La Bastide Petite – Villa au Coeur de Saint-Tropez

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of places in Saint-Tropez over the years, and honestly? Most of them are either ridiculously overpriced tourist traps near the port or they’re so far out you need a car just to grab coffee. La Bastide Petite is different – it’s tucked away on this tiny dead-end street called Impasse de la Belle Isnarde, which sounds fancy but is actually just this quiet little corner where locals still live. You know what I mean? The kind of spot where you hear church bells instead of yacht engines, but you’re still walking distance from everything that matters.

The villa itself feels like someone’s incredibly stylish grandmother decided to rent out her place – if that grandmother happened to have impeccable taste and deep pockets. I mean, it’s got that lived-in elegance that’s impossible to fake, with these gorgeous stone floors that stay cool even in August heat and shutters that actually block out the morning sun (trust me, you’ll appreciate this after a night at Les Caves du Roy). The rooms have character without being fussy – exposed beams, whitewashed walls, and these little details like vintage French linens that make you feel like you’re in a design magazine, but comfortable enough that you’ll actually sleep well. What really got me was the garden area, honestly. There’s this small terrace where you can have breakfast surrounded by lavender and rosemary, and it’s so quiet you forget you’re in the middle of one of the Riviera’s busiest towns.

Here’s the thing about the location that most people don’t realize – you’re actually closer to the real Saint-Tropez from here than if you stayed down by the marina. The morning market on Place des Lices is a three-minute walk, and you can cut through these narrow streets to avoid the cruise ship crowds that clog up the main routes. Plus, there’s parking nearby (which is basically finding gold in Saint-Tropez), and the owners actually know the area well enough to give you proper recommendations. They sent me to this tiny wine bar called Le Quai that I never would have found otherwise. The only thing I’d mention is that if you’re planning to stumble home from Nikki Beach every night, the walk back involves some uphill cobblestones – doable, but something to keep in mind if you’re wearing heels. But honestly, that slight distance from the party zone is exactly what makes this place special. You get the best of both worlds: you can dive into the Saint-Tropez scene when you want it, but come home to something that feels authentic and peaceful. After years of trying different places here, this is the one I’d book again without hesitation.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $466. Two-Bedroom Villa with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Great stay! Everything was great! – Anonymous from United States – 29 June 2025 (10/10)

  Cleanliness was great and the hosts were super nice and friendly also! Great walking distance to the town also.
  
  What could be improved: There was no soap in the showers and no toilet paper or paper towel. I wish there was this.

• Exceptional – Hustin from United States – 20 June 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Thibault from Luxembourg – 4 June 2025 (10/10)

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