Charming apartment in a small fishing harbour from Normandy. 2 nights minimum.

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9.9Outstanding

(45 Ratings)

The apartment is charming, immaculately clean, and well-appointed. Great location near Normandy sites with easy driving access to local attractions. Astrid is a wonderful host, highly recommend!

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

Apartment in Normandy

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this apartment rental

On the harbour, a stone's throw away from the fishing boats, restaurants, shops, the weekly market and 150 m from the sea. Charming duplex apartment, with a seaside atmosphere where the old and the contemporary meet.
Located on the first floor of an old stone house (over a florist), apartment of about 65 sq.m, sleeps 4 people. It includes a fully fitted kitchen (ceramic hob, extractor, oven dishwasher, fridge, TV, hi-fi stereo system, iPhone dock...) with amazing view of the harbour, one bathroom with washbasin, shower, toilet, washing machine and tumble dryer.
On the top floor there are 2 bedrooms in the attic, with roof window, they are very comfortable. One of them has a bed of 160 x 200, a lounge area (sofa, 2 armchairs, TV, DVD). The second bedroom has 2 beds of 80 x 190, they can be joined to have one 160 x 190 bed. Second WC.
New quality equipment, cosy comfort, Wi-Fi, selection of books, CDs, DVD player... Rentals are made on the dates of your choice, with a minimum of 2 nights: weekend, mid-week, week. The prices are all inclusive (charges, linen, sheets, bath towels and tea towels - final cleaning, Wi-Fi). Free car park nearby. No parking in front of the house; however, you can park for a few minutes to unload you bags. No smoking, pets are not allowed. The owner of 'L'Esprit du Port' also has small apartments for two people in 'La Maison Matelot' (Abritel ref. N°873395), located 50 m away.

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Top rated by guests

9.9Outstanding

(45 Ratings)

The apartment is charming, immaculately clean, and well-appointed. Great location near Normandy sites with easy driving access to local attractions. Astrid is a wonderful host, highly recommend!

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

Apartment in Normandy

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

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About this apartment rental

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

The apartment is charming, immaculately clean, and well-appointed. Great location near Normandy sites with easy driving access to local attractions. Astrid is a wonderful host, highly recommend!

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10.0 / 10.0

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

This apartment is so charming and lovely. If only all rentals could be like Astrid's. Immaculately clean and well appointed with everything you could possibly need.

10.0 / 10.0

Great place

Great place

This property was clean, charming and well located. I highly recommend it. We had a problem with the key sticking in the lock...but were able to get it open after a struggle with the lock. All in all the place was wonderful. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants charm and cleanliness and location. Joyce

10.0 / 10.0

Superb place to stay in Normandy

Superb place to stay in Normandy

If your looking for a quiet, picturesque, and seaside getaway in Normandy, this is the place for you. Located in the heart of Normandy, all WW II sites are within a short driving distance. Also too, easy driving to Bayeux and Mt. St. Michele. Madame Barbey is very responsive, and we will be recommending her apartment to all of our friends who will be traveling to Normandy.

5.0 / 10.0

We spent 2 nights at this beautiful apartment in a charming port town.The apartment is well appointed and well kept. Astrid was very welcoming and helpful during our arrival. She recommended several restaurants in the area. We tried them and they were all good and good value.The apartment overlooks the port. We enjoyed watching the fishing boats come and go. The apartment has a washer and dryer that are easy to operate. Coffee pods and other basic essentials were provided for us.The apartment was very clean and well maintained. If we are in this area again, we will definitely book a stay here.

10.0 / 10.0

beautiful apartment

beautiful apartment

We spent 2 nights at this beautiful apartment in a charming port town.The apartment is well appointed and well kept. Astrid was very welcoming and helpful during our arrival. She recommended several restaurants in the area. We tried them and they were all good and good value. The apartment overlooks the port. We enjoyed watching the fishing boats come and go. The apartment has a washer and dryer that are easy to operate. Coffee pods and other basic essentials were provided for us. The apartment was very clean and well maintained. If we are in this area again, we will definitely book a stay here.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely Apartment

Lovely Apartment

This apartment worked great to visit the sites of Normandy. Astrid was very easy and accommodating to work with. We enjoyed our stay!

10.0 / 10.0

This is a great place. My wife and I stayed for 3 nights and loved it. Just right.

This is a great place. My wife and I stayed for 3 nights and loved it. Just right.

Our hostess was amazing. The place was amazing. The town was amazing. Everything worked, the apartment was well stocked. Let's be honest. No place is 100% perfect. Sure, the view could be better or the parking or whatever. But this place had all the important things. Would we come back? in a heartbeat.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect apartment in quaint seaside village.

