Just back from our stay at Alix's lovely property in Cassis, our little boy Lochlann's first holiday! We had a wonderful holiday, Cassis is amazing and Alix's property is really great, particularly for our needs. On the whole the property was fantastic with just a few small flaws/hitches.
The apartment is as seen, large fantastic terrace with a wonderful view, large open plan kitchen/diner/living room opening out through 2 large double doors to terrace, one large master bedroom ensuite also opening out to the terrace and small bunk room with no windows and separate toilet. The apartment is very private (are apartments above and by the side but they are screened well and were mostly unoccupied when we went anyway), is literally just opposite the beach and is 5-10 mins walk from Cassis and 20-25 mins walk the other way to the first of the Calanques. The steps up to the apartment from the road might be tricky for some with prams etc, but were fine for us.
The few minor flaws are below, but overall did not detract from what was a lovely stay
1. We asked Alix whether she had a travel cot and she said yes so we did not bring one. When we got there hers was broken, which could have left us b*ggered for want of a better word, but luckily we had a sleepyhead mattress with us which Lochlann could sleep on, raised up on another mattress. If he had been older than 5 months we would not have been able to do this. When I said to Alix that is was broken she just shrugged and left!
2. WIFI did not work - on holiday so not a major problem, just didn't work.
3. Aircon machine also did not work - blew out hot air. We visited in late September so not problem, but might be in high Summer.
4. The apartment is lovely, but is a bit tired in places, with a fair bit of dust (despite the 66 Euros cleaning fee), damp and mould marks on some walls, etc.
Apart from above, and most importantly the cot thing, which could have been a nightmare, the holiday was great, the apartment lovely and overall a great success. Thank you Alix!