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Winter rental for retirees in the South of France
Tenant Looking for a Home in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Monthly Budget:
Maximum USD $2000
Looking for an Entire Home
|
Willing to Housesit
Tenant Timing:
From November 30, 2026 until April 30, 2027
Description
We are a retired couple looking for a 1-2 bedroom apartment available or 2-3 months (for rent or housesit) in any warm-ish southern European city. I am a writer (mostly food) and (retired) antiques dealer. My husband is a retired photojournalist. We traveled extensively, prior to settling down to raise a family. Now that the kids have flown the coop, we are ready to resume our travels. I plan to keep a blog about traveling post-retirement. He will provide the photos. My favorite cities are Paris and Barcelona. We love the small New England city of Providence, R.I. It's eclectic, artsy and there is a great food scene. We prefer an urban setting, mostly because it's easier to get around (with public transport) and there tends to be more to do and see. Favorite adventure? Going to Cuba (before it was open to the USA) or maybe Guilin, China (and a long love affair with France of course.) Ideally, we would be able to occasionally host a guest. Our dates are somewhat flexible. Our budget is modest ($1500-2,000/Month.) We are excellent tenants and have excellent references. We will treat your home as if it is our own.
Tenant Timing
From November 30, 2026 until April 30, 2027
Estimated Duration
6 Months | My dates are flexible
Desired Location
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Nearby Universities
École de design ESDAC Marseille
Nearby Cities
Nice
Comments: Retiree's looking for a warm place in Dec/Jan/Feb/March/April, dates are very flexible.
Explore the Area
Surroundings
- Urban
- Near Shops
- Near Public Transportation
Tenant Budget and Terms
Maximum USD $2000 Monthly
I would like to have utilities included
Comments: A place that is walkable, near shops, transportation, restaurants. Can be any city in southern Europe, Greece, or any warmer place
Considerations
I prefer smoking not allowed in the home
House Sitting
I am willing to housesit
Yes, I can help with mail and deliveries
We'd be happy to pick up the mail, send details to owners, etc.
Yes, I can help with plants or garden
We can water, weed, etc in a garden.
Features
Interior
Furnished
Connectivity
High Speed Internet
Wi-Fi
Appliances
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Comments: We prefer urban to suburban living, with public transport, near shops, restaurants, museums, and other cultural opportunities.
Tenant Details
Who's Coming?
Party of
2
2
Adults
Member Background
Languages
English, English
About Me
I am a writer (mostly food) and (retired) antiques dealer. My husband is a retired photojournalist. We traveled extensively prior to settling down to raise a family. Now that the kids have flown the coop, we are ready to resume our travels. I plan to keep a blog about traveling post-retirement. He will provide the photos. My favorite cities are Paris and Barcelona. We love the small New England city of Providence, R.I. It's eclectic, artsy and there's a great food scene. We prefer an urban setting, mostly because it's easier to get around (with public transport) and there tends to be more to do and see. Our ideal arrangement would be to rent from someone who uses their apartment a few times a year, at which time we would travel and see another part of France. Favorite adventure (so far?) Going to Cuba (before it was open to the USA) or maybe Guilin, China. We hope to find a place to spend the coldest winter months. Maybe it would turn into a regular rental after that, for a few months a year. Our budget is modest but we are excellent tenets and can provide impeccable references. We hope to find something for $1500/Month.
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2017
Comments: We are flexible with our dates, which can be anywhere from November to late April.