Title: THE vacation home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=55204010&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # THE vacation home Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for THE vacation home ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - THE vacation home (Carcans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55210000/55204100/55204010/d5eb2352.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - THE vacation home (Carcans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55210000/55204100/55204010/80ef5380.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - THE vacation home (Carcans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55210000/55204100/55204010/dc273d8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - THE vacation home (Carcans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55210000/55204100/55204010/18bb9d74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - THE vacation home (Carcans)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55210000/55204100/55204010/e13bc4b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a garden and laundry facilities at THE vacation home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121345 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### THE vacation home Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the sea - Next to a golf course - On a lake ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,345 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34444300/34444295/4e6e143b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family villa ideally located on the Basin with heated pool La Teste-de-Buch - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=34444295&PinnedHotelID=34444295&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37020000/37015100/37015071/5a0f023c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet family villa 5 minutes from the beach La Teste-de-Buch - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=37015071&PinnedHotelID=37015071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=55204010&PinnedHotelID=55204010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=55204010,34444295,37015071) ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 1929104 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Maison Proche des co LA Maison de Vacances Carcans LA Maison de Vacances Private vacation home LA Maison de Vacances Private vacation home Carcans ## About the area Located in Carcans, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. Médoc Natural Regional Park and Etang de Cousseau Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Golf and Mini Golf UCPA Baganais and Aqua Detente. Waterskiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Carcans travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carcans.dx6034726) [View more Holiday homes in Carcans](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carcans-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6034726-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.06701%2C-1.14318&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AncIdAzQtxJYLITIWzhng5TUagc=) Carcans, Gironde ### What's nearby - ![Jolie petit port ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180455/1b648459-b128-45e5-a848-fe42fed240c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Médoc Natural Regional Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Beautiful sunset in Lacanau Ocean Beach with surfers and walkers, Gironde near Bordeaux, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926759233/fe7a2d0a-e2e1-4ea6-87cb-d183d2048d33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sud Beach 16 min drive \- 10.1 miles - ![typical house Arcachon basin in the village of grass; Shutterstock ID 259620821; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050010/d08c92d6-df72-4dfe-8dcd-703c61d67837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Arcachon Bay 63 min drive \- 34.4 miles - Plage de Maubuisson 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Plage de Montaut 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - Banana Surf Cafe, shop & school 16 min drive - La Cabane 16 min drive - Cafe Maritime 16 min drive - Pizza Nonna 7 min walk - The Beach House 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is THE vacation home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at THE vacation home? ### Where is THE vacation home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## THE vacation home Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie S. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### beautiful and spacious house we had a wonderful stay in the house. the house is actually a bit bigger than the pictures suggest. we were there with 10 adults. The house is very well equipped for large groups. It is calm and at the same time you can walk to the lake and to the center of the village. we can absolutely recommend staying there. Christine, who welcomed us, was very helpful and friendly. ##### Melanie S. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### régine c. 30 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Maison idéale pour un séjour en famille. Très bien située : à la fois proche du centre et dans les pins . ##### régine c. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### philippe e. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Accueil très sympathique.Grande maison agréable avec grand espace au RDC grande terrasse et grand jardin.Parfait pour les enfants et les autres.Localisation à quelques minutes de la grande plage du lac qui est également parfait pour les enfants (de 2 à 9 ans) ##### philippe e. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### France Laure B. 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacances en famille Gites très bien placé (commerce, plage du lac, pistes cyclables. Quartier très calme. ##### France Laure B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisabeth L. 29 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Encore merci pour la facilité de notre arrivée Très belle location et très bien située ; tout se fait à pied ; excellente semaine ##### Elisabeth L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie-Christine et Eric P. 19 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Génial Un gite très confortable et bien équipé, superbement situé près du lac, de la mer, et des commerces, tout y est pour passer une bonne semaine de vacances familiales. Alllez-y les yeux fermés! ##### Marie-Christine et Eric P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francis B. 13 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Maison très pratique, très bien équipée, jardin clos, quartier silencieux (maison au bout d'une impasse), à 5 minutes à pied du lac. On y a passé un super séjour et le propriétaire est très rapide pour répondre à nos questions. ##### Francis B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valérie L. 15 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superbe location pour 10/12 personnes Maison superbe et impeccable tant pour la déco que le propreté. Très bien équipée pour cuisiner pour une grand nombre. Situation très agréable ##### Valérie L. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Odile H. 4 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superbe ! Très belle maison idéalement située à 5 mn du lac et des commerces. Très bien équipée et agencée . Tout est réuni pour passer d’excellentes vacances ##### Odile H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ---