Appartement vue mer - 2 bedrooms /2 bathrooms - Parking - Magnificent sea and mountain views

Linen/towel issue. Being aware that not providing linen and towels is a common practice in some European holiday lets I was careful to check there was no mention of this in the listing. However the day before we arrived we had a communication from the owner requesting that we bring our own (I’m fairly sure this was an automated email.) As soon as I responded that it was too late for this info and it wasn’t in the listing the owner responded advising that there would be linen and towels available from Françoise, who met us to show us the apartment and give us the keys. Although she spoke no English and our French is poor she was very sweet and kind. We used Google translate if we got stuck. The apartment is clean, modern, well equipped and spacious (BBQ in pics not available, apartment rules no BBQs on balconies.) The beds are large and comfortable. Bathrooms modern and clean. The balcony has stunning views. The area is quiet but there are the odd noisy motorbikes but otherwise peaceful. A short walk, downhill and stairway brings you to the small tourist shopping and restaurant area, the marina, the beach, the citadel and the station. The walk back was slightly harder work but it all added to the charm.We visited in September and the evenings were cooler so didn’t use the balcony much in the evening. This left limited comfy seating for 4 of us in the lounge area but was only an issue for us for one evening. On the whole a delightful apartment.

When we got to apartment, the woman that checked us in and give us information only spoke French and we only speak English. The info on booking said they spoke English. This was a problem because we couldn't make the air conditioner work and couldn't get info about the town and how to get a taxi back to the airport. The apartment itself if nice and the view is perfect. I know I sound like an ugly American - because of course people in France speak French and if wish I one of the 4 of us could. I just think they should make it clear on the VRBO site. Also the day before we got there we got a text saying we needed to bring our own sheets and towels. That was a big surprise since we were flying in from US and then NICE. We told them it didn't say on VRBO and they said they had an emergency supply. So communication was bad but the rest was fine. Just be aware.

Very nice appartment, Perfect location and with a beautyful View to the ses and mountains from the shady terrace. Short distance to Calvi port and city center - five min. walk. Perfect for our first stay in Corse.