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MASTER BEDROOM PATIO – Lounging Area & Views of the Luberon Regional Park

MASTER BEDROOM PATIO – Comfortable Outside Dining near Lounging Area

MASTER BEDROOM – King Bed (160X200), Desk with Wi-Fi connection, large Closet

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

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Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Ménerbes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

Luberon Regional Park1 min walk
Domaine de Marie - Caveau Luberon/Provence17 min walk
Avignon (AVN-Caumont)39 min drive
Luberon54 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Best find for a stay in terms of quality/price, imho by far vs other options in Luberon. Traditional mas, immaculate ins...

Max V.

Aug 12, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

About this property

ENTIRE HOUSE - Charm - View - Quick Access to Ménerbes - Luberon in Provence

LA MAISONNETTE combines the pastoral charm of an old Provençal stone house with the comfort of modern amenities. Accessible via a single-lane path, it is an ideal starting point from which to explore the renown Luberon vineyards, markets, lavender distilleries, and historical sites.

A few minutes from the village center of Ménerbes with its shops, restaurants, and art galeries, La Maisonnette opens onto the idyllic landscape of the Luberon hills, vineyards and orchards. Soaked in natural daylight,
LA MAISONNETTE is fully equipped to provide well-appointed comfort:

• Master bedroom with a king size bed (160 cm X 200 cm), spacious closet, dresser, desk with Wi-Fi internet connection, full bathroom, and private patio with outdoor dining and lounging area

• Guest bedroom with two double beds (90 cm X 200 cm), spacious closet, desk with internet connection, and separate bathroom

• Both bedrooms are appointed with 100% cotton linens

• Both bathrooms are equipped with a sink, a shower, a towel warmer, bath mats, soft cotton towels, liquid soap, and a hair dryer

• Living room includes flat panel TV and a DVD player

• Second patio with eating area in the refreshing shade of an arbor

• Provençal style dining room

• Well-appointed kitchen with breakfast nook, gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, dish towels, toaster, electric kettle, dish soap, and other essentials

• Fully equipped laundry room, with washer, dryer, iron, ironing board, and other essentials including eco-friendly laundry detergent

• Air conditioning

• Free wireless internet connection throughout

• Local property manager

• Weekly cleaning

• One small parking space

Property manager

Catherine Le Preux

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Exceptions can be arranged

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

SEPTIC SYSTEM–No bleach or chemicals. Only provided toilet paper is flushed down the toilets. SURFACES–No abrasive products or sponges. Use trivets

SURFACES–No abrasive products or sponges are used on counters and other surfaces.

AIR CONDITIONING–All doors and windows are closed when units are turned on. LOCK DOORS-When leaving the house.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Menerbes

Located in Menerbes, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and Luberon. Nestor le Castor and Le The dans l'Encrier are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ménerbes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

Luberon Regional Park - 1 min walk
Domaine de Marie - Caveau Luberon/Provence - 17 min walk
Domaine de la Citadelle - 5 min drive
SCAD Lacoste - 12 min drive
Luberon - 54 min drive

Getting around

Le Thor Station - 27 min drive
Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Café de France - ‬11 min drive
‪Café de Sade - ‬12 min drive
‪Bistrot le 5 - ‬3 min drive
‪Restaurant le Saint André - ‬16 min drive
‪Café du Progrès - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ENTIRE HOUSE - Charm - View - Quick Access to Ménerbes - Luberon in Provence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ENTIRE HOUSE - Charm - View - Quick Access to Ménerbes - Luberon in Provence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ENTIRE HOUSE - Charm - View - Quick Access to Ménerbes - Luberon in Provence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ENTIRE HOUSE - Charm - View - Quick Access to Ménerbes - Luberon in Provence located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Luberon Regional Park, Domaine de Marie - Caveau Luberon/Provence and Galerie Pascal Laine. Musée de la Lavande and L’Atelier des Cendres are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Max V., New York, US

