Location Maison à Barbâtre, Ile de Noirmoutier

Close to sailing, windsurfing, and more, this family-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Thanks to the convenient covered onsite parking, you can either leave your vehicle behind and let your feet make short work of the 8-minute walk to Plage des Boucholeurs, or easily tackle the quick 31-minute drive to Bay of Biscay.

Relax in the garden (enjoy the outdoor furniture!) or sip a drink on the deck or patio of this 969-sq-ft vacation home. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

As you settle into this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a dining area, a BBQ grill, and a fireplace. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, a bidet, and towels. 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 you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities.