Title: ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2133&destination=La+Rochelle%2C+Charente-Maritime%2C+France&selected=50583507&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ ## Photo gallery for ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ ![Marina - ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ (La Rochelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50590000/50583600/50583507/6006675d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ (La Rochelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50590000/50583600/50583507/ad22de1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ (La Rochelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50590000/50583600/50583507/91c4e337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ (La Rochelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50590000/50583600/50583507/8f77d705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ (La Rochelle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50590000/50583600/50583507/2462054d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 6603 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available £129 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar ## 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. ### ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Limited housekeeping is available. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. 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: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing 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) ### General - Electric car charging station - Unit size: 603 square feet ## Similar properties ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15.00 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21240000/21239700/21239634/3554d68a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hôtel La Fabrique La Rochelle City Centre - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 701 reviews £61 includes taxes & fees 26 Apr - 27 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=21239634&PinnedHotelID=21239634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55550000/55547100/55547097/26961c4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Athome Résidence La Rochelle - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 17300001187X1 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Jolie Maison à Côté du Port et de L'aquarium ## About the area Located in La Rochelle, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Maritime Museum of La Rochelle and Musée des Automates are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit La Rochelle Central Market and Covered Market of Châtelaillon-Plage. Travelling with kids? Consider Aquarium La Rochelle and La Grande Roue de La Rochelle. With jet skiing, windsurfing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our La Rochelle travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Rochelle.dx2133) [View more Holiday homes in La Rochelle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Rochelle-Private-Holiday-Homes.d2133-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%7C46.14982%2C-1.14469&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4TD9R4GcKa5sKHk-_bSTjRd7HJc=) La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine ### What's nearby - ![The port of La Rochelle on the coast of the Poitou-Charentes region of France. The towers date from the 11th century.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107988/2464e14a-441b-43b1-981a-58de59d7b982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tour St. Nicolas 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![GBEW6C Hotel de Ville, town hall, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107994/7be42a90-5ccb-4978-af24-743c712f0433.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) La Rochelle Hotel de Ville 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Aquarium La Rochelle 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Vieux Port 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - La Rochelle Station 9 min walk - La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) 16 min drive ### Restaurants - Roger Sicard 12 min walk - La Voile Blanche 13 min walk - Les Petits Pains 12 min walk - La Fabuleuse Cantine 11 min walk - Les P'tits Loups 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼? ### How much is parking at ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼? ### What time is check-in at ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼? ### What time is check-out at ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼? ### Where is ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ☼ Le Farniente - Nice house next to the harbor and aquarium ☼ Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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 7 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline A. 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quartier calme, facilité de stationnement, proche du centre ville de La Rochelle (environ 10 minutes) ##### Caroline A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Sabine C. 11 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Rien à ajouter ##### Sabine C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francoise G. 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Bien situé et propre ##### Francoise G. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony L. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Très bon séjour, la localisation de l'appartement est idéale (quartier calme et assez proche du port à pied).Les deux chambres sont agréables et le logement est assez spacieux pour une famille de 4\. Petit bémol concernant du matériel abîmé (casseroles/poêles, étendoir à linge) ou manquant (planche à repasser). L'hôte s'est montrée réactive et prévenante. ##### Anthony L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Thierry G. 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Precision de la description L'annonce decrit 3 chambres alors que la 3eme chambre est en fait la piece a vivre avec un canape lit. Plutot que de parler de 3 chambres, il serait plus juste de parler de 2 chambres. Ce gite est fait pour un couple avec deux enfants et non pour 4 ou 6 adultes. A part ce point qui nous a posé probleme, le reste n'appelle pas de commentaires particuliers. ##### Thierry G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### marc A. 20 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très jolie maisonnette La maison est très bien placée à 5mn de la gare et 15mn du centre ville Valentine est très disponible malgré la distance Une jolie location pour une escapade à La Rochelle ##### marc A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### pascale M. 16 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### petit gite agréable heureusement nous n'étions que cinq ( trois adultes au lieu de quatre ) , une enfant de 5 ans et un bébé de 17 mois . Le lit pour bébé a été très apprécié . En revanche le canapé est un couchage trop petit ( heureusement mon fils de 1m95 n'a pas pu venir ...) . ##### pascale M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Christine R. 6 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bon suivi par notre hôtesse Très bien situé à proximité de la gare. Les chambres sont très bien. Le canapé lit est un peu enfoncé et pas agréable comme lit. ##### Christine R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### annie c. 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Un peu décevant Petite maison de ville décorée avec beaucoup de goût. Propriétaire disponible et à l'écoute cependant beaucoup de détails négligés. A noter, pas de four comme indiqué dans l'annonce. Un peu étroit pour 6 personnes, avec une salle de bain ne fermant pas à clé. En revanche, draps et torchons fournis , très appréciables. ##### annie c. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pierre B. 27 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bien pour visiter La Rochelle à pieds Petite maison confortable et très bien placée pour visiter La Rochelle à pieds. À 10 min du Vieux Port. Quartier très calme et commerces à proximité. ##### Pierre B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pascale F. 29 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Maison très fonctionnelle à la Rochelle Logement idéalement situé dans un quartier très calme pour découvrir la Rochelle, tout peut se faire à pieds ou en bus, arrêt tout près. Bien équipé, très fonctionnel, facile de se garer à proximité, je le conseille vivement ! ##### Pascale F. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### SYLVIE B. 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### SYLVIE B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### ELODIE O. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### ELODIE O. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Pierre p. 30 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Pierre p. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ---