Luxury Villa Rental with Private Pool in St-Paul-de-Vence on Cote-d`Azur Reviews

We loved every minute of our stay at La Sonine. Beautifully laid out, spacious, airy and cool, it was the perfect spot for our group of six adults. The pool area is lovely and got lots of daily use during our stay, along with the brilliantly easy to use gas barbecue and blissfully shady chill-out lounge area. One of our favourite aspects of the holiday was walking into St Paul de Vence for morning bakery supplies and coffee in the bustling cafe at the bottom of the hill. Stunning views along the way. We also loved the proximity to the Maeght Foundation - a gorgeous gallery in amazing grounds - and to Nice for the Monday brocante in Cours Saleya, plus more galleries and our favourite restaurant, Le Galet right on the beach in Promenade des Anglais. The house itself - clearly a very much-loved family home - is thoughtfully and tastefully designed, with ample space for everyone and air conditioning to keep it cool in the heat. Fabulously well equipped kitchen for big family meals enjoyed on the terrace at lunch and in the evenings with candles and great garden lighting. We can’t praise La Sonine and it’s very helpful and knowledgeable owners Tim and Juliet enough. We’d love to come back one day soon. Thank you for a magical and memorable holiday.
Judy R.
17 Aug 2024

Amazing place ! A dream
This is an incredible place to stay and a magical location in the south of France , can’t recommend this property enough and the hosts are incredible
Katherine F.
14 Jul 2024

Great stay at La Sonine
Beautiful property. Fantastic stay.
Richard W.
29 Aug 2023

Beautiful villa in perfect location
We had a wonderful two weeks at La Sonine with family and friends. The villa was beautiful and perfectly kitted out with everything you could need. It was perfect for adults and small children, who spent most of the days in the lovely pool and exploring the gardens, and would also be great for older children, with a games room and cinema in the basement. There is a bbq and large terrace for meals and evening drinks outside and the surroundings are peaceful. You could happily spend a lot of time at the villa and in the pool but it is also a great place for exploring all of the beautiful hilltop villages that surround it. It is only a five minute drive from St Paul de Vence for the morning boulangerie run and afternoon ice creams, and short drives away from multiple villages with morning markets to explore. We also had a few beach trips to Antibes and Nice, only about half an hour from the house. Communications with the owners and manger were great. Annette offered a warm welcome and was on hand for any questions throughout the stay. The Fallowfields offered a welcome document with a huge amount of local information with top places to explore. We were very sad to leave and can’t wait to come back again soon!
Anna S.
24 Aug 2023

Beautiful house in serene location
La Sonine is the most amazing villa. The highlight is the (non-chlorinated) pool and the huge garden surrounded by pine trees - it really is a serene spot. The house really wants for nothing - it’s one of the best appointed villas we’ve ever rented and the decor and artwork set it apart from others - all beautifully done. You can tell that a lot of time and care has gone into it. The beds and bathrooms are all generous. We were there with four teenagers and could easily have had more people with us. The communication was excellent with the owners - the guide was the most comprehensive I’ve ever seen. Check in was really smooth - the property manager, Annette, was excellent and on hand to help us when needed. Our only regret was not having more time to explore the area - but we will return for sure!
Benjamin C., Oxford, UK
12 Sept 2022

A treasure in beauitiful surroundings!
An absolutely amazing place very suitable for 6 adults and two kids, with a location that could not be better. Walking distance to the small village, perfect area for early and intense morning runs, near distance to Nice, airport etc. The house is very comfortable and has all facilities that you really need - great pool, big out door terraces, huge beautiful garden. The house really feels like a home, very "user friendly" thanks to that manuals, information etc has been provided by the owners in a super efficient way already prior to arrival. The interior is a nice mix of French and Asian style - perfect for the world traveler. We will definitely come back again if circumstances allow us to!

Truly a stunning villa!
La Sonine was a wonderful place for 2 families to vacation together (4 adults and 4 children). The kids wanted to spend all their time in the beautiful pool and the adults enjoyed all our meals and evenings out on the terrace. Juliet was immensely helpful as we planned our trip and was incredibly responsive. I never waited more than 24 hours for a return email. St. Paul de Vence was a beautiful town that you could walk to but it would have been a long walk back up the hill, so we drove. We did some adventuring to neighboring towns but spent most of our time at the villa. There was ample information at the house to allow for more exploring. We definitely recommend this property!

Perfect Fit
My family of 6 spent 10 fabulous days at La Sonnine. The villa served as a home base from which we explored the area around Nice. With four active children under 12, we needed a villa with plenty of options for entertaining and relaxing. The pool was a great resource - we swam daily - and the garden was great for a game of catch. Kids could be reading in one room while others were playing a game of Scrabble. The interior of the house was laid out in such a way that early risers didn't disrupt those still sleeping. Everything was clean and well-maintained and the property manager couldn't have been more helpful. When we go back to France it will be to La Sonnine!

Absolutely Lovely
This is an absolutely gorgeous place. At first appearance it appears charmingly rustic but it comes with all "mod cons". We found no shortcomings in terms of kitchen, bathrooms, laundry etc. In particular, the kitchen is large with tons of fridge space. The bedrooms on the upper floor are high-ceilinged and airy which meant that we were comfortable even in the July heat.

The swimming pool got a lot of use. It is salt water which means no chlorine irritation. There is plenty of lawn space for relaxing and games.

There is a stone patio just off the kitchen which is shaded for much of the day by a large old tree which means that dining outside is comfortable and convenient.

In short, the house and grounds met and exceeded all expectations.

The location is very convenient. It is only 20-25 minutes outside of Nice by car but feels very removed from any urban setting. Before we went we were told that St. Paul-de-Vence was a must-visit and we were pleasantly surprised to find that this charming old town is, in fact, a short (20 minute?) walk from the house. Dinner in St. Paul-de-Vence is a great option as is a simple game of boules (with a beverage from the local bistro) in the square outside the town walls. Remember to bring a flashlight when you walk home.

This is a real gem and is a place that I would recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy a stay in the south of France that mixes local charm with the conveniences of home (if your home is in North America or the UK).

Old time character with modern conveniences

Old time character with modern conveniences

5 of 5

This beautiful villa with all the modern conveniences is the perfect place for a holiday!!We spent many hours either before or after our daily jaunt relaxing outside in the lovely garden or inside by the fire.

It is just minutes away from St. Paul de Vence with its many art galleries and fine restaurants.

In addition, it lends itself to the many other medieval villages and beautiful towns along the Cote d' Azur.

It is the perfect place for a special holiday!!