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Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Carcans, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
  • Museum Regards sur le Passé
    12 min drive
  • Plage du Port
    15 min drive
  • Etang de Cousseau Nature Reserve
    21 min drive
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    51 min drive

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About the area

Carcans

A family-friendly stay in Carcans awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Médoc Natural Regional Park and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Museum Regards sur le Passé. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a living room and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers an outdoor pool, a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Carcans holiday home include Plage du Port and Plage de Montaut.

What's nearby

  • Plage de Maubuisson - 18 min drive
  • Plage de Piqueyrot - 25 min drive
  • Plage de Bombannes - 27 min drive
  • Sud Beach - 27 min drive
  • Carcans Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Lesparre Station - 29 min drive
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Salon de la Glace - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Le Bord'Eau - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Peanut Dreams - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪L'Antidote Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Marina - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches

Our house is a converted resinier's cottage surrounded by open countryside and pine forests, with three bedrooms and a large private swimming pool. The pool is not heated. Our house is situated in a small hamlet called St Helene de L'Etang about 5 kilometres from Carcans. The house is close to the largest freshwater lakes in France as well as the surfing beaches of Lacanau, Hourtin and Carcans.
There is an annex with bunk beds for visitors but it is very simply furnished and not suitable for young kids or use in winter months.
We had major problems with our pool in 2021 but these are now fully resolved. Also sadly the roof was destroyed by a freak hail storm in June 2022 and could not be replaced until September 2022 so we had to cancel all our summer bookings. The roof has been completely replaced and the rooms re-decorated.
The local area : Carcans has the essential supermarket but also the traditional French shops and local market. There is an excellent bakery/boulangerie and butcher. There is also a fantastic food and arts & craft market in Hourtin. Maubuisson lake is ten minutes drive away and there you will find sandy beaches, cafes, restaurants, sailing, wind surfing and safe swimming. Ten minutes beyond Maubuisson is the Atlantic Ocean, with miles of unspoilt beaches and breakers for surfing and invigorating swimming. There is golf, cycling and horse riding within easy driving distance including wonderful cycle tracks from Maubuisson through pine forests to the Atlantic beaches.

Further afield: Bordeaux with its fine architecture, museums, art galleries and shops is forty minutes' drive away to the south east. St Emilion with its narrow streets, medieval history and famous vineyards is just over an hour's journey by car. The Medoc with its rolling countryside covered almost every inch of the way with vines lies twenty minutes to the east of Carcans. Arcachon is also easily accessible and offers a range of activities including Aqualand, a zoo and nature reserves and the Pyla Dune- the highest sand dune in Europe.

The immediate area : The tiny hamlet of St Helene de L'Etang consists of about a dozen houses including ours which is at the end of the road opposite a small farm which has camping facilities in the summer. Beyond our house, the road becomes a sandy track leading to the largest freshwater lake in France which is accessible on foot (20 minutes) or by bike (10 minutes). This area of the lake is a nature reserve and the main lake beaches for swimming etc are 10 minutes' drive away at Maubuisson or Hourtin. Very little traffic passes our house making it ideal for children. Wildlife abounds including frogs, toads, rabbits, deer, lizards and a wide range of birds. We have no fences round our property.

We do not allow pets as sadly in the past dogs have chased our neighbour’s cat and chickens.

Property manager

Vivien Harris

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches?

The closest beach to Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches is Carcans Beach (9.7 km).

Does Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches have a pool?

Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

Is Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and an outdoor pool, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches?

No, Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage.
A nice property. Comfy and well equipped in a quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect county getzway
Great cottage in a quiet, beautiful part of France. Swimming in rustic charm
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Craige M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquillity and Relaxation
This is a very nice house in an excellent location if you are looking for tranquillity and relaxation. The owner was exceptionally helpful and responsive to all our queries. The property could do with a little refreshing but this didn't hinder our stay. The pool had an ongoing problem with the pool liner which the owner has in hand and did not cause us any problems in using it. Overall would recommend the property.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed August 2019
Ok firstly we had a major disappointment finding out only 2 weeks to arrival the pool was out of order leaving us no options finding somewhere else with a pool that said the property is large and spacious with everything you need, The garden is very large with plenty of room for children to play. Aude the local property manager was extremely welcoming and friendly and had good advice on the odd occasion we needed to contact her. You will need a car, Carcans itself is only 4km away and Maubuisson around 10km (the lake side beach is definitely worth a visit). Despite our very limited French (we tried) when visiting shops and restaurants we found everyone extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Paul B.

