| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 15 positive, 0 negative]
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| 06/12/09 |
Positive
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Just returned from Provence and a week at Le
Chemin Des Reves and what a great time we had.
The photos on the website do not provide proper
justice to this exquisite property. The villa is
outstanding inside and out, the views of the
Luberon even better. The location was perfect for
quick day trips and the suggestions of local
restaurants were outstanding. The owners (Gary
and Cathy) caretaker (Beverly) were extremely
helpful from start to finish, making this a
memorable journey. I'd reserve Les Chemin Des
Reves again in a heartbeat. |
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Greg Remington, Albuquerque, New Mexico
5054104844 |
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| 12/16/08 |
Positive
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| WOW! I don't expect we'll ever stay at a finer property. Le Chemin des Reves exceeded all of our expectations and for one week, we felt like we were among France's most elite. The home is spacious, immaculate and tastefully done with a superior view. There were quaint little villages and wineries nearby, but we truly looked forward to getting "home" every day to spend time just relaxing around the pool followed by wonderful dinners we cooked in the lovely kitchen. Three couples can easily rent this place and have plenty of room to spend time together or go off and read a book. I think it would be nearly impossible to find a comparable or better rental anywhere in the area. Thanks for a great vacation! |
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Kim and Kevin Gribi, Williamsburg, Michigan
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| 11/16/08 |
Positive
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| My wife and I spent a week at Le Chemin Des Reves in Sept. 2008. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The house is very well appointed and also extremely well equipped. Three couples could very easily stay at this property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The view is spectacular. My wife and I travel to France quite often and this property is definitely a favorite. We plan to go back to France in the Fall of 2009 with two other couples and our first choice of properties to stay at will be Le Chemin Des Reves. For comfort,view and location it is pretty hard to beat. |
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Michael Savage, Watertown, N.Y.
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| 09/25/08 |
Positive
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| Our stay at Le Chemin des Reve far exceded our expectations! We stayed with two other couples and each of us had our own bathroom etc. The view was spectacular and the villa was beautiful, modern and well furnished. The pool and pool house are stunning. We personally loved the veranda and spent much time enjoying meals, conversation, and the great views from there. The property is very close to many charming towns and cities. The open markets and eating establishments represent the rich culture of the Provence region. In our opinion you get a lot of bang for your buck at this marvelous property and it is well worth the money. We can't wait to return. We recommend it without reserve. |
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Schluslers, Lapeer, MI, USA
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| 09/24/08 |
Positive
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| Thank you for a beautiful week at your wonderful Le Chemin des Reves. The weather couldn't have been better during our stay. Your home and property are awesome, and the view of the valley from the house and pool cannot be adequately described; it is breathtaking! Such great day trips to the delightful villages of Provence, the open air markets and charming restaurants...great wine. This was the vacation of a lifetime that we will never forget. |
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Jerry & Ruth |
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| 09/23/08 |
Positive
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| Three couples from Michigan decided to go to France, and we chose Gary and Cathy's place for our vacation. As others who have stayed there mentioned, the photos do not do justice for the home or the surrounding sites. The home is equipped beautifully and we took full advantge of the great kitchen, and the pool house barbecue. We cooked several meals on the barbecue and had our dinner in the in pool house whilst enjoying a great fall night in Provence. Eating great food purchased from the local markets, drinking outstanding wine from the area, enjoying wonderful sightseeing trips through the French countryside, that is about all we did, and we will go back to Cathy and Gary's home and do it again. Perfect |
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John Jessup, Traverse City, Michigan
231-938-1823 |
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| 09/16/08 |
Positive
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My wife and I, our two boys (13 and 10 yo) and our childminder stayed in this superb property for two week this August. We have rented about twenty properties over the years in France, Italy, Spain, England, Ireland and the U.S. and this one was, quite simply , the best.
A wonderful amount of effort has gone into the infrastrucure and fit-out - electric gates, roomy bathrooms, ceiling fans, wi-fi, satellite TV, a small but well judged library of books/DVDs/CDs, the most perfectly equipped kitchen, additional 'fridges, comfortable pool-house and so on. This is all done in the most practical and understated way with a modern, clean feel superimposed on a traditional vernacular.
The site is excellent with total privacy, a wonderful view and extensive rambling grounds, including a lavender field, great pool, a badminton/boules area and bories.
There is also an extremely helpful English local contact (Beverly)who is there at check-in and check-out and available to help at any time, eg she had booked a very local restaurant for us for the evening of our arrival which avoided us flapping around and stressing ourselves out.
The surrounding area is fascinating with an excess of sight-seeing/dining/activity options and we all loved it.
This property is an absolute credit to its owners and a great example of someone planning carefully to create the perfect result.
I strongly recommend this property and would rent it again in a heartbeat. |
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Kilian McGrogan, Dublin, Ireland |
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| 08/13/08 |
Positive
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My husband and I spent a week at the Chemin des Reves with our two teenagers beginning of August and all of us couldn't have been happier. Cathy and Gary have added so many thoughtful details that all we had to do was enjoy our stay. We could start each day full of energy as the beds are so comfortable and the showers spacious and so clean with lots of water pressure, great towels too. Breakfast and lunch either outside on the porch (teak furniture, no flimsy plastic here) or in the dining room if it was too hot outside. The kitchen was perfect, the gas stove at the right height, enough space in two refrigerators and the dishwasher made life easy. Yes, we used the great barbeque in the poolhouse in the evening in spite of all the restaurants nearby and were taken in by the great view and the shooting stars - and of course we played endless games of boule!
