10/10 Excellent
Benjamin P.
Nov 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Life in the Mountains
Even before I arrived, Monique answered a raft of questions. Upon my arrival she met my flight. I picked up the rental car and headed to the property. On the drive up, and this applies to all the small mountains , the roads are very narrow so I would recommend for anyone planning a trip to the mountains north of Nice to rent a car that is small. It makes the drive a lot more relaxing. Upon arrival I saw that the cottage was exactly as I expected. The property is small and is most likely suitable for a short stay by one or two people. It's a good starting point for day trips into the mountains. If you want to go to Nice or anywhere else a car is really necessary as the nearest town with amenities ((food, gas) which is (Conte)) is 15 to 20 minutes away. Parking in Nice or any of the coastal towns isn't easy, so it is best to park near the coastal road in a rental parking lot and use public transportation or foot power.
I stayed for about 8 weeks. I wanted to go someplace peaceful and just unwind. I don't know that others would want such a long stay, but it worked great for me. The owner Monique, can't be praised highly enough. She was frequently checking with me to see if I had any issues or needs or just for a chat. I met her mother and sisters and everyone was incredibly kind and gracious. Monique would frequently mention places that I should visit that I would not have known about on my own. By the end of my stay, I felt I had made a friend which is probably the nicest aspect of taking such a trip. I have been traveling in the Spring and Fall to Europe for the past 16 years. I cannot express enough how good this trip was, how great Monique is as the hostess and how this property and its owner turned out to be the most enjoyable place I've stayed in all the years I've been traveling.
Sincerely,
Ben Plotkin
