Beautiful Haussmannian apartment – South Balcony

Beautiful Haussmannian apartment – South Balcony Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to the Beautiful Haussmannian apartment – South Balcony on rue du Commandant Ferrie, you immediately get that classic French vibe — you know, those gorgeous cream-colored buildings with the wrought-iron balconies that make Cannes so photogenic. This three-star place isn’t trying to be the flashiest spot in town, but honestly, there’s something charming about staying in an actual Haussmannian building rather than some modern hotel tower. The entrance feels residential, which I actually prefer — it’s like you’re borrowing a friend’s place rather than checking into tourist central.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s the thing about this location — it’s ridiculously central without being right in the chaos of the main tourist strips. You’re literally in Cannes City-Centre, and I mean that 9.3 location score isn’t just marketing fluff. Walk five minutes and you’re at the Palais des Festivals, another five and you’re on La Croisette with all those fancy beach clubs. But the street itself? It’s quiet enough that you can actually sleep at night, which trust me, isn’t always guaranteed in this town during festival season.

The Space Itself

The apartment setup works really well, especially if you’re traveling as a couple — apparently other couples have figured this out too since they rate it highly for romantic getaways. That south-facing balcony is honestly the best feature; you get proper sunlight streaming in during the day, and it’s perfect for morning coffee or evening wine. The room has that classic French apartment feel with high ceilings and original details, though don’t expect ultra-modern everything. The kitchen is functional enough if you want to grab groceries from the local market and make simple meals, which actually saves you quite a bit of money in Cannes.

Practical Considerations

Look, with a 7.6 rating, this isn’t perfection, but it’s solid value for what you get in this location. The building is old, so you might hear some creaking or neighbor noise — that’s just part of staying in authentic French architecture. Parking can be tricky in this area, but honestly, that’s true for most of central Cannes, and you’re better off walking everywhere anyway. The nearest restaurant options are fantastic — you’re close enough to both the touristy spots and the places where locals actually eat, which gives you options depending on your mood.

Why Guests Love It

What really works here is the combination of authentic French living with serious location advantages. You get that “living like a local” experience while still being steps away from everything you came to Cannes to see. The south balcony becomes your little retreat after long days exploring, and there’s something satisfying about having your own space rather than just a hotel room. It’s particularly great for couples who want romance without the massive price tag of the palace hotels along the waterfront — you get the charm and location, just with a more realistic budget.

Beautiful Haussmannian apartment – South Balcony Accommodations

Reviews of Beautiful Haussmannian apartment – South Balcony

• Naa from United Kingdom – 16 October 2024 (1/10)

  The location is central. The apartment was nicely decorated, although there are signs of wear and tear (pealing wall paint etc).
  
  What could be improved: 1. Hosts have questionable practices.
  The hosts were aggressive and their practices were questionable and underhand. After the booking was confirmed and the booking charge paid, they tried to charge 900euroes as a damage deposit (more than 2x the cost of the stay). At first they insisted on me paying the damage deposit upfront and said I would not be given access to the property unless I paid the 900euros. At this point I had already paid the full amount for the stay and so this seemed like a scam. I contacted Booking.com as I was concerned and Booking.com contacted them on my behalf. Booking.com confirmed that they were not allowed to charge 900euros. Booking.com confirmed that they had confirmed that they wouldn't charge the credit card but that they would only authorise the card up to 400euros in case there is any damage after the stay. There was no damage after the stay (I took photographs as proof) and they said nothing to me about damage after we left. The only communication I received from them was to ask for feedback about the stay. However, 3 days after my stay they charged the damage deposit of 400euros to my credit card without telling me anything. I have tried to contact them to find out why, but they have not been responsive. I have had to raise a dispute through my credit card company. I wish I had listened to my initial instinct, but I had relied on the assurances they gave me and the confirmation that Booking.com also gave that provided there was no damage, I wouldn't be charged.
  
