House 70 m2 in Fontvieille Provence with garden for 6 people

Nice house in a lovely little village nearby Arles. We find it really diffilcult to have a round very small stairway to the first floor and the toilet. We also missed some

There was one downside of this place - the creeping service fees which are not declared on the Vrbo profile. The website announces that bedding is provided, but then the owner writes to you to ask for €10 per person for sheets and towels. On arrival, you are told to use a screwdriver to clean the shower drains of hair before you leave. Then on departure, with minutes to spare, you are told to clean the whole place yourself or pay another €50. It’s not unusual to ask for a cleaning fee, but it’s normally listed upfront in the price, so the profile is inaccurate and misleading. After you book, the landlady sends a long contract, which may contain some of this information, but this is of no help to someone with limited French and English, and you see that info after you have made the booking. Otherwise, It’s a very nice converted stone building in the backyard of the very friendly landlady’s own house. There is off-street parking, a local supermarket with a butcher’s stand across the street and a bakery within a walking distance. The house is comfortable, effectively on three levels with the top two contained within the same space (think American bar with an internal balcony from the westerns). The ladder to the top level is very steep, so there are two double beds that are out of reach to small children or older people. The town is conveniently placed near Nîmes, Arles and Avignon.

Great stay, thank you. Lovely garden.

We enjoyed our stay so much. This was a wonderful location with both great proximity to the central part of town, restaurants, the grocery. All while the beautiful outdoor area of the house. The place was a nice size, did require navigating the staircases which could be hard for some. We would love to return and are so happy with our stay

My friend and I loved our stay here. It was a perfect end to my time in France. I loved the back yard space with the lush grass, olive trees and birds singing daily. A nicely appointed kitchen, great bathroom, beautiful window overlooking the garden upstairs. Good beds, I would definitely stay again! Nicely private too, and a grocery just across the street. Very convenient.

We very much enjoyed staying in Fontvieille - a delightful village, with convenient shops and restaurants etc, and handy for visiting many places of interest. The property is comfortable and pretty, and an excellent place for a couple like ourselves. I do not think it would accommodate six people comfortably, and the access to bedrooms and bathroom would not suit everyone. (Narrow spiral staircase, then steep ladder to the upper sleeping loft). We were fortunate to find a parking space on the nearby street each day, but this is not guaranteed and not ideal for loading luggage. There is a supplementary charge for final cleaning, if you don't want to do it yourself, which is not made clear on the website.

When planning our first trip to France, we wanted to experience the beauty and charm of a small French town while enjoying the people and culture. We found Fontvieille and the friendly and helpful Benoit family! The town is steeped in beauty, history, and "la douce vie" while providing easy access to all of Provence. The apartment is living history with all modern conveniences available for a comfortable stay. Mireille, Bernard, and daughter Lou, however, make this place truly special and will assist you with planning, language, problem solving, and French hospitality. Merci Beaucoup, Betty & Dennis

Fine little House, but it must Tel, that you Can NOT be handicapped, because you Cannon Enter the narrow Stairs.