“Very friendly B&B”

Super location, part of the owners house with several other rooms, a shared courtyard, kitchen and sitting area. Host was very friendly and chatty. Breakfast was good, served quite late and left to the whim of the host.

Gorgeous property, very cool interiors and beautifully decorated. It is quirky, so may not suit everyone. A great location a 5-minute lovely walk from the village, restaurants, shops, market. 10min lovely walk to the beach.

“A really delightful stay, the place, the location, the host, all great.”

Chrystel is a brilliant host making you feel very relaxed and at home in the Maison Face au Soleil. The house interior is very pleasant with many interesting features and artefacts. The courtyard is a particularly pleasant spot for breakfast.

“Lovely host!”

Excellent! We couldn't have asked for a better stay. Chrystel was so welcoming and friendly - it was just like staying in someone's house. The breakfast was a bonus.

“Charming home from home stay on a magical island”

Such a charming guest house with a beautiful courtyard to sit out and enjoy the delicious breakfast Chrystel provides. We couldn’t fault our stay here. The perfect location to explore the magical Ile de Ré with room to safely park your bike. We will return! Thanks to our incredible hostess x

“Fabulous”

Chrystel was simply fantastic, nothing was too much trouble and she was really approachable. She made every effort to give you what you wanted for breakfast and also kept introducing interesting different items, and when you're staying for a week it made a big difference. The accommodation was typical quirky French style, and was clean and inviting. We loved it. La Bois Plage en re was an ideal location for exploring the island. Fabulous place.

“The Place To Stay - its Different and Charming”

As I said to our host Crystal on arrival, if you know the Tardis from the BBC show Dr Who it is the police box - for those that do not know the programme - the police box externally is tiny but once inside it is massive. What a lovely place; big kitchen / reception area with fridge you can use and a lovely courtyard / garden for chilling . The artwork, furnishings and attention to detail make it stand out as special and different. Our room was great and just loved our time there. Crystal was so charming ,bi- lingual ( as a minimum is my guess ) and informative. Breakfast was very enjoyable and varied on the two days we stayed and served outside which was lovely. Also the location and town / village is just charming with plenty to do , lots of shops/ places to eat / drink and has a daily market, close to beaches and of course you must cycle and explore.

“Brilliant stay”

Host, Venue. Amazing home made breakfast by the host

“A very memorable and wonderful experience.”

We loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Chrystel is a superb host, her home is amazing, very comfortable and in a fabulous location. Chrystel takes such care of her guests and is completely charming, helpful and fun. The breakfast was delicious, organic and healthy, with the best selection of jams we have ever seen! It was a treat staying here and we left with wonderful memories. We’ll definitely return.

“Really lovely experience. Chrystal is very focused on a quality service. Breakfast is wonderful and a nice chance to mee”

Lovely feeling from the time we arrived. We felt very welcome and Chrystal makes sure to ensure all your needs are met.

Chrystal was a wonderful host and everything about her place was gorgeous. We felt very well looked after

“Perfect in every way ! Thank you”

The atmosphere of Maison Face au Soleil was very relaxed and chilled. Loved the place, the decor, the breakfast and the conversation.

“Wonderful host who looked after us, and made us feel very welcome”

Crystal was an excellent host. She made us feel very welcome in her home. She was lovely with our children (6 and 8) and made them feel relaxed and part of her home.

The perfect stay — from the location, to the delicious fresh breakfast, the gorgeous suite (which was way larger than expected), and of course our lovely host. We truly appreciated how accommodating Crystal was. We were nervous traveling with a baby for the first time but she made it much easier by being so attentive and helpful.

“Superb stay at Maison Facr au Soleil”

We loved everything - Chrystel was a lovely hostess who provided us with all the information we needed to have a great stay - and stellar breakfasts!! Large modern room on the ground floor - extremely comfortable. Large patio for guests to enjoy. Superb stay.

“Beautiful homestay that you don't want to leave”

The host clearly loves what she does. Super flexible and helpful, check in process very smooth. A lot of details in the room that show that she understands what guests value, clearly an experience traveler herself. The room is stylish and comfortable. The breakfast is delicious, everything fresh from the island. Definitley a place where you can comfortably stay for a while, also because it's very central and close to the beach.

Chrystel was charming and helpful.

“Would definitely go back and stay longer”

The host was amazing she was so welcoming, nothing was too much effort and she made us feel so relaxed. The bed was probably one of the most comfortable we have ever slept in and it was so peaceful. Breakfast was wonderful and everything was locally sourced.

“A hidden gem!”

We loved everything. From the moment we arrived, we were given a warm welcome, a cold beer and a tour of the gorgeous property. We rushed a little as we arrived early evening and wanted to ensure we were able to reserve somewhere for dinner. We were promptly given a list of recommendations in the area. The room was as advertised and, although I thought it might be a bit small and we might prefer a bigger room if one became available, there was no need for concern. It was super comfortable, we had a great sleep and the shower was amazing! Breakfast was also prepared with love and care, and there was great conversation with our host everyday too. We were only staying for a couple of days but found this to be an ideal base. We were very sad to leave!

Great hostess !