During the day we spent lots of time in the refreshing pool (it was HOT outside) and were grateful for the picturesque shutters which kept out the sun and the heat from the house. The location is perfect for short tours through the hills - be it to lavender fields, historic towns or just crazy curvy roads for those who love 'real' driving. If you do not know where to go, there are plenty of suggestions in several ring binders. We were grateful for the internet connection, which worked perfectly.
Beverly was very helpful before, during and after our stay - she just mailed our son's favorite T-shirt which he had forgotten by the pool chairs!
All in all we did not feel like we were in a summer rental, but rather guests at somebody's home. |
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Anonymous, Hamburg, Germany |
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| 07/29/08 |
Positive
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| We loved the property. The location, furnishings, and layout of the property are all ideal. We have stayed in many VRBO properties around the world and consider this one of our absolute favorites. The owners were a treat to deal with and Beverly is fantastic. We would strongly recommend this property to all - we had 4 adults and 2 children (sharing the 3rd bedroom) and everybody was very happy. We will return!! |
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Jeremy, Monique & Kids, Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
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| 07/16/08 |
Positive
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This villa was too good to be true. Everything about it was magical. We spent a week there with our adult children and found it to be far more than we expected, and we expected a great deal. There was not a thing wrong with the villa, except the photos do not really do justice to the property and home. I would recommend this incredible estate to anyone, families, couples or friends, as the most delightful possible way to see and be in Provence. With a car to tour around all the amazing sites, and to get to Gordes in less than five minutes, we found that we were loving every minute, and only to come home to an absolutely incredible estate. We were overwhelmed. Enjoy. Thanks to the owners.
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Jim & Judith Burdick, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan USA
(248) 335-5000 |
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| 07/10/08 |
Positive
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We spent two wonderful weeks at this beautiful house in June, 2008. We looked at many houses in Provence for two months before we decided on Le Chemin des Reves and all our work was well worth it. We were a family of four. My husband and I, our 16 year old son and 35 year-old daughter.
This house exceeded our expectations. The pictures on the internet do not do the house justice. The location is very private (we all loved the electric gate and felt quite special when driving up to the entrance) and the location is extremely quiet. The view from the house at night was amazing. We loved sitting out on the porch at night to just enjoy the view. The closest neighbors were about 75 meters away and we never heard anyone near us. The house itself is georgous! It is much bigger than we anticipated. It is definitely 3,000 sq. ft. of living space. We found that we could each have our own space but could also enjoy time together at the dining room table and livingroom. The kitchen has every item that anyone would want. In fact, there were several sets of different dishes, pots and pans, cutting boards, etc. The kitchen was big enough for two people to easily work at the same time. We used the extra refrigerator off the kitchen for our water, wine and soda. A wonderful washer and dryer was in this location also. Everyone having their own bathroom was great so no waiting in line. There was plenty of hot water. The beds were comfortable and we all slept very well.
The pool was great but since it was rather cool when we were there we only swam once, but we sat out quite often. Our son enjoyed grilling in the pool house in the evening. No matter what the weather is, there are beautiful areas to sit and enjoy the view.
We had never been to this area before. We loved our daily exploring of the villages and markets. We went to a different market every day. We especially enjoyed Gordes which is a few minutes by car up the hill. My first look at Gordes actually took my breath away. As my son said, "There is no way to explain how beautiful it is."
The Collins' have decorated their house with lovely furniture. From the very comfortable leather chairs in the den to the beautiful white leather couches and chair in the livingroom. The atmosphere of the house is a warm country provencial. Lots of beautiful linens for the diningroom table as well as very nice bed linens and towels.
As everyone says, Beverly is wonderful, but it's really the truth. When my daughter realized she had lost her luggage on the TGV from Paris, Beverly spent lots of time trying to call the train stations in Avignon and Marseille to locate her bag. Although we never found her luggage, Beverly was wonderful in helping us in any way she could. (Love ya Babe!)
Anyone is more than welcome to contact me with questions. I know how difficult it can be to spend money on a property you do not know. But, you will not be disappointed in renting this house.
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Benita Fuller, Duluth, Minnesota
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| 06/06/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Cathy and Gary,
Well, we’ve now been home from France for almost two weeks and are fully back into the swing of “normal” living – and of course it is not nearly as wonderful as being in Provence.
All of us had a great time and despite the not always perfect weather, the petrol and train strikes we loved our stay. And being at your house made the holiday a really memorable one.
When we were looking for a house to rent for our holiday there were a few things we knew we wanted: modern amenities, a secure pool for Kate, and a lovely location. We chose your house because it looked ideal in those respects; the locked gate and fence around the pool were hugely important to us as Kate is just 20 months old.
