Great stay. Only problem was the limited WIFI and phone access.

Great stay. Only problem was the limited WIFI and phone access.

This traditional villa built 55 years ago is in an amazing location with fabulous outside terraces. The house is a feat of engineering and is obviously much loved by the owners. It is a tribute to them to have kept the villa for 6 generations. The villa is semidetached with the owner living in the other half of the villa and sharing the access, garaging and pool. There is only garaging for 1 car within the property, any other car has to be parked outside. The living space is very good with immediate access to one of the 3 terraces. The 3 main bedrooms are spacious but would not suit very well if the party was composed of 4 couples. I believe that it is normal practice if the bedroom can be a twin or a double that for a couple the bed should be made up as a double and not with 2 sets of single sheets. The bedroom we stayed in, the double with the single beds put together, had no mirror. I wish we had asked about additional housekeeping. There was no information when we arrived about this as an option. I would have gladly paid for 2 hours of housekeeping per day. The only cleaning was of the pool twice per week and of the outside terraces once whilst we were there. I would expect if staying for 2 weeks that the linen would be changed on the beds after a week and I would expect linen of a local hotel standard. We have stayed in the past in several of the local hotels. The villa has excellent electronic shutters and there is detailed advice regarding using the shutters to keep the villa cool. I am not sure in high season how effective this would be without ceiling fans or air conditioning. There are small electric fans available in the house. There is WiFi but it is very limited and makes life very difficult if you have to stay connected to your own business, which unfortunately was the case for one of my sons. We are happy to choose to escape social media, but business availability is often part of modern life. We had a very good stay in an area that we know well and love. We wish Catherine and her family many more years of enjoying their family home.

Absolut empfehlenswertes Haus in toller Lage, am Ende einer ruhigen Straße mit Traumblick auf das Meer und die vorbeischippernden Boote. Die ganze Anlage ist großzügig und sehr gepflegt und sauber, 1-2 mal in der Woche kam jemand zum Gießen und zur Poolpflege. Bei ruhiger See konnten wir unterhalb des Hauses an den Felsen schnorcheln und baden, zum Strand geht man in ca. 10 Minuten ohne Probleme Die Vermieter wohnen nebenan und sind sehr ruhig, hilfsbereit und freundlich. Llafranc selber ist ein zauberhafter kleiner Ort mit angenehmen Tourismus und kleinem Strand und netten Lokalen. Wir kommen sicher irgendwann wieder! Ein wirklich winziger Punkt wär evtl. das nicht so optimale Internet, an dem jedoch gearbeitet wird. Aber bei all den Möglichkeiten die man hier hat, eher zweitrangig. Sonst alles perfekt!! Danke Catherine für diese wunderschöne Woche!! Susanne M. aus Bayern

A lovely place for a 3 generation family stay. Probably the best villa we've stayed in. Lots of basics provided, pool great, views outstanding and very understated support from Catherine next door. 10 mins walk to the beach and similar to the lighthouse. We visited for a week, having visited the area on and off for 37 years. We walked our favourite walk to north along the coast and visited our favourite botanical gardens, but most of all we enjoyed relaxing with our daughters family - on the beach or on one of the villa terraces.

The house was well equipped with good kitchen and lounge, several toilets and spacious bedrooms. Several large terraces and stunning views. Good location, 7 minute walk to the beach and the village. Nice landlord Catherine. Can really recommend this house !!

The house was well equipped with good kitchen and lounge, several toilets and spacious bedrooms. Several large terraces and stunning views. Good location, 7 minute walk to the beach and the village. Nice landlord Catherine. Can really recommend this house !!

A lovely place for a 3 generation family stay. Probably the best villa we've stayed in. Lots of basics provided, pool great, views outstanding and very understated support from Catherine next door. 10 mins walk to the beach and similar to the lighthouse. We visited for a week, having visited the area on and off for 37 years. We walked our favourite walk to north along the coast and visited our favourite botanical gardens, but most of all we enjoyed relaxing with our daughters family - on the beach or on one of the villa terraces.

Had a great time

Had a great time

Villa magnifique avec une vue à couper le souffle depuis ses multiples terrasses. Lieu magique !!!

