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Breathtaking sea views from large private rooftop terrace at Port Rive Gauche

Step into a haven of tranquility where you can watch passing sail boats from your private Mediterranean-style oasis.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Lake
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom58 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Breathtaking sea views from large private rooftop terrace at Port Rive Gauche

GANIVELLE is a beautiful 2-bedroom apartment with one of the most spectacular views in the region. Perched on the top of the Port Rive Gauche building, the panorama is stunning – uninterrupted views over the blue waters of the Etang du Thau and its gentle fishing boat and yacht traffic, the oyster tables, and the sparkling lights of Sète beyond. Full height sliding doors create the quintessential indoor-outdoor experience so that you can take full advantage of the regions glorious climate as well as enjoying the views.

Ganivelle is superbly located on the water’s edge just steps from the picturesque port of Marseillan, in the heart of the Languedoc, described by the Sunday Times as “Staggeringly pretty, one of the most unspoiled ports in France." The area is home to winegrowers and fishermen and its beautiful historic port has an array of excellent bars and restaurants. The Etang de Thau offers a myriad of activities; sailing, swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing. A short drive away you’ll find miles of sandy Mediterranean beaches and the Southern entrance to the Canal du Midi.

Stylish Open Living
The penthouse apartment offers stylish and relaxing self-catering for 4 people. The décor is simple, comfortable and chic, using natural and locally-sourced materials and shades inspired by the terroir.
It is easily accessible by stairs or lift, is fully air-conditioned and offers free WiFi access, TV and DVD player.

Light, relaxed open plan living & dining area
The open plan living/dining area is dominated by floor to ceiling glass doors and the sea views beyond. The doors open completely onto the terrace, creating a seamless living and entertaining area with a stunning sea panorama. It offers a relaxing space, with comfortable sofa, table & dining chairs.

The Terrace
The large south-facing private terrace allows you to enjoy Mediterranean outdoor living. Furnished with sun loungers, table, chairs and parasol, you can enjoy outdoor livings and dining while watching local wildlife as well as passing fishing and sail boats.

The Bedrooms
The apartment sleeps 4 people in 2 peaceful bedrooms. One bedroom has a large double bed and the other has 2 single beds. Each opens directly onto the terrace and the sea views.

The kitchen
The open kitchen is spacious and has everything you need for self-catering; including a fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, induction hob and multi-function oven. There is also a coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle and a full range of china and glassware.

The bathroom
The bathroom has a luxurious deep freestanding bath, a wash basin, heated towel rail. A hair dryer and high quality towels are provided.

Additional facilities
There is a communal laundry room with washing machine and separate drier; an iron and ironing board are available on request.
Secure on-site parking for one vehicle is available in the garage. Free parking for additional vehicles is available outside the building.


Property manager

Marie O'Hara

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 624 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 50360812700018

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Map
Marseillan, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Noilly Prat Cellars - 7 min walk
  • Mosquito Beach - 14 min drive
  • Aqualand Cap d'Agde - 15 min drive
  • Cap d'Agde Beach - 22 min drive
  • Plage Naturiste Cap d'Agde - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Agde Marseillan-Plage Station - 11 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tarbouriech le St Barth - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Maison de Camille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Rive Droite - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Table d'Emilie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Château du Port - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking sea views from large private rooftop terrace at Port Rive Gauche pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking sea views from large private rooftop terrace at Port Rive Gauche?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking sea views from large private rooftop terrace at Port Rive Gauche?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking sea views from large private rooftop terrace at Port Rive Gauche located?

Situated in Marseillan, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Étang de Thau and Noilly Prat Cellars. Canal du Midi is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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Breathtaking sea views from large private rooftop terrace at Port Rive Gauche Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley and Stuart B.

Great apartment for a relaxing holiday
We spent a week in Ganiville. It is a lovely apartment with fantastic views from the terrace, we spent many an hour watching the boats go by. It’s in easy walking distance from restaurants and the town. The market on Tuesday was definitely worth a visit. Although there is a space in the garage, it’s only really suitable for a small car. We parked in the parking close by without a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Relaxing location
Lovely view from secluded sunny roof terrace. Comfortable apartment, quiet location with good choice of restaurants less than five minutes walk away. Great place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte B.

Super Terasse
Merci beaucoup pour tout! The appartement is marvellous, nice and well equipped, the view from the terrasse is unbelievieble. Very kind owner Marie, everything was well explained. The apartment is very close to Marseillan port and very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Wonderful apartment for a relaxing break
My family and I have just spent a very relaxing week at Ganivelle in Marseillan. The apartment was perfect for our needs and Marseillan proved to be a great spot for winding down after a hectic few months at work, school etc. During our stay we used our car just once to travel further afield. Ganivelle's perfect balcony was the ideal spot for lounging in the sun and the apartment's air conditioning provided the perfect escape once things got too hot. Marseillan has plenty of restaurant options and shops for those occasions that we decided to stay in for meals. Would heartily recommend - we will return should we be in this part of France in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debora R.

