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Quiet appartment in French Riviera, between Monaco and Italy.
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FrançaisApartment • Roquebrune-Cap-Martin France
Exchange types accepted
Hospitality Description: Si vous venez durant les jours où je n'ai pas mes enfants, je peux accueillir 4 personnes maximum (dans 2 lits double) durant 1 ou 2 jours.
Statistics
Listed June 2019
Views 8394
General overview
Large and modest apartment of 100 m² on the ground floor of a house with another apartment upstairs, surrounded by family. We are on a private road.
The space
You enter the kitchen which is open to the living room. This room overlooks the 3 bedrooms.
The master bedroom has a 160x200 memory foam mattress. (There is a sofa bed in this master bedroom if needed).
We have a small children's bedroom with a 140x200 double bed. And another large bedroom with a 160x200 double bed.
Further on, you will find a large bathroom with a large bathtub and a shower. The toilet is separate.
The apartment is surrounded by a beautiful terrace and a mini garden.
I'm sorry but I removed the jacuzzi because we no longer used it.
This is our main residence so our whole life is there. You will therefore have sheets and towels. If you have forgotten things and need warm clothes or beach towels for example, I don't mind if you use them.
There is wifi and a smart TV. You will have access to Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Canal+ via the box.
Guest access
The apartment is on the ground floor. You can park right in front of the gate. But there is a small step to get through the front door.
Notes
We don't have air conditioning but the apartment stays quite cool compared to the outside temperature. We have mosquito nets on all the windows, which allows a draft without being attacked by mosquitoes.
I am very allergic to dust so I try to limit knick-knacks, curtains, etc. as much as possible.
The cats are very independent and do their business outside. They have a cat flap so they can come and go as they please. You can feed them only once every 2 or 3 days using a kibble dispenser. During the summer, they are almost always outside.
In the winter, they are in the living room or on shelves at the end of the hallway. We don't allow them into the bedrooms because I am allergic (yes lol!).
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Home cinema
Toys
BBQ
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Travel Styles
Family
Sport and leisure
Beach
Hiking
Cycling
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
These are several private houses (several of which belong to members of my family) on a private road, away from the city.
On the 1st floor of the apartment, live my grandmother and my uncle.
We are, by car, 5 minutes from the beaches, 10 minutes from the beautiful city of Menton, 10 minutes from the Principality of Monaco, 40 minutes from the big city of Nice, 15 minutes from the pleasant city of Ventimiglia in Italy where a large market well known to the region takes place every Friday morning. We are also 1h45 from the ski resorts. Closer, you will have the opportunity to take beautiful walks in the mountains.
The climate is very pleasant all year round. In summer, we take advantage of the sea air so as not to suffer too much from the heatwave (except in recent years on certain days between June and August with climate change). The climate has been summery until the end of October for a few years.
Getting to my home
A car is recommended, unless you don't mind walking 30 minutes uphill (very steep at the end) or waiting for a bus that passes on the private road every 1h30 during the day.
There is always space to park in front of the house.
Nearest airport
Nice International Airport (NCE): 40 minutes by car. Or 1 hour by tram + train.
Getting around
The apartment is a 5 minute drive to town/beach/train station or a 15 minute walk, but it is quite a steep climb.
From the train station you have very regular trains to Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Ventimiglia etc.
The last 50 meters before arriving at the house is a small private road with a steep slope. A car is recommended. Unless you are comfortable walking.
We can also exchange our car (small Skoda Fabia, manual gearbox) if we are travelling without it.
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
If my availability allows it, I can show you the region with pleasure.
Feedback
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Very successful exchange! Very good communication with Mélody, before and during the exchange. Her house, functional and comfortable, is well located (despite not being easy to access). We visited Menton, magnificent, beautiful villages nearby (old Roquebrune, Eze, Gorbio, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat...), Nice, we took beautiful walks along the water and it is very close to Italy. Mélody gives lots of explanations to facilitate the stay. Thank you for accepting our proposal and lending us your house! -
We spent four wonderful days at Melody's with a couple of friends. From the beginning, communication with her was smooth and pleasant. Upon our arrival, Melody welcomed us warmly and took the time to show us around her lovely apartment before letting us enjoy the place. The apartment is spacious and well located (with a very nice view from the terrace). We were even surprised to find a raclette machine (thanks to Melody who showed us where it was stored!), perfect for a friendly evening after a long day of driving. The region is absolutely beautiful! We particularly enjoyed discovering Roquebrune, and thanks to the ideal location of the apartment, we were also able to explore Monaco and Nice. All four of us loved our stay and hope to have the chance to exchange with Melody again. -
Melody's home is situated in a beautiful part of the world. Our family absolutely loved exploring the French Riviera while we were there. The city of Menton near by is just beautiful We had the chance to explore Nice, Antibes, St. Tropez and Monaco all in one week. It was impressive. The home is a very comfortable size for 4 people. There is an office int he parental bedroom which I did some work at very comfortably. The outdoor terrace is absolutely lovely although we didn't spend too much time on it as we were there in the height of July heat and it was a bit much for us. One thing to note is that Melody's car is a manual so if you are hoping to exchange cars be sure you can drive a manual. We sadly were not skilled in that department so we needed to rent a car which I think is essential to be able to enjoy the area the best. Without kids you could get around with the bus and walking most likely. The kitchen was great to prepare meal in and lots of space to eat inside or outside. Her father across the road was an incredible help to us during our trip and we can't thank him enough for tips he gave us. Communicating with Melody while we were in her home was also very smooth. Thank you for opening our eyes to your absolutely beautiful home Melody! -