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House in Menerbes

Best find for a stay in terms of quality/price, imho by far vs other options in Luberon. Traditional mas, immaculate inside, appears to have just been renovated, clean throughout, crisp new linens, comfy beds, two brand new walk-in travertine-tiled spacious showers on each floor, well-appointed kitchen (large fridge, gas stove, all sorts of utensils glassware etc), 3 powerful A/C units. Built as shepherd auberge leaning to hillside well-shielded from Mistral winds that normally make sitting outside unbearable (but not here though). Wake up greeted by sunrise, and the outside lounging area on the 2nd floor terrace gets plenty of sunshine all a/noon. Located 1 mile/20 min walk through the woods and vineyards from village of Ménerbes, also one of best options to stay in Luberon, pretty central, not as overrun by crowds but not too small so as to have five restaurant options + a weekly mkt on Thursdays. House situated on quiet narrow gravel road where you might not see one car or person pass by the entire day. Owner reached out early on w/advice & assistance. Tip: for bkfst w/best view in town grab a croissant at the village boulangerie and head to Cafe du Progres to enjoy the valley view from balcony. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

4 July 2023

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Great property

Lovely property, 10 minute walk into village and great location for exploring the Luberon area. Small outside seating area but plenty of room for 4 to sit outside to eat. Great communication from owner.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

2 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house in a secluded area of the Lubéron

All in all we enjoyed our stay at the nice and comfortable house in a secluded area very much. Not so easy to reach on a bumpy and narrow road but it's managable, unless a car is coming from the other side. Parking space for bigger car and 3 bicycles rather narrow. The house is furnished tastefully and has lots of amenities, the bed- and bathrooms spacious with everything you need and more. The patio upstairs very nice with the beautiful and calming look into nature. A few little things that were not perfect: towels left in the dryer, wet and stinky dishrags in the cleaning cupboard, dripping water faucet in the upstairs bathroom and (may be) a better corkscrew.... But thanks a lot for the welcome basket - that was nice! We had a wonderful time at La Maisonette.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W., Colorado, USA

18 Apr 2023

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Peace and Paradise

I cannot say enough good things about Catherine and her charming home. I stayed for 2 weeks from March to April to relax, rejuvenate and explore the area. I've stayed in many, many VRBO homes around the world, including others in southern France, and this had to be one of my most favorite. The setting is sublime, about a 15 minute (beautiful) walk from Menerbes. The home itself has every creature comfort one could want and is tranquil both inside and out. I was there before the plants and trees came into full bloom and can only imagine how much more spectacular it will be! If you're someone who enjoys peace and quiet and an absolutely charming homebase that's away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place for you. (If you prefer to be in the middle of things or surrounded by people, this isn't the place for you. If you prefer big screen TVs to birdsong, this isn't the place for you.) The town of Menerbes itself is enchanting and a perfect location for exploring the rest of Provence. My thanks to Catherine for being such a welcoming and generous host -- the two weeks I spent at La Maisonnette were everything I could have wished for and more.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

18 July 2022

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Provence Holiday

What a great property tucked away on a very private area. It’s a great location to come back to at the end of the day exploring the surrounding area. Great winery’s bar close to the property and the village is breathtaking. Catherine is a great host and very responsive to any needs that may come up. Book this property if you want a place to relax in comfort after a day exploring.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

1 July 2022

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Maisonette

Extremely comfortable home. We really enjoyed the outdoor spaces—trellis garden for breakfast and upper terrace for dinner! Lovely decor, obviously carried out with much loving attention to detail. Menerbes is an easy drive to many other villages in the Vaucluse. We spend many enjoyable hours exploring the area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared d.

27 June 2022

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Provence at its finest!

My wife and I stayed at La Maisonette in Menerbes for a week. It is a beautiful home, with everything one needs for an extended stay. The village of Menerbes makes a great base to explore Provence. The house is as pretty as the pictures show; the kitchen is well stocked and Katherine is a great host. Drinks and dinner on the private deck is particularly romantic. We loved everything about this place and hope some day to come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Etty K.