Chez Resinier in June
We enjoyed 8 nights in Chez Resinier I’m the first week of June 2019. The cottage is in the country, a few kilometres from Carcans, being the nearest town. Access requires a car. The property enjoys many facilities although it turned out that the pool couldn’t be used as the liner had to be replaced. We were informed about this two or three weeks ahead of our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Cheryl B.

Fabulous Holiday at Chez Resnier
Lovely welcome from Aude, local manager who took us through essential info key to which are fresh pastries and breads that can be ordered each morning. House spacious, airy, clean and with all amenities needed for the stay. Pool a huge hit with all of us; 3 adults, 3 children, big enough for numerous inflatables, again clean. House situated in large grounds, peaceful and quiet but within a few minutes drive of Carcans where the supermarket and local shops have everything we needed. Hired bikes, again organised by Aude, and cycled to Maubisson, slice of paradise with white sands and warm lake; cycle paths excellent and flat! Carcans Plage amazing for the surf and spectacle of protected dunes, variety of restaurants and shops but not touristy. Would definitely recommend to those who like to do something and nothing and we will probably return. Would say car is needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Dirk C.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the woods
We had an enjoyable stay. The pool was a gem in the summer heat
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

sophie s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Villa agréable très bien située
Nous avons été ravis de séjourner dans cette villa. L'emplacement (calme absolu), les chambres et la piscine sont parfaits. Elle est de plus très bien équipée. Le seul bémol est l'entretien (maison, égouts, piscine, jardin), nous avons eu quelques soucis mais compensés par un remboursement de la propriétaire. Ne pas y séjourner si on est maniaque de la propreté, sinon ne pas hésiter !
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Tolle Lage, toller Pool - leider vieles defekt und schlechte Kommunikation
Haus, Garten, Pool, Lage: perfekt für einen Urlaub mit zwei Familien. Alles hat ein großes Potenzial, welches wir so gut wie möglich genossen haben. Leider gab es Widrigkeiten, die uns den Genuss erschwert haben: - es war sehr dreckig bei Ankunft - die Sickergrube riecht sehr stark. Teilweise so, dass eines der Schlafzimmer nicht nutzbar war. - das kleine Nebenhäuschen war nicht als Schlafzimmer nutzbar, obwohl uns dies zugesagt wurde. Eher eine Rumpelkammer. - Bettwäsche feucht, eine der Dusch-Schläuche defekt, Wäscheständer und Sonnenschirme kaputt. - Alarmanlage des Pools kaputt. - Pool wurde erst auf Nachfrage nach 11 statt nach 7 Tagen gereinigt, um dann von der Verwalterin beschimpft zu werden, dass der Pool nicht dreckig sei (Boden voller Dreck). - nach einer Woche sollte Bettwäsche und Handtücher gewechselt werden: dies ist garnicht passiert. Wir hatten nicht den Anspruch, dass alles perfekt ist. Aber dass auf Nachfragen zur Poolreinigung mit Beleidigungen reagiert wird; dass uns nach Abreise versucht wird, die kaputte Pool-Alarmanlage in die Schuhe zu schieben und trotz vorheriger Versicherung, dass das Sickergruppen-Problem behoben wurde, nur ein "aber wir haben so teuer saniert" entgegnet wurde (ohne weiteres Entgegenkommen/Hilfe), ist völlig inadäquat für eine Ferienhaus-Vermietung. Und grenzt teilweise an Verleumdung. Wir haben versucht, im Anschluss mit der Vermieterin zu kommunizieren - leider erfolglos. Schade.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

VIRGINIE C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tres bonne semaine
Nous avons passés un tres agreable sejour dans la propriete de Mr Harris. Celle ci est tres bien équipée et la piscine est magnifique. Idealement située,au calme tout en étant proche des commerces et/ou des plages Juste petit bémol concernant les odeurs emanant de la fosse septique qui parfois peuvent être assez desagreables.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

SYLVIE G.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent séjour
Très agréable, au calme, de l'espace et très bien équipée, les propriétaires ont pensé à tout. Au plaisir pour un prochain triathlon! Cdlt S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elodie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super
Logement propre et spacieux. Le lac a proximité permet de jolies petites promenades. Nous avons passé une bonne semaine
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie Christine N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repos et calme
Il est vraiment dommage que les chiens ne soient plus acceptés car avec des maîtres respectueux du voisinage c’est le bonheur parfait dans cette maison parfaitement équipée et agréable pour des vacances entre amis
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony G.

