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by A traveller
Magical house on a hill
Posted Aug. 12, 2023 on HomeAwayIf you are looking for a get-away from it all, Meir’s beautiful home on Montjustin is your place! The town is tiny - just a few residents - and you need to drive to nearby Cereste or Reillane (or longer drive to Manosque) for supplies, but once you’re stocked up, this very French and roomy home with a pool, petanque, yard, and more is the perfect spot. We loved making it our home for a week and hope to come again. One word of caution: lots of steps and hard surfaces - fine for us but wondered how a family with young children or elderly parents might fare. Another gem is the multiple dining areas - we tried them all! Breakfast on the balcony, lunch by the pool, and dinner on the front patio. House is well stocked and laundry machine and DW make living a breeze. The town is quiet - not a sound unless the local bar has a band. Happened once while we were there. Cool music and atmosphere. Highly recommend.
by A traveller
Beautiful location
Posted Aug. 6, 2023 on HomeAwayThe property was a very nice traditional French house on top of a ridge in the small village of Montjustin.
The house was clean and tidy with everything we needed for the weeks stay. The pool was refreshing and lovely to dip into during the hot summer days. We played boule in the garden before walking to see the sunset over the luberon hills in the evening.
The walks around the area are stunning and there are many beautiful villages, towns and sites to visit. Further away are lakes and activities (>1hr) away at the Verdon gorge and lake of Sainte-Croix.
We also had a great night at the little restaurant in montjustin with live folk music.
A great peaceful retreat for our party of 5 (4 adults and a 4 year old)
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug. 6, 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Thank you Russell. I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay.
by A traveller
Unfortunately, overall a disappointment
Posted Jul. 31, 2023 on HomeAwayWhen we arrived and met the local property manager, the pool was very dirty and the house musty smelling. We raised with the owner and he arranged a pool clean, but we were left with the feeling that the house is relatively uncared for, in terms of renting out. The local property manager really should've checked and prepared the property for our arrival, to make sure it was spick and span for our arrival. The pool by the way, collects insects and debris from nearby bushes very quickly, so once cleaned, it needs cleaning again within 15-20m minutes. This amount of cleaning really should be catered for by the owner, or at least, made very clear on the property description, so prospective renters are forewarned.
The kitchen is well stocked but is grubby in places and touch points generally are a bit sticky with grime. The interior is dated generally, and whilst the fabric of the building could be described as nicely restored, the accommodation, pool and pool area are dated and tired. Also, the garden backs onto the local village Marie and square, where events happen most evenings. We found these pleasant, and we joined in on some, but the noise and lateness of hour could be considered intrusive for others.
Monjustin itself is beautiful with amazing views of the Luberon and instant access to PR and GR routes. We enjoyed, as we're walkers.
To sum up, we felt the rent was expensive and definitely, the description should be more clear about the issues, all mentioned above.
Comment from Hotel Management
Aug. 2, 2023 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
I am renting this property since 2007 and this is the first time we received a review of less than FIVE STARS. I acknowledged and apologized for the pool not being clean upon arrival. But this lasted only one evening - the next morning it was professionally cleaned. As for the rest, I totally reject the complaints. Maybe the renter wanted to stay in a modern hotel , not in an historic house (dated???) in the middle of nature. I can refute every complaint but instead I recommend to visit our picture gallery which faithfully describe the house and the environment. Of course, the guest had full access to the pictures before arriving.
by A traveller
Magical spot
Posted Jul. 26, 2022 on HomeAwayWhat an incredible gem! Private, beautiful, welcoming, peaceful and surrounded by a wonderful little town snugged into a gorgeous landscape. The home is full of everything you’ll need and the owners and caretaker are a delight to work with! Truly an exceptional spot
by A traveller
Truly special!
Posted Jul. 23, 2020 on HomeAwayThis is an absolutely beautiful property in a really special place. My husband and I and a friend spent a blissful week at La Fenice, in the tiny hilltop village of Montjustin and we wish we could have stayed longer. The house is rustic and charming and very well-equipped for guests. It's set in a large property with a beautiful pool and plenty of areas to sit and soak up or avoid the sun at all times of the day. The reservation, check-in and check-out processes could not have been easier (despite the fact that none of us speak French) and we felt like welcome guests from the minute we sent the reservation request. We would all love to return to La Fenice!
by A traveller
Excellent vacation 24 July - 1 August
Posted Aug. 5, 2019 on HomeAwayWe have just returned home after a great vacation at the Montjustin Fenice villa .
The villa was very well equipped and clean, the swimming pool and the garden was great and the surroundings were breathtaking.
Great early morning and evening walks through amazing local trails.
The village is very quiet and relaxing.
The location, in the middle of the Luberon area is very good - mostly short drives (1.5-2 hours drive at the most) to the great attractions of PROVENCE.
by A traveller
True Provence experience
Posted Jun. 30, 2019 on HomeAwayIf you would like a place that combines green surroundings, beautiful views and a "taste" of famous Provence, this is the place. As for accommodation, excellent in all respects - clean, comfortable and with (Provencal) style.
by A traveller
Great villa, great location
Posted Nov. 11, 2017 on HomeAwayWe spent a couple of weeks at the La Fenice villa, which we found on the web. Based on the reviews we had high expectations, which were exceeded by the reality.
Wonderful, old restored house, with modern amenities, comfortable furniture, excellent beds, very well appointed kitchen, clean, well maintained property, including the pool.
Even that it was the second half of October, the weather was great. Sunny and warm during the day, cool but not cold in the evenings.
We took advantage of the small bistro next door, for a nice ( and cheap )
meal and drinks and enjoyed there a lively evening of French and gipsy music. Also, we made explored the numerous attractions in the Luberon, some we found out about in the “house book”. And of course we went to the famous Provence markets - the biggest and most traditional is less than half an hour away.
The village is small and quaint, no commerce but the bistro which is open on weekends. We bought our baguettes and croissants in a village 15’ away, where there are 2 boulangeries, a very decent supermarket and other shops.
As we speak some French, we could communicate with the locals, who were very friendly.
In summary, we plan to come back!
by A traveller
Amazing stay!
Posted Oct. 4, 2017 on HomeAwayI can't say enough about this villa. It was wonderful. The villa is situated atop a mountain with amazing views of the Luberon valley.
The house was perfect for our stay. It was equipped with everything we could possible need. The house is spacious and private. The surrounding area is very peaceful.
There are some great walking trails. Cereste is minutes away by car and has some very good restaurants.
We spent Monday morning at the Forcalquier Market which is about one half hour away.
We were met by Lauren who was very helpful and the owner Meir was always available by e-mail.
I would definitely go back!
by A traveller
Amazing!!!
Posted Sep. 10, 2017 on HomeAwayAbsolutely lovely experience, definitely a place we would want to go back to.
