Large atypical house in the town center near the market, 5 minutes of beach

Just a short distance from the ocean, this family-friendly vacation home lets you experience it all. Thanks to the convenient covered onsite parking, you can either leave your vehicle behind and let your feet make short work of the 6-minute walk to Office de Tourisme de Saint-Denis d'Oleron, or easily tackle the quick 31-minute drive to Bay of Biscay.

Spend some time at the nearby beach (enjoy the sun loungers!), relax by the heated pool, or sip a drink in the garden of this vacation home, which also features a deck or patio. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and stereo.

This 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom rental features a living room, a BBQ grill, and a fireplace. You can also use the jetted bathtub, plus other bathroom amenities like toilet paper and a hair dryer. 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 an ice maker. And you can even pack a bit lighter because there's a washer and dryer.