maison agréable et bien située, malgré quelques points négatifs
les + : emplacement : dans la forêt, proche de Carcans, du lac environnement : grand terrain, calme équipements : très bien équipée, lave vaisselle, lave linge, barbecue, une salle d eau et une salle de bain, rangements, literie correcte maison : spacieuse, grandes chambres, peut accueillir 7-8 personnes sans problème les - : - ménage approximatif : la chambre des enfants était sale, et les propriétaires ne nous ont pas cru malgré les photos - piscine non chauffée et toujours en hivernage au mois d'avril malgré les 20°c extérieur, les enfants se sont baignés dans le lac et l océan mais n'ont pas pu profiter de la piscine - vraiment dommage, j avais réservé cette maison pour la piscine entre autre - odeur désagréable de la fosse septique parfois sur la terrasse Dans l 'ensemble la maison est agréable, conviviale, et bien située, nous avons passé un bon séjour, dommage que les prioritaires ne soient pas sur place, ce qui ne leur permet pas de surveiller l'état de la maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

juliette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
vacances entre amis
Maison très agréable, joliment décorée et environs parfaits pour passer quelques jours entre copains !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

elsa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plein pied à Carcans
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. La maison est grand et les pièces sont bien agencées. La maison avait été préparée pour notre arrivée avec les radiateurs allumés, ce qui était fort agréable vu la saison. La communication avec Vivien a été excellente, je la remercie pour avoir été aussi compréhensive. Je recommande cette location quelque soit la saison.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

michel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
bien
bien
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Volker J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöne Location
Wir haben die einsame Lage, das große Grundstück und das schöne, stilvolle Haus sehr genossen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Stéphanie L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A ne pas retenir !!!
J'ai loué cette maison car il y avait une piscine et je voulais offrir de bonnes vacances à mes enfants et petits enfants. Moins de 3 semaines avant la location j'apprends que la piscine ne fonctionne pas et qu'elle ne fonctionne pas depuis plusieurs années !! Rien ne m'en avait été dit au moment de la réservation. Impossible alors de trouver une location similaire avec piscine en état. Malgré le geste commercial de la propriétaire, je me suis sentie arnaquée. De plus, gros problèmes de sécurité : piscine vide, sans protection pour les enfants et abords de la piscine en très mauvais état et dangereux. La pelouse n'était pas tondue quand nous sommes arrivés, elle ne l'a été que 2 jours avant notre départ suite à notre demande du début de séjour. Il y a une fosse septique, au niveau de la terrasse où on prend les repas, qui pose aussi problème car celle-ci sentait très mauvais. Il n'y avait pas de produit dans la maison pour la traiter. Malgré notre réclamation à la personne gérant la location sur place, celle-ci ne nous a pas répondu et ne s'en est pas occupé. Odeurs désagréables toute la semaine. A notre arrivée nous n'avons pas vu la personne qui s'occupe de la location, ni à la fin du séjour. Cela est dommage car nous aurions pu nous expliquer avec elle. La propriétaire vivant à Londres elle a apparemment confié l'entretien et la gestion de sa maison à une personne sur place. Celle-ci ne nous a pas donné l'impression d'être très concernée. Elle ne nous a été d'aucune aide quand aux différents problèmes rencontrés. Dommage car la maison a un très bon potentiel et la région très belle et agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

David B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Annonce pas réel
Très déçu pour la première location chez Abritel,car annonce mensongeaire de la part des propriétaire,averti seulement 15 jours avant notre arrivée comme quoi la piscine n'ai finalement pas en service,et logement très salle a notre arrivée toile d'araignée dans toute les pièces,et très mauvaise odeur du a la fosse septique.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Joelle T.

Séjour près du lac de Carcans
Maison rurale assez spacieuse mais dont l’entretien intérieur et extérieur doit être amélioré
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Naima I.

Maison à haut potentiel mais qu’il faut entretenir
Belle maison mais pas très bien entretenue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michel F., FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness
Randonnée vélo
Cette location est idéalement placée pour rayonner en vélo sur toute la région, exemple : le tour du lac d'Hourtin. Cette maison est située à une petite distance de la voie verte d'Hourtin et Carcans Lacanau. Le contact avec le propritaire est facile et compréhensible, la boite à clés à code est une solution souple lorsque nous sommes plusieurs dans la maison.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Rémi A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Agréable
La maison est propre et parfaitement bien placé. Le calme et le grand jardin sont appréciables.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Valerie L.

Maison bien situé et au calme
Déçu 😞 piscine dans l etat sur place et en photo sur le site,filtre à café resté dans la cafetière moisissures, verres pas très propres et couverts nous avons du faire la vaisselles et le nettoyage de la cafetière, couettes tâche, barbecue exter non nettoyé sinon le reste sa va,maison très bien situé et au calme.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021