Villa air conditioning, swimming pool.. near Palavas Montpellier, Sète. 2nd 15th August available

Close to sailing, scuba diving, and more, this family-friendly villa brings it all within reach. Jump into your car and make short work of the 16-minute drive to Comedy Square or the 27-minute drive to Palavas Beach (and enjoy the property's convenient covered onsite parking in the meantime).

Spend a day at the nearby beach, relax by the private pool, or sip a drink in the garden of this 1184-sq-ft villa, which also features a deck or patio. For a change of scenery, come inside and try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and DVD player.

As you settle into this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a BBQ grill, and air conditioning. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, toilet paper, and shampoo. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, a microwave, and cookware. And because there's a washer and dryer, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.