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Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views

Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Barjols

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5969 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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Barjols, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

Place, Mushroom Fountain
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Fauvery Waterfall
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Lac de Sainte Croix
‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Barjols

In Barjols .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Barjols vacation home, you'll find Mushroom Fountain and Fauvery Waterfall. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Contemporary Art Centre Chateauvert and Vallon Sourn.

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What's nearby

Mushroom Fountain - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Fauvery Waterfall - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
La Basilique Sainte Marie Madeleine de St-Maximin - 31 min drive - 17.6 miles
Lac de Sainte Croix - 49 min drive - 29.6 miles
ITER / Cadarache - 52 min drive - 29.3 miles

Getting around

Brignoles Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Café de l'Europe - ‬3 min drive
‪Chez Jean - ‬14 min drive
‪Le Provence - ‬10 min drive
‪La Table de Fanette - ‬18 min drive
‪L'oustaou - ‬19 min walk

About this property

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

Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views

Located In Provence Verte, Maison Genet offers comfort in a rural setting whilst being within walking distance of the centre of the lively working Provençal town of Barjols. The house sits on a south facing terrace backed by olive groves and the pines and oaks of the forêt Nationale. Maison Genet enjoys spectacular views toward the Bessillon Hills and the massif of La Sainte-Baume, The house has been sympathetically renovated and fully repainted in 2024. There is an open plan living and sitting area on the ground floor with an adjacent kitchen. On the first floor there is a double bedroom leading to a chambrette (with a single bed suitable for a child) and ensuite shower room. Also a twin bedded room and family bathroom with bath and shower on the first floor. The swimming pool (12x2.5 metres) is private and not overlooked.

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Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
Parking included

$161 nightly

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Total with taxes and fees

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

Outdoor pool
Private pool

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Printer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Winery tours 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 83012000019ZO

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Charming Converted Farmhouse Beside Forest Superb Views House

Charming Converted Farmhouse Beside Forest Superb Views Barjols

Charming Converted Farmhouse Beside Forest Superb Views

Charming Converted Farmhouse Beside Forest Superb Views House

Charming Converted Farmhouse Beside Forest Superb Views Barjols

Charming Converted Farmhouse Beside Forest Superb Views House

Charming Converted Farmhouse Beside Forest Superb Views Barjols

Charming Converted Farmhouse Beside Forest Superb Views

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views to downtown Barjols?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Barjols.

Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Sep 8, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home in Provence

Just sitting at the airport very disappointed to be going home from what was a lovely place to stay near Barjols. Maison Genet feels like a home rather than a rental with way more little extras than you would normally get. Paella outdoor burner, great BBQ, telescope and a huge library of information on the region! Maison Genet is perfectly placed just outside Barjols and is very quiet. The pool is lovely and so is the outdoor seating area. One tip - electric boat hire from Quinson to travel up through the Gorge du Verdon £70 for 6 hours - it was idyllic.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul r.

Sep 4, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway!

After travelling around France for our first week it was a pleasure to settle for a week of rest and relaxation in the wonderful Maison Genet. We didn’t venture out much but instead enjoyed the poolside every day. The house is beautifully situated in a quiet area and isn’t overlooked. Richard & Jenny have thought of everything and equipped the house for all needs! We didn’t go out to eat, instead we enjoyed our meals sat outside watching the sun go down..a perfect way to end the day! I have only one tip to give anyone, if you are prone to mosquito bites take plenty of mosquito repellant and use immediately, being in the country there are plenty of them and they are hungry little blighters! This didn’t in any way spoil our time at Maison Genet and would recommend it in a heart beat. Thank you so much Richard and Jenny for giving us the opportunity of staying in your wonderful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Colin O.

Aug 7, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely family holiday in a lovely part of france

From the booking process with Homeaway through to leaving the villa at the end of the holiday the whole experience was excellent and very easy. The owner Richard was very easy to contact and responded quickly with any queries we had. Overall we liked the location of the villa within the village. Quite secluded and high up on a hill with great views, not overlooked and very quiet at all times of the day. The only thing you could hear was the wildlife in and around the property. We didnt visit a lot of places we mostly stayed in and enjoyed the pool / outside space and well equiped villa. Our children ( 10, 10 and 12 ) loved the pool and i introduced them to boules which they also enjoyed. The weather was very warm whilst we were there around 30-35 degrees c but despite this the villa with its very traditional thick walls was mostly cool inside and fans were supplied by the owner when it got a little too warm mostly overnight upstairs. I did explore a bit of the area on my bike whilst there ( about 120 miles around the area ) which i really enjoyed riding through this very beauriful a and traditional part of france. We havent ruled out maybe booking again at some point so thats praise enough. Overall a great week and thanks again to the owners.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Aug 10, 2017

