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MAS DES DAUPHINS
Location: Maussane-les-Alpilles
As soon as you pass through the intricate wrought-iron gates leading to Mas des Dauphins, you feel as if you've entered a special world of tranquillity. This beautiful villa faces south and has a lovely shaded terrace running its length. The terrace overlooks a large pool, and a dramatic view of the Alpilles mountain range forms the backdrop. Cypress trees, large shrubs and other mature plantings dot the spacious grounds, forming a lush cushion between you and the outside world. Serenity and privacy are two of the special features that set this house apart. Mas des Dauphins was built 150 years ago as a small farmhouse and has had several additions over the years. The superb taste of its French and American owners is evident throughout. This is their primary residence, and it shows. The house is a 10-minute walk from the charming village of Maussane-les-Alpilles in the Bouches-du-Rhône section of Provence. The village boasts a number of restaurants (including one with a Michelin star), a variety of small shops and a central plaza with gurgling fountain surrounded by café tables, making this a perfect spot for relaxing any time of day. Beds and Baths: Living Space: Outdoors: Table and chairs for alfresco dining sit under a large mulberry tree and make this a very private and inviting spot. Essentials: Details: Nearby: Transportation: Prices NOTE: Rentals begin on Saturday between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Sleeps eight in two double bedrooms, one queen bedroom and one twin. The queen bedroom has a separate dressing room and ensuite bath with tub and hand-held shower. Two additional full bathrooms, one with shower and the other with tub, shower, two sinks, and separate W.C. Additional half-bath on ground floor.
Large living room with comfortable seating and fireplace, opens through french doors onto terrace. Dining room with fireplace. Large study with TV.
Patio faces south and runs the length of the house. Wide stone steps lead down to the large pool (23x50').
The very well-equipped eat-in kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, food processor, coffeemaker and large fridge/freezer. Washer and dryer, iron. TV, VCR, CD player, radio, barbecue. Oil-fired central heating. TV with BBC and CNN.
Children age 7 and over are welcome. Younger children accepted if well-supervised (preferably accompanied by a babysitter - the pool is deep and the owner worries about children's safety). Smoking permitted. House is not handicapped-accessible. Telephone in house for renters' use.
Les Baux (5 minutes) and St-Remy (10 minutes)
Avignon, Arles, Nîmes (all within 30 minutes)
Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, with its famous Sunday antiques market (40 minutes)
The Camargue (45 minutes)
The Lubéron (1 hour)
Nice and the Côte d'Azur (2 hours)
Two-week minimum rentals only
Rates include gas and electricity, linens and towels, heat (when necessary), cleaning after departure as well as six hours of cleaning during the week.