4 Aug 2021

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La Maisonette is a perfect provencial house in a perfect neighbourhood.

The house is located in a beautiful area in the outskirts of Menerbes. It is warm, welcoming and fully equipped 2 storey provencial house wrapped in green scenery in the woods. If you are looking for a tranquil farm house with the sound of cicadas in the background in the amazing Luberon region, this is the perfect place. On our arrival, we were happy to find a nice bottle of wine and some tasty treats as we arrived quite late in the evening. Catherine, the owner was very hospitable, but at the same time sensitive to our privacy and very attentive and kind. We highly recommend La Maisonette and looking forward to our next visit. Etty and Dafna

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Myriam H.

1 Aug 2021

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Outstanding Provence home with everything one might want for a stay in a delightful Luberon village

We felt like we were hosted by a most welcoming relative. Catherine’s home, in addition to being spotless and beautifully decorated has everything you will ever need for a most comfortable stay. More kitchen utensils than an average chef would require with all staples included not to mention a well thought out welcome basket of goodies. We absolutely loved this home and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a Provence getaway. Thanks Catherine!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marne G.

16 July 2021

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Very comfortable and peaceful

Lovely property with wonderful views. The host has made a charming and comfortable house for her guests, complete with fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, and nice furnishings. We would certainly return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth P.

14 July 2021

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Wonderful Week in Provence!

We had such a lovely stay at La Maisonette. From the start Catherine was delightful and responsive. We had actually booked for the previous year after seeing the terrific reviews, but couldn’t make it due to COVID. We were incredibly grateful for Catherine’s generosity to give us the same dates this year. What a welcome respite it was after this past year and a half! The house is beautiful. We enjoyed the downstairs and upstairs patios for our nightly apero and cooked lovely dinners in the kitchen from the local farmers’ markets. We loved our daily walks into charming Menerbes, exploring the restaurants, shops and bars. Thanks you Catherine for sharing your beautiful home. We feel recharged. Now we have to figure out how to to keep that feeling going!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

catherine s.

6 Aug 2020

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Parfait

Nous y avons été parfaitement bien.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Birgi M., Newport Beach, Ca

10 Oct 2019

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Menérbes, 2019

We were welcomed by Corinne and a beautiful fruit basket filled with local fruits and a bottle of local rosé wine.... We loved the decor and cleanliness... So many perfect details! Catherine has thought of everything for this darling vacation home! We had the most excellent stay with fabulous memories at the “Maisonette” and hope to revisit very soon!

10/10 Excellent

James M., TEXAS!!!

22 Aug 2019

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Beautiful cottage in the French countryside

The cottage was a perfect place to base our travels around the Luberon countryside! Well stocked with everything you need. The location is about a mile from Menerbes, easy car ride or walk to town. Very comfortable with the a/c or plenty of windows to open for a nice breeze in the evening. Corinne had a beautiful fruit basket and bottle of wine waiting for us to enjoy on the upper terrace or the lower courtyard. We will return! Thank you Corinne!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Curtis C., Kelowna

20 Aug 2019

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Wonderful stay

My family's recent stay at the farmhouse was excellent. Both the decor and cleanliness of the home are second to none. Catherine has clearly thought of every amenity a guest might require while staying at the home. The location is wonderful in that you're very close to town, yet nicely situated in the countryside with lovely views from the master bedroom window. We visited almost all the towns in the Lourmarin valley and Menerbes was easily our favorite. Thus, we felt fortunate to call Menerbes our home base while exploring this region of Provence. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that Catherine's pre-arrival brochure / instruction booklet were the most in depth and helpful I've ever received when booking a VRBO.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

7 Aug 2019

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Wonderful to be back at La Maisonette

I always enjoy coming back to this picturesque part of France, and to Catherine's house. It is great to see it available when planning a trip. Very charming and comfortable experience as the previous reviews attest. "Chapeau."