Beautiful retreat in a wonderful area of France

This was our second stay in Maison Genet and we enjoyed it just as much as our first. As long as this house is available to rent, we will come back! The things that we particularly enjoy are the pool, the relative seclusion and lack of immediate neighbours (nearest property is perhaps 100 ft away) and the wonderful surroundings; the house appears to emerge from a rocky cliff that itself backs onto the forest. There is plenty to do if you have a car (and you will need one) in the surrounding area but we particularly enjoyed relaxing and doing very little; its that kind of a place. We did pay a visit to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, which is very beautiful; get there early before the crowds appear. Well equipped and comfortable, this year there was the welcome addition of a large gas fired paella cooker that we enjoyed using. The plot is big enough to find your own spot away from your fellow holiday makers if you so desire. Don't forget your inspect repellent if you are troubled by the wee beasties and enjoy cooling down in the pool in mid-afternoon when in July and August it can each 35C or higher. The local patisserie is 10-15 minutes walk and the croissants are great. Barjols has a lot of charm but we didn't tend to spend a lot of time there. This year we caught the Tour de France on the way to Salon de Provence and I was able to indulge my passion for astrophotography as the skies are clear and dark enough. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Aug 9, 2017

Charming villa with a great pool and a great location.

We stayed at Maison Genet in July 2017. The villa is itself is fairly compact but great for a couple or small family. It has pretty much everything you could need, including lots of walking maps and guides to the local area, as well as helpful notes from the owners and previous guests, with tips about the best places to visit. I have never stayed somewhere with so much information on hand. The best part of the property is the outdoors. The pool is fantastic, and there is a big terrace with a good view where we sat every night for meals. There are extended gardens away from the house with good views and places to sit and read. The villa is not overlooked and is very peaceful ( some houses are being built further down the hill but that did not disturb us). Barjols itself is not the prettiest town in the region, but it is a very good base for exploring from. Aix, the coast and the Verdon Gorge were all within 75mins drive. There is a great bakery and big supermarket within 5 mins drive of the property. Richard was very helpful and easy to deal with. I would recommend this to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Jul 12, 2017

Maison Genet, June 2017 - home from home and with the luxury of having a pool!

We certainly would re-book Maison Genet, it had everything we needed for a luxury holiday, including our very own herb garden, as rosemary and Thyme growns in abundance. The kitchen was well equipped with a dish washer (very nice thank you) and a washing machine! The Rose wine went down very well. We found the house clean and cosy. We enjoyed many meals sitting on the terrace under the cooling pergola covered in vines. The views from the terrace were lovely. The pool was very welcoming in the heat and there were plenty of loungers for us to sit or fall asleep in, lovely! Wish we were back there! Verdon Gorge and Lac St Croix didn't dissapoint, the lake is a specular blue and great for swimming including small children. We found there to be lots of shade from the trees and including pic nic benches. We returned a couple of times as we enjoyed it so much. We kayaked at the lower part of the gorge. There's lots of lavender to see on the road to the gorge and the lake, not to be missed. Richard and Jenny provide you with a welcome pack that includes the best places to see the lavender. We also visited Moustiers Saint Marie which is a very beautiful medieval town. There are so many beautiful places to visit in green Provence that our one week didn't allow us to see, therefore, we certainly would return and stay in Mainson Genet! The house is a great base for visiting, including cycling, my husband (an avid cyclist) enjoyed the hills and cols to explore! Basically, a great holiday for couples, families and sports fanatics but where you can also unwind and spend lazy days sitting on the terraces or swimming at Maison Genet! Thank you Richard and Jenny!

8/10 Good

Bill G.

Oct 18, 2016

lovely, homely house nestled in the woods above Barjols. a forest hideaway to relax and enjoy.

The house felt like a home, not a rental property and we enjoyed it all the more for that. In size, it was perfect for two adults, but would obviously cope with a family. I'm less sure about 4 adults. The forest setting is wonderful with the house, garden and pool sitting on a terrace carved from the steeply sloping woods above barjols. Lots of lovely things to see and do although we didn't feel the need to stray far. There are a few houses being built immediately below the property which created a bit of noise but I'm pretty sure they will be completed before next season. Once finished they won't intrude. Judging the house on its own, it was a clear 5 stars. The reason for a 4 star overall rating from us is that it lies above a less attractive residential end of barjols which just slightly took the edge off an otherwise perfect holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Belper

Sep 29, 2016

Great holiday house with pool. Well equipped. Great location for exploring locally & further afield.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charmantes Haus mit allem Inventar was man so benötigt. Sehr ruhige Lage. In jedem Zimmer sind Fenster mit Fliegengittern ausgestattet, gerade in den Abendstunden sehr wichtig. Mehr Stauraum für Kleidung wäre schön gewesen. Der tolle Pool ist sehr groß und wird regelmäßig gereinigt. Der Ein- oder andere Stuhl könnte mal getauscht werden, ebenso die Matratzen (empfindet jeder sicher anders). Alles in allem ein tolles Objekt, welches wir weiterempfehlen können.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina B.

