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L'ART DES AMIS- deluxe penthouse with south-facing terrace/ Musiciens/ Nice

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Place, Promenade des Anglais
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hôtel Negresco
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Massena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

L'ART DES AMIS- deluxe penthouse with south-facing terrace/ Musiciens/ Nice

L'Art des amis (the art of friends) is a beautiful one-bedroom penthouse apartment on the 6th floor (7th U.S.) with a large south-facing terrace of a beautiful Art Deco building in the Musicians Quarter in central Nice, 5 blocks off the beach, directly behind the Negresco Hotel. Step into the antique cage elevator and be swept up to a romantic vacation escape you will never forget! Facing south, warm sunlight floods the apartment from morning till sunset. French doors in the living room, kitchen, and bedroom open onto balconies where you will enjoy the breezes and rooftop views towards the sea. (That French flag you see fluttering in the distance tops the Negresco.) The art of personal friends is featured throughout.

Remodeled to bring it closer in feeling to the architecture of the Art Deco period, the apartment features wood flooring in the living room and bedrooms and period tile set in the entry and kitchen. Step through the French door onto to balcony and enjoy petit déjeuner in the sun at your café table for two. Dishes, glassware, flatware, coffee makers, and kitchen utensils are all provided should you choose to try your hand at Niçois cooking. The living room features a black George Nelson-inspired couch for 3 and a comfortable modern 'lipstick' armchair. Flat screen TV, cable television, and WiFi provided. The glass coffee table design is by Isamu Noguchi (1948), end tables by Eileen Gray (1927), and glove table lamp by Wilhem Wagenfeld (1924.)
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Promenade des Anglais. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a car charging station, and an elevator
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Promenade des Anglais and Hôtel Negresco
This apartment offers its guests a hot tub, a terrace, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Nice apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 549 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please leave the apartment properly cleaned. Leave the keys on the kitchen table in plain sight.
Please close the window shutters in the bedroom and living room.
Please pull the front door securely shut and confirm it is closed and locked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Attention to personal property and art.

Events

No events allowed
Small dinner parties are allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Small dinner parties are allowed
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 06088001715VE

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

L'art Amis Deluxe Penthouse w. South-facing Terrace/ Apartment
L'art Amis Deluxe Penthouse w. South-facing Terrace
L'art Amis Deluxe Penthouse w. South-facing Terrace/ Apartment
L'art Amis Deluxe Penthouse w. South-facing Terrace/ Apartment
L'art Amis Deluxe Penthouse w. South-facing Terrace

L'ART DES AMIS- deluxe penthouse with south-facing terrace/ Musiciens/ Nice Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly located with everything needed in this sweet apartment filled with fun art. Quiet neighborhood and lovely outside seating for dinners in the evening and morning coffee. Easy walk to beach and markets and Old Nice. Great communication for access and exiting.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minh Tam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cute and spacious apartment in a nice area. We love it! Will definitely rent it again when we come back to Nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matilda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay in Nice

Beautiful apartment - attention to detail in every aspect, great location and very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Belleville

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay in Nice

The location of L’Art Des Amis was perfect for our 5 night stay in Nice, everything was walkable. Communication with the owners was excellent from the time of booking to arrival. The apartment was spacious and very comfortable. The bottle of wine and fresh flowers was a wonderful touch. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Thanks Frankie and Don.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian K.

Holidays in Nice!

We enjoyed our stay. The best part was the location and proximity to the train. Overall, we had a pleasant experience at this apartment.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary T., Chelmsford, Essex, England

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice vacation

Two week stay in Nice in this lovely clean apartment. Plenty of room for two and the balconies proved very useful for relaxing in or out of the sunshine whilst reading and generally relaxing
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Olympia

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO Experience

Over many years renting this rental wins the top award. The information provided by the owners was all encompassing. The apartment is in a fantastic location. Every necessity is met within short walking distance, groceries, restaurants, coffee shops, Train, tram, busses, etc... The owner warns there is no air conditioning which may be a factor when temperatures rise above 80°F / 26°C. But, most often there is a breeze through the apartment which allows for a good night's rest. We found this rental to be perfect for our visit to Nice and would not hesitate to rent it again when we return.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T., Burke, VA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great pied-a-terre in Nice

My daughter and I spent a wonderful week in Nice and loved the apartment. It is in a beautiful neighborhood with shops and restaurants close by and most everything is within walking distance but the tram is also not far. The apartment is beautifully decorated, is very comfortable and has everything you could need in the kitchen. We went in January and were able to sit on the balcony for breakfast and in the afternoon. It was very hard to leave! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic Nice stay

The apartment was wonderful and even better than the pictures. The decor and artwork, every detail was wonderful. Having the terraces was also such a treat and relaxing in the sun reading my book was perfect. The surrounding streets were lovely and a perfect location which was so quiet and felt safe but few minutes walk to supermarkets, tram line, restaurants and fabulous patisseries. In 5-8 mins you were walking along the promenade to central Nice and lits of bars andcrestaurants. Any communication was responded to quickly and key pick up was so easy as well. We loved our stay and would def go back and stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

