Aux Deux Vieux Platanes, Maison de Charme

You'll find bicycles on site at this family-friendly vacation home. Jump into your car and make short work of the 22-minute drive to Part Dieu Mall or the 24-minute drive to Bellecour Square (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

After you return to this 280-sq-ft vacation home, you can unwind by the heated pool or sip a drink in the garden; you may also like the deck or patio and outdoor furniture. For a change of scenery, come inside and try your hand at foosball and table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and stereo.

A living room, a BBQ grill, a fireplace, and a desk are featured at this 7-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental. 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 lobster pot. And because there's a washer and dryer, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.