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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Saint-Rémy-De-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Alpilles
    1 min walk
  • Le Bistrot de la Galine
  • Graveson-Maillane Station
    14 min drive
  • Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)
    53 min drive

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About the area

St.-Rémy-de-Provence

A stay at this villa places you in the heart of St.-Rémy-de-Provence, steps from Alpilles and Alpilles Regional Natural Park. .This family-friendly villa is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Palais des Papes and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Luberon Regional Park.

What's nearby

  • Alpilles - 1 min walk
  • Centre d'Art Presence Van Gogh - 5 min drive
  • Monastery of St. Paul of Mausolus - 5 min drive
  • Archaeological site of Glanum - 6 min drive
  • Carrieres de Lumieres - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Graveson-Maillane Station - 14 min drive
  • Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Aile ou la Cuisse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chapeau de Paille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Mirabeau - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Tabac des Alpilles - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gus Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury villa - Great for family/friends reunion, heated pool, AC, walk to town

Just outside the historic village of Saint Remy de Provence, you will find our secluded gem. With four bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, and covering a roomy 210 square meters (2,260 sq. ft.), this is an authentic yet modernized Provencal villa. Central air conditioning keeps the house at an ideal temperature no matter the outside heat. Its French owners, who have lived in many countries, have applied international standards of comfort, taste, and amenities, all chosen to enhance your enjoyment of the renowned Provencal lifestyle. The house is quiet, functional, and well laid out, with living quarters on one side and bedrooms to the other. The house is cooled with an eco-friendly air-conditioning system taking full advantage of cooler nights (the house is also cooled during the day but needs all windows and doors closed).

The master bedroom features its own en-suite bath. Awaiting you outside are a child-safe, very private pool, a terrace, large (1500 sq. meter) landscaped grounds, and ample space for lounging or entertaining, all screened by hedges, pines, flowering laurels and lavender, with timeless olive groves and vineyards nearby. The location, bordering the Alpilles Parc Reserve, is ideal for exploring Provence.
Lovely Saint Remy is an easy stroll away. Hiking and biking trails originate a few hundred meters from the house. The next “street” over is an actual Roman road, the Via Domitia, which leads to the ancient site of Glanum less than three km. distant. Day trips might include many close-by beauty spots on the Mediterranean and the Rhone, and historic Provencal towns such as Arles and Avignon.

Entertaining

Every aspect of Mas Aurelia has been designed for playing host in the classic Provencal manner. The house sleeps nine people very comfortably, and can just as comfortably entertain a dozen or more during the day. Living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen are open, airy and light. A large and expandable teak table and 10 chairs can be set on the terrace under the shade of the house or under the trees in the yard. A new, large Weber barbecue awaits your grilling talents. The pool makes an especially wonderful display at night: turn on the pool lights, and just a few inside lamps, and enjoy brilliant star-lit skies framed by the surrounding pines.

The house is equipped with cable TV in English (BBC, CNN), local phone and internet (Wifi). In the Kitchen, you will find a gas stove, an oven, a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, a coffee machine, a large refrigerator and freezer with ice dispenser and a dishwasher. All the utensils and cookware needed to cook a proper French meal if you so desire.

​THE MASTER BEDROOM The large (42 sq. meter) master suite, with south and west exposures, includes a Queen bed on the main level, and a single bed on the mezzanine, along with an en-suite bath (shower, sink, toilet) and two closets. A twin bed is available on the mezzanine.

​THE OLIVE TREE BEDROOM This large (20 sq. meter) room is decorated in green and sand tones, giving it a very relaxing and comfy feeling. The room also has two closets.

THE WHITE BULL BEDROOM A large white-paper bull’s head on a deep blue wall sets this room’s theme and character. A smaller (10 sq. meter) space that holds two single beds and a single closet, the bedroom has views of the pool and backyard and is close to the Olive Tree Bedroom.

THE MAZET BEDROOM (Guest House) Set apart from the main villa, this “mazet” or guest house is ideal for those seeking a bit of independence and quiet. Close by the pool, it is a large (23 sq. meter) space with its own full bath, hot water heater, and ceiling fan, along with a Queen bed and two closets.

The Olive Tree and White Bull bedrooms share a full bathroom with a tub and coarse marble tiling throughout.

