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Villa Dreams

VILLASAINTE-MAXIME, FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE

5 Bedrooms • 5 Bathrooms • Sleeps 10

Private PoolPrivate ChefSea ViewOutdoor KitchenBeach Nearby

Villa Dreams is a five-bedroom Mediterranean villa in Sainte-Maxime, on the Bay of St. Tropez, sleeping up to ten guests with direct sea views and a heated 12m x 5m private pool. The villa's open-plan ground floor anchors the experience: floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Gulf of St. Tropez from the living room and dining area, and the covered terrace spills naturally into the pool terrace, where three of the five bedrooms open directly onto the water. The annexe bedroom, set slightly apart with its own external entrance, adds a layer of privacy that works particularly well for multigenerational groups or guests who want their own space without being in a separate building. The pool itself is a standout: curved, heated and generously proportioned at 12 metres by five, it sits on a terrace angled to catch the sea view across the peninsula. Beamed ceilings, tiled floors and a relaxed coastal palette give the interior warmth without formality. A cook service can be arranged on request, and a CV Villas English-speaking representative visits during the stay. Plage de la Croisette is 600 metres on foot, and the town of Saint-Tropez is 14 kilometres by road. Villa Dreams is listed with CV Villas and suits families and groups of up to ten looking for a well-positioned Côte d'Azur base with a strong outdoor-living focus.

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Best time to visit

summer
24-32°Cjun · jul · aug
peak crowdpremium value

Summer delivers the hot, dry Riviera weather that makes the 12m heated pool, sea-view terrace and proximity to Plage de la Croisette worth the most.

Summer is the primary season on the Bay of St. Tropez, with July and August bringing reliably hot, dry weather and the Riviera at full energy. Late June and early September offer the same warmth with notably fewer crowds and better availability. Spring brings pleasant warmth from April onwards and is excellent for those who prefer the coast without the high-season intensity.

winter

dec · jan · feb

Mild and often sunny by northern European standards, though cooler and occasionally wet. The Riviera winter averages 10-13°C, with January the coldest month.

8-13°C

low crowdexcellent value

Winter availability is generally good and rates are significantly lower than summer. The pool is heated, which extends outdoor use. Verify any seasonal restaurant or activity closures before finalising itineraries.

spring

mar · apr · may

Warming steadily from March, with April and May delivering pleasant sunshine and temperatures that suit both outdoor swimming and active exploration.

13-22°C

moderate crowdgood value

Spring offers a strong balance of warmth and availability. May sees demand increase with the Cannes Film Festival drawing visitors to the wider Riviera. Book at least three months ahead for May.

summer

Recommended

jun · jul · aug

Hot, dry and reliably sunny, with daytime temperatures regularly above 28°C in July and August. Evenings are warm and calm.

24-32°C

peak crowdpremium value

July and August require booking six to twelve months ahead for the best weeks. Road traffic between Sainte-Maxime and Saint-Tropez is heavy in peak summer; the ferry crossing is faster and far more enjoyable.

autumn

sep · oct · nov

September retains strong summer warmth and is widely considered the best month on the Riviera. October cools noticeably; November brings the first rain.

14-26°C

moderate crowdgood value

Early September is excellent value compared to August and still delivers full summer conditions. October availability is strong and rates drop further, though some beach restaurants begin to close from mid-month.

Why we chose it

The curved pool is the detail that sets Villa Dreams apart from the standard rectangular holiday pool: at 12 metres by five, with built-in steps and heating, it reads as a proper centrepiece rather than an afterthought. Three bedrooms opening directly to that terrace means the transition from bed to pool to sea view takes approximately thirty seconds. Unlike most villas at this price point on the Bay of St. Tropez, the annexe bedroom gives the property a genuine flexibility for groups who want proximity without adjacency. The sea view from the living room, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, delivers the Côte d'Azur postcard moment without requiring any effort at all.

