A beautiful and bright villa in Biarritz within walking distance to the town’s iconic sandy beach, La Grande Plage, Maison Yvette is a wonderful holiday home with five inviting bedrooms and a heated swimming pool.

This superb residence has been cleverly designed as three separate apartments, yet is rented exclusively as a villa sleeping up to 10 guests – throughout, guests can expect refined interiors and stylish décor. On the lower floor, find two of the apartments, each with their own lounge and open-plan kitchen, perfect for a small family (Apartment I has a double and twin) or accompanying friends and relatives (Apartments II has one double bedroom).

Upstairs is the pièce de resistance, a 2-bedroom apartment with a vast open-plan lounge and dining area with an American-style open kitchen and sliding windows leading out to an elegant terrace and the heated swimming pool, backed by mature trees and a characterful garden. Such a glorious spot to gather for long summer afternoons.

That said, there is so much to see and experience within walking distance! Start by strolling to La Grande Plage, around 750m away, backed by the Belle-Époque Hôtel Du Palais, and soak up the summer ambience of its sandy shores and striped beach tents as well as its nearby cafes and restaurants.

Downtown Biarritz also awaits with its shops, bars, restaurants and beaches. Pick up all sorts of delicious local produce at Les Halles covered food market or wander towards Port des Pêcheurs for exquisite seafood in a charming setting. Furthermore, Biarritz’ beaches are a mecca for surfers from across the world, especially Plage de la Côte des Basques, just south of the town, and the wild Atlantic beaches around Bidart, Guéthary and beyond.

Hike along the amazing coastal footpath between Bidart and Hendaye, near the Spanish border, or venture inland to visit picture-perfect Basque villages such as Sare, Ainhoa and Arcangues. You could even spend the day exploring the historic city of Bayonne or head north to soak up the trendy vibes in Hossegor with its picturesque lake and surfing shores, close to the magnificent Landes forest.