  2. Flat is not comfortable.
  – kettle and toaster are not working. Told them on first night and they did nothing to rectify the situation.
  – one of the shower rooms is very small and floods after use
  – only 1 wc
  – there was not sufficient hot water for three of us to shower
  – the windows were not very clean
  
  3. Only given one key for the group which was not convenient.
  
  I would not recommend this property to anyone and would not book again myself.

• Cécilia from United Kingdom – 24 September 2024 (9/10)

  Beautiful property, very comfortable, and very central, we had a lovely stay and would love to come back.
  
  What could be improved: The floor could have been more clean and the kettle was not working.

• Florina from Romania – 9 September 2024 (9/10)

  Locația excelentă

• Sarah from Canada – 28 August 2024 (8/10)

  L’appartement été bien accessible et proche des magasin et de la plage en plein centre de canne
  Il été spacieux on avait de l’espace
  La petite terrasse pour prendre l’air fut très nice
  
  Équipement de cuisine très propre et on avait à disposition des capsule à café et des capsule pour le lave vaisselle et lave linge
  
  Salle à manger grande
  
  Lumière de l’appartement vrm bien
  
  Séjour relativement agréable
  
  What could be improved: Quelque petit défaut il y’a pas de sel ou de huile pour cuisiner sinon matériel de cuisine été à disposition
  La communication été rapide au début avec les hôte mais été très difficile à la fin
  On avait eu un peu de mal à recevoir les informations pour avoir les clé
  Il faut compléter le dépôt pour avoir les informations et on avait pas eu de mail par la suite on a du refaire encore le dépôt pour ravoir les informations
  La logistique été un peu à travailler
  
  Dans l’appartement y’a une salle d’eau qui avait qlq fuite d’eau nous l’avion pas utiliser de peur que sa empire on a utiliser celle qui été dans la chambre

• Elena from Czech Republic – 27 July 2024 (8/10)

  We like this apartment. Clean, big enough, close to the sea, shops, restaurants. All necessary things for cooking and eating home were there. Clear instructions and good communication with managers.

• Bader from Kuwait – 3 July 2024 (8/10)

  الموقع
  النظافة
  
  What could be improved: قبل لا تستلم مفاتيح الشقة لازم تدفع تأمين 900 يورو
  وهذا مبلغ مبالغ فيه
  طلبت تشغيل التلفزيون وعطوني رقم فني اتصل عليه
  الخروج من الشقة الساعة 11 صباحا

• Janais from United Kingdom – 29 March 2024 (8/10)

  The location was perfect, just between the Carlton and Martinez and backing into the main shopping street of Cannes. It was exceptional!
  Collecting the keys and communication with hosts was very easy, we could’ve have wanted more and look forward to coming back soon.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Joanna from Poland – 7 January 2024 (8/10)

  The apatment is located in a perfect location – very close to the sea and promenade and within the 20min walk distance to all the bars and restaurants.
  
  It is very modern and cosy. It was also very warm inside though rented in the end of December.
  
  What could be improved: I didn't like the fact it was missing wine and water glasses. Reservetion was made for 4 people and there were only 2 wine glasses and 2 water glasses. There was no spatulas for pan, no pot or bowl. I was asking to make sure all these items are there prior to the arrival and during as well but I did not get any reply.
  
  After finalizing all the paymemts, Staff stopped replying so this should be improved.
  
  Also I was charged €900 deposit whereas in the policy it is mentioned about €500 deposit what makes a big difference.

• Elena from Cyprus – 9 October 2023 (8/10)

  good location, great modern interior , new kitchen , clean , photos on booking.com very realistic
  
  What could be improved: only 1 set of keys for a 2 bedroom apartment was very challenging. We were over for work which meant that our daily schedules were very different and having only 1 key made it complicated and very tiring having to plan our every move.

• Jihye from South Korea – 25 May 2023 (8/10)

  The neatly decorated living room and bedroom are attractive apartments. Even during the festival, the accommodation fee was reasonable and communication with the owner was smooth. And above all, he was kind.

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