Calm and serenity, family home Southern Ardeche, river and mountains

Close to ecotours, rafting, and more, this family-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers covered onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make the 23-minute drive to Cévennes National Park.

Relax by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 2476-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a deck or patio and a firepit. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and DVD player.

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom rental features a living room, a dining area, a BBQ grill, and a fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities.