We just finished a wonderful week at Catherine’s and Don’s fabulous property “Pura Vida”. I won’t restate what other reviewers have already said other than to confirm that nothing has been overstated! You can rent this property with total peace of mind, there are no negative surprises, only positive ones! We were four longtime adult friends gathering there from the UK (2), USA (1) and Portugal (1) we all agreed that it required an extra effort to get out and about because the Pura Vida experience was so delightful and complete. Catherine thanks so much for your genuine kindness and hospitality! We all left with a new friend and hoping to return.

We stayed for one week in Catherin's and Don's beautiful house and we enjoyed our stay very much. The house was clean and comfortable. It has a great view over the landscape and to the sea. The house is only five minutes away from Tourette sur Loup, which is a very nice old town with nice bars and restaurants. Catherine and Don are so friendly and helpful. They are great hosts. We will com back again. Hartmut and Yvonne with friends

What a beautiful villa and the most superb spot! Not overlooking anyone and no one overlooking us. Owners couldn’t do enough to help and we would love to return. The village is very quaint. We went up to the local ranch and had a two hour hack up into the mountains on some lovely horses. With binos we had fun spotting the super yachts in Antibes and out at sea and tracking the plains below landing at Nice! The pool Ian’s gardens were so lovely we are truly sad to leave. Until next year….

We loved everything about this gorgeous home. The views were magnificent. Everything you needed was in the home. The infinity pool was stunning - and close to where others would sit and read or sip a glass of local wine. Something for everyone. And the hosts (Catherine and Don) could not have been more welcoming or kinder. We hope to come back

We stayed for two weeks in this lovely house. The house is very well equipped and we especially enjoyed the large indoor and outdoor sitting areas where we could relax and enjoy the view of the hills and the coast line. We cooled down in the pool and enjoyed the sun on the terrasse all day long. The grill and WIFI is brand new and you can even sit by the pool and still enjoy full WIFI connection. You can reach Tourrettes sur Loup within a few minutes by car or by walking. The walk takes you through the villa area and up the forrest covered hillside of the village. If you are up for a little excercise it is no problem at all. Our hosts, Catherine and Don, made sure we got all the help and support we needed through our stay and they even decorated the pool for a birthday as a surprise. They are very polite, pleasant and the best hosts we have had so far on our many trips to France.

We spend a wonderful week in this house overlooking the sea and the mountains from the terasse. The city is full of good restaurants within walking distance. A perfekt place for roadbiking in the mountains.

Thank you Catherine and Don for the wonderful days in your villa. We really enjoyed the beautiful clean house and pool, nice view and your hospitality. We had everything needed and got your great support while having challenges with our car. Absolutely recommended for families, using their vacation in a safe environment with absolute privacy.

Very nice experience! Great hosts. Beautiful surroundings, very calm and nice area. The house with pool is beautiful with great view towards the sea and Antibes. I would go there again! Absolutely perfect for families. We were travelling with our four children.

Wow what an amazing property! Everything on the listing is accurate, and the owners Catherine and Don were a joy -- very responsive, friendly, accommodating, and helpful in telling us about the surrounding area. Location is tough to beat, especially if you're looking for something close to town, but not IN the town -- it's less than 5 min drive, a 10-minute walk on the road (although the walk on the road is a bit treacherous) or a 20-minute hike through the countryside (preferred). The pool deck and grass areas were amazing for relaxing, eating and drinking, and of course napping in the sun. Our only regret is that we were not able to stay longer!

I rented Pura Vida for two weeks in July, 2018, we are a family with two children, 7 and 8 years old at the moment, plus we traveled with my mother, 80+. We have rented quite a few houses in the area, and was looking for a house with sea view, and decided to book Pura Vida. Our first impression was that the view was incredible and that the house was very clean and nice. The host couple live next door and welcomed us very warmly, and they were very helpful during our entire stay. The infinity pool was wonderful, and almost every night, the kids swam and we finished up the night by watching the wonderful fire works over the bay - from the terrace. This place works very well for kids, they can play in the pool or on the big grass lawn, and it also worked very well for my mother who walks with a walker or sticks, she stayed in the bedroom downstairs , with entrance both from inside the house or direct from the pool terrace. I can highly recommend this place for a quiet and calm visit to the wonderful area around Tourettes sur Loup. The hosts are super friendly and warm, and you will feel very welcome. I would love to come back soon!

