indeed, this lack of sleep forced us to find another house available upon short notice in the high season, thus interrupting our stay... On top of that, the garden was full of mosquitoes, and obviously they came into the house. We tried mosquito repellent spray on the skin as well as repellent candles, but nothing seemed to be effective and we suffered numerous bites every day, especially in the early morning, evening, and during sleep. The swimming pool is small and there probably was an issue with the chemicals used because the water looked cloudy and was acid. One shall perhaps add that the furniture does not look like the photos of the advertisement. Whereas the advertisement shows stylish interior, the house was downgraded with modern and disparate low-end pieces. Towels were old and smelly, and there was something on the beds that provoked itching. We had to purchase new towels and bedsheets.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ute H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haus mit Charme

Das renovierte Haus mit dem Charme einer alten Villa befindet sich in einem gepflegten Garten mit wunderbarer Aussicht. Es befindet sich eigentlich in einer ruhigen Umgebung, aber nachts hört man in den vorderen Schlafzimmern bei geöffnetem Fenster die Autos von der Straße, die unterhalb des Grundstücks vorbeiführt. Äußerst störend sind die Geräusche der außen am Haus angebrachten Wärmepumpe, die ins Haus übertragen werden. Das ständige, deutlich vernehmbare Brummen der Wärmepumpe nervt. Die Wärmepumpe sollte auf einen Dämpfungssockel gesetzt werden.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We spent a lovely week at Jon’s property and our family enjoyed it immensely . The views from the upstairs rooms, pool and terrace are stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and relaxing

The property sits on the hill, but easily accessible to both Villefranche and Nice, we enjoyed both! The view is amazing and perfect for a morning coffee overlooking the Mediterranean. We were a group of 7 friends and had a great time here!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

SANDRINE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très belle vue sur la mer!

Très belle propriété, avec un superbe jardin, la personne responsable sur place est très réactive. Si le temps avait pu nous le permettre, c est avec bonheur que nous aurions profité de la piscine! Merci au propriétaire pour sa disponibilité et sa cordialité au moment de la réservation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

philippe d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très heureux

Une semaine de vacances en octobre, La maison est idéalement placée, aux portes de nice ( 5mm, 1à minutes du port de la promenade des anglais ), la vue géniale. Nous avons pu profiter de l'extérieur ( jardin assez grand),grace à un temps assez généreux. Le confort est suffisant, un peu daté mais c'est une histoire de gout; Sincèrement le rapport qualité prix est idéal.Je remercie mon hote de nous offrir la possibilité de profiter de ce secteur. Je n'hésiterai pas à recommander ce lieu et à demander de nouveau asile Tester c'est adopter philippe
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villefranche-sur-Mer

We really enjoyed our stay at the villa. The views and location are spectacular and the accommodations are very comfortable. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Frode B.

We have a few nice hollidays, perfect

I realy liked it, clean and nice view

8/10 Good

Anne-Sophie F.

Très belle maison et emplacement ideal

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour avec nos 3 enfants et reviendrons avec plaisir !
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

An amazing villa Belle Epoque style, fully fitted, in excell. condit. and with a spectac. view.

The whole family (5 adults and 3 juniors) spent a whole week in this spectacular villa, Belle Epoque style, in the beginning of October 2018. The house is modernized and looks very nice both inside and outside, and is situated at the top of a hill with a stunning view of the Mediterranean, also overlooking the picturesque village of Villefranche. There are stairs from the house to the seaside, and the water there was warm and clear. Many places to eat in Villefranche, lunch and dinners, and many more to be found in nearby villages and certainly also in Nice and Monte Carlo, both situated in the vicinity. Very nice owners of the house, and a charming and helpful representative of the owner close at hand. We will strongly recommend this place to other families!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan K., Portland, Oregon

The best of the best!

