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Large bright house in the shape of a boat

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with in-room kitchens

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Marina
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Marina

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 153229 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Port-en-Bessin-Huppain, Normandy
  • Place, D-Day Wrecks Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach Golf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Omaha Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

On the beach.Stay at this Port-en-Bessin-Huppain vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of D-Day Wrecks Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Baie de la Seine. Also, Omaha Beach Golf is within 2 miles (3 km) and Omaha Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • D-Day Wrecks Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Omaha Beach Golf - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Museum of the Battle of Normandy - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial - 18 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Omaha Beach - 19 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bayeux Station - 15 min drive
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Taverne des Ducs - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie L'Europe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L'écailler - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domaine de L'Hostreiere - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large bright house in the shape of a boat

Large house of 300 m2, large capacity, located in a Norman fishing port active all year round. Ideal for holidays with family or friends.

Layout of the house:
- Large living room with sofas and billiards
- Lounge bar
- Large kitchen in bow window
- vestibule with monumental staircase
- 5 bedrooms, sleeps 15, 4 bathrooms
- 4k TV room
- Children's playroom
- Sun terrace, barbecue
- Garden furniture and sunbathing
- Garden, children's trampoline

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Exterior
Hôtel de la Marine
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 117 reviews
$112 nightly
The price is $127
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hôtel de la Marine

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 14515000084ST

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Large Bright House in the Shape of a Boat Private vacation home
Large Bright House in the Shape of a Boat Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

Frequently asked questions

How close is Large bright house in the shape of a boat to the airport?

This vacation home is 23.6 mi (33-min drive) away from the Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Large bright house in the shape of a boat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Large bright house in the shape of a boat to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Large bright house in the shape of a boat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Large bright house in the shape of a boat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Large bright house in the shape of a boat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Large bright house in the shape of a boat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Large bright house in the shape of a boat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Large bright house in the shape of a boat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Large bright house in the shape of a boat to downtown Port-en-Bessin-Huppain?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Port-en-Bessin-Huppain.

Large bright house in the shape of a boat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was well equipped and the Hugh kitchen table was great for a family of 9
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great living spaces for large group. Well equipped kitchen. Location walkable to stores, restaurants. Pool table was a hit. Great parking. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carol K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for touring Normandy.

Great location. Living room rather dark and chairs uncomfortable. Lovely dining room and outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday to view D-Day beaches

We had a wonderful time in Port-en-Bessin. We would recommend this town and this house for any holiday with a large family. The house was perfect for our 3 generational family. We got to see where my father in law landed on D-Day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Retreat for our Normandy Trip

This house and quant town were perfect for us. The house was clean with plenty of space, Damien and Valery made the check in and checkout process easy which was much appreciated. We spent most evenings enjoying the many cafès, restaurants and shops around the Marina, which is just a short walk from the house! We would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rocksann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming home stay in Nornandy

We were 8 in total needing 5 rooms. The property was welcoming and large and confortable. Damien is helpful and avcomisating and went the extra mile for us during our dday festival stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Normandy adventure

A group of 11 of our family enjoyed the beauty of the area from this super central location! Plenty of private space and bathrooms to accommodate and the kitchen dining and sitting areas were great for all of us to hang out after the day’s activities! Enjoyed the d day sites but also the quaint villages and seaside towns including port en bessin. Make sure to also go to Bayeux to visit a really amazing city and maybe catch the farmers market! Truly loved our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cycling Trip

A perfect house for large groups of friends or families. A well equipped kitchen, excellent bedrooms and bathrooms. The lockable utility/laundry room was perfect for our bikes,including power points to charge the batteries for the e-bikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

This was a perfect place for our 2 wk. family getaway. It is in the heart of the Normandy region and very close to D-Day beaches and other interesting and important historical sites. The house was well equipped and very comfortable. It is spacious and the yard/gardens are lovely. The owner was accommodating and quick to communicate with us. Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is a great little town to explore. The house is in walking distance to everything in town.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, spacious property

We enjoyed a wonderful stay in Port-en-Bessin. The property and facilities were excellent for all ages (1-60!) with plenty for everyone to do. The kids all enjoyed the trampoline in the garden and the adults enjoyed the pool table and large spaces for relaxation. Communication with owner easy. The only minus was that the wifi was not working throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Close to downtown, close to Normandy beaches, and surprising delight--three houses from the best restaurant in Normandy! (If you stay here--you must eat dinner there!!!! Can't remember it's name, but between house & information center and has a number in its name.) Many comfy beds, big home. Could use a spoofing up in cleanliness and there was no breakfast provided other than packets of a biscuit. Family enjoyed for its roominess and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house for large group

Our family (3 generations) celebrated Christmas here - there was even a Christmas tree up in the living room! The kitchen was well equipped for making Christmas dinner and there were plenty of dishes for our group of 11. The teenagers enjoyed playing the piano and pool. The host met us upon arrival and took the time to show us around every room and answer any questions. The place was clean and had a much needed washer and dryer, as we had not gotten our luggage yet. Conveniently close to a grocery store, a Catholic church, and restaurants near the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mark G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

9 days in Port en Bassin Huppain

The property pictures online were taken many years ago and don’t reflect the house as it is today. it was very tired and in need of a total deep clean, the place was filthy. Furniture, curtains, towels, bedding all need replacing. Mould on some walls, dirty lights, cobwebs everywhere, the place is in a general state of disrepair.The garden, trees, hedges and bushes are totally overgrown making difficult to park and blocking light into the house It could be a lovely place to stay but as a family of 14 we were extremely disappointed in the very poor standard of the accommodation and would certainly not recommend it to anyone
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ellen B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Large home and property but needs some attention