Reviewed by The Chosen Stay · 2026

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01The Architecture

Villa Dreams is a character-led Provençal villa built on a plot angled directly towards the Gulf of St. Tropez, with the ground floor designed as a largely open-plan space behind floor-to-ceiling windows. The building is arranged across two levels plus a detached annexe set slightly apart within the grounds, which adds spatial variety to a layout that might otherwise be…

02The Interior

Inside, beamed ceilings, cool tiled floors and refreshing coastal décor set a tone that feels relaxed rather than overly designed. The ground floor is open-plan across the kitchen, dining and living areas, with floor-to-ceiling windows keeping the sea view present throughout. The kitchen is well equipped, including a coffee machine, wine fridge, American fridge-freezer and full cooking facilities. All five…

03The Outdoor

The villa's outdoor spaces are its defining feature. The 12m x 5m curved pool is heated and fitted with built-in steps, and the surrounding terrace is generously sized with a covered outdoor dining area alongside it. The terrace and pool are positioned to take full advantage of the sea view across the Gulf of St. Tropez and the peninsula beyond.…

04The Location

Villa Dreams sits close to the water's edge near Sainte-Maxime, on the northern shore of the Gulf of St. Tropez. Plage de la Croisette is 600 metres on foot, and a café is 900 metres away. The town of Sainte-Maxime itself is 2.6 kilometres by road, providing restaurants, shops and the ferry terminal for Saint-Tropez. Saint-Tropez is 14 kilometres by…

05Ideal For

Villa Dreams suits families or groups of up to ten seeking a well-equipped Mediterranean base with strong sea views and an outdoor-living focus. The annexe bedroom makes it particularly practical for two families travelling together, or for a group where one couple wants a degree of separation. The cot and highchair provision confirms it works well with young children, and…

Amenities

Private PoolAir ConditioningWiFiSea ViewTerraceBalconyOutdoor KitchenCribHigh ChairBeach NearbyPrivate ChefHousekeepingCoffee Machine
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TheChosenStay's Guide

dining

Résidence de la Pinède

Saint-Tropez's one-Michelin-star restaurant sits directly on the waterfront with a terrace facing the bay. Book well ahead for summer evenings.

20 minutes by car

experience

Saint-Tropez ferry crossing

The ferry from Sainte-Maxime to Saint-Tropez takes around 15 minutes and drops you directly into the port, avoiding the summer road traffic entirely.

10 minutes by car to Sainte-Maxime ferry terminal

activities

Plage de Pampelonne

The four-kilometre beach south of Saint-Tropez that defines the Riviera summer. Arrive by boat via a hired tender for the most direct approach and to avoid the parking queues.

25 minutes by car

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Frequently Asked

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Villa Dreams is positioned on the northern shore of the Gulf of St. Tropez, near Sainte-Maxime on the Côte d'Azur. Saint-Tropez itself is 14 kilometres by road, or reachable by ferry from Sainte-Maxime in approximately 15 minutes.

A cook service is available on request at an additional cost. The villa also offers pre-arrival grocery shopping on request. A CV Villas English-speaking representative will visit during your stay.

Arrival is from 16:00 and departure is by 10:00.

The nearest commercial airports are Nice Côte d'Azur (92.6km, approximately one hour fifteen minutes by road) and Toulon-Hyères (approximately 45 minutes). For private aviation, Cannes Mandelieu Airport (67.7km) is the principal FBO option for the western Riviera, and La Môle Airport near Saint-Tropez handles light and mid-size aircraft seasonally.

Yes. The villa provides a cot and highchair, and Plage de la Croisette is 600 metres on foot. The pool has built-in steps. Note that the listing mentions low walls on the property and refers guests to the health and safety pages, which is worth reviewing before booking with very young children.

The closest beach, Plage de la Croisette, is 600 metres on foot. A tennis club is 800 metres away. Boat trips can be arranged on request through the villa. Saint-Tropez, 14 kilometres by road or a short ferry crossing, offers beaches, markets and restaurants. Water sports and boat hire are widely available along the Bay of St. Tropez in summer.

July and August are peak season on the Côte d'Azur, with hot, dry weather and the Riviera fully active. Late June and September offer very similar conditions with fewer crowds and better availability. The villa is available for rental all year round.

The town of Sainte-Maxime is 2.6 kilometres by road. A café is 900 metres away and a SPAR minimarket is 2.1 kilometres.

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