Large family home with a heated pool, in the heart of Touraine – sleeps 14

Close to ecotours, kayaking, and more, this family-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Jump into your car and make short work of the 9-minute drive to Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park or the 10-minute drive to La Vallee de Courtineau (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

Relax by the heated pool or sip a drink in the garden of this vacation home, which also features a deck or patio and a firepit. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at foosball, or enjoy the WiFi and TV.

As you settle into this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental, you'll find a dining area and a fireplace. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, toilet paper, and soap. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.