Charming Vendée house close to the beach

Close to sailing, windsurfing, and more, this family-friendly cottage brings it all within reach. Thanks to the convenient onsite parking, you can either leave your vehicle behind and enjoy a short 5-minute walk to Office de Tourisme Notre Dame de Monts, or easily tackle the quick 6-minute drive to Central Beach.

Relax on the deck or patio or sip a drink in the fenced yard of this 754-sq-ft cottage, which also offers a BBQ grill. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi and cable/satellite TV.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental features a dining area and a fireplace. 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 lobster pot. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have access to laundry facilities.