Villa in Antibes
14 guests · 8 bedrooms · 5 baths
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About this villa rental
A rare opportunity to stay in one of the historic private residences of Cap d'Antibes.
Maison de la Grande Duchesse was commissioned in 1930 for Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, Princess of Montenegro and widow of Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia.
Designed by architect Léon Rubert, the original plans for the house survive in the Antibes municipal archives, where it is recorded as the Projet de maison pour Madame la grande duchesse Nicolas de Russie.
Nearly a century later, Maison de la Grande Duchesse remains a private family house, hidden within Mediterranean gardens on the Cap d'Antibes.
With seven ensuite bedrooms and generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, the villa is particularly suited to families and groups of friends wishing to experience the Côte d'Azur from somewhere with genuine character and history.
This is not a purpose-built holiday villa. It is a historic Riviera home.
Original architectural details and the atmosphere of the 1930s coexist with the comforts required for contemporary family life, creating a house that feels elegant but relaxed rather than hotel-like.
Days begin slowly in the garden, followed by swimming in the beautiful pool and lunch beneath the Mediterranean sun. The beaches and restaurants of Antibes are close at hand, while Nice, Juan-les-Pins and Cannes are within easy reach.
In the evening, the villa becomes a house for gathering: aperitifs in the garden, long dinners with family and friends and warm summer nights beneath the cypress trees.
Other entertainments available in the villa are outdoor table tennis table, badminton and boules. Short walk to bakery and grocer. Close to the Hotel du Cap. Great location for daytrips to Grasse, St Paul de Vence, Eze and Monaco. Rent ebikes nearby, book a cruise on the Med or take the kids tubing, kayaking or paddle boarding, the villa is perfectly located for both relaxation and fun.
The villa retains beautiful high ceilings, marble terrazzo floors and art deco balconies. Stylish light filled living room and large dining area. All the bedrooms are spacious with king size beds, luxury bed linen and soft towels. Fully equipped kitchen. Separate utility room with washing machine and dryer.
Fabulous, huge garden with multiple entertaining areas. Beautiful pool area with sun loungers, outdoor L-shaped sofa, dining area with bar, outdoor fridge and barbecue.
Renovating in 2026 to give every kingsize bedroom its own private ensuite bathroom.
Maison de la Grande Duchesse was commissioned in 1930 for Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, Princess of Montenegro and widow of Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia.
Designed by architect Léon Rubert, the original plans for the house survive in the Antibes municipal archives, where it is recorded as the Projet de maison pour Madame la grande duchesse Nicolas de Russie.
Nearly a century later, Maison de la Grande Duchesse remains a private family house, hidden within Mediterranean gardens on the Cap d'Antibes.
With seven ensuite bedrooms and generous indoor and outdoor living spaces, the villa is particularly suited to families and groups of friends wishing to experience the Côte d'Azur from somewhere with genuine character and history.
This is not a purpose-built holiday villa. It is a historic Riviera home.
Original architectural details and the atmosphere of the 1930s coexist with the comforts required for contemporary family life, creating a house that feels elegant but relaxed rather than hotel-like.
Days begin slowly in the garden, followed by swimming in the beautiful pool and lunch beneath the Mediterranean sun. The beaches and restaurants of Antibes are close at hand, while Nice, Juan-les-Pins and Cannes are within easy reach.
In the evening, the villa becomes a house for gathering: aperitifs in the garden, long dinners with family and friends and warm summer nights beneath the cypress trees.
Other entertainments available in the villa are outdoor table tennis table, badminton and boules. Short walk to bakery and grocer. Close to the Hotel du Cap. Great location for daytrips to Grasse, St Paul de Vence, Eze and Monaco. Rent ebikes nearby, book a cruise on the Med or take the kids tubing, kayaking or paddle boarding, the villa is perfectly located for both relaxation and fun.
The villa retains beautiful high ceilings, marble terrazzo floors and art deco balconies. Stylish light filled living room and large dining area. All the bedrooms are spacious with king size beds, luxury bed linen and soft towels. Fully equipped kitchen. Separate utility room with washing machine and dryer.
Fabulous, huge garden with multiple entertaining areas. Beautiful pool area with sun loungers, outdoor L-shaped sofa, dining area with bar, outdoor fridge and barbecue.
Renovating in 2026 to give every kingsize bedroom its own private ensuite bathroom.
Amenities at Historic Grand Duchess's Villa · Cap d'Antibes
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Antibes
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Our family had a wonderful stay at Maison de la Grande Duchesse in Antibes. The home is beautiful, spacious, and full of character, offering plenty of room for our group of seven adults and three young children to comfortably gather while still having space to spread out.The location was ideal. We were within easy walking distance of several beaches, Old Town Antibes, and numerous restaurants and cafés, which allowed us to enjoy the area without needing to rent a car.The outdoor spaces were equally impressive. The pool, gardens, and terraces were beautifully maintained and provided the perfect setting for relaxing and spending time together.Anna was an exceptional host—responsive, accommodating, and helpful throughout our stay. Her attention to detail helped make our experience seamless from beginning to end.Most importantly, Maison de la Grande Duchesse provided the backdrop for a truly special family vacation. We created memories that we will cherish for years to come and would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a memorable stay in Antibes.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Absolutely fantastic find!! This house exceeded all expectations. We booked it for a birthday weekend and it was the absolute perfect choice. The host Anna and her property managers were brilliant, very responsive to questions and very helpful and lovely to deal with. The house has rustic charm, is very spacious and relaxing, on a quiet street with very little traffic. Ubers were never more than two minutes away. The beds and bed linens were so comfortable! The pool and BBQ/ outdoor dining area was especially lovely. We were all so happy here. The best memories made. HIGHLY recommend!!!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great house. Great location
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
Property was advertised as having three en suite bathrooms in upstairs bedrooms there were no en suite bathrooms in the upstairs bedrooms. One shower upstairs was very difficult to operate. The dryer took hours to get clothes dry have the only three keys for 14 people in the house was insufficient. Some faucet water pressure was poor. Mosquitoes were a problem. Anna the property manager was exceptional.Excellent location.the pool was delightful. Plenty of parking the master bedroom suite was excellent. The villa is very quiet. The patio and living room were delightful for conversation. There were insufficient towels and no kitchen dish towels requiring the use of many paper towels. A railing on the stairs to the pool would have prevented 2 falls. Despite all of these comments, we did have a very enjoyable stay for our reunion of old college roommates. Anna gave us the name of a chef who prepared an excellent dinner for our arrival and subsequently gave us a delightful cooking lesson. she also shopped for some provisions which we requested prior to our arrival which was very helpful.
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