FAQ: frequently asked questions from guests.
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How is the location of the vacation homes?
The 2 Lucca’s are on a separate mountain terrace (where you can see the green grass), above the 5 Roma’s. The Capri is next to the pool. And Siena to the left of the Roma’s: You can see a video on our instagram account.
We have a dog. Can we bring him?
We love dogs but… they are not allowed in our resort for hygienic reasons and due to possible allergies of guests.
Is your resort wheelchair friendly?
Even though we made as many adjustments as possible for guests in a wheelchair, I’ll tell you frankly that it’s not really a suitable location for people who difficulty walking. The area is hilly, the roads are old and rocky (old Roman path).
Can you walk to the beach?
Absolutely! You have a choice of several beaches. There is a free public beach, several rocky beaches and the famous beachclub Balzi Rossi (paid). The distance is 100 to 200 meter.
I see a train track on Google Maps. Will it bother us?
There is a railway line along the coast but it doesn’t bother you much. A train passes by at most twice an hour. The holiday homes are super soundproof. So a train or a party on the beach will not bother you. All our guests sleep like roses.
We have a daughter of 13. Is it fun for her?
To be honest, our holiday park is ideal for couples or families with older children. Because the location is rather mountainous, it is not ideal with a buggy or exploring toddlers. Our experience is that children easily make contact with each other. So nice! Swimming together, going to the beach to snorkel or play games. You can let them loose with peace of mind while you enjoy a nice Aperitivo with your partner. For fun tips with teens: read our blog here.
Are there any good restaurants nearby?
We will have a fantastic cook this summer (2022). So you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner at our resort. But there are also delicious restaurants nearby. On the beach, you can eat at Baya Benjamin or Spiaggia dei Balzi Rossi. See your blog for tips! At the entrance you will find a restaurant with a Michelin Star, very original, called Ristorante Balzi Rossi. In the port of Menton, you will also find plenty of restaurants. We always walk.
Can you go to Balzi Rossi by train?
Sure. From Nice Airport (Nice Augustin) you can take the train. to Menton Garavan. From there it is a 20-minute walk. But a beautiful route along the coast.
Does Roma only have access to a minibar and no normal fridge?
Of course not. All our holiday homes have a fridge with enough space for your own groceries.
Are all the cottages one big room or are the bedrooms separate rooms?
The Roma’s en Lucca’s are one room. In Italië this is called a: LUXURY ROOM. Siena has 2 separate bedrooms and Capri has 1 bedroom and a living room/bedroom. At the back of the Capri is a separate room that is very suitable for a child to sleep.
Can I eat and drink at the resort?
From 1 May to 1 October, we have a fantastic cook who can prepare delicious dishes, from breakfast to dinner. In Italy, it is tradition to enjoy an aperitivo before lunch or dinner. So with your drink you always get a free snack. We have good local wines that you can also take home by the bottle.
Are there free beaches or only expensive beach clubs?
Around the resort you will find several free beaches (100 meters). If you look on Google Maps you will see a large beach on the right (pebble) and there are several rocky beaches on the left. Close to our resort is a beach club and it indeed charges high prices because a lot of people from Monaco go there. The food is really good though and the water is turquoise. From October 1 to May 1, you can just swim and sunbathe here. There is a secret beach in Ventimiglia, at least for tourists, where all the local Italians go: Calandre. It is a sandy beach and you can swim there because the sea is shallow for a long time. There is a beach tent near it where you can eat and drink. Enjoy!
Can you park at the house?
Balzi Rossi is a protected archaeological area. Therefore, it is only accessible to residents. You can park for free and we will pick you up with you luggage. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from your holiday home to you car. A beautyful daily walk!
Do you have a sandwich service?
No but you can have breakfast with us. But opposite the parking lot is a small supermarket for coffee, among other things. There is fresh bread at the cash register! And of course you can also walk to the French bakery L’ami du pain. The croissants really are the best in France!
Can I use your shuttle service if I have done shopping?
You can use our shuttle service but not for free. The cost is €17 per time. We have to free someone for this in terms of work.
Do you have a general purpose washing machine?
No we don’t. In the port Menton Garavan there are two large washing machines, 9 and 18 kilos and a dryer. You can use these for a fee. Detergent is included. The supermarket is 100m away and there are terraces everywhere where you can have a nice coffee in the meantime. The washing machines are next to this restaurant. At the traffic circle near the Conad in Ventimiglia-Latte there is a laundry.
Do you have secure parking for our car?
No but the public parking lot is only 100 meters from a heavily secured border crossing so it is safe there. Anyway, we have never experienced anything nasty in all these years.
