Sebastien's villa is a beautiful base from which to enjoy all that Ile de Re has to offer. The villa is pristine and just at it appears in the photos (or better). It is also the best equipped rental property in which I have ever stayed - if you plan to cook meals, then you are all set. Central Les Bois (Les Halles, restaurants, small carnival for children, shops, etc.) is less than 10 minutes walk, less than 5 minutes by bike. You can walk to 1+ Bicycles for rental, just down the street. Playground and boules courts 3 minute walk toward Rue des Plage, which is the main drag to the beach, but you are better off walking 2 minutes the other way to the walkway to the dunes and toward the beach the "back way" - less crowded and feels like your own private, wild beach. And yes, Les Bois Plage has the best beach on the island. The villa design is clean and modern, yet extremely comfortable. Bedding/towels/etc all quite new and premium. Inside and outside dining area can easily accommodate 12 people. Comprised of 2 houses with the pool/yard/deck/porch in between. The first/main house has the kitchen, large living area, washer/dryer, 1 large bedroom (also multiple pack and plays for those of you w/ babies). The 2nd house has another (I think) 4 bedrooms, all large, legitimate, comfortable queen beds w/ their own bathrooms, + a loft that can sleep 3 (kids loved the loft). The downstairs also has kitchenette and small kitchen table, refrigerator.

We really had zero complaints. The villa was fantastic. Thank you, Sebastien, for a wonderful stay.

Ile de Re comments:

The daily food market in Les Bois was incredible - multiple vegetable, cheese, charcuterie, and boucherie options. The seafood vendor's spreads were some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Restaurant options were not as extensive as St. Martin or La Flotte, but there are certainly options. Whether Les Bois vs. St. Martin vs. La Flotte, etc. will be a personal choice depending on your wants. We wanted the nice/sandy beach option on top of having a pool at the house, and the top notch daily food market was a huge option for us. St. Marin is ~ 6km bike ride, La Flotte 7+km and Ars 10+ km.