Amenities
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms
- Soap, hair dryer and shower gel
- Towels, sheets, robes, slippers and beach towels
- Nespresso machine in each room
- Guest laundry room
- Iron and Ironing board
- Baby/child beds
- Highchairs for babies
- WiFi throughout the house and patio
- Four fireplaces on the property including one outside
- Outdoor grill on the patio
- Parking spots for up to 6 cars (with additional space on the lower property)
- High speed electric car charger
- Large saltwater pool
- Pétanque court
- Ping pong table
- Work area in most of the bedrooms
- House Guide with local resources
- Tennis court
We have a world-class, professional house manager who lives nearby and who will do everything she possibly can to make you feel welcome and can help arrange all manner of things during your stay or prior to your arrival.
Location
We chose this house partly for its location and ease of access. We are only 15 minutes from the Nice Cote d’Azur Airport and 25 minutes from the Nice-Ville train station, and even closer to the train station in Antibes. We’re minutes away from some of the most charming villages in the area including Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vence, both only minutes away by car. The marvelous coastline of the Cote d’Azur is within a short drive with beaches around Cagnes-sur-Mer, Villeneuve-Loubet as well as Antibes and beyond. Nice and Cannes, also magical places to visit, are a short drive away as are some of the French Riviera’s idyllic inland villages such as Biot, Opio and Grasse.
It’s easy to make trips from the villa. You can easily drive or take the train to Provence or Italy and ferries to Corsica leave from the Port of Nice. We are also within an easy drive to golf, ski areas, and hiking. Boats can be hired out of Nice for a day on the sea, or to a nearby island. We are close to the Cannes Film festival and the Monte Carlo Grand Prix. Our villa is well suited for Yoga retreats or private tennis lessons. We highly recommend renting a car to best enjoy the area though Uber does go to/from the villa and taxis/drivers can be arranged.
The house is located in a sub-tropical microclimate. Summers are warm, dry, and sunny. Winters are mild with moderate rainfall. In short, Villa Espinets is the perfect oasis from which to discover Cote d’Azur’s world-class beaches, classic hilltop villages, endless activities and extraordinary views and landscapes.
About Us
We are a Seattle family with ties to and a deep love of France. Kevin is a dual national, with both U.S. and French citizenship. We have been coming to the Cote d’Azur for many years, starting on our honeymoon (Menton) in 1986. We love this area, the city of Nice, the coast/beaches, surrounding villages, seafood, wine, climate, the shops, markets and the people.
We have always dreamed of owning a house here and now have the privilege of being the third owner of Le Haut des Espinets and sharing this unique house with friends, family, and guests.
We have outfitted this house with everything that we look for in a vacation rental: large outdoor seating area where everyone can gather, large well-equipped kitchen (with nice knives!), well-appointed bedrooms with luxury linens and soft pillows, a big pool, and wifi. The house has easy access to the beach, great shops, and restaurants. And it has a view! This is our only rental property and we take great pride in our attention to detail to make it your dream vacation spot.