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

24 July 2019

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Wonderful property

We had a truly marvelous experience at La Petite Maisonette. It is a charming place, beautifully decorated and outfitted with everything one would need. The location is superb, walking distance to Menerbes and a short drive to other Luberon villages. We would recommend it highly!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

r l.

22 July 2019

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Perfect experience

We weren't sure what to expect as it was our first time in Provence but we were blown away by the beauty and comfort of La Maisonette. The surrounding views and proximity of so many lovely day trips made for the perfect stay. Catherine's recommendations came in very handy and her home was the ideal spot to unwind after a busy day, with everything we needed for cooking and pretending that we lived there. The availability of supplies in Ménerbes provided all our needs and was a pleasant stop whether arriving by car on our way back from touring, or walking to the village from La Maisonette for a meal, a happy hour, groceries, or just the view. If we had known what we know now, we would have booked a longer stay as we were not ready to leave when the time came. We shall return!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken C., San Francisco Bay Area

8 July 2019

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Home Away From Home!

We thoroughly enjoyed La Maisonnette. This lovely charming stone cottage was such a welcome contrast to our Hong Kong apartment and SF Bay Area house. After a full day of exploring the nearby Luberon towns, we found ourselves enjoying the outdoor patios, taking in the view and admiring the details and warmth of this well built old house. While it had all the modern amenities travelers expect - fully equipped kitchen, well appointed bedrooms and bathrooms, AC, towel warmers etc., one could also feel the thoughtfulness of the owner in all the little things it provides (super cleanliness, power converters for different countries, iPhone connectors, seat cushions for patio furniture, guidebooks and maps). We gave the upstair bedroom suite to our teenager daughters and they had a blast. It was good bonding time for them (we assumed) while my wife and I enjoyed French wine in the patio. Our tight itinerary allowed only three nights here but there’s really no better way to experience the way of life in Provence. Merci Catherine and Corrine for all your help and hospitality!

8/10 Good

david j.

3 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

LA MAISONNETTE REVIEW

VERY CUTE COTTAGE, HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED. GREAT KITCHEN WITH ALL UTENSILS. A/C UNIT BETWEEN KITCHEN AND LOWER BEDROOM IS IN THE WRONG PLACE, NEEDS TO BE IN THE BEDROOM, A/C UNIT WE COULD NOT CONTROL, OTHERWISE WE HAD NO COMPLAINTS.

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe C.

13 June 2019

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A perfect week in Provence

La Maisonette was perfect for our week's stay in Provence. Great location, well appointed; we had everything we needed. The weather was terrific and we ate on the outdoor patio a few times. There was lots of information available at the house about places to visit. The Wifi was very reliable. Lots more to see in Provence, so we hope to return in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

28 Oct 2018

The Highlight of My Trip!

This little house located just outside of Ménerbes was the highlight of my trip! I absolutely adored the simple yet charming decorations and furnishings. I have found that while visiting other countries, staying in an actual home is better than a hotel. Not only does this little house boast two gorgeous bedrooms complete with bathrooms for each, it also has a washer and dryer and two amazing patio areas. I loved being able to cook breakfast and dinner in the spacious and clean kitchen area. It helped with the cost of my travels and aided in keeping me healthier while abroad. It only takes twenty minutes to walk into the cute town of Ménerbes, and much of what Provence has to offer is available thirty minutes by car. Don't hesitate and grab this beautiful little home while you can. You won't regret drinking wine out on the patio with the beauty of Provence all around you, nor the sun shining through and waking you from the most relaxing sleep you have ever had.

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Theoden J.

28 Sept 2018

A wonderful private retreat in the French countryside!

