Villa Dracoena. Belle Epoque villa with great sea view. Heated pool.
Villa Dracoena is a 'Belle Epoque' 1906 villa. It is located on Mont Boron, the heart of French Riviera on the cape of Nice, between the 'Baie des Anges' and 'Villefranche', overlooking the sea and the 'Baie des Anges'. Its garden is 1000 meters square and contains many trees, notably orange trees, and exotic plants. The villa is close to the natural forest of 'Mont Boron' where it is very nice to walk between wood and sea. The Villa is located at a walking distance to the old town of Nice and the ' Promenade des Anglais', 5 min from Villefranche, 15 min from Nice International Airport and 20 min from Monaco. Pool heating on request.
To ski from Nice: It is possible to ski from Nice in winter within 60 min drive: Ski areas: Isola 2000, Auron, Valberg. It is possible to ski all day and go back overlooking the' Baie des Anges' at evening.
Property manager
Pascal Gautier
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 06088002325IR
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Nice
Located in Mont Boron, a neighbourhood in Nice, this villa is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Port of Nice and Monaco Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Promenade des Anglais and CAP 3000 Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Circuit de Monaco or Allianz Riviera. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
What's nearby
Port of Nice - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Promenade des Anglais - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Cours Saleya - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Place Massena - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
Hôtel Negresco - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Acropolis Tram Station - 4 min drive
Nice-Pont-Michel Station - 9 min drive
Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Le Plongeoir - 16 min walk
Club Nautique de Nice - 16 min walk
Foam - 5 min drive
Le Pass'port - 5 min drive
La Vigna - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Dracoena. Belle Epoque villa with great sea view. Heated pool. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Villa Dracoena. Belle Epoque villa with great sea view. Heated pool. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Villa Dracoena. Belle Epoque villa with great sea view. Heated pool.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Dracoena. Belle Epoque villa with great sea view. Heated pool.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Villa Dracoena. Belle Epoque villa with great sea view. Heated pool. located?
This family-friendly Nice villa is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Mont Boron Park and Port of Nice. Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My family of 6 stayed here over New Years. Everything was exactly as advertised. Even though the property was a little out of Nice central, which we liked, it was easy to get Uber anytime and have them pick you up at route11 as they can do a U-turn. That’s about a 1 min walk. The same is true for any tours you do. The views are incredible, and a supermarket is a short walk away. The kitchen has both a nespresso machine as well as a regular drip coffee maker. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend..
5 stars all around! Great Villa and great location.
Excellent Villa. Thanks to Pascal (property owner) and Donna (property manager) for your service excellence.
Staying at the Villa was a pleasurable vacation.
Donna was amazing. She responded immediately to any concerns. The Villa is beautiful but showing some wear. The bathrooms were updated. The bedrooms are air conditioned but the upstairs is not. We opened the windows and utilized the fan which was fine during the day. At night it was not recommended because of mosquitos. The views from the roof terrace are amazing. The location is good but requires taking the bus or Uber into town. The local market is close by to purchase all your needs. We were 7 adults and were comfortable. If you are looking to be away from the hustle and bustle this is a good location..close to everything but away from the noise and traffic. We had an amazing stay!
Villa Dracoena was absolutely the BEST way for us to experience Nice for 5 days. Donna met us at check-in and explained everything with the house to us. Bathrooms and kitchen are updated. There is every appliance that you need in the kitchen, including a coffee pot for us Americans, rather than just an expresso maker. Also, if coming from the states, be sure to bring outlet converters. Bedrooms are spacious and there are plenty of bathrooms. Washer and dryer are separate units, which makes laundry much faster. We used the balcony outside the kitchen for looking out over Nice while we were eating. The rooftop balcony was even more amazing and we had drinks and appetizers up there every evening and watched the sunset. Just gorgeous. Careful of the spiral staircase, it can be tricky.
The grocery market at the bottom of the stairs is so convenient! Make sure to bring your shopping bags with you, there are plenty in the kitchen. We did not rent a car and used Uber to get everywhere. You may find it much easier to use the market as your pick-up and drop-off location, which is what we did. The road next to the villa is very narrow and only one-way. Uber rides into town and back averaged about $11 each way. Still less than renting a car and don't have to worry about parking.
We are already planning our return trip to Nice and will absolutely being staying in Villa Dracoena, if it is available.
Wir (vier Freundinnen) haben Ende Oktober eine tolle Woche in der wunderschönen Villa verbracht. Bereits der Check-in mit Donna verlief total komplikationslos.