10 day break in Nice

The apartment is spacious for 2 people, laid out in a typically French style. Very clean, tidy and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need to self cater if you need to, although there are plenty of restaurants available locally. The nesting seagulls on the roof were extremely noisy in the mornings, but it got us out of bed early! Sara Jane managed the hand over on our early arrival really well.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN P., South Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness

Ap5 days in Nice

Fantastic apartment clean and spacious. Close to Alsace Lorraine tram. Also just outside the door the 38 bus - a little electric number - will take you to to the port or old town. There are a number if grocery stores nearby and a large Casino left on Gambetta a few blocks towards Promenade Des Anglais. The closer Casino does not open Sundays.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Piyanut R., London

Liked: Cleanliness

The best

We had been to Nice 5 times but this apartment is by far the best accommodation. The bedroom and the living is well decorate and very stylish while still keep the original charm. The kitchen have everything you need for self catering and so attention to details. I love the quality of crockery, plates very nice to use. Nice heatwaves was unbearable at night without the aircon when you going to sleep but I knew it before I booked so I have no complaints. I highly recommend you book this apartment with no doubt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond expectations!

Yes the key pick up was a little stressful, but everything else about Frank and Don’s beautiful apartment was perfect! The Art work is so interesting and tasteful. Plus the surround area is so pleasant for exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C., Rochdale Lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful apartment in Central Nice

Our best experience of holiday rental in Nice having holidayed here many times. The apartment lived up to our expectations and more! Could not fault it in any way. Communication was first class, the position of the property was central to the city and yet it was away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Nice. A wonderful experience which we look forward to visiting again. Thank you to Frankie and Don and to Sara Jane .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolute Perfection!

We loved everything about our stay, and definitely plan on returning in the future! The apartment was clean and well maintained, and exactly as it was represented in the photos. The location couldn't have been more perfect. We were able to walk nearly everywhere we wanted to go. For trips that were a little farther than walking distance, the tram station was within a 5 minute walk from the apartment. We took the tram to and from the airport with ease. There were also plenty of restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, pharmacies, etc within walking distance as well. Communication between both the owners and the property manager was easy and efficient. All questions were answered quickly and the property manager was responsive when we had a minor problem unlocking the door when we arrived at the apartment. We couldn't have been happier with our selection of this property. It had everything we needed - location, views, easy access to public transportation, great kitchen, washer/dryer, and plenty of charm and comfort. Quite simply, we found it to be perfect!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie S., Mallow

Liked: Cleanliness

Great apartment

the apartment is in a quiet area but everything is within easy reach. lovely bright living space with a great balcony which faces south so catches all the sunshine from morning til evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol L., Berkeley CALIF

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely calming cool bedroom/peaceful sky watching from decks

We enjoyed the beautiful art throughout the apartment, the comfort of the bed, the wonderfully large bath room, the quiet at night as well as the convenience of the little market on the corner with a good selection of fresh produce and fresh ravioli ! We had an easy booking process and were in communication with the delightful owners who always addressed our questions quickly, but we were a little frustrated when arriving by 5-5:30 not to be met by property manager at the apartment but,rather, to have to schlep our bags in the opposite direction to go pick up the keys, then reverse direction to get to apartment. We had a couple other issues where I emailed property manager and they didn’t respond for hours; that’s a bit frustrating; I consider us pretty self reliant travelers.. but a couple things came up that could have been addressed in a more timely fashion,,
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uttara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Home Away from Home

The property is tastefully appointed and very well equipped for a long term stay. We stayed here 4 weeks and truly enjoyed the view, the neighborhood, the proximity to everything, and the space itself. It's a 7 minute walk to the beach, 4 minutes to the tram station, and there are plenty of bakeries, supermarkets, and cafes in the area. This was a great home base to explore all of Nice as well as the rest of the Côte d'Azur. We had a couple of small hiccups when we first got there, and although they were issues out of the property owners' control, they were very understanding and responsive. To put it in perspective, we would still not hesitate to give this place a 5/5 and joyfully stay there again!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Murrieta, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

A quaint apartment in Nice, France.

We loved the apartment and it was centrally located. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

I thoroughly enjoyed my 6 week stay. Everything you need for a long stay is available. The apartment location is outstanding and the building very quiet. Frankie and Don are very responsive to any questions you may have and have clearly made this a home away from home. I have no hesitation in recommending this property.
Stayed 41 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S., Newton, NJ USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but sweet

We enjoyed every aspect of our 3-day stay. The property manager contacted us in advance to make sure we had all the access information needed, and answered all of our questions. She even went out of her way to help us out regarding some personal issues. The location was safe, convenient and easy to find. The apartment was perfect. There is a lift to the 6th floor so no need to worry about stairs. The neighbors were so quiet we weren't sure they were even there! The apartment was well equipped and very clean. The bed was very comfortable and the storage easily met our needs. We would go back in a minute!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine D., Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The apartment is well furnished and adored with original art. It is light and with rooftop views.

Our stay was extended and we appreciated the well equipped kitchen, and grocery stories, bakeries, butcher shop, and fruit market close by. The 10 minute walk to the Promenade and sea is a real plus. And the the tram stop is close by so you can get to anywhere in the city quite easily. Location then is truly excellent.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like a home away from home

I did not want to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniela B., Düsseldorf

Liked: Cleanliness

A Place to dream and relax

I will come back !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021