We booked this based on the reviews and it actually exceeded our expectations. The highlight is definitely the master suite on the second level, which has a window that opens up to magnificent views of valleys and hillsides as far as the eye can see (it's east-facing, so if you're up early enough and the skies are clear, you can see the sun rise). There's also a peaceful patio for reading and relaxing that can be accessed directly from the master suite. The kitchen is indeed fully stocked -- and there was a chilled bottle of Domaine de la Citadelle Chatagnier Rose waiting for us when we arrived (which we drank almost immediately while enjoying the upstairs view). We cooked multiple full meals and never had a situation where we couldn't find a utensil or some sort of kitchenware that was needed for the job. It's almost exactly 1 mile from the foot of the commune of Menerbes. As others have mentioned, it's worth noting that 1) a smaller car is recommended, since the parking space is very tight; and 2) most of the road to the house is so narrow that there is no possible way more than one car can fit. Though other residences nearby were occupied, we were lucky that in four days, we never encountered another car coming toward us (if we *had*, someone would have needed to back up till they got to a driveway or turnoff, of which there were very few). On back-to-back nights, we walked to the top of the village and sipped drinks on the patio outside of Chez Auzet while enjoying the view. If we ever go back, this is something we'd probably do every night. We also liked the food and the view from Bistrot le 5 at the foot of town. Also, though I mentioned that other residences were occupied, there are *not* very many on this road, and the area *is* remote. That's not a negative, it's just something to be aware of: If you get at all creeped out by being in a secluded area, this is definitely secluded. You're basically in the middle of the woods. Anyway, we would definitely stay here again. The house is absolutely lovely and Catherine and Corinne were both incredibly attentive and responsive to emails and phone correspondence. We thank them both for their hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

14 Sept 2018

We felt immersed in French culture!

We loved our stay in Menerbes and your well appointed home. The back yard seating area was wonderful. We had cheese and wine there each night and were lucky enough to have cloudless skies filled with stars. Looking forward to your plans for the first floor suite and hope to be back someday soon! Thanks Catherine!

10/10 Excellent

Jean S., Kingston, New York USA

23 Aug 2018

Beautiful stone house on the hill top to enjoy Provence

We loved staying in this charming stone house, a nice walk to the lovely town of Ménerbes. Perfect spot to explore Provence during the day and then return to watch the sunsets over the mountains. Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Catherine Le Preux

Thank you for choosing LA MAISONNETTE and welcome to Provence! The minute you open the door, I hope that you feel comfortable and at home!

Originally from France, I am the owner of www.lecolefrancaise.com. As such, I share my time between Washington State and Provence. I am fond of hiking, cycling through beautiful natural landscapes; gardening; visiting extraordinary private gardens and markets; learning more about fine art; oil painting; experiencing unique regional culinary specialties, cheeses, and wines; purchasing local art, crafts, and antiques; and sharing it all with clients, friends, and family members!

This region offers it all and I am more than happy to send you a list of my favorite visits and restaurants upon request. Have a wonderful stay!

Why they chose this property

CHARM & COMFORT
LA MAISONNETTE combines the Provençal charm of an old stone house with the practical comfort of modern amenities.

SETTING & VIEWS
LA MAISONNETTE opens onto the idyllic landscape of the Luberon hills, vineyards and orchards.

QUICK ACCESS
LA MAISONNETTE provides a serene environment while offering quick access to the village of Ménerbes with all its services, restaurants, and shops_ only a 3-5 minute drive or a 10-20 minute walk.

Within a 15 mile radius, LA MAISONNETTE offers local access to multiple architectural or historical sites, exceptional gardens, outdoor farmers & antiques markets, biking & hiking trails, vineyards & tastings, and producers of local specialties.

What makes this property unique

FREE
• Wi-Fi internet throughout the house
• 4 towels, liquid soap, Q-Tips in each bathroom
• Liquid dish/hand soap and other essentials in the kitchen
• Eco-friendly detergent in the laundry room
• Local property manager at your service