Small house with garden, ideal for peace, sea and water sports

Close to a water park, snowboarding, and more, this smoke-free vacation home brings it all within reach. Étang de Leucate is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 3-minute drive to Gulf of Lion.

Spend a day at the nearby beach, relax by the communal pool, or sip a drink in the garden of this 463-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a deck or patio. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis and billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and DVD player.

This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom rental features a BBQ grill and air conditioning. 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 there's access to laundry facilities, so you can even pack a bit lighter.