I found this apartment for my parents (ages 76 and 80) for a 3-week vacation. Our host was kind enough to meet us at the train station and show my parents around the apartment--how to use the appliances, get to the beach, etc. After one night in the apartment, both of my parents remarked that they could easily get used to living in such luxury! Having two bathrooms was especially convenient (and I've found to be rare in European rentals), and all of the bedrooms are roomy and comfortable. The kitchen has all modern conveniences, tons of cabinets, and an ideal lay-out for cooking. In fact, my entire family met at this apartment several times to enjoy meals on the terrace. Because we experienced an unusually high amount of rainfall, this was very nice: we could still enjoy the amazing views while dining under the covered terrace. In addition to the spacious terrace, my mother loved the private rose garden.
Although there is an enclosed garage, we did not have a car. My parents found the short walk to a large supermarket to be easy enough. They enjoyed walking to the old village of Llanca almost daily, browsing the stores or just having coffee. On the other hand, the walk to the coastal path to reach several beaches was even easier! The train station is approximately 10-15 minutes on foot, and we traveled to nearby cities and sites easily.
We have vacationed on the coast of France several times in the past and were seeking a quieter place with beautiful, less crowded beaches. We found that in Llanca but, without the host's incredible compilation of information (in several languages) regarding nearby sites of interest and activities, we would not have had such a great vacation! Thanks to their well-organized notebooks, my mother and I were able to choose day trips to suit all family members' interests.
My only hesitation is writing this review is that I fear Llanca will become heavily trafficked and lose its tranquil charm! We are already looking forward to returning to Llanca next summer and will definitely stay with Joan.