L'EssenCiel du Lac: quiet, elegant home

Close to sailing, scuba diving, and more, this pet-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Thanks to the convenient onsite parking, you can either leave your vehicle behind and let your feet make short work of the 14-minute walk to Lac de Chambon, or easily tackle the quick 3-minute drive to Plage de Chambon.

Relax in the hot tub (enjoy the outdoor furniture!) or sip a drink in the garden of this 754-sq-ft vacation home. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and cable/satellite TV.

As you settle into this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental, you'll find a dining area, a sofa bed, and a BBQ grill. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. 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.