Perfect retreat
We have visited Marseillan many times and have a great deal of affection for this beautiful, friendly little port. There can be no better location than Ganivelle, which has the most perfect view of the water from its large terrace, and is only a minute's walk from all of the cafes and restaurants of the port. The flat itself is very comfortable and well equipped, tastefully decorated and calm - you are both at the heart of everything and yet slightly set apart, so it is peaceful too. The town itself has excellent shops and a great market on Tuesdays, so you don't need a car at all. The flat's owners couldn't be kinder or more helpful, ready to answer any queries we had. We can't recommend it highly enough and can't wait to return.

10/10 Excellent

Nadine P., Oakville, Ontario Canada

Serenity of Ganivelle
This was a return holiday to Ganivelle, having last visited Marseillan Port in June 2019. I was so excited when France opened its doors to travellers from abroad and equally delighted to find a few days still available in Ganivelle’s calendar fulfilling a promise to myself that I would return someday soon to this peaceful, tranquil corner of the world. With a very warm welcome from Marie and Carole, we found everything was as we remembered and quickly settled into a lovely holiday, relaxing on our spacious private terrace watching the sun rise and set reassuringly in its stunning array of colours over the Étang de Thau. It will take very little coaxing to return to Marseillan Port some day soon knowing that the serenity of Ganivelle awaits me. Thank you Marie for another lovely holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Max B.

Great Location
We'd planned a long weekend in Marseillan in October and were so pleased to find this lovely apartment was available for our dates. It is in such a great location, just around the corner from the port with all the restaurants and a short walk into the town. Simply and tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Fantastic view across the lagoon form the spacious balcony. Lovely appointed bathroom, but no proper shower, only a shower over the bath, which means showering one handed, but we managed. Great kitchen, with a good range of crockery and equipment and induction hob, however there is only a combination microwave oven, which could be challenging if you prefer a proper oven... but with so many restaurants nearby you don't need to do much cooking. Unfortunately the weather was horrendous for the last couple of days we were there, but we could easily imagine how fabulous it must be in summer. We'd definitely consider staying here again, but not quite so late in the season.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Martin R.

Wonderful location and view with a few drawbacks
The appartement with its large terrace offers a wonderful view of the outer harbor of Mareillan and across the Etang to the hill of Sete by day and night. The sunny mornings at the end of February were perfect for breakfast outside. Unfortunately, the fans for the heating/air conditioning of the building on the roof hum very unpleasantly, which disturbs the peace and quiet and the feeling of the sea and can sometimes be heard in bed at night (at least from me). This is the only reason why there are no 5 points for the location/surroundings rating. The apartment itself is harmoniously furnished. In the kitchen we only missed pot lids and enough wine glasses (and that in France!). For the former we used plates, for the latter we gave the apartment a cheap 12 pack from the supermarket. One bedroom has a very comfortable double bed on a high brick platform with small stairs. Very romantic. If you lie in the back and don't want to wake your partner when getting in or out of bed, it requires a certain amount of acrobatic practice. The communication with the owner was very pleasant. Unfortunately, her manager never replied to my messages. Well, we had no problems to discuss, but it would be nice to receive at least a short confirmation that she received our messages. The apartment is rather expensive and you have to be prepared to spend some extra euros for the wonderful view. All together we had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine P., Oakville, Ontario Canada

Beautiful Relaxing Holiday
I was sorely in need of a holiday when my mother and I arrived in Marseillan in mid-June and Ganivelle indeed was the most perfect place to unwind and settle in for 10 wonderful days and nights. The apartment is beautifully and stylishly decorated, filled with light and with those large full-width sliding glass doors that give you that wonderful indoor-outdoor living vibe. Like the rest of the apartment, the kitchen is tastefully decorated and equipped with everything you might need to prepare your own meals. Marseillan has excellent shops to stock up on supplies and a great market on Tuesdays. Located at the top of the building, the private terrace overlooking the Etang is the ideal place for people and sailboat watching not to mention stunning views of sunrises and sunsets. The harbour too sees lots of activity with pleasure craft and sailing schools. If you can pull yourself away from the view, there is plenty to do in this pretty, friendly and genuine French port town. The apartment is ideally located, just steps from the port and a short walk into town. There are plenty of restaurant and cafe options should you wish for a meal out or a drink on the port esplanade. We ate out two nights both at Restaurant Le Château du Port, both excellent meals. Water sports, bike rentals and beaches are all close by. There is really no need for a car in Marseillan but should you have one, you can safely stow it away in secure on-site parking. Marie, the kind and friendly owner couldn't be more helpful, ready to answer any queries we had. Her on-site manager Carole, was close at hand should we need any immediate help or recommendations. We absolutely enjoyed our séjour in Marseillan. We have never felt so relaxed, wandering around the esplanade and wandering back to relax on our private terrace, eating and drinking and watching the boats sail back and forth in tranquility. At Ganivelle, you are both at the heart of everything and yet ever so slightly apart in the peaceful world created just for you. We will return as soon as we possibly can.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte B.

