ღ La Corniche • Grand Studio, Piscine & Parking

😊: Location is superb - everything is in easy reach, with the old port a 15 minute walk away, and a supermarket, various shops including a delicious, friendly boulangerie and delicatessen just around the corner. The swimming pool was lovely and the property very quiet, secure and peaceful. The other residents were friendly and welcoming. I was able to have a really pleasant stay and go to lots of different locations nearby on foot and by bike, with a gorgeous cafe just up the road. The apartment is well-laid out and the bed comfortable. The property is near to a Yelo bike hire rack and everything you need within easy reach. La Rochelle is so pretty and has so much to do, I could have happily stayed longer.. 😢: Check in process was difficult - no name on the post box/lock box at the property and the instructions were very difficult to access/download without a very strong WiFi signal, but you don't get the Wifi code until you have downloaded the instructions! I had to forward the email to my friend in the UK and she sent me the gate and door access codes. I had asked for early check in and the host said they would let me know nearer the time, but I arrived at the property still not having heard from them and with no way to contact them, despite emails. The studio is small, well-planned and neat, but the only window is the balcony/sliding doors, and as the property is on the ground floor, not safe to leave open at night - a fan would be helpful when the weather is hot. The kitchen could be better stocked - no vegetable peeler, no garlic press, no spare bin bags, no clingfilm or foil, no large glasses or mugs. There were only 6 hangers, which doesn't really seem enough! I did think also that the shower could have been cleaner. I don't want to be too negative as I would stay here again, providing some changes were made - the location is really perfect..

😊: Location and peaceful setting.. 😢: Customer support is virtually non existent. The host wrongly informed us that our security deposit had not been paid, it was the day before according to our bank and Booking.com. Our messages (via email, Booking.com) had no response so we were left unsure when we left home whether we had lost our holiday booking. The host took almost 4 hours to respond with no apology. An unnecessary stressful time which spoilt our experience..

😊: The concierge was helpful on our arrival. The location is exceptional and overall we enjoyed the security and location of the rental.. 😢: Unfortunately there is building works (renovation of a nautical college) so the limited view of the coast was marred by this. The WiFi is slow and the TV was more of a small pc monitor. The WC seat was loose and the left hand bathroom tap head is not secured on the tap body..

😊: The host’s communications were excellent. They were warm and friendly and the instructions were very clear. Access was easy and timely information was sent. The bed was very comfy, the shower was excellent and for a visit to the rugby stadium, the location was perfect. An easy and lovely walk into La Rochelle too. Absolutely ideal for us and the host was great.. 😢: There was only one big mug. A kettle would be so helpful, although we just boiled water in a pan. A previous review said the left hand tap in the bathroom was broken and it worked but it’s still not fixed. But overall a good experience and I would recommend..

😊: The property was in a nice secure apartment block with a good swimming pool ( not heated ) Secure parking Comfy bed Good big fridge freezer Washing machine - although the drying programme - ‘seche’ did not seem to take any water from the clothes Lots of storage Comfy sofa Good sized bathroom Bus stop very close by. 😢: The entry instructions didn’t arrive until after we did The concierge was as helpful as he could be to get us in in the circumstances The patio needs a sun umbrella or awning as it was impossible to eat out in the evening due to too much direct sun A clothes airer needed to dry clothes outside A hairdryer needed A kettle needed The tv really doesn’t work in any useful way - picture breaks up continuously Internet very slow Only one large cup in the cupboard not two so that made making hot drinks for two difficult.

😊: Very quiet and spacious for an apartment. 😢: There wasn’t a kettle or toaster, but we managed with a saucepan and grill.

😊: The apartment was comfortable and spacious. 😢: Access was a problem for us. There was a communication issue in translation from French yo English regarding access information and codes And it took us a lot of wasted time to access the apartment..