Perfect apartment in quaint seaside village.

We stayed here for two nights to be close to Normandy sites. It is very close to Omaha beach and about 1.5 hours for Mont St. Michel. The town is small, but very cute. It has everything you need, but be sure to get what you need by 7 or 8. Astrid is a great hostess and very helpful. The apartment is great and will not disappoint. The kitchen was perfect and had most things that a cook would need. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

wonderful and charming

wonderful and charming

cosy appartment; friendly landlady; great kitchen and fantastic fishmarket in the village. We loved to cook every day a different fish. Impressing nature and beaches with plenty of history and monuments

10.0 / 10.0

Charming Apartment in Desirable Location

Charming Apartment in Desirable Location

We stayed here for 6 nights in June 2017 and would do it again in a heartbeat. Astrid was wonderful to work with, she met us at the house and went through all the house specifics and was available for any questions. The home is clean, well-maintained, and wonderfully decorated - perfect for a charming port town. Great towels, blankets, fans, kitchen essentials, etc. - and comfy beds & pillows. The location is absolutely ideal - lots of local restaurants right out the door, a grocery store literally around the corner, a pharmacy across the street, and a fabulous local farmers market on Sundays with incredible paella, fruits, and vegetables. The Omaha Beach Golf Course is about 5 minutes away as well. It is perfectly situated for exploring the sites of Normandy. We wanted a quaint quiet town for our vacation, and this was it. The streets "roll up" just after sunset, it is not a party town. We recommend grabbing a late dinner on the harbor and watching the sunset from Vauban Tower. Or take a stroll on the shell-covered beach when the tide rolls out. And be sure to stop for some ice cream as you wander home :) One thing to keep in mind: There is one rather tall set of stairs to enter the apartment, and another set to get to the bedrooms, just in case anyone has trouble with stairs. That said, my husband and I both have knee issues (he got a brand new on in January) and we were able to handle them just fine. But honestly this is one of the best HomeAway rentals we've ever stayed in, and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to have a quiet getaway to explore the charms and history of the Normandy area.

10.0 / 10.0

Exceptional apartment with all the amenities one would want.

Exceptional apartment with all the amenities one would want.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely apartment. Astrid warmly welcomed our party of 3. Since we had a car, we appreciated the convenient parking. The decor was unique and interesting. The appliances were modern. It was nice to have a washer & dryer too. The location was perfect for us to take in the Normandy Beaches. The port town was a relaxing environment to walk, dine, & sit by the water. We would definitely stay here again & highly recommend this location to others. Thank you, Astrid for sharing your lovely apartment with us.

10.0 / 10.0

REPLICATE please!

REPLICATE please!

When we walked in the door my sisters both exclaimed, "I want to take pictures and remodel my kitchen at home to look just like this.' The apartment was fabulous! Tucked away in a tiny town on the bay. After 4 days in the hustle/bustle of PARIS - this place was a little haven. We came to see all of the Normandy beaches and walk the shores our uncle walked on D-Day as a US Army medic. I can't encapsulate all I would like to say in such short space. The bakery down the street was divine. We ate there 2 times and I would have brought pastries home on the plane, had there been a feasible way. We wanted to put the flower shop next door in a suitcase (some items we DID manage to buy and bring home). Thank you for the beautiful roses in the hallway. I thought they were peonies based on their huge size, but their distinct aroma interrupted that thought immediately. A rose is a rose. We will be back in 2 years and hopefully bring our 85 year old dad with us to walk those beaches too. But if that happens, we need a property for 20+ since the extended family will be with us. Thank you for being a fabulous hostess Astrid. We loved it!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Great Location

Great Location

Perfect spot right near the harbor. Astrid has provided all the essentials for a comfortable stay. The apartment is absolutely lovely!!! Easy navigation to the Normandy beaches and Bayeaux!

10.0 / 10.0

This place was awesome. Everything anyone would need. The owner, Astrid, was also awesome. Would sta

This place was awesome. Everything anyone would need. The owner, Astrid, was also awesome. Would sta

Great place!

10.0 / 10.0

Charming place. Great location. Wonderful host. We wish she would decorate our house!

Charming place. Great location. Wonderful host. We wish she would decorate our house!

Astrid was a great host and her place was wonderful. It worked perfectly for my wife, myself and our two kids.

10.0 / 10.0

Highly Recommended!

Highly Recommended!