There is another independent toilet with a sink.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Cable programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this villa include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Martin Guillaume

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside is allowed of course!

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2368 sq ft (220 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pool is fully enclosed - childproof gates

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 79337466100023

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Luxury Villa Great Family/friends Reunion Yard Pool AC Walk all
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Luxury villa - Great for family/friends reunion, heated pool, AC, walk to town Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JP T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Provencal Perfection
A wonderful property and gardens - generously sized (bigger than the pictures suggest), clean and well equipped, including aircon. We had a wonderful stay - lazy days spent by the pool, BBQs in the evening, 25 min walk into town (local intermarche is v good). Excellent management team - friendly and fast to respond. 100% Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Holiday
This fabulous house was the perfect place for us to discover a new holiday destination, one that I am sure we will return. Everything about the stay from the moment we arrived until we left was great. The house was immaculate along with the outside space and the location gave easy access into St Rémy De Provence, either by car or on foot. Cannot recommend enough both as a home and a holiday location for a family.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2024
A delightful stay. Bedrooms and bathrooms good, lovely pool and an easy 15 min walk into St Remy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Losing track of time in Saint Remy de Provence
We spent a wonderful few weeks at the property with a revolving cast of friends, family and a baby for good measure. Everything was in keeping with that advertised and shown here. The town itself is about a fifteen minute walk away (or a very short drive if anyone has the misfortune of missing out on the wine) and has plenty to offer. If staying in, there is plenty of facility to cook in large numbers and both indoor and outdoor the property is a lovely space to wind down and enjoy time with loved ones. Martin, the host, and the staff who act on his instructions, were all extremely warm, efficient and helpful to deal with. There were a couple of occasions during the trip where we either couldn't find something or were unsure what to do and Martin responded extremely quickly and with no fuss. Overall, I could not really be more positive and would recommend to anyone interested in spending some time in the South of France.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry M., Elmhurst. iL

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful month
We had a wonderful month at Mas Aurelia. We retired about a year ago and the property was terrific for hosting family and friends who came to visit. (Part of the month, we enjoyed it on our own without guests.) The property is spacious and modernized. We were there during a heat wave, and the pool and A/C were essential. We cooked on site a number of times and used some of the herbs that grow on site. The host was very responsive with respect to the very few (and minor) problems that arose. Mainly, we just asked Martin informational questions. St Remy is a great base from which to explore surrounding cities and villages (we put 2500km on the rental car). St Remy is walkable - about a mile away. We would certainly return.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best family facation ever!
We spent two weeks in Martin's amazing house, just a short walk from the magical town of Saint Remy de Provence. The house is spacious and well appointed, with everything one might need to be super comfortable. There were six of us, and we had ample room to spread out and be on a proper vacation. Tastefully decorated and with a cleaning on the Saturday, the experience exceeded the VRBO description. The grounds, the grill, the pool, and the privacy provide an oasis for the perfect family vacation. We will definitely be returning to Martin's house for future holidays in Provence!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We loved the property. Everything was smooth. We were happy we had a house so close to Saint Remy. We would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd Stay at Mas Aurelia
Our 2nd time visiting Martin's property albeit with a 5 year gap in between. This is a home not just a rental property. The bedding, furnishings (indoor and out), pool and grounds are all top notch. With any property, location is one of our top priorities and Mas Aurelia is a 10 out of 10. You can walk the canal path or roads to get to St Remy in about 15 minutes (market day is Wednesday), walk to the Roman ruins of Glanum or St Paul Asylum (where Van Gogh stayed and painted) in about the same amount of time. We hiked out the front door into the Alpilles for some magical views and rented e-bikes in town for a great day of biking around Provence. Further afield is Arles, the hill towns of the Luberon and Aix. We highly recommend this vacation home to experience life in Provence. Thank you for letting us stay in your home again, Martin!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
We loved our week at this house in Saint Remy. It's just the right combination of charming and modern, and the exterior grounds are dripping with classic French atmosphere. Much thanks to Martin and his great manager, Mado!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful
house was well equipped - pool was wonderful - location close to town but we felt like we were in the country - St. Remy is lovely and has good restaurants - all in all, a great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Villa for a family holiday
We had such a good time in this beautiful place! The size of the villa is ample for privacy for a large group. We took our three grown-up sons and partners and it was perfect. Very comfortable accommodation with heaps of kitchen equipment and crockery plus a great BBQ, lovely pool area, private gardens with lots of room for parking. A 30 minute stroll into St Remy centre can be done along the canals or roads and it’s well worth the walk to enjoy the beautiful town. Thoroughly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B., Paihia

