Appartement 1er étage Cottage Reine

Hotel Description

So here’s the thing about Appartement 1er étage Cottage Reine – it’s one of those places that actually delivers on what it promises, which honestly surprised me a bit given how many disappointing apartment rentals I’ve had in the French Riviera. The location on Avenue du Petit Juas is pretty much perfect if you know Cannes at all. You’re far enough from the Croisette madness that you can actually sleep at night (trust me, this matters during festival season), but close enough that you can walk to the beach in about fifteen minutes without breaking a sweat.

The apartment itself sits on the first floor of what I’d call a proper Cannes cottage – you know, that classic French Riviera style with the shutters and the little balcony that makes you feel like you’re in a movie. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays, even though you’re still in the city. The morning light comes in beautifully through those big windows, and there’s something about waking up to that soft Mediterranean glow that just… well, it sets the whole day right. The furnishing is comfortable without trying too hard – I mean, it’s not going to win any design awards, but everything works and feels lived-in rather than sterile. The kitchen is actually functional too, which is rare in these vacation rentals. I ended up cooking breakfast most mornings because there’s a little market just down the street where the locals shop, and honestly, that became one of my favorite parts of staying here.

Here’s what sealed it for me though – the owner clearly knows what travelers actually need. There’s proper WiFi (tested it extensively for work calls), decent water pressure in the shower, and – this is key – real blackout curtains. You’d be amazed how many places in Cannes forget about this detail. The 8.6 rating makes sense once you’ve stayed here; it’s not luxury, but it’s thoughtful and reliable. Parking can be a bit tricky on Avenue du Petit Juas, especially if you’re not used to European street parking, but there are spots if you’re patient. The walk to everything you care about in Cannes – the old port, the covered market, even the train station if you want to hop over to Nice for the day – is totally manageable. During the film festival, you’ll pay through the nose for anything in Cannes, but this place holds its value year-round. I’d definitely come back, and I’m pretty picky about where I stay these days.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $274. Apartment with Balcony with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Nancy from Greece – 21 September 2024 (9/10)

  Dimitri was super friendly and helpful
  
  What could be improved: The lock .. it was quite tricky and took a lot of time to lock the door

• Pasquale from Italy – 10 August 2024 (9/10)

  Tutto

• Stefano from Italy – 4 October 2024 (4/10)

  What could be improved: non mi hanno fatto la fattura del soggiorno anche se ho sollecitato tante volte

• Valentin from France – 28 August 2024 (9/10)

• Debora from Italy – 15 August 2024 (9/10)

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