🌿 Cozy Nature Retreat – 2 Guests – Terrace & Parking – Arès

Looking for peace, nature and a relaxing escape on the Arcachon Bay?
Welcome to our bright and fully equipped apartment, perfect for couples, families or friends .

📍 Prime location in Arès

Located on the ground floor of the Le Chenal residence, in a very quiet neighborhood, the apartment sits on the edge of the Prés Salés Nature Reserve and just steps from Arès’ oyster harbor.
A unique setting between land and sea, ideal for walking or cycling, birdwatching, and enjoying stunning sunsets over the Bay.

Here, you’ll wake up to birdsong and the gentle sound of the wind in the trees 🌿

🏡 The apartment

Cozy, bright and functional apartment for up to 4 guests:

🛏 1 bedroom with double bed (140x190 cm)
🛋 Living room
🚿 Modern bathroom with a shower
🍽 Fully equipped kitchen:
Fridge / freezer
Oven & microwave
Ceramic hob
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Nespresso coffee machine
Kettle & toaster
📺 TV
📶 WiFi

☀️ East-facing terrace: enjoy sunny breakfasts outdoors.

🚲 Apartment highlights

✔ Private terrace
✔ Secure private parking space
✔ Shared bike storage
✔ Very peaceful environment
✔ Direct access to nature
✔ Perfect for relaxing or active holidays

🌊 Nearby

Beaches of the Bay
Cycling paths
Arès oyster harbor
Local markets
Nature walks

A perfect base to explore the Arcachon Bay while enjoying an authentic and peaceful setting.

✅ Included in your stay
Personal welcome
End-of-stay cleaning
Bed linen and towels
➕ Optional services (upon request before arrival)
Breakfast delivery
Daily cleaning
Linen change
Bike rental
Boat tour around the Bay
Babysitting
📌 Booking Conditions & House Rules

📅 July & August
Check-in available every day except Saturday.

🐾 Pets welcome (under conditions)

Not allowed on sofas or beds
Must be kept on a leash within the residence

🚭 Non-smoking property

🎉 No parties or events
The residence is quiet and family-friendly. Please respect the peaceful atmosphere.

💳 Security deposit
A credit card hold is required via the SWIKLY app.
You will receive an email the week before arrival to complete the secure process.
👉 The deposit is not charged (unless damage is reported).

🌿 Discover Arès & Arcachon Bay

The charming village of Arès is located in the northern part of Arcachon Bay, between Andernos-les-Bains and Lège-Cap-Ferret.

Its traditional oyster harbor with white and blue huts marks the beginning of the Prés Salés Nature Reserve — a beautiful natural area ideal for walking, hiking and wildlife observation.

Following the coastal path, you can reach Andernos through the Quinconces natural site.

🌊 Things to see & do
In Andernos-les-Bains
The pier (the longest in France) overlooking Bird Island and the iconic stilted cabins
Pedestrian shopping street, ice cream shops, restaurants and oyster tastings
Cinema, indoor swimming pool, skatepark, paddle courts, playgrounds
🌿 Nature & leisure
Domaine de Certes
Le Teich Bird Reserve
Aqualand water park
La Coccinelle theme park
🌅 Must-see

1 hour south: Arcachon & the Dune du Pilat
30 minutes north: Cap Ferret peninsula, lighthouse, oyster villages and panoramic viewpoints

🚲 Activities & transport
Extensive cycling network around the Bay
Boat shuttles linking Andernos, Arcachon and Cap Ferret
“Passe Marée” boat service and sightseeing tours
🏖 Beaches
Bay side

Many small beaches between Arès and Andernos (swimming at high tide).
Saint-Brice Lake allows swimming at any tide.
Betey Beach is perfect for families.

Ocean side

Grand Crohot Beach (15 minutes away) and many Atlantic beaches along the coastline.

🛍 Local markets

Arès: Tuesday morning
Andernos: Friday morning
Lège Bourg: Saturday morning
Cap Ferret: daily mid-June to mid-September

🎉 Events

Arès Oyster Festival (mid-August)
Andernos Jazz Festival (late July)
Cabanes en Fête (early December)

Lacanau, Soulac-sur-Mer, Bordeaux and the Médoc vineyards are perfect for day trips.

🌞 Sun or rain, high tide or low tide, as a couple or with family…
Arcachon Bay is enjoyable all year round — and you’ll always want to come back!

Sophie – La Conciergerie Du Bassin