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and Relaxation
What a wonderful place to stay for a week. We were 5 friends who enjoyed our stay immensely. The house was so well fitted out and the pool was a godsend in the heat. Thank you Martin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay at this comfortable house!
We very much enjoyed staying at this house and would be happy to come back. After two weeks there, it felt like it had become our own house (sorry, Martin!)! The house is well equipped and very functional. We cooked a lot during our stay, since we love shopping at the Provence markets. Except for a blender (maybe it was there but we did not find it), the house had every kitchen equipment we needed and a great, big fridge to hold our kilos of cheese and produce! The bedrooms are all very comfortable, and so are the bathrooms. The pool is great and we spent many afternoons relaxing in it. Note, though, that there is no handrail to go in, so it is not suitable for people with mobility issues. The conciergerie service was excellent. Mado was punctual, friendly, and very efficient. Jacques, the pool maintenance person/gardener was also very friendly. We had a small issue arise at the end of our two weeks when one of the electrical fuses had a short circuit -this was taken care of very quickly with super efficient communication between the owner and his local caretakers. Again, great service. Saint-Remy is a perfect location from where to visit the many sites of Provence and Luberon. This is a perfect house to use as a base from which to tour -and then as a home to rest from all the touring. Merci for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country house in Provence
We stayed for a week at this beautiful house on the outskirts of St. Remy. The house, the pool and the grounds were wonderful--spacious rooms, comfortable beds, a large eat-in kitchen with a separate dining room. The check in and check out process with done in person; we had great communication with the owner. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Stay
Everything was wonderful - much better than we could have expected. When we got back after a full day of touring neighboring towns, lounging near the pool was the perfect refreshment. The house is very well equipped with ample supplies (I.e. wine glasses and small plates). I hope we will be able to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Magnifique!
I could write a novel, but I will start by saying that I am not one to repeat a trip typically because I want to see (and stay) in different places, but I would come back to Martin’s home in a heart beat. From our first to last communication, and especially through such unique circumstances with COVID, Martin was excellent in communications, quick to respond, and very fair and flexible given the unpredictable nature of travel. Pro: The house is magnificent. Great location, extremely clean, beautifully decorated and filled with everything you could possibly need for meals, poolside grazing and libations. The pool house in our case was great for my mom to have her own slave away from our kids overnight. Room for improvements: The pool umbrella seems to be broken. Luckily it was open, but it could not be secured in place which was an obstacle with a baby who needed to stay out of the sun. Should be an easy fix. There is a wasp problem in the region to be aware of because they come to the pools to drink the water. Upon arrival it was bad enough that we couldn’t use the pool, especially with children. But again, Martin with extremely fast to respond and he had someone come out to try and help dilute the problem. It got mildly better, enough that we could carefully use the steps. But this is also something to note - the pool is all one depth, and it’s deep. So if you are with small children just be aware that for anyone who isn’t tall, you will need to help young ones swim only on the steps. It would have been very helpful to speak better French as communication with the property manager was quite difficult. She was very very kind, but a miscommunication from the start had us wasting 2 hours before check in, and then waiting at the house for 30 minutes for her to arrive. After long travel and with small kids that was not ideal. The walk through could have been more helpful ex: show us how the air conditioning works, for example. We had no idea there were remote controls, and after reading the warning on the listing to not mess with the hall unit we didn’t want to touch anything, so without realizing it, we spent most of the week without AC in very hot weather. My daughter was playing with a remote she found and that’s how we discovered it. The unit in the pool house works well but it is extremely loud, so cannot be used if you are a light sleeper. All in all a fantastic home and host and we would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin G., Paris, France

