Luxury apartment with stunning seaview at the waterfront, internet, air-cond.

Stunning views sums it up! We loved sitting on the covered balcony in the morning and late afternoon after exploring the area. The apartment is small and the sleeping area is in a private but tight space, but the location and view more than make up for it. The apartment has a portable air conditioner and automatic security blinds which totally blocks street noise at night for sleeping. There is also a washer. Very nearby are the towns of Vence, St Paul de Vence and Nice. The old town area of Cagne is also great with Renoir home and studio and Chateau Grimaldi. We also visited Villefranche sur mer and Monaco. We rented a car and parking was available, reasonable and nearby. The owner and her husband were responsive and easy to work with. Note that they do not accept Visa and require a wire transfer for payment. Since there is a fee for that ($40.00 for our bank) we paid the whole amount up front to avoid a second fee. We had a lovely time and the bottle of chilled wine was a welcome surprise!

Lisa and her husband were kind and helpful, collected us from the station and left us a bottle of wine which we appreciated.

However I was a little disappointed with the apartment .

I had not looked closely enough at the photographs and i had not realised the kitchen is in the one main room. I should have read the measurements of the bedroom more carefully and then i would have realised how small it was. it is only really a cupboard with a lovely view . I did not feel that the furnishings and equipment justify the description 'Luxury'.

There weren't enough towels and they were only Ikea basics. (We paid 20 euros each for towels and linen). The duvets were Ikea basic also, 100% polyester! Not very nice! Nothing wrong with Ikea, I love it, but the bedding, linen and towels were not luxury.

The furnishings are pleasant enough, although the painting which seemed to be of a drowned lady I could have done without.

The cupboards above the cooking area which held the plates and glasses were so high I had to stand on a chair to access them. The wardrobe and clothes storage is in the entrance area and its doors knock into the bathroom door if you are not careful, as the area is very cramped. Our clothes had to share the space with a hoover.

Many visitors mention the road noise and we found it spoiled the time spent on the balcony and kept us awake at night. Even with the double glazing and the shutters fully closed we could still hear it at night and on the balcony it is pretty impossible to ignore. We were there in early March I cannot imagine what it is like in the summer. It is not as if we live some where miles away in the country, we live right on a A road we don't have double glazing and the traffic noise does not really bother us.

The view of course is lovely and it was the view that decided us to book this flat.

I am sorry to post this review, I realise that others before us have been very happy so maybe it is just us. A word of warning, think twice if you are allergic to mosquito bites as my husband is, he was bitten 6 times on the first night, I think one might have been hibernating in the curtains.In the summer I imagine it must be bad and sitting on the balcony might be tricky.

This apartment is ideally situated in Cros-des-Cagnes right across the road from the pebble beach and with lots of nice restaurants nearby. The supermarket is 10 minutes walk away and the bus stops and railway station are also very close.

Its an ideal size for 2 people, very comfortable and well equipped. Some other reviews mention the traffic noise, which is quite constant during the rush hour, but the fantastic view and location are worth it! Also, with the balcony doors closed the noise is much reduced but you still get the great view.

We got a warm and friendly welcome from Lisa, who explained everything about the apartment to us. And the people in the well-stocked Epicerie on the ground floor were friendly too!

This is a great part of the coast to be based in if you want to explore the Cote d'Azure. Can't recommend it highly enough.

We spent the most wonderful holiday in this apartment. The view from balcony was magnificent and the apartment was very well equipped and very clean. The location of the apartment was also perfect. The beach next door and a lot of good restaurants and bakeries nearby. The owner of the apartment was easy to reach, flexible and provided good customer servcive. We enjoyed every moment of our holiday. Thank you!

Another absolutely wonderful holiday in this magical apartment, this was our third visit but definitely not the last. We fell in love with both the apartment and Cros de Cagnes.

The apartment, Angelina, is beautifully furnished and decorated, new dining table and chairs this year. Huge south facing balcony with the most wonderful views over La Baie des Anges.

Comfortable bed in a tiny bedroom, so cosy in your little cocoon with window overlooking the sea. Good furnishing , lovely bathroom and of course all absolutely immaculate.

All mod cons : television, DVD player, washing machine, dishwasher and internet connection which is now more of a necessity than a luxury to find out places to visit, restaurants etc.

Lisa ( the owner ) and her husband are charming and most helpful and they make you feel so welcome and comfortable.

Nothing is to much trouble.

Cros de Cagnes was a fishing village just over 200 years old and the heart of the village is around La Chapelle Saint Pierre just a few metres from the Angelina where you will find all the boulangeries, patisseries, boucheries, charcuteries, etc etc.

There is a great range of cafés and restaurants near by from posh restaurants to crêperies and brasseries . While in France we do prefer brasseries as they do offer basic French food, beautifully cooked at reasonable prices and the crêperies for savoury and sweet pancakes.

There is no need for a car as the public transport is very efficient , the bus stop is outside the Angelina and the railway station within walking distance. A little supermarket Vival just below the apartment and all the shops and post office in the village. Nice airport is less than 3 miles away.

The market is on twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the Avenue des Oliviers ( where the post office is ) just round the corner from the Angelina.

Many thanks to Lisa and Julius for a wonderful holiday and for introducing us to Cagnes sur mer which is so much prettier and quieter than Nice.