"We had a wonderful holiday at Villa Palais. We really loved the villa, which was even better than the pictures & we may come back again. The support we received when we were out there was fabulous & ensured that we got into all the restaurants & clubs that we wanted too. It was good to be able to pay in instalments. Many thanks, Victoria"
"As has been mentioned a few times in the reviews on this apartment, Nice Port due to its central location is a noisy area. This apartment is located right on Ile de Beaute (the main street that looks out over Nice Port) so if you're looking for peace and quiet, this apartment may not be suitable.
However, if you are looking for a large (3 bedroom) apartment in Nice Port close to the action and all the bars and restaurants that the port area has to offer, as well as a fantastic sea view, then this is a superb holiday option.
We would invite you to look at the following list of holiday rentals in more tranquil surroundings in Nice if you're looking for a relaxing getaway."
"We take all feedback very seriously and having investigated Mr. Smilies feedback we found that recent traffic diversions caused all the heavy Nice Port traffic close to the apartment and we are very sorry indeed that this ruined your stay.
Although much of this is abated, and will only get quieter as the tramway is due to take up most of the existing traffic lanes outside, this apartment is still in the heart of the action and not suitable for people who need the surroundings to be quiet.
This is a family apartment and really suits large families on holiday, please don't rent this apartment if you are groups of unrelated ladies who need extensive and multiple bathroom facilities.
We have updated the descriptions to ensure that this is understood and thank you very much for your useful feedback. "
"Thank you for taking the time to review this super apartment. For the security of all our guests we only provide exact access details one week in advance.
However each property listed is accurately positioned on our comprehensive mapping system, which also shows all local amenities with walking and driving directions and accurate distance measurement.
We will now check that these advanced tools are easily accessible on the page and see if we can improve this based on your feedback. "
"We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in this stunning apartment. We felt very at home here and even chose to stay in and cook one night to make the most of it! You couldn't ask for a better holiday let website and all of our queries were answered promptly by the agent. The owner was there to greet us when we arrived which i thought was lovely - he was also extremely helpful. The best thing was the ease of it all as that's what makes it a holiday for me and i fully appreciated the high level of decor and attention to detail. The booking was easy, the location was perfect for the sea front and train station and i hope we will be able to stay again. Thoroughly recommended. Thank You !"
"The apartment is in great condition, the view from the balcony is lovely. South facing so it gets the sun all day, plus there are extendable canopies for ensuring your covered while having some al fresco dining. Ideal location if you have a car for visiting Nice and the other villages along the Riviera. The only issue is that the buses only run until 21:00 and the walk from Nice or Villefranche is around 25 minutes uphill back to the apartment. Taxis are between €15 and €20 back to the apartment. Make sure you visit Eze, lovely little village with a great view."
"Portofino is a very cute little place indeed. You can only get to it on a fairly narrow road that winds it way from St Margherita. When we were there it was really nice weather and there were a lot of Stars and celebrities around. Roman Abramovich's boat Le Grand Bleu was in the harbour and we also spotted Richard Branson, Kylie Minogue and her boyfirend Olivier Martinez on a boat and at a villa reputedly owned by Dolce & Gabbana.
Portofino is a magical place, it's so small and 'piccolo' that nobody is exlcuded from anything. It's weird to see tiny traditional fishing boats outside a Gucci shop! The very glamourous sales girl from Prada was busy having a cigarette and flirting with a young fisherman.
In high summer it can get very crowded, and parking is an absolute nightmare. In the centre of the village (it's really just a village) there's a multistorey underground car park, but because of the topography of the place, it's surprisingly small inside. If your car gets in you'll be lucky, and even luckier to get it out. The locals just pile their cars in, ignoring any car that looks like it's a tourists or a hire car. They figure that they've got enough time to wait I suppose. Problem is though that it's a very expensive car park. Ouch.
Take a walk through the many lanes overlooking the town and up tothe graveyard and church, it's truly beautiful. It's an amazingly beautiful place, so picture perfect, just try to stay out of town if you've got a car."
"Thank you for this fabulous apartment in this truly fabulous location. Nice Port really is the beating heart of this lovely city, we had a super time and we absolutely loved the apartment, thank you again."
"Villefranche is a coastal village and the old town sits right on the edge of the water. One of the things that makes Villefranche so special and so popular as a holiday destination is it's gradient. The mountains rise sharply up away from the sea front which affords most of the villas, houses and apartments in Villefranche fantastic sea views but it does mean that it is spread over quite a distance.
The commune of Villefranche spans all the way up to the Col de Villefranche and drops all the way down to the waters edge, so you have to make sure that you have got your bearings when you are booking a holiday rental or driving there on the correct road.
Villefranche village is on the Basse Corniche, or the coast road but even then the Old town is a further drop again down to the waters edge. The access road is narrow and twisty but there is parking along the beach and opposite the Port.
The Moyenne Corniche is the middle road and it cuts through the centre of the mountain. It is the fastest route from Nice to Villefranche and onwards to Eze village and Monaco. It's a busy main route for locals keen to stay out of the way of day trippers and sight-seers but that doesn't mean it is by any means a disagreeable or ugly route. It still has some of the best views on the Riviera and just means easier access to your holiday rental in Villefranche.
The Grand Corniche is by far the quietest route. It runs along the top and behind the summit of the mountains tha surround Villefranche. It is a wonderful route to take in the stunning views and to get an idea of the geography of the French Riviera coastline. It is the next best thing to being in the air and the photos you can take are next to aerial in aspect.
So when you are booking your holiday rental check which part of Villefranche it is in. Wherever it is you can be certain of stunning views. "
Bedrooms: 6