My wife and I stayed here with 4 grown up kids. In a great position, 10 minute walk into LaFranc, with lots of restaurants. Been in the same family for years and feels like a home rather than a characterless rental. Loads of outdoor space with three private terraces and although the owner shares the pool we hardly saw her.

The marvellous unobstructed views of the Mediterranean make the stay at Villa Esmeralda quite wonderful. Truly unique. Llafranc has a lovely sandy cove beach with numerous outside dining options. The newly installed boardwalk just adds to the small town charm. There is a lovely rock outcrop near the house from which the kids loved to jump into the sea. Just bring waterproof sandals or watersocks. Catherine who lives next door ensured a tranquil stay and no impact from her family with the shared pool. It really did feel likely nobody next door. Catherine has ensured the house has all the amenities one could use during a stay. We do recommend the 2 hour boat tour of the local coves which may inspire renting a small boat to explore later on during the week. Multiple years of renting houses in Spain, but Villa Esmeralda has risen to the top of our list. We shall endeavor to return next year.

A very enjoyable holiday with a young adult family. Plenty of space for everyone and a great location for card games and dinner. Swimming in the sea below the house was a high point.

Our family's 3rd time to stay at Villa Esmeralda in Llafranc and everybody hopes it wont be our last. The Villa has unbelievably fantastic views from any of the multiple private terraces, a good pool and everything you need to make the most of those terraces during the day and into evenings - for eating as a family, catching the sun or relaxing in the shade. Unique for this location are the steps down to a rocky cove right outside the front gate for some sheltered sea swims. It feels like a private facility as it is typically shared only by local fishermen during evenings and early mornings. The Villa is very well kept and has all you need for a self-catering holiday and honestly once you arrive you will not want to go out to restaurants to eat every night as they cannot beat the view and relaxed feeling of being here. It certainly can sleep 10 people for 2 families, would be comfortable for 8 grown up people but the space was luxurious for just the 5 of us. Mme Halley, the propitiator, is very efficient in the business of rental, justifiably proud of this family villa and is very welcoming and helpful. The Villa is divided into 2 residences and Mme Halley lives in one side with it's separate terrace. However this does not affect the feeling of privacy and feeling of comfort with the villa. Most of the time you are not aware that you are in a 'half' villa, the only signs being the occasional visit of the small, friendly and extremely well behaved pet dog. Llafranc is small and beautiful. The Villa is just outside the town along the coast - no more than a 2 minutes drive - and is a very quiet location with only the sound of boats passing. It is a relatively steep climb so if walking - about 15 minutes and recommended - be prepared for steps and hills. Great Location, Great Villa. Please keep it that way for our next visit !

We had a wonderful time staying at the house. The place is well kept and the view is amazing. We were 6 adults and 2 small children and had plenty of space.

Our family of 6 adults and 4 grand-daughters (11 - 13) had an amazing stay at Villa Esmerelda. Plenty of terraces and sunbeds so we could all have our own space if we wanted. Villa was furnished to a high standard and even had buckets/spades and beach games available for younger children. Short walk into town although a bit hilly in parts. Would definitely recommend this property for family gatherings or group of friends.

What an amazing place! The house overlooks the Mediterranean. The quiet fishing boats and sailboats that go by add to the incredible view. In addition to the pool, there is a gorgeous little cove where you can jump into the Sea directly in front of the house, accessed by an easy scramble down the rocks. Our two families, totaling 8 people, were very comfortable in the house. While it is technically a duplex, we never saw the neighbor. Llafranc is a wonderful town with a great beach and some good restaurants, especially Chez Tomas. Perhaps the best vacation spot we've ever visited.

"Wonderful villa in a magnificent location with stunning views. I would happily return again"

"We had a lovely stay in this fabulously situated villa. It's got a beautiful view of the sea, and it's just a short walk to the centre of Llafrance. We traveled with our two children and their grand parents and we all felt immediately at home in the house. We enjoyed every minute of our stay".

"Fabulous view from the terrasses, a cosy apartment that felt like home. Just a 10 min walk to the beach and center of Llafranc, a lovely small village. Perfect for two families. We will absolutely return!"