We stayed with a large group of family members, and this villa was the perfect base to experience the Côte d'Azur. The views from every room in this super sized villa are exquisite, and even with twelve of us there was plenty of space to gather or to enjoy the views in privacy. A short drive or uber ride to Nice, Monaco, Eze, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat or even Cannes. Tamsin was super responsive and she gave us many great recommendations. We will definitely be back, but for a longer stay next time! Thank you for sharing this amazing home!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the villa. Considering there were 11 of us of all ages there was plenty of space for everyone inside and out. A short walk down hill to town, train station and bus stop. Visited Nice, Monaco, walked round Cap Farat, so much to do. Just to be aware the only problem was when walking back to the villa there was a lot of stairs and the older ones amongst us found that could be quite taxing at the end of the day, however there were plenty of Ubers so these were often used. All in all could not fault the villa at all. Thanks to Tamsin and our cleaning lady.

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The Villa is very well equipped and beautifully maintained. Views are spectacular and the property manager was very helpful. Would love to visit again in the future.

Wonderful time in Villefranche. Went way to fast. Can’t wait to come back again!!

Excellent in every way

We stayed here for a week in the summer and had the most wonderful time. The villa has the most incredible views and everything you need for the perfect stay. It is a short walk down to the shops, the beaches and the markets. Tamsin made the whole process smooth and was a great host. We all keep raving about our time at La Vigie and can't wait to return.

My family of five (three teenagers) just returned from a phenomenal stay at La Vigie. It is a spectacular property with incredible views of the harbor and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. This was our first visit to Villefranche, and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring the town, beaches, and surrounding areas - but our favorite part of the visit was just enjoying the house and the property - drinking wine on the terrace, lingering over breakfast while watching the boats in the harbor, and floating in the pool surrounded by the lush gardens. Tamsin was the perfect host before and during our visit, and Maite was incredibly kind and helpful as well. We hope to visit again soon! Until then, we will be forever grateful for the special days spent here.

Beautiful property better view. Spacious with everything you need. Short walk to the water and restaurant in Villafranche.

This is a beautiful, tasteful and well maintained property with stunning views. I had booked this pre Covid and so was very pleased to finally be able to come and stay at La Vigie with a group of friends and family as a special catch up. The property was easy to find and we were all very impressed with the setting - the pool was absolutely gorgeous. We did not want to drive so the combination of being able to walk into the village, very plentiful and cheap Uber taxis and proximity to the train which we used to go up the coast was good. We used private caterers twice for celebration meals and these were excellent. I used Carrefour twice for home delivery groceries but strangely they only brought non-perishables (on both occasions) which is worth knowing as both of the Petit Casino shops in the village are a bit limited. There is a good selection of local restaurants in the village with plenty of choice - we only had nice meals. All in all a relaxing trip. The housekeeper Maite was very kind and helpful too

Words can not describe how amazing our stay was! The villa was even more beautiful than the pictures. Every view from the house was absolutely stunning!!!! Tamsin was extremely helpful and made check in very easy. We loved it so much that my father in law booked it again for our group next year. Thank you so much for your hospitality!

Booked this amazing magical villa for a special family celebration pre covid! (8 adults and 2 new babies). All communication from start to finish with Tamsin the property manager was superb really helpful and she extended a very warm friendly welcome. The house and the views are simply magnificent and the photos and video we took couldn’t capture the magic of the house and it’s setting. The quality of the rooms, the furnishings (indoor and outdoor) was of a very high standard and anything you could need / wish for was provided. The kitchen had everything we required and more! Great workspace and fully equipped to cater for a large group. The outdoor BBQ was a big hit with our young family as was the terrace and its exceptional views, during the day and in the evening. Despite us being a large group we all felt we had our own space across the accommodation and our family all commented on how comfortable the beds were. To top it all our two young granddaughters (17 months and 5 months) loved their first experience of an outdoor pool which all the adults made the most of too! The secure garage and nearby parking made life very easy for us. Maite visited 3 times during our week to keep the house in order and was a lovely woman who took the time to chat with us and the two little ones especially. We would love to have stayed longer and would thoroughly recommend a visit to this magical house !