Our stay here was spectacular; the view even more so! The panorama includes the 16tth century Fort du Mont Alban looming to the south and west with Nice visible beyond, along with the fabulous harbor to the south and St Jean Cap Ferrat to the east. Our host was extremely accommodating and quick to answer requests, even recommending local attractions (for a special treat, try La Belle Etoile in the Old Town of Villefranche-sur-mer down near the harbour!).The person providing on-site support was equally so. The villa is lovely, clean and quite pleasant. It was well-equipped. The beds were very comfortable. Ours was a group of six adults. We fit easily with room to spare. It is easily accessible, with the Moyenne Corniche (Nice to the west; Monaco to the east) a five minute walk away. Bus transit to/from Nice was easy, convenient and inexpensive. In short, we loved our time at this lovely villa and hope we may experience it again one day!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Christer M.

Fantastic holiday!

Villa Helene is truly a beautiful property. The villa offers a lot of charm both inside and outside. Combined with beautiful seaview and a big garden this villa is one of my favourite places. The contact with the owner was easy, and he replied quickly to all my questions. Absolutely a place to recommend if you love a relaxing atmosphere, but still want to be close to Nice and surrounding areas.
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10/10 Excellent

Vegar E.

Villefranche-Sur-Mer .

Villefranche-Sur-Mer is a fantastic place specially when we manage to book in on Belle Époque Villa which are a excellent villa with a fabulous view .
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10/10 Excellent

Ole F.

Sweet spot

This was the perfect place for us to stay. The house is a beautiful refurbished old villa on a small hill overlooking beautiful Villefrance-Sur-Mer. Needless to say, the Villa has spectacular sea views, but it also has the perfect secluded feel with a very homey vibe to it. It is easy to walk down to Villefranche harbour, or to Nice, or get on the train to Monaco (which takes about 15 minutes). We were three collegues there for a work-project, so we actually spent a lot of time in the house with the doors to the terrace overlooking the ocean wide open at all times (not a bad diversion from the most rainy part of Norway, where we normally do our projects). But we also found time to enjoy the surronding local restaurants, with a couple of trips to Monaco to boot. Highly recommendable!

8/10 Good

Isabelle C.

Très agréable, ambiance familiale détendue dans une région superbe

La villa est très agréable à vivre pour 8 personnes. La pièce à vivre est baignée de lumière et donne sur la terrasse, la vue sur la baie de Villefranche et la presqu’île de St Jean Cap Ferrat est magnifique. La disposition des chambres et SDB permet une bonne indépendance ; le studio en RDC est totalement indépendant, un plus pour les parents par exemple. Au total une villa très agréable dans un quartier résidentiel et tout près de Nice ; le propriétaire est sympathique et à l’écoute. Nous recommandons.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Toddy S.

Great summer vaccation place...!

Great place. Very idyllic and private villa with beautiful seaview and lots of charm. Recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde C.

Lovley charming house!

Lovely charming house with a fantastic seaview. The villa had a very intimate and charming atmosphere combined with clean and tidy rooms. The villa is large and the bedrooms were spacious with very comfortable beds. Check in/check out was very easy. Hope to visit again and warmly recommend the villa
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Espen B.

Beautiful villa in amazing surroundings

Villa with lots of charm and atmosphere. The seaview is beautiful and the surroundings are quiet, but still close to shops, restaurants etc. We would love to visit this villa again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rainer M.

This is really a phantastic villa in Villefranc Sur Mer

We are a family with this children and stayed for one week in october 2017 in this villa. It is really a beautiful belle epoque villa with phantastic view on the sea. The villa is very tastefully renovated. We enjoyed the time there very much.To emphasize are the good parking possibilities in front of the house, which is not natural in this area. Jon was extremely friendly, helpful and generous. We would be glad if we could revisite this phantastic villa in the next year. Rainer
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jon Gisle Johannessen

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Norwegian family with younger children. We are located at the West coast of Norway in the city of Bergen. Villefranche is our dream destination. Quiet and

Why they chose this property

Villefranche is a vey authentic village with a lot of charm and nice surroundings. Yet it is central as Nice, Monaco, Cannes etc is not far away. Our house is in a quiet neighbor hood with nice neighbors and beautiful view over the bay of Villefranche and St. Jean Cap Ferrat

What makes this property unique

The villa has a large garden with total privacy as there is no insight from neighbors. There is several terraces / small spots around the house to enoy a book or a glas of wine. The villa is a Belle epoque villa from 1925 which offer a lot of charm.
The property enjoy sun all day long

Languages:

English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish

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