Close to the sea, this beach vacation home brings it all within reach. Bay of Biscay is just steps away and Plage de Chaucre is within an easy 11-minute walk, so leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking.

Relax in the garden (enjoy the outdoor furniture!) or sip a drink on the deck or patio of this 969-sq-ft vacation home. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and cable/satellite TV.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental features a living room, a dining area, a BBQ grill, and air conditioning. 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 lobster pot. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.