The view from the house was gorgeous and we even had a few spectacular sunsets. The house was perfect for us in so many ways – the “kids” had the master suite which gave them the room they needed for Kate and all her “stuff”, and as the bathroom had the only tub (for bathing Kate) in the house it made great sense for David, Yvonne and Kate to be there. There was everything we needed in the kitchen and the rest of the house was spacious and warm.
It was great to have a house where we knew we had all the modern amenities – the kitchen, the den with the satellite tv,the washer and dryer was very, very welcome, having a young toddler with us; and David was extremely happy to have the wireless internet as he needed to stay in touch with his company. And having all of the services included in the rental cost was great as well – the less we had to “think” about the better the holiday!!
We did manage a few short “visits” and “splashes” on two days and Scott braved the cool to actually do laps on two days. Kate loved the pool rings and floats and the other toys in the pool house. She loved running around the garden, in and out of the gazebo, and “watering” the plants.
We spent most of our days exploring Gordes and the neighbouring villages as well as traveling to Avignon and Aix-en-Provence and we consulted your “information book” daily – the guide to markets was particularly helpful as well as the other information on restaurants and activities. The restaurants in Gordes and the other towns were great and we had some fabulous meals.
Beverly was terrific – from the beginning of the rental process right through to our last day she was a treat to deal with. You are fortunate to have her managing your home – she was always warm, friendly and very helpful.
And it was lovely to have had the chance to meet both of you and to hear about your “love” of the house and all of Provence. Our stay felt so much more “personal” because of this. Yours is a true “dream” house
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Corky and Scott McIntyre
Vancouver, Canada
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| 09/01/07 |
Positive
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We spent a week in this lovely home with our two
teenagers, and I must say that the house was as
equally wonderful a part of our experience as the
beauty of Provence. The house is designed to give
you LOTS of comfortable space, breathtaking views
of the valleys and mountains, and every possible
convenience has been provided for you. Every time
you think, "Oh, it would be nice to have ...", well,
you discover it's already there for you. The kitchen
is a 4-star kitchen right down to the beautiful
copper pots and pans. The master bedroom
surprises with its own living room with fireplace
and dining area. The location is superb for
exploring with charming, historical villages 5, 15,
30 minutes away. There are wonderful bakeries,
markets and amazing restaurants nearby in all
directions. Our kids loved the pool, and it's
exquisite lit up at night. Beverly, the agent, will
accomodate you in any way possible. This home
made our trip a vacation we will always remember:
evenings on the terrace looking at the moon and
stars, croissant and marketplace fruits on the
terrace in the mornings, afternoon swims after our
daily car trips, hanging out in the den listening to
the great CD collection with our kids, cooking in
that great kitchen ... the best way to describe this
house is to say that these owners have done
everything top-notch with attention to every detail.
Thank you for sharing your home with us!
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Donna Speigel, Chicago, IL |
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| 08/18/07 |
Positive
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What a fantastic house. We stayed for 2 weeks with our 2 children and we cannot recommend both the home and Beverly (the agent) enough.
The owners of this lovely property really care that their guests have as complete a vacation as they do when staying at the house. The effort that has gone into the development and furnishing (right down to the sun hats on the hat stand as you exit on a hot day) is obvious. Many congratulations on such a lovely Provincial home and thank you so much, Beverly, for your help.
We will be back again and again.
The McGregors |
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Michael McGregor, Edinburgh
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| 08/06/07 |
Positive
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| My family of 5 (including 3 children) stayed at Chemin Des Reves in early July. Wow. We give our highest marks possible. We are looking forward to visiting again. From its location near Gordes, you can use this lovely home as your base camp to explore the many small villages of this bucolic and pastoral region. The property is surrounded by densely packed trees and is very private. The landscaping is beautiful and magnified by the wonderful pool, pool house, sitting areas and walkways. The photos from the website do not accurately reflect the view, which is enough to take your breath away. The interior of the house is smartly appointed and adds to the charm of this vacation home. The owners have compiled a book of favorite restaurants, vineyards and sites together with precise instructions on every aspect of Chemin Des Reves. This coupled with the wonderfully friendly caretaker will make your stay stress free and a most memorable experience. I cannot say enough about this place and I can smell the lavender and see the sunsets right now as I am concluding this message. Le Meiux. |
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Tyler Tennent, Beverly HIlls, Michigan
248.723.4480 |
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| 07/19/07 |
Positive
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My husband and I had the most fantastic 2 weeks in Chemin des Reves. It is so perfectly situated on the hill below the village and equidistant to all the most beautiful villages in Provence. The home is perfect, with all you need in terms of accomodation, equipment,BBQ area, a great CD collection and a great pool,( even though we found the stony surround hard on our feet.) The veiws are spectacular. The most important asset is Beverley Ferris the agent who goes out of her way to make your stay a pleasure. We hired bikes from Bonnieux and rode the entire area and also did walks from the house to the Abbey outside Gordes and also went on the GR6 to Rousillon. The housebook that has been put together by the owner is fantastic with good reccommendations to restaurants and places of interest in the area.
Enjoy this special area...we loved it |
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Jane Barenblatt, Cape Town, South Africa
27214394933 |
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