incroyablement belle terasse avec vue sur le étang de thau
Merci beaucoup, excellent emplacement, très bel appartement, belle terasse, nous avons loué l'appartement une deuxième fois. Marie est très gentille.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralf-Peter M.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

Perfekter Aufenthalt
Die Wohnung ist sehr gut ausgestattet und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Ankunft, Abfahrt und Kontaktaufnahme war sehr einfach und unkompliziert. Gerne kommen wir wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine m.

Séjour Marseillan ville
Bel appartement , emplacement très pratique, Calme, vue magnifique Tout peu se faire à vélo
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne D.

Très bel endroit au bord de l'étang de Thau
Très joli et agréable appartement, avec une vue imprenable sur l'étang de Thau et les bateaux qui viennent au port de Marseillan.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

maryse b.

Super appartement
Séjour très agréable, très bon accueil. Correspond parfaitement à la description. Commerces a proximité, de très belles balades à faire pour les adeptes du vélo. Nous pensons renouveler cette expérience
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Alain B.

Revue appartement Ganivelle
Splendide vue sur le bassin magnifique
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Traumhafte Entspannung
Sowohl im Ort als auch in der Unterkunft fühlt man sich sehr wohl. Alles ist äußerst geschmackvoll aber auch gepflegt eingerichtet und lässt keine Wünsche offen.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie D.

Ganivelle a marseillan
Merveilleuses vacances dans un très bel appartement. La propriétaire est très à l écoute, le site est magnifique. Que du bonheur. Je reviendrai, c est sur!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

valerie E.

Magnifique vue !
On ne peut être que sous le charme de cet appartement décoré avec goût et dont la terrasse donnant sur l étang de Thau vous laisse le souffle coupè... Commerce et port à proximité.. Mise à part un problème sur le lave vaisselle , notre séjour s est très bien passé. Merci à Carole est restée disponible durant le séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Alain B.

Deuxième expérience
La vue sur l’étang est magnifique et l’endroit est commode à vivre. Malheureusement le temps n’était pas de la partie pour profiter de la terrasse. Dommage !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordane R.

Lovely
My mother and I stayed here for three nights while in town for a wedding. It was a lovely sanctuary for us. We enjoyed being by the water and very close proximity to walk to places. Small village feel. The place was very clean and tidy. A little tricky if you are arriving at night but the local host was easily available for questions. We even ran into her at a local pub and she helped us order! :) Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ian C.

Great Location
The apartment is in a fantastic location with many restaurants no more than a 5 min walk away. Equally, the property has a lovely outdoor patio area which is both private and has wonderful views on the Etang. The apartment was very clean and has a well equipped kitchen so everything if you wanted to dine in as well as a coffee machine. There are two things to be aware of (and we were aware of both prior to booking but probably hadn't thought through the practicalities) 1) The double bed is on a raised section of one of the bedrooms and one side is against the bed, so if you are of a certain age and need to visit the bathroom during the night then you will need to climb over your loved one !! You could of course sleep in the other bedroom where there are 2 x single beds assuming there is only two of you staying in the apartment and 2) the shower is a hand held whilst you are in the bath so you will need to hold it yourself whilst standing or sitting in the bath ....just points to be aware of. We received great notifications from the owner and were met on site by the owners rep who was lovely. A very nice stay and we hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H., Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.A.

Wonderful waterfront apartment
We loved our stay at our waterfront apartment in Marseillan. Great views and good restaurants withing easy walking distance. We used the unit as a base to see the beautiful villages and Abbeys in the region.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loetitia M.

Magnifique semaine à Ganivelle
1 semaine incroyable dans un appartement magique ! La vue de la terrasse, la décoration de l appartement, la tranquillité de ce joli village qu est Marseillan Ville bref nous avons passé un séjour fabuleux Marie est une hôte attentionnée et fait en sorte que notre séjour se passe au mieux Nous ne manquerons pas de revenir Merci pour tout !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gert-Uwe M.

Schöne Unterkunft
Die Lage der Wohnung direkt am Hafen von Marseillan ist wunderbar. Dank Klimatisierung kann man es auch an sehr heißen Tagen gut aushalten. Die Garage ist recht beengt und eher mit kleinerem Auto bequem zu nutzen. Die Wohnung ist mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Schön wäre es, wenn die Dusche etwas komfortabler wäre.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022