Die Villa ist wirklich perfekt mit allem ausgestattet, was man sich vorstellen kann. Schlafzimmer, Betten, das ganze Haus war für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt vorbereitet. Es stand alles mehr als ausreichend zur Verfügung. (Handtücher in großem Ausmaß, Föhne, Küchenutensilien, Gewürze, Wasch- und Spülmaschinenpods etc.) Es mangelte wirklich an Nichts. Wir hatten das Gefühl, die Villa würde uns von Freunden zur Verfügung gestellt.
In den geschmackvoll und stilsicher eingerichteten Räumen haben wir uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Die Bilder übertreiben keinesfalls! Wir haben alles gern genutzt. Die Balkone mit ihren wunderschönen Aussichten (auch nachts); den nicht geheizten Pool, der noch ausreichend warm war; die Küche und den großen Tisch, um zu kochen und zu spielen.
Zusätzliche Bemerkung: wir mussten feststellen, dass die Anmietung eines Autos (von einem Ausflug nach St. Tropez mal abgesehen) völlig unnötig war. In drei Minuten Entfernung befindet sich ein ausreichen ausgestatteter Carrefour, der Lebensmittel und alles für den täglichen Bedarf anbietet und sogar einen Lieferdienst anbietet. Dort befindet sich auch eine Bushaltestelle. Der ÖPNV ist insgesamt super.
Das Haus ist schön und hat einen sehr schönen Blick auf das Meer. Der Pool hat eine ideale Größe und die Temperatur ist sehr angenehm. Es ist ein altes, aber gepflegtes Haus. Die Badezimmer sind modern und sauber. Die Schlafzimmer befinden sich in der unteren Etage, sind dunkel und etwas klein, haben aber eine Klimaanlage. Die Straßen sind sehr eng, aber mit etwas Geduld gibt es kein Problem, der Sektor ist während der Woche etwas laut. Das Haus hat keine Parkplätze, aber der Eigentümer hat einen Vertrag über einen Parkplatz in einem nahe gelegenen Wohnkomplex. Es ist auch möglich auf der Straße zu parken (es ist ein bisschen riskant ...).
Villa Dracoena is an absolutely beautiful property. We enjoyed the outside decks, the pool and the convenience of the location to stores and restaurants. Mauro was a big help to us arranging rides and trips! Highly recommend!!
We are a family of seven enjoying a week at the lovely Villa Dracoena placed near Cap du Nice. The location is perfect; quiet area but still very close to the city (5-10 min. by bus or Uber), close to the cliffs where we did some fantastic snorkling and close to Coco beach and close to the super market (3 min. walk). The house is spacious and there is a great pool area. Perfect stop for a family of 6-8 persons in Nice.
Thomas A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sidsel D.
14 Apr 2018
Really nice!
I love this house :-)
Sidsel D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dan E.
29 Sept 2016
Highly Recommended!
This villa was exceptional. We have travelled all over Europe and it was the only place we rented that exceeded our expectations and was even more spectacular than the pictures depicted. The caretakers, Christian and his wife, were extraordinary and kept the house nice and clean and were always there to help when needed. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a place with easy access to the French Rivera.
Dan E.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Brent N.
5 Oct 2012
Stayed several years ago...
Our family stayed at Villa Dracoena March of 2006. It so absolutely exceeded any expectation we could have had. There are so many memories that we created from the wonderful Marmalade, the walks around the area, and Mt. Boron Pizza. This is one of the vacations we share with all of our friends, and some day hope to return. The owner was easy to work with, and the local caretaker was great.
Brent N.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Cristina C.
4 July 2012
Superb stay at the Villa Dracoena
Our group stayed at the Villa Dracoena for a week at the beginning of June, and we had the times of our lives. The location of the villa is unbeatable (wonderfully elegant neighbourhood, close to Promenade des Anglais and the beach, as well as shops and restaurants, also close to bus stops), and the view is magnificent - even better than it looks in photos. The villa is gorgeous, very well maintained, with beautiful rooms and a very well appointed kitchen. Mr. and Mrs. Pax were very friendly and very helpful. We already miss our morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the Mediterranean and are very much hoping to be able to go back to the Villa Dracoena soon.
Cristina C.
About the host
Hosted by Pascal Gautier
Why they chose this property
Villa Dracoena is a "Belle Epoque Villa" and welcomes you between the Bay of Villefranche and Baie des Anges, in one of the most beautiful sites of the French Riviera. Facing the Mediterranean, in the greenery of a beautiful garden and its swimming pool, comfort and authenticity are united for a great pleasure.
What makes this property unique
The area is one of the most beautiful of the French Riviera