[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches Family-friendly vacation home in Carcans with an outdoor pool ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89860000/89851500/89851434/080c8754.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89860000/89851500/89851434/36b82e7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89860000/89851500/89851434/9b77bea5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89860000/89851500/89851434/392e0e0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89860000/89851500/89851434/8d7d0ad4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location St Helene de L'Etang, a secluded hamlet surrounded by open countryside and pine forests, is home to this charming resinier's cottage with three bedrooms. Enjoy the large private swimming pool or explore the nearby surfing beaches of Lacanau and Hourtin. The local market in Carcans offers a taste of traditional French shops while Maubuisson lake provides sandy beaches for sailing and safe swimming. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches Our house is a converted resinier's cottage surrounded by open countryside and pine forests, with three bedrooms and a large private swimming pool. The pool is not heated. Our house is situated in a small hamlet called St Helene de L'Etang about 5 kilometres from Carcans. The house is close to the largest freshwater lakes in France as well as the surfing beaches of Lacanau, Hourtin and Carcans. There is an annex with bunk beds for visitors but it is very simply furnished and not suitable for young kids or use in winter months. We had major problems with our pool in 2021 but these are now fully resolved. Also sadly the roof was destroyed by a freak hail storm in June 2022 and could not be replaced until September 2022 so we had to cancel all our summer bookings. The roof has been completely replaced and the rooms re-decorated. The local area : Carcans has the essential supermarket but also the traditional French shops and local market. There is an excellent bakery/boulangerie and butcher. There is also a fantastic food and arts & craft market in Hourtin. Maubuisson lake is ten minutes drive away and there you will find sandy beaches, cafes, restaurants, sailing, wind surfing and safe swimming. Ten minutes beyond Maubuisson is the Atlantic Ocean, with miles of unspoilt beaches and breakers for surfing and invigorating swimming. There is golf, cycling and horse riding within easy driving distance including wonderful cycle tracks from Maubuisson through pine forests to the Atlantic beaches. Further afield: Bordeaux with its fine architecture, museums, art galleries and shops is forty minutes' drive away to the south east. St Emilion with its narrow streets, medieval history and famous vineyards is just over an hour's journey by car. The Medoc with its rolling countryside covered almost every inch of the way with vines lies twenty minutes to the east of Carcans. Arcachon is also easily accessible and offers a range of activities including Aqualand, a zoo and nature reserves and the Pyla Dune- the highest sand dune in Europe. The immediate area : The tiny hamlet of St Helene de L'Etang consists of about a dozen houses including ours which is at the end of the road opposite a small farm which has camping facilities in the summer. Beyond our house, the road becomes a sandy track leading to the largest freshwater lake in France which is accessible on foot (20 minutes) or by bike (10 minutes). This area of the lake is a nature reserve and the main lake beaches for swimming etc are 10 minutes' drive away at Maubuisson or Hourtin. Very little traffic passes our house making it ideal for children. Wildlife abounds including frogs, toads, rabbits, deer, lizards and a wide range of birds. We have no fences round our property. We do not allow pets as sadly in the past dogs have chased our neighbour’s cat and chickens. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74150000/74141000/74140947/95ed751f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family house in a quiet complex near the lake LACANAU - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=74140947&PinnedHotelID=74140947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33652900/33652835/730dfe0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Carcans near the lake Gironde - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.2 Very good 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=33652835&PinnedHotelID=33652835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77960000/77957600/77957531/6ef38def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Superb TERRACE, house ALL COMFORT NEAR BEACH, SWIMMING POOL, PAISIBLE. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ## About the area Located in Carcans, this vacation home is in a rural area. Ardilouse-Lacanau Golf and Golf and Mini Golf UCPA Baganais are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Médoc Natural Regional Park and Etang de Cousseau Nature Reserve. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Carcans travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Carcans.dx6034726) [View more Vacation homes in Carcans](https://www.expedia.ca/Carcans-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6034726-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.11250%2C-1.06683&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-R9GkRLn7FfhW1_vsMxE73yagE0=) Carcans, Nouvelle-Aquitaine ### What's nearby - Médoc Natural Regional Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Plage de Maubuisson - 23 min drive - 16.5 km - Plage de Piqueyrot - 31 min drive - 24.9 km - Plage de Bombannes - 33 min drive - 21.0 km - Sud Beach - 40 min drive - 32.7 km ### Getting around - Lesparre Station - 29 min drive - Merignac Airport (BOD) - 51 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Pizza Nonna - ‬19 min drive - ‪Le Bord'eau - ‬19 min drive - ‪Cafe du Port - ‬15 min drive - ‪Cantabria Maubuisson - ‬19 min drive - ‪La Terrasse Du Lac - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lovely rural house at Carcans close to lakes and surfing beaches located? > This family-friendly Carcans vacation home is located in a rural location, steps from Médoc Natural Regional Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Plage de Montaut and Plage du Port. Plage de Maubuisson and Etang de Cousseau Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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