Villa 6 p., swimming pool, south facing. Large living room with fitted kitchen, 3 bedrooms.

A short distance from a water park, kayaking, and more, this family-friendly vacation home lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 5-minute drive to Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park or the 5-minute drive to Ceven Aventure (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

Relax by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 1055-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, cable/satellite TV, and DVD player.

As you settle into this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a dining area, a fireplace, and air conditioning. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and toilet paper. Feel free to prepare a home-cooked meal with the oven, stovetop, and refrigerator, as well as the coffee maker, electric kettle, and lobster pot. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.