Amazingly charming two bedroom apartment that lives up to the pictures. Wonderful location in town (nice grocery store next door, great bakery around the corner and terrific seafood restaurants within walking distance) and very convenient for Normandy highlights - Omaha Beach, American Cemetery and Bayeux are all within a 20 minute drive and Mont Saint Michel, Rouen, and others are easy day trips. There are so many thoughtful details throughout the apartment - well stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, good wifi connection, delightful books, comfortable beds with great linens, Ralph Lauren towels, soap and shampoo for the shower, etc. The owner, Astrid, was very welcoming and was available to answer any questions (not that we had any after her helpful introduction to the apartment). Such an easy stay! We had such a lovely time that we can't even imagine staying anywhere else in Normandy. We can't wait to return!

8.0 / 10.0

Perfect location

Perfect location

We arrived in this charming fishing village right in the heart of D-Day countryside. The tourist to locals ratio was low - a bonus !. All attractions were only 20-30 Km away by car. Accommodation was "compact" but very adequate. Low ceilings + lots of stairs needed careful attention. The kitchen was well stocked ..... the beds were comfortable .... All like "home". Would recommend this spot for four ..... Kids not too young + adults not too old !!

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable apartment in a wonderful location.

Very comfortable apartment in a wonderful location.

Very clean and well equipped two bedroom apartment in a wonderful location. Port-en-Bessin is a fishing village (only 9 km to Bayeux!) with many excellent shops and restaurants, a daily fish market on the wharf and a weekly street market on Sunday. It is perfectly located (between Omaha and Gold Beaches) for D-Day attractions and Mont Saint-Michel, Saint Malo and Honfleur are easy day trip options. A good grocery store is next door! The unit's kitchen is very functional and well stocked. The bathroom is also modern with a shower but no bathtub. The beds are very comfortable. Astrid, the owner, was charming and helpful. Looking forward to returning to this unit someday.

10.0 / 10.0

Quaint apartment in Port en Bessin

Quaint apartment in Port en Bessin

We spent 2 nights at this property, allowing us to see the landing beaches and the countryside of Normandy. The apartment was beautiful and situated perfectly next to the canal. Astrid was a charming and helpful lady which added even more to the weekend. We wouldn't hesitate to return or to recommend this to anyone looking for a small, quiet village by the sea in Normandy, centrally located, and with all the comforts and amenities you would ever need.

10.0 / 10.0

Very cute - great apartment

Very cute - great apartment

We just stayed at this apt near the coast. The apt was very cute and clean, and was perfect for our family of 4-plus it was well-equipped with coffee maker, W/D, hairdryer, corkscrew, etc. Astrid was very accommodating -- met us to show us the apt when we arrived and then again when we were departing to return our deposit. This was a perfect spot for doing a tour of the D-day attractions; we also had a car and did a day trip to Mont St-Michel and Bayeux. There are cute local restaurants and stores, although things do tend to shut down at a fairly early hour each evening. We highly recommend this apt and would happily stay there again! As mentioned by others, there are stairs if that is an issue.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect Home Away from Home

Perfect Home Away from Home

My sister and I spent 10 days in Port-en-Bessin, the excellently located base for all things Normandy. Astrid met us and was helpful in every way. She also runs a downstairs pop-up design shop, open on Sundays only where she serves the most delicious and filling brunch. The apartment is decorated like one you'd see in a magazine. Great charm and comfort coupled with the most modern conveniences. Steps from the harbor, shops, restaurants and the Sunday open air market. Very easy drive to all the landing beaches, Bayeux, Caen, Balleroy chateau. A bit further, but certainly doable, drives to Rouen, Giverny, Honfleur and Mt. St. Michel. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it heartily to anyone.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful stay in this delightful vacation apartment. Astrid met us and explained everything about the apartment and then left us to enjoy and relax. She also provided some helpful recommendations for restaurants and sights. As far as the apartment, I felt like this was a home makeover from a magazine or TV. The layout was well organized, with very efficient use of space. The bathroom was modern, had lovely towels and a even a washer/dryer tucked behind the door. The kitchen was very well-equipped. It even had two kinds of coffee brewers. The nautically decorated upstairs had a comfortable bed and our room had a little sitting area where my husband did a bit of work. The location is excellent. The water, the shops and so many restaurants are right there. Free parking and a little grocery store are just steps away. A great place to stay and a very kind and helpful landlady.