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Large and comfortable in and out. Well equipped, the most recent refurbishing added air conditioning And marble floors throughout the sleeping area which provides a real comfort.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

ruth k.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely house, convenient location
The house is lovely and comfortable, and St. Remy is an excellent town to visit and use as a base to see Provence.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Quentin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Provence!
This is a great property, very clean and professionally maintained- within a short enjoyable walk from St. Remy. I highly recommend this rental and would definitely stay there again! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely House - "Aircon" not quite as expected!
We had a lovely stay at this property, it's well equipped and well located in a lovely part of Provence. We had a particularly hot spell during our stay, and the advertised "Aircon" system was woefully inadequate. (I believe the system is actually more of a fresh air circulation system than a true aircon system, which probably explains why it couldn't cope with the conditions). Communications with both the owner and the concierge service were excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony L., Buckingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb!
Start to finish we had a wonderful time in this superb villa. Blessed with excellent weather we spent so much time in and around the pool or enjoying al fresco dining late into the evening. Martin was incredibly communicative and helpful as was everyone connected, all smiles and so welcoming. St Remy is just a short walk and a real gem of a place whether night or Wednesday Market or just anytime of the day. Glanum roman ruins are just a short walk as is the more impressive "Van Gogh" asylum. Les Baux is a few minutes by car and well worth the effort of leaving the villa. Saddest moment was in leaving but will not hesitate to return. Thank you everyone involved.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Philip T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely, big, house, with pool, as described
The description on HomeAway was absolutely fair. The owners greeted us very nicely on arrival, and kept in touch by text message. We stayed for a multi-generational week, with six adults, two children aged eight and four, and a twelve-month old baby. It was perfectly suitable for this number, as expected. The kitchen was well-equipped. Family meals on the patio, including barbecues, were delightful, including eating ripe grapes off the overhanging vines. There is a big supermarket ten minutes away by car. We believe it sometimes has short opening hours on Sunday. The living room was a grand space, and well-equipped with, sofas, high and low tables, and, for example, a blue-tooth-enabled speaker system. The bedrooms were pleasant, and bathrooms good, and, again, well-equipped. The furnishings and decorations were stylish and, with a very few adjustments, eminently child-friendly, and baby-friendly. The pool, with its recliners, was a great hit. Otherwise there is not much garden, as is clear on the website. I have given four stars for cleanliness primarily because the patio, where we ate every evening, inevitably had food dropped on it (Baby!), attracting creatures, and there was no easy way to clean it. Secondarily we had a fair number of little ants in the master bedroom/bathroom . We tackled them with the supplied killer spray, but Martin, or the concierge Isabelle (a pleasant lady) should try to eliminate them entirely - not easy, we appreciate. As for four stars for ‘Location and Neighbourhood’, this is simply a reflection of the correctly advertised position of the property, which is suburban, and some distance from a boulangerie, cafe, restaurant, ice-cream shop, and so on. Concerning the overall four stars, it was hot (34 degrees) though not as severe a heat-wave as will unfortunately increasingly be common, and while the air-conditioning in the main building was fine, that in the Mazet annex was not, even with the ceiling fan, and the door and shutters closed during the day; two adults and a baby were not quite comfortable. It is a pity, but I suggest that a mobile air-conditioning unit is necessary in there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Eve A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une maison exceptionnelle dans un environnement enchanteur
Nous avons passé une superbe semaine au Mas Aurelia. La maison est belle, bien équipée et confortable. L’espace extérieur, avec sa cour bien aménagée et sa piscine, est idéal pour se sentir au coeur de la Provence. Un coup de coeur, nous y retournerions avec plaisir!

10/10 Excellent

Martin G., Paris, France

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Provence
Perfect stay in a most convenient location. House is large, well laid out, well equipped and just a short 15 minute walk from the Saint Rémy center. The garden and pool are very private and secluded, skinny dipping allowed here! The Weber barbecue was a staple of our stay and allowed us to take full advantage of the large outdoor table. The rosé bottles as welcome presents were a nice touch. Loved our stay. We'll do it again I'm sure. ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect Provencal experience!!!
This is a lovely, comfortable home in a quiet Neighborhood in St Remy! Very comfortable beds and quiet for sleeping. It is a perfect base for exploring the beauty and wonders of Provence!!! We highly recommended Mad Aurelia!!