Mélody is a very welcome person. It was out first exchange and everything went smooth. The house is very well located with all equipments.. There is a little gardenwith a sea view... We had a Wonder full time. -
Mélody's home is really lovely, in a beautiful place, and with an amazing view. The house is spacious and had everything we needed. Mélody had prepared everything very thoughtfully. Our visit was in November, but we enjoyed eating lunch outside on the terrace. Summer visitors would find the space outside invaluable (and not at all usual in Riviera properties) with a trampoline and parasols. We couldn't believe that we were within walking distance of a famous garden, and also of the beaches and shops. Possibly in summer the walk, all uphill! would be too hot, but in autumn temperatures we very much enjoyed being able to explore on foot. Mélody left such a lot of useful up to date information about the area, and also organised assistance for us as we arrived and departed, which was very very helpful and much appreciated -
We had a wonderful stay at Melody’s. Sun most of the week, nice trips to the beach and hikes along the coast, day trip to Italy and several hilltop cities. Menton is just next door and also a nice visit. Melody's home was comfortable and extremely quiet. There is everything you need (groceries, bread etc) in the town down the hill. There is even a great play area for kids (Koalaland) - where we happened to see Prince Albert de Monaco with his kids (!). We liked the company of her cats (especially the one that slept with our daughter Oliane). Communication was easy with Melody, and everything went smoothly for our stay. In short, we would highly recommend a stay at Melody’s home in sunny Roquebrune-Cap-Martin ! -
A stay at Melody's was fantastic. Firstly, the communication was great. I really enjoyed our communication exchange before we went and everything was very thoughtful and easy. Her place is amazing, so quite and beautiful. The road up to the house was a little challenging at first but that is the whole French Riviera, not just her place. By the end of the exchange we were driving those roads like a local! The 4 cats were very easy, fun to watch, they did not like to come and interact much (except in the mornings when they wanted food) but watching them and getting to know each cats personality was lovely. The area is pretty special. It was really busy because it was August but at her place it was so quiet that you really were far from being in the busy French Riviera, it was the perfect combination of liveliness in town and peacefulness at her place. The beaches were fun to swim at. I am not used to pebble beaches so it took me a bit to get used to but the water was so lovely that I soon forgot about the lack of sand. Melody gave great recommendations and was very thoughtful about the places to go and restaurants to eat at. We had some pre teens with us so didn't get to try some of the restaurants (as they were a bit sulky and I didn't feel like being at a restaurant with them!) but the ones we did try were great. She also recommended villages and beaches to visit and where to park etc. All the things that made the stay easier. I would highly recommend an exchange with Melody. Hopefully I can make her stay in Amsterdam as fun as our was with her. -
The apartment is large, spacious and very comfortable. It is perfectly equipped and absolutely nothing was missing! The bathroom is really super big and perfect for returning from the beach. Ideally located for visiting the entire Cote d'Azur (Nice, Monaco, Villefranche ... and of course Menton) and shopping in Italy in San Remo and Ventimiglia. The terrace is very pleasant, especially for children with the trampoline and the jacuzzi. Thank you Melody for this exchange -
Melody's home had everything our family needed, plus 4 lovely cats who were really easy to maintein. The views from the house are gorgeous and the location is perfect for exploring east Cote d'Azur (Menton, Monte Carlo, Nica, Antibes, Cannes, Grasse...). We had a great week having a simultaneous exchange with Melody and her family. The comunication was very friendly from the beginning and the exchange was perfect. Thank you, Melody! -
very good exchange! We were able to discover the Cote d'Azur as a family in the best conditions. The apartment is very spacious and well appointed. Everything you need for a great vacation is available. We were welcomed by the family who is very available. Appreciable also the garden with a view of the sea and the tranquility far from the noise of the crowded seaside resorts! Thank you Melody for giving us this opportunity!
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Mélody
I speak English. Hablo espanol. Capisco italiano (but I don't speak much).
The concept of sharing, solidarity, non-monetary exchange really appeals to me.
I try to do my best in my personal and professional life to help people and impact the planet as little as possible (travel is where I fall short in terms of ecology).
I am a pescetarian and quite into recycling and consuming as little as possible.
I had created an association to support parenting and I went back to school to become an Early Childhood Educator. I am now a French teacher in middle school.
My children are always a little afraid to leave all their things with other people but they agree to try. They themselves are very respectful of other people's equipment and belongings. And also of the planet!
You can suggest any destination, I am open to many things... if I can pay for the trip.
I am available during all French school holidays (zone B).
I love the mountains in the summer and I try to limit plane trips.
We have 4 very independent cats.
*New in this site, the concept of solidarity and sharing interests me much. In my personal and professional life, I try to do everything to improve this world and help people.
I'm pescetarian, into recycling /second hand and less consumption possible.
My kids are every time a little afraid to lend their stuff but curious to try it. They are really conscientious and respectful of people and things... and of the planet too!
I love mountains during the summer. Feel free to make proposals, I'm quite open to all destinations... if I can afford the plane ticket. I'm available every French school holiday (zone B).
We have 4 very autonomous cats.
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Open to any destination
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"De préférence l'été."
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"Facile à organiser sur un long weekend par exemple."
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"For summer 2025, I'm planning on going to Montréal + Québec City + somewhere around Boston. Just with my boyfriend."
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"Je suis ouverte à tout week-end à Marseille tout au long de l'année."
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