When you arrive at Maison Coli, you’ll enter through a small entryway that leads to the open kitchen and great room beyond. It’s a charming entryway that is also quite functional too!   The Entry Chest Inside the chest is a book of brochures and pamphlets of fun things to do in the area. From Chateaux to visit to water parks for the kids, historic sites, and many other outdoor activities! As well as maps for biking and getting around. Please feel free to add your own brochures of places you’ve found that you think others would enjoy! The Bench and Baskets The baskets in the entry are for you…

The Studio bedroom is located at the front of the house, near the entrance, across from the garage. It is a private bedroom with its own entrance and full bathroom. It’s the perfect retreat for anyone looking for a bit more privacy during their stay. The V.I.P Suite We also call it the V.I.P Suite and is a great “room of honor” for in-laws or guests who have traveled the farthest! When staying in a house with potentially 6 other guests, having one’s own bathroom is a nice little luxury. The Dresser Area This area is a functional space that can also serve as a “dressing table” for putting on…

The main bathroom in Maison Coli is bright and cheery and is shared by the three main bedrooms in the house. The windows open to let in the fresh air and to hear the seagulls cooing each morning. The Details: Stall shower with main showerhead and hand-held spray Ensuite toilet (there is also a separate Water Closet in the corridor as well, providing 2 toilets in the main house) Generous sink area with storage below for toiletries The linen closet in the bathroom provides additional storage for toiletry kits and towels towel warmer

The third bedroom in the house has an area set aside for a “home office”. This room that’s perfect for the person who may need to “check-in” with the office periodically or the person who needs a little extra space to get ready in the morning. Office Area or Dressing Table The two desks can function as a working area, or a dressing table area for applying makeup, or doing one’s hair etc. This room has lovely light in the afternoon. It also has drapes or shutters for closing at night or during naptime which we highly recommend at Maison Coli! The Details: Standard French-style bed for two (140cm x…

The second bedroom at Maison Coli has twin beds and is a great room for children. It has a beautiful set of French doors that lets in the morning and afternoon light. It’s also the second room in the house (besides Bedroom One) that has its own closet, perfect for clothes or toys. Each bed has its own reading light that’s easily turned off and on from the bed, and a shared nightstand with a drawer for books, ipads and other things. This room also has a large mirror that reflects the outdoors which adds a fun whimsical detail to the room. The Details: French-style twin beds (90cm x 140cm)…

The dining pergola is essentially another dining room for the house. It’s ideal for lazy, summer lunches next to the pool, or festive dinner parties under the twinkle of fairy lights. Easy Access The dining pergola and pool are just off the back of the house, easily accessible through the sliding doors. During the day the sliding doors let in a nice cross breeze through the house and the main rooms.   Lounge Chairs During the summer months, the pool has long hours of sunlight stretching past 5:00 pm in the evening. The lounge chairs are lightweight and can easily be moved around the yard as needed. The Details: The…

The first bedroom down the corridor of Maison Coli is Bedroom One (we also call it the “Guest Room”) because when our family is here this is the room the guests who are visiting like to stay. It has a charming French door that lets in the light in the afternoon and also can function as a separate entrance/exit out to the car or the pool. The shutters are working shutters and can be easily closed at night, to let in cool air or keep out the sunlight in the morning. Each side of the bed has a reading lamp that is easily switched on or off from a tug…

The kitchen at Maison Coli is one of our most favorite rooms in the house. It’s well-equipped and efficient! In this kitchen, you’ll equally enjoy making a morning cafe au lait or a sit-down dinner for 10. Not to mention it has one of the best views in the house from across the great room out to the pool.   The Details: All appliances are Smeg. Compact refrigerator for daily needs (larger refrigerator/freezer for drinks or party trays in the laundry room) Induction Cooktop Convection Oven Microwave Dishwasher Nespresso espresso machine Large island for prep/or serving Open shelving for easy access to breakfast dishes and bowls, glasses, and coffee cups…

The dining room/living room at Maison Coli is set up for large family gatherings and relaxing with good friends around the table. The open floorplan and indoor-outdoor space is made for vacation living.   A Room with a View: The dining room looks out onto the dining pergola and the pool. Even on a rainy day, the view is beautiful and peaceful. The dining table also faces the kitchen, making it easy to serve a large meal or clean away the dishes. The Details: The dining table seats 14 comfortably The buffet has all the plates, serving pieces and cutlery neatly tucked away, making setting the table a breeze The…