Gite with swimming pool in the countryside. Pets welcome!

Close to kayaking, rock climbing, and more, this family-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Chateaux de la Loire is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 6-minute drive to Domaine de la Roche Vineuse.

Relax by the heated pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 969-sq-ft vacation home, which also features outdoor furniture and a BBQ grill. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, TV, and stereo.

As you settle into this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental, you'll find a dining area and a desk. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, toilet paper, and soap. 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 won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have access to laundry facilities.