10.0 / 10.0

This was the perfect place to stay whilst in Normandy. We used it as a base to explore all the landing beaches and related museums for our daughters history syllabus. The apartment is above a quaint tea shop overlooking the port but does not have any noise from below. There is a fantastic kitchen (looks very new!) and a shower room with washer and dryer which was very handy! Upstairs there is a double room with sitting area and a twin room, between both a small toilet room. The hostess, Astrid, is a delight and ensured we were very happy in our temporary home from home! The attention to detail of furniture and decoration was lovely, even down to the Ralph Lauren towels!! Highly recommended :)

10.0 / 10.0

Steps from the harbor in Port en Bessin, this adorable apartment is unusually stylish and well-equipped. There were so many thoughtful details, including great CDs, books and films about the history of the area, and even cookbooks with ideas for preparing the local fish that we bought down at the dock. Astrid gave us a warm welcome and offered a lot of good advice. I only wish we could be there for her pop-up restaurant this summer! Thanks for a great stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Our group of four (two couples) arrived at L'Esprit du Port after a LONG day and a half of travel from the U.S. What a welcome sight it was to arrive and find the apartment exactly as portrayed on the VRBO website. The owner, Astrid, was there to greet us and tell us all we needed to know about the apartment and the community. It is obvious that she has taken great efforts to make this apartment a "cut above" the standard rental location. The apartment is decorated tastefully with the fishing village theme, and was neat as a pin. It was the perfect place to use as a home base while we visited the various WW2/D-Day sites. The only item I would note is that apartment is located on the second and third floor of the building (as detailed on the VRBO website), so there are stairs involved. The apartment is very secure with locked doors on the street level and at the entrance to the apartment. Parking was less than a block from the apartment in a public lot. We also enjoyed walking around the town and visiting the local restaurant and shops. There is an amazing bakery just down the street that we visited on multiple occasions. On Sunday morning, we visited the local market and had the chance to sample local dishes and produce. Thanks to Astrid for being such a gracious host and allowing us to rent her wonderful apartment!

10.0 / 10.0

We arrived at L'Esprit du Port after a long day (and a half) and air travel from the US and car travel from Paris. What a wonderful apartment we had waiting for us! The owner, Astrid, was there to meet us when we arrived and made us feel more than welcome. She also provided us with some helpful tips about places to eat, things to see and general information about the area. The apartment was very clean and has been furnished and decorated with great care and detail. It was exactly as represented here on VRBO. The location was perfect, with the front door being only steps from restaurants and a fantastic bakery. Parking for our vehicle was just around the corner in a public lot, just across the street from a very convenient grocery store. The apartment is located on the second and third floor of the building, so there are stairs involved. This was made clear on the VRBO website and was no surprise to us. in all, we were extremely satisfied with our time at L'Esprit du Port. It was the perfect base for us to explore the Normandy area and see the D-Day sites. If we return to this area in the future, we would definitely stay at L'Esprit du Port again.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect location, within a few yards of the harbour and restaurants. Not bothered by any noise whatsoever. Very clean and very spacious, loads of little extras. Could not fault this place at all. Astrid extemely helpful and pleasant lady, just ask and she will assist you. Great market on the Sunday outside the apartment, giving a real French atmosphere and great for fresh produce and hot food and clothing. Hot food is great! Would definitely recommend this apartment and we will return. Thank you Astrid.

10.0 / 10.0

Our Family of four with two teenagers stayed two nights at L'Esprit du Port and it was perfect. This is a very well appointed apartment in a great location in the quiet and quaint port town of Port-en-Bessin. There are numerous restaurants and local bakeries to choose from and the location is great for touring the d-day beach sites. We rent a lot of apartments and homes through VRBO and this apartment ranks as one of the best and we only wish we planned a longer stay. Thank you Astrid.

10.0 / 10.0

We stayed with another couple and LOVED the place. It was super clean, well appointed and had a great feeling about it. Everything felt new and nice and the owner was a sweetheart. The location was great right above a flower shop in s cool little fishing village with lots of restaurants and close to all the WW II sites. It was a real find

10.0 / 10.0

L'Esprit du Port was our 'home base' for three days in Normandy, and it was exceptional. Spotlessly clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The location is very convenient for exploring many D-Day sites, and despite being in the middle of town, it is very quiet. Shops, restaurants, and an excellent boulangerie are steps from your door. Our family felt right at home--we only wished we had more time to spend there!

10.0 / 10.0

My husband and I rented this lovely apartment for 3 nights. It was spacious, very comfortable and clean. The owner is professional and easy to work with. The first level has a beautiful kitchen and main bath. The second floor has 2 bedrooms and and an extra small room with a toilet. The beds were comfortable and it was very quiet and peaceful. It was obvious that this property is very well managed. This location is centrally located for visiting D Day sites and only minutes from Bayeux. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. We would highly recommend this apartment.

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