Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches | House in Carcans
3 Bedroom House in Carcans
Our house is a converted resinier's cottage surrounded by open countryside and pine forests, with three bedrooms and a large private swimming pool. The pool is not heated. Our house is situated in a small hamlet called St Helene de L'Etang about 5 kilometres from Carcans. The house is close to the largest freshwater lakes in France as well as the surfing beaches of Lacanau, Hourtin and Carcans.
There is an annex with bunk beds for visitors but it is very simply furnished and not suitable for young kids or use in winter months.
We had major problems with our pool in 2021 but these are now fully resolved. Also sadly the roof was destroyed by a freak hail storm in June 2022 and could not be replaced until September 2022 so we had to cancel all our summer bookings. The roof has been completely replaced and the rooms re-decorated.
The local area : Carcans has the essential supermarket but also the traditional French shops and local market. There is an excellent bakery/boulangerie and butcher. There is also a fantastic food and arts & craft market in Hourtin. Maubuisson lake is ten minutes drive away and there you will find sandy beaches, cafes, restaurants, sailing, wind surfing and safe swimming. Ten minutes beyond Maubuisson is the Atlantic Ocean, with miles of unspoilt beaches and breakers for surfing and invigorating swimming. There is golf, cycling and horse riding within easy driving distance including wonderful cycle tracks from Maubuisson through pine forests to the Atlantic beaches.
Further afield: Bordeaux with its fine architecture, museums, art galleries and shops is forty minutes' drive away to the south east. St Emilion with its narrow streets, medieval history and famous vineyards is just over an hour's journey by car. The Medoc with its rolling countryside covered almost every inch of the way with vines lies twenty minutes to the east of Carcans. Arcachon is also easily accessible and offers a range of activities including Aqualand, a zoo and nature reserves and the Pyla Dune- the highest sand dune in Europe.
The immediate area : The tiny hamlet of St Helene de L'Etang consists of about a dozen houses including ours which is at the end of the road opposite a small farm which has camping facilities in the summer. Beyond our house, the road becomes a sandy track leading to the largest freshwater lake in France which is accessible on foot (20 minutes) or by bike (10 minutes). This area of the lake is a nature reserve and the main lake beaches for swimming etc are 10 minutes' drive away at Maubuisson or Hourtin. Very little traffic passes our house making it ideal for children. Wildlife abounds including frogs, toads, rabbits, deer, lizards and a wide range of birds. We have no fences round our property.
We do not allow pets as sadly in the past dogs have chased our neighbour’s cat and chickens.
Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches is located in Carcans. Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Pool, Private Pool, among other amenities. This House features Laundry, Pool, Private Pool, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Carcans has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Carcans, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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2 bathrooms
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Towels provided
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Shampoo
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Bathtub or shower
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Toaster
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Paper towels
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Washing machine
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Laundry facilities
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Near laundromat
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Beach sun loungers
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Winery tours nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Marina nearby
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Surfing/body boarding nearby
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Windsurfing nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Golf nearby
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Golfing on site
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Water skiing nearby
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Parasailing nearby
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Games
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Music library
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Books
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Video library
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DVD player
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TV with cable/satellite service
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Recycling
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English
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French
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In a rural location
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Children's toys
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Children's dinnerware
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Highchair
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Children's games
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Travel crib
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Iron/ironing board
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Phone
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Outdoor furniture
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Patio
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Barbecue grill
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Outdoor pool
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Private pool
Policies
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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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