This stunning apartment is perched above Villefranche, one of the prettiest ports on the Mediterranean. Overlooking the Mediterranean and the bays of Villefranche, Nice and the Baie des Anges, the apartment is in a small town (pop. 7,000) that is five minutes downhill into Nice by car or public bus. Here you have easy access to the beaches, artistic treasures, and nightlife of the Côte d'Azur including the medieval towns of Grasse, perfume capital of the world, and to St-Paul de Vence, home of the world-famous art and sculpture museum, the Maeght Foundation. Also convenient is the capital of Monaco, Monte Carlo, and the popular resort town of Cannes (1/2 hour away). The Moyenne Corniche (the middle level road), a two-minute walk downhill, offers a grocery store, 2 bakeries, green grocer, butcher, fish market, pharmacy, post office, dry cleaner, bank, gas station and city bus stop. There is a train station in Villefranche and a taxi stand just outside on the street. Day trips can easily be made by rail along the coast without a rental car.

The American owner, who lives below, will welcome you, give you the key and be available during your stay. It is a tremendous help to have her expertise area close at hand and she is enthusiastic about having guests. You may use the clothes washing machine in a laundry room on the ground level. The property is fenced and beautifully landscaped with a rock garden. Although it is not necessary to have a car while you are at Villa Maitena, you can rent one in Nice and park it securely inside the automatic gates.

The apartment is on the second floor of a house and it has a private entrance. What is unforgettable about this apartment is the spectacular panoramic view. Three different harbours, mountains, azure seas, and white yachts will captivate you. When you finally come back down to earth, you will remark on the spacious, modern and freshly clean rooms.

First, there is the large living/dining room (with TV, VCR that reads European and American tapes, and metered phone) opening onto the splendid terrace, where we suspect you will spend most of your time. The kitchen is completely modern and well equipped with both a microwave and conventional oven, and with a dishwasher. There are 2 bathrooms and three bedrooms: one with a king-sized bed and vanity sink, one with a queen-sized bed, vanity sink and shower en suite, and the final with twin beds. Each bedroom has a mirror and electrical outlets for drying hair or shaving. The full bathroom is very large with double sinks, a large tub and a separate glass shower stall and WC. Another toilet is in a separate room, which makes it handy when everyone is getting ready to go out at once.

Villa Maitena is available year around with a minimum of one week rental.