House / Villa - LION SUR MER - the Normandy Landing beaches

I'm so glad we chose this property! Our family wanted 5 nights in Normandy, and we really had no idea where we should stay to see all the cities we wanted to hit (Rouen-1hr45, Caen-20min, Bayeux-40min, Mont-Saint-Michel-1hr45, Pointe du Hoc-1hr20). It was perfection! Lion-sur-Mer is an exceptionally quiet town where we could sleep with the windows open and not hear drunk revelers all night. The townhouse is close to a pretty good bakery, a grocery store (Contact) with nice wine selection and local pate sausage with mushrooms at the butcher counter they were more than happy to let us sample. There is a beautiful church across the street with bells that toll. The couch was cozy, wifi good (not as strong on the 3rd floor), the kitchen had plenty of cooking pots and food basics (salt, oil, tea, sugar, coffee pods-Senseo, spices). The bathtub was clean! My children really enjoyed this, and the hot water was ample and abundant! One bit of feedback would be directions for how things work and where they are. We found the washing machine behind a door in the fence/wall in the backyard. We never quite figured out the cycles because everything was soaking wet when done, but we didnt ask for help. The drying rack and towel warmer were great, though. Also, operating the oven was a guess, but it cooked well for our dinners. Overall, the beds were cozy and the temperature perfect for our September stay. We were never hot. We have such incredible memories we'll never forget!

Sweet and tidy townhouse with a little garden, free nearby parking, all needed amenities and, best of all, a hop, skip and a jump away from the beach!

We enjoyed our stay in your lovely house

Before our visit, our host answered all of our questions. During our stay, they were exceedingly helpful and in touch. They take great care & pride in their villa, and rightly so. The furnishings were comfortable & decor exquisite. The village is close to several great restaurants and to D-Day historic sites, with a charming church and sometimes fresh produce vendor right across the street.

The house and yard were adorable. Cute town, close to beach and good restaurants. 1 hour from Normandy beaches. The host was nice and easy to talk with. However; they tried to charge us for making the beds and cleaning…. Asking us to leave extra money. We did not leave any. It felt a little dishonest….

The house has been very tatstefully renovated and decorated! It is well equipped, we didn't miss anything! It's located in the center of the small town so the beach, restaurants, bakeries and stores are just s foodwalk away. The owners are very friendly as well and live next door so they are easy to find in case you need anything. We spent two very relaxed weeks here in spring!

The cutest little flat. We loved this property so much! A few little hiccups, but the owner's were fantastic. It was close to all the necessities and the town was beautiful. We loved our stay here!

This old French row house has been updated to a high standard. It is very clean. The kitchen is well appointed with full sized fridge (with freezer), dishwasher and table for 8! Exactly as pictured the stone walls, white ship lap walls, whitewashed original upper floors, large French style windows filling rooms with light and beautiful little decorating touches everywhere, give it a lovely beach feel. The tiled main floor and completely tiled bathroom add much appreciated modern touches. We especially appreciated the walled garden which includes a large patio table for outdoor eating and 2 tree swings for children. The situation of this property in a little courtyard off the road is excellent. It is right across the street from Eglise Saint-Pierre de Lion-sur-Mer in the original ancient fishing village. Now the area provides a nearby grocery store, 2 bakeries, pharmacy and several good restaurants and the sea with endless beach, all within walking distance. There is free public parking on the street and or a quiet, treed, 31 spaced parking lot kitty corner to the courtyard; we were usually able to park directly in front of the property. We used this location to do a history exploration of all the WWII beaches etc. but is also a great location for a family beach vacation. As a couple we appreciated all the space in this house to spread out and relax; it was peaceful, quiet and comfortable after long days touring. It would also be a great house for a family with 3 single beds and a crib on the top floor, games and videos for children. Note: This house has three stories. The living room, kitchen and a toilet are on the ground floor. The main bedroom with a double bed and the bathroom are on the second floor. The top floor has 3 single beds. IF you have any mobility issues the old narrow spiral (walled in) staircase may prove difficult. We, in our 70’s) had no difficulty. Celine and Nicolas are French speaking. Both were friendly and welcoming. We interacted mostly with Nicolas and he made a great effort to communicate in English; he was charming and helpful. Flatscreen TV—the few stations are French. Bring your Apple TV or Google Switch ; we forgot our Apple TV :( There is also a VCR so bring movies in your favoured language. In summary this is a great place to stay. Highly recommended