Private vacation home

Close to the ocean, this smoke-free vacation home brings it all within reach. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your vehicle behind and let your feet make short work of the 7-minute walk to Bay of Biscay or the 5-minute walk to Angoulins Town Hall. If you're looking to expand your horizons and see other nearby locales, you can catch a train at Angoulins sur Mer Station, a short 10-minute walk away.

After you return, you can unwind in the garden or sip a drink on the deck or patio. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the WiFi, TV, and DVD player.

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental features a dining area, a BBQ grill, and a desk. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll have a washer and dryer, too.