LB Vacation Rentals I A Quiet Place with Garden in the Heart of Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The name is honestly terrible – I mean, “LB Vacation Rentals I A Quiet Place with Garden in the Heart of Cannes” sounds like someone threw a bunch of keywords together. But here’s the thing – it actually delivers on that awkward promise, especially the quiet part. Tucked away on Avenue Saint-Nicolas in the Prado-République area, this little gem sits just far enough from the Croisette madness that you can actually sleep at night, but close enough that you’re not stuck taking expensive taxis everywhere.

The garden is what really sold me on this place. I mean, finding any green space in Cannes that isn’t completely overrun with tourists is like striking gold, and this one has these lovely morning spots where you can drink coffee before the day gets too hot. The apartment itself is nothing fancy – solid 3-star territory with everything working properly, which honestly is more than you can say for some places I’ve stayed in the French Riviera. The kitchen is actually functional (shocking, I know), and there’s decent water pressure, which becomes surprisingly important when you’ve been walking around Cannes all day in the heat. What I really appreciated was how the owner clearly lives locally – they knew exactly which bakery opens earliest on Sundays and warned me that the construction on Rue d’Antibes would add ten minutes to walking downtown.

The location is sort of perfect if you think about it. You’re away from the spring break crowd that descends on the beaches, but the Marché Forville is literally a fifteen-minute walk, and that’s where the real food action happens anyway. Plus – and this is crucial – street parking is actually possible in this neighborhood, unlike anywhere near the port where you’ll pay through the nose or circle for an hour. I stayed here during the shoulder season in October and loved how quiet the evenings were, though I imagine July and August might be a different story with all the windows open. The owner mentioned that film festival time gets a bit hectic even in this area, but honestly, everything in Cannes goes slightly crazy during those weeks. The rating of 9 feels about right – it’s not going to wow you with luxury amenities or Instagram-worthy interiors, but it nails the fundamentals and gives you that authentic local living experience that’s getting harder to find. If you’re the type who wants to explore Cannes like you actually live there rather than just bouncing between tourist traps, this quiet little spot with its unexpected garden sanctuary might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $276. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Jenni from United Kingdom – 20 March 2024 (9/10)

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