Bon Séjour au calme

Mr et Mme Rees sont des hôtes très aimable et toujours a l'écoute et très compréhensifs . Nous avons passé une semaine fin septembre . L'endroit est vraiment très calme ,avec beaucoup de végétations autour . Petit point négatifs :Nous avons été déçu par la propreté de la maison ,il y avait des toiles d'araignées avec ses araignées partout aux plafonds . Les housses des canapés et des chaises n’étaient pas très propres . Peut être penser a certaines choses dans la cuisine ,(grille pain ,cafetière ... , pas de saladier ,de tourtière .Une poêle rouillée ,ainsi que des couteaux . Frigo trop petit pour plus de 2 personnes Pas de panier a linge ,ni de séchoir pour l' intérieur. L intérieur reste très rustique . L’extérieur est joli ,manque lui aussi un peu d'entretien . Le gros point positif est la piscine .Elle est magnifique et permet de bien se détendre au calme . Ce fut quand même un bon séjour ,ou l on a pu profiter en fin de saison de la piscine et du calme . Je recommande cette maison ,si vous voulez vous ressourcer au calme .

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angélique G.

Aug 31, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Un endroit de rêve. Un super séjour

Nous avons passé super séjour dans la maison de M.&Mme REES. Nous y avons passé une semaine (bien trop courte) de rêve. La maison est parfaite pour une famille de 4 personnes avec ses 2 chambres (grandes) et ses 2 salles de bain. Très bien équipée, très propre, elle possède une ambiance provençale typique. L’extérieur est tout simplement génial. La piscine (entretenue tous les 3 jours par un monsieur qui passe tôt le matin), la terrasse (parfaite pour les repas) et le terrain (idéal pour les enfants, les petits déjeuners, les parties de boules...) sont vraiment un plus qui rendent le séjour au top. Les indications avant le séjour ainsi que les nombreux plans sur place laissés par M.&Mme REES permettent d’explorer les différents villages alentours. Nous recommandons sans hésitation cette charmante maison. Nous n’avons qu’une seule envie : retourner à la Maison Genet un été futur mais cette fois ci pour un séjour plus long ....

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simone v.

Aug 19, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay!

We stayed for two weeks, a family of four. Every family member could do what they wanted in the area. Swim in a lake, the sea, a river, at waterfalls and off course the lovely pool by the house. We visited lovely French towns, vide-greniers ans winehouses. The house is nice, fully-equped Kitchen, nice bathrooms and not far from the outside world. Communication with owners went perfect! If you have a question, you just have to ask and within minutes you have an answer! We would recommend the house to everyone! Tijmen, Tijl, Mels and Simone

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tobias K., Berlin

Aug 7, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place to relax and to explore the area

We've spent 1 week at Maison Genet in July and really enjoyed the house! It's in a quiet area, right at the edge of the forest and its garden offers enough privacy to enjoy the pool "au naturel". Jet it's not far from the town and just a 10 minute walk to the nearest Boulangerie, which was our favourite one during our stay in France this year. The nearest supermarket can be reached in a 3-minute drive. The house is extremely well equipped (better than most first homes) and offers numerous places in the shade. Temperatures reached 38° C during our stay, but the house or outside sitting areas were never to warm. The pool was perfect for us and our 2 kids at nearly 30°C. This definitely wasn't our last stay at Jenny's and Richerds beautiful house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Maxime P.

Jul 7, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Séjour au calme au milieu de la nature sans artifices

Bel environnement champêtre, la piscine très agréable, pour des vacances au calme, l’intérieur un peu rustique mais il y a tout ce qu’il faut pour séjourner... petite déception pas de climatisation, par contre possibilité de se protéger de la chaleur avec les volets fermés donc clim typiquement provençale.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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Charming converted farmhouse beside forest, private pool, superb views Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

8.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Lovely home in Provence

James T.

10/10 Excellent

Paul r.

Wonderful Getaway!

Paul r.

8/10 Good

Colin O.

Lovely family holiday in a lovely part of france

Colin O.

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Beautiful retreat in a wonderful area of France

Chris O.

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Charming villa with a great pool and a great location.

Andrew C.

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.