The house is large and worked great for the 8 people we had in our group. We never felt like we were on top of each other and the big dining table was wonderful for meals. We had 3 cars which were easily parked on the property. The location is fantastic! A 10 min walk to the port and the Sunday market was wonderful. Super easy to get to Bayeaux and all the Normandy locations. Pictures are so important when renting a VRBO and I believe the photos in the listing were taken many, many years ago. They didn't reflect the actual condition of the house and furnishings. The couches in the living room and TV room were covered with throw blankets, buttons were missing from pillows and the magazines on the bookcase were 20+ years old. The wooden table and chairs in the garden weren't brown wood anymore - everything was weathered, gray, splintery and in need of sanding and refinishing. The lack of attention was also reflected in the coffee pot that took an hour to brew, the hairdryer that gave off sparks when you plugged it in, the wobbly legs on the bedside tables and the broken chairs. Even the liquid hand soap was so watered down that it wasn't even soap anymore. The whole house could use a thorough, deep cleaning. If you're a family with kids, this would be a great place. For a group of adults, it was OK but not up to normal VRBO standards.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean-luc D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sejour tres agreable dans une maison spacieuse et bien amenager seul bemol le four manque un peut de puissance
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lieu idéal pour fête familiale Très beau , très confortable , très fonctionnel....
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Beatrice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison spacieuse et agréable Les chambres sont propres , la literie est confortable La cuisine est fonctionnelle et bien équipée Nous avons été bien accueilli Le côté négatif : pas de chauffage dans les chambres et salle de bain de l’étage , 3 ou 4 grosses araignées dans la grande chambre de l’étage et sa salle de bain et très vieillissante Cela reste un endroit sympa où nous avons passer un super we
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fabienne G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Maison spacieuse, propreté pas top,fauteuils de jardin moisis,certains lits et draps de bain pas propres,odeurs d humidité..,heureusement que la dame de ménage a été réactive pour le remplacement de la machine a cafe et de sa gentillesse! Decue du manque de réactivité du propriétaire suite a notre message!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

ricordeau t.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Photo et hygiène trompeuse attention

Bonjour,Je fais suite à notre séjour le week-end dernier dans la maison que j’ai louée pour 15 personnes. Je souhaite vous faire part de notre profonde déception quant à l’état général du logement, qui ne correspond absolument pas à ce qui était annoncé et attendu pour une location de ce type.Dès notre arrivée, nous avons constaté un manque évident d’hygiène et d’entretien :•Les draps étaient pleins de cheveux, les serviettes de bain tachées ou douteusement propres.•La moisissure est présente dans les douches, les siphons et le porte-couverts.•Les encadrements de porte et autres surfaces étaient sales, et la propreté globale du logement est très insuffisante.•Nous avons même trouvé des couverts sales et un porte-couverts moisi, ce qui nous laisse douter de l’efficacité, voire de la réalité du ménage annoncé.•Le trampoline est dangereux et inutilisable, il est trompeur de le laisser figurer dans l’annonce.•L’extérieur est mal entretenu, avec plusieurs éléments dangereux pour les enfants comme pour les adultes.•L’installation électrique pose problème : l’électricité saute régulièrement dans la cuisine.De plus, nous avions convenu avec la femme de ménage d’une arrivée anticipée pour déposer nos affaires, mais elle avait manifestement oublié. Par ailleurs, il semble que sa famille dorme sur place, ce qui compromet la préparation correcte de la maison avant l’arrivée des locataires. Post-scriptum, les photos sont uniquement de ma chambre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandrine d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Formidable

Le logement est très bien situé, le parking privé. L'accueil formidable. Le logement fabuleux, propre, et vraiment très grand. Chaque chambre a sa salle de bain et WC, vraiment génial. L'immense salle à manger, lumineuse et très bien agencé, la cuisine au top, très pratique. Nous avons adoré séjourner dans cette magnifique maison. Nous reviendrons, une vrai pépite.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

sandrine D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

à la hauteur de mes attentes

Parfait pour un weekend entre amis
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfait pour un séjour en famille

La maison est idéalement située, à proximité des commerces et des restaurants du port à pied, et à quelques kilomètres des plages du débarquement. Nous avons apprécié la grande salle à manger, le grand salon et et les 3 zones nuits avec leur salle de bain attitrée, qui permet à chacun d’avoir son intimité en fin de journée. Un plus pour les enfants, le coin jeux et surtout le trampoline au jardin ! L’accueil et les informations de Valérie ont été très appréciées.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

RAS

RAS
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

emilie d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grande maison très agréable pour se retrouver entre amis

Nous avons surtout apprécier les grands volumes des pièces de vie, belle cuisine et salle à manger. Salle de bain à chaque chambre. Très bonne situation géographique. Merci beaucoup.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jour de l'an entre amis

Gîte très agréable et bien équipé. Les lits sont confortables et les salles d'eau attenantes à chacune d'entre elles furent très appréciées. La grande table de cuisine, les deux laves vaisselle, les trois canapés, le billard, le bar avec frigo intégré et la salle de jeux nous ont vraiment permis de passer un super week-end.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022