House 10 minutes from the beach

A short distance from sailing, windsurfing, and more, this smoke-free vacation home lets you experience it all. Bay of Biscay is an easy 15-minute walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers covered onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 7-minute drive to Aquarium La Rochelle. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Aytre Plage Station, a short 11-minute walk away.

You can make the most of the outdoors with the garden and BBQ grill at this 915-sq-ft vacation home. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

This 3-bedroom rental features a living room, a sofa bed, and a desk. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher, 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.