Villa Mimosa is a large and charming house just to the west of the old town in Menton. It is ideal to share for two families! There are 3 floors, on the bottom floor there are 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a well equipped kitchen. On the second floor there is one bedroom, a bathroom, a smaller kitchen, a dining room and a TV room. On the third floor there are three bedrooms (2 with single beds), one of these can also be used as a living room. The kitchens and bathrooms were all well functioning and of good standard (with some older details to add charm). There is also a washing machine and some beach toys, 2 kick bikes and a stroller.
We were recommended to bring bed linen from home, do check size of duvets!
The house has a large and green garden with fruit trees and flowers. The garden is quite steep with small paths, so it is more of an exciting maze for children than a park (but very beautiful indeed!). You can see the sea and the mountains from the house, but there is no panorama view. There is no direct evening sun.
There is a large terrace with lots of space to socialize. The dinner table is set under a large avocado tree that gives shade. The BBQ (gas) is very large and excellent to cook on! The Jacuzzi was not in use when we were there.
We spent one week in the house in the end of April. The house does get a little chilly on cold days (as large stone houses tend to) but there are radiators.
The access to the house is down quite a number of steep steps, this is a bit of a hassle when you arrive with suitcases and when you get back with groceries, but on the other hand it makes the house very private and secluded (in a good way!).
The house is only a few minutes walk to both the beach (Plage des Sablettes) and to town. It is also easy to reach trekking paths such as the GR52.
We had no problems finding parking along Boulevard de Garavan, but I guess this may be more difficult during peak tourist times.
The house is not very well suited for very young children (1-2 years of age approx) because of all stairs and the steep garden. For older children it is great! The owner Han was very helpful and generous and always responded quickly. There was also a nice welcome package with some cookies and Limoncello!
In conclusion we would very much recommend Villa Mimosa to anyone who wishes a nice vacation in Menton and do not mind steep stairs but who values a garden, walking distance to the beach and town and a charming old stone house!