La Joannassiène, Maison Ardéchoise de Caractère

Close to hiking trails, this family-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Thanks to the convenient onsite parking, you can either leave your vehicle behind and enjoy a short 5-minute walk to Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park, or easily tackle the 12-minute drive to Château de Montreal.

Relax by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 100-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a deck or patio and outdoor furniture. For a change of scenery, come inside and try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and stereo.

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental features a living room, a dining area, a BBQ grill, and a fireplace. 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.