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The Cosy Nest in Antibes
Biggest Pluses: Hard to decide...so many pluses, but probably the fact that you are in the dead center of Antibes' old town, full of lively activity...yet your apartment is beautifully quiet 90% of the time (You'll hear the occasional neighbor when windows are open.) Each time you walk out your door, you'll be surprised how central you are, yet in such a peaceful feeling nest.
About the locale: Antibes is both a very Cote D'Azur (full of sun, sea and, in season, tourists and year round, the very very wealthy) and another experience all together. The old city, perched right next to the deepest marina in the Mediterranean has the traditional charm of any medieval town on the coast. In the summer, it's mobbed. On the weekends year round, it's still busy, but pleasantly so. Its daily covered market and countless cafes and restaurants don't close up out of season and many of the patrons are local year round residents. You'll always be rubbing shoulders with the fancy folk, but you'll also find off-season rental here introduces you to very everyday French who also call Antibes home, in addition to a lively population of young people who crew on the countless yachts in the marina.
- Rooms: Sleeping corner (divided from living space by curtain) + sleeping loft
- Baths: 1
- Guests: 1
- Price Category: budget pricing
Who is this place perfect for?: A single person, (with occasional guest) who loves the beach and the old town atmosphere. Someone who wants both peace AND the life of the town
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Description
Details
Rooms
Sleeping corner (divided from living space by curtain) + sleeping loft
Beds
2
Type of Beds
Double in sleeping corner, single in loft
Bathroom
1
Kitchen
Full (see features for specifics)
Kitchen Equipment
Freezer
Microwave
Stovetop: 4 burners
Induction stovetop
Refrigerator
Features
Near a beach or water
Walkable to stores
Air Conditioning
Central heating
Washer
Wifi
Airport within 2 hours journey
Capacity of Persons
1
Accomodates:
1 Guests
Size
Modest size apartment...big for a studio, small for a one bedroom
Floor/Story (European)
3rd floor (US), 2nd (European)
Peculiarities
Small audible hum in the sleeping area. Not audible in any other part of the apartment. No oven, but a microwave which bakes and roasts.. Slightly smaller than a standard American sized shower. Two flights of stairs. Parking: Paid parking available nearby (within 100 yards) at Port Vauban or QPark Pre Aux Pecheurs. Taxis/Ubers can drop off and pick up within about 25 yards of the building entry, but it is a pedestrian-only street and there is no parking immediately adjacent to the building. Very difficult to find free parking nearby. Although, in general, properties on Longer-Stays are nearly always only available in OFF-peak season (i.e. Not June, July, August) , The Cozy Nest is sometimes available for 4-6 weeks at a time from May-August. Please feel free to ask the owner about availability during the busier season.
Pluses
A location that couldn't be better. A sweet, light-filled atmosphere/decor to the apartment. Fiber optic internet. 10 minutes walk to the train station!
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This accommodation is recommended byMarilee Taussig
- United States
I started Longer-Stays because I prefer living someplace over touring. I’ve spent the better part of my life travelling…..and staying. My idea of hell is packing and repacking a suitcase. My idea of heaven is finding a spot that suits you perfectly and then learning to know it — the spot, the locale, the people — in a deeper way.
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