Very comfortable and beautifully appointed villa. The hosts were very kind and helpful throughout our stay, which really added to our time there. The view from the veranda was gorgeous, just the thing for a lazy breakfast or evening drink! The area is lovely, Tourettes sur loup has a great selection of very good restaurants and is a good way to spend an afternoon shopping if you get a chance. Very easy access to the coast and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages. Would definitely go here again if we got the chance!

I can honestly say that our family holiday at Pura Vida was one of the best we have had, memories of which will stay with us for a long time. Right from the initial contact with the owners I felt that they had the holidaymakers best interests at heart. On arrival we were shown around the absolutely delightful villa which had everything you would need. Our (older) teenage children loved their bedrooms with none of the usual squabbling as both rooms were special (and have their own bathrooms!) We only stayed one week but wish it had been longer. The villa is set out perfectly for lazy days by the pool and long evening BBQs on the terrace. In the unlikely event that you get bored of the pool and its view, the Mediterranean coast is only a short drive away situated halfway between Monaco and Cannes. Or there are some stunning medieval villages to explore close by. I cannot recommend this villa enough and would not hesitate to return.

Terrific villa for a family holiday. Beautiful infinity pool. Lovely spacious clean rooms. Great views. Lovely hosts Catherine & Don. And very close to Tourrettes Sur Loup a beautiful medieval fortified village perched on rocky hills very close to Cannes and Nice. Lots of great restaurants near by. Highly recommended!

'Pura Vida' does indeed give the impression of 'pure life', being very clean and well-maintained. If anything our experience exceeded expectations. From the infinity pool - with orange trumpet vines at one end and leaning pines at the other - one can gaze across wooded hills to the Cap d'Antibes and the yacht-flecked sea, while listening to melodious songbirds or observing Bonelli's eagles soaring above. There is a lawned garden through an arch off the terrace and a large cool salon indoors. In the surrounding area there is a range of towns of historic interest and charm with a variety of cafés and restaurants. The owners, who live next door, were friendly and helpful but not intrusive. We (myself, my wife and our two grown-up sons) had a wonderfully relaxing holiday in this excellent villa, which we would certainly recommend.

This was our second stay at Pura Vida, and once again, we were not disappointed! The house itself is beautiful, clean and spacious, and the view is spectacular! The pool and garden are exceptional - the owners, Catherine and Don, do not miss any details. And the location is fantastic . . .it is close to St. Paul de Vence, Nice and Antibes, and the charming village of Tourette sur Loup is just a few minutes away. We so enjoyed our visit . . . we hope to return in the near future!

Wir eine 5-Köpfige Familie verbrachten zwei wunderbare Wochen in der Villa Pura Vida. Die Vermieter sind freundlich und hilfsbereit und obwohl Sie gleich nebenan wohnen, hatten wir unsere Privatsphäre. Das Haus ist schön gross und sauber, alles hat funktioniert und war zweckmässig eingerichtet. Einzig das Internet ist nicht mehr Zeitgemäss, funktionierte nur zeitweise und dann sehr langsam. Aber bei so einem schönen Ort mit der Aussicht, stört dies überhaupt nicht. Wir haben dies gemeldet und die Vermieter kümmern sich um das Problem. Alles in allem wunderschöne Ferien, die man nur weiterempfehlen kann.

The owner Caatherine and Don are perfect hosts. They are so Welcoming, nice and helpful. The house is large, beautiful and very clean. The garden is quite and so lovely. The swimming pool , very clean and the view is awesome.We stayed for two weeks. Pura Vida was the perfect choice for us outstanding on every level. Hope to see you next summer. Lots of love from us Olin/Svensson in Sweden.

We stayed at Pura Vida for one week at the start of July and had an absolutely fantastic time! The villa and pool were beautiful and the owners, Catherine and Don, had been very thoughtful in their preparation of the villa for our arrival (flowers left on towels on the bed; soft toy on the bed in our daughter's bedroom). Also worthy of mention was how exceptionally clean the villa and its contents were.Don and Catherine were lovely - so helpful - and we also enjoyed visits from their little dog Josh. Josh was very well behaved and only came to see us when invited.The village of Tourrettes had everything we wanted and was delightful - far less commercialised than nearby St Paul de Vence.We hope to return again!