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O Heart of the Wood - A haven of peace between nature and ocean 🌲🏡🌊

Welcome to "O Heart of the Wood", a unique vacation home, built entirely of wood in the spirit of a true mountain chalet, but located in the heart of Vendée, in the charming commune of Saint-Maixent-sur-Vie, just 10 minutes from the beaches of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.



Let yourself be seduced by its warm and authentic atmosphere, ideal for family or friends vacations, in a peaceful setting near the ocean and entertainment of the Vendée coast.



🛏 House Composition

- Large living room with cathedral living area, cozy wooden atmosphere and high ceiling, ideal for gathering around a good meal or a relaxing moment.

- Fully equipped open kitchen: refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, oven, microwave, stovetop, coffee maker, kettle, washing machine.

- Two bedrooms on the ground floor:

- 1 bedroom with a double bed (140 cm)

- 1 bedroom with two single beds (90 cm)

- Bathroom on the ground floor

- Large mezzanine on the upper floor with a double bed (140 cm) and open bathroom

- Television in the living room and in each bedroom

- Hi-Fi speaker, for your musical moments



🌳 Outdoors & Leisure

Enjoy a wooded garden of 600 m², with no overlooking neighbors, featuring:

- Covered terrace and garden furniture

- Barbecue for your summer grilling

- Children's play area

A perfect place to relax, play, or share a meal outdoors.



📍 Ideal Location

Located in Saint-Maixent-sur-Vie, the house is nestled between countryside and ocean, just:

- 10 min from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, its fine sandy beaches, fishing port, and summer activities

- 20 min from Bretignolles-sur-Mer, famous for surfing

- 25 min from Saint-Jean-de-Monts and its large beaches



🛍 Things to do in the region

- Must-visit local markets:

- Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie (Wednesday & Saturday morning)

- Bretignolles (Thursday & Sunday morning)

- Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez (Tuesday & Friday)

- Stroll among local producers' stalls, seafood, cheeses, Vendée wines...

- Bike or walking tours along the Vie river or in the marshes

- Boat trips, sea fishing, water sports

- Leisure parks and family activities nearby: Dino's Park, Feeling Forest, Atlantic Toboggan

- Discover Vendée local specialties: Saint-Gilles sardines, brioche, prefou...



ℹ️ Practical Information:

- Capacity: 6 people maximum

- Non-smoking house

- Pets not accepted

- No Wifi: the perfect opportunity for a real disconnection!

- Household linen and cleaning optional



O Heart of the Woods is a house where you come to breathe, reconnect, enjoy nature and the sea while savoring the charm of wood. A simple, warm house, full of charm and ideal for successful Vendée vacations.



📅 Don't wait any longer to book your stay!

As a guest of this chalet, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Saint-Maixent-sur-Vie chalet is smoke free.