We had an absolutely amazing stay here! It is just as represented by the photos. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, and the village and beaches are stunning too. We managed mostly without a car, the walk can be tough with all the hills and stairs but there is a bus and train connecting to all the other towns and Nice. I only wish we had more than a week here!

It was booked quite easily.

A lovely property. Very well equipped. very comfortable. Spectacular view over the bay and St Jean Cap Ferrat. You can see Corsica on a clear day. If you are into gardening, the garden is full of interest. Tamsin was very helpful and quick to respond. The cleaning team are lovely. Very much hope to go back one day.

This villa exceeded all of our (very high) expectations! I couldn't imagine a better place, or view in the French Riviera. The house is just a short 10 minute walk to the train station, which was convenient for day trips to other coastal towns. We enjoyed the weekly market in the park, and exploring the old town of Villefranche-sur-Mer. All were accessible within a short walk. Tamsin was very communicative and provided lots of recommendations. Maithe was so sweet and kept the home clean and even helped with our laundry. The house is stocked and well appointed with anything you might need. Look no further, this is THE place! We would love to return one day.

My desire was to spend my 50th birthday in the South of France with great friends where we would be a train ride away from neighboring towns by day and be able to relax and enjoy leisurely dinners in the evening. This gem fit the bill! This property was perfect, as it had bedrooms and private baths for each couple, a large kitchen for meal preparation, and a beautiful family room and dining room for our evening enjoyment. The views were beautiful and could be enjoyed from multiple flower-adorned sitting areas outside. Tamsin was extremely helpful and ensured that we had everything we needed to make our stay as pleasurable as possible. We will be back!

Communications and flexibility shown by Tamsin were excellent as well as services and recommendations by Maité. The property checks all points: comfortable, clean, freshly painted, well decorated and furnished residence with high ceilings with views to die for! Horticulturist dream of a garden attached to the sculptured mountain rocky flank! Many garden decks and balconies to appreciate the views sheltered by the cliff hanging garden! Key discoveries not enough mentioned in the property description were a magnificent well decorated and lit garage, a two person lift saving 50 steps, electrical shutters to provide safety, light and sound isolation by electrical shutters offering deep sleep in an urban setting and a lovely garden cottage with panoramic windows in two directions! My son’s favorite room! We will definitely return! Thank you Tamsin and Maité!

best so far

everything we saw online was true, in fact better than any picture could create. Tamsin, who managed this site was equally as great. Would definately return!

The villa was simply incredible! We stayed for a week and were so sad to leave. The location is very central along the riviera and allowed for easy day trips, but our favorite activity was staying in! The views from the multiple terrace levels were panoramic and the mature gardens were beautiful. We ate most of our meals at the large table on the terrace so we could enjoy the view. The kitchen is stocked with anything you could ever need and more, and the house was spotlessly clean. Tamsin and Maithe were both great. This is truly the best short term rental we have ever stayed in (and we have stayed in many). We would absolutely love to return!

We had a perfect week. All is already said in the previous reviews. We can only say that all the good things in those reviews are more than true.

We stayed at the property with several family members ranging from 12 to 78 years. The house is excellent, inside and outside. The terrace is lovely, we had all our breakfasts, lunches and dinners there. The petanque lane was great for family fun. The views are stunning - this is a great place to spend quality time with large families. Every room has a bathroom and AC. The communications with Tamsin was fantastic at all times. Can't recommend high enough,.

We have rented a lot of luxury properties through VRBO with family and friends, and this place is like no other. The views of the coast from this property are like none other. We visited Nice, Monte Carlo, Eze, etc., and when we returned to this house, we wondered why we left. It is incredible. The kitchen is wonderfully stocked and is a joy to cook in. Tamsin and Maite were incredibly gracious and wonderful to work with. We hope to book here again.