Maison du Phare (in use): charm, authenticity and exceptional view

This our second time staying at this unique wonderful property in a beautiful location. Highly recommend.

A fantastic and unique property! It’s at the top of a very steep hill but it’s worth the climb for the view! Excellent facilities, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you!

We had a wonderful time at Maison du Phare. We were a group of 9 friends and family, with children, teens and adults staying for 2.5 weeks. The bedroom, kitchen, dining room, living room all worked well for a group of that size. The common areas had a lot of natural light which we loved. The kitchen was well-equipped (cups, plates, tableware, pots and pans) and we were provided with ample towels and linens, We loved the location of the house. Port-en-Bessin is the perfect location for DDay beaches visits. The house is just a short downhill walk (5 minutes) from the port in town which is lined with shops and restaurants. The walk back up will be difficult for people with mobility issues but otherwise just requires a bit of effort.One note for those staying - Contrary to the listing, there is no air-conditioning in the house. It was not needed while we were there - the temps were actually quite cool and opening the windows let a nice breeze through, but it is something to be aware of if you are concerned about heat.

We had the most amazing stay at David's lovely home! We were a family group of 8, including my 85 year-old mother. The house was so special. Impeccably clean, a gorgeous location and the lighthouse made it even more spectacular. There was a large bedroom downstairs which was perfect for my mom and the rest of us had plenty of bedroom space on the upper floors. The sitting room attached to the working light was a favorite spot for reading and game playing. We witnessed a stunning sunrise on our last morning - it was a great send off. The little town has some great shops and restaurants and was a quick walk down a steep hill. Perfect location for visiting WWII sites (including the bunker right across the street). David was a gracious, helpful host, very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer!

Beds were super comfortable and house was very clean. Great base for our WW2 sightseeing. Host was very responsive and easy to work with. The hill is steep as others have mentioned, so getting in and out was a bit tricky for us. This would not prevent me from staying there again.

Positive stay

The property was as described and the views were great. Very well equipped & our host was very helpful & responsive. We would come again.

Great house, with real character close by the port and all the restaurants and supermarket. Enjoyed walking down the hill to buy fresh baguettes each morning. There is parking at the house, but we found it easier to park a bit further up the v steep hill to make it easier to get in and out. David was really easy to communicate with both in advance of arrival and during our stay when a minor issue was fixed within an hour. Check in and out was well organised and the welcome bottle of cider appreciated. WiFi was great – kids can't live without it. My one comment would be that it would be nice to have some toilet paper supplied as late arrivals on a Sunday we almost had a crisis ? The Port has a really good fish market, and the house has everything you need to cook it. The road up and down is v steep but even with a big car we managed and in return you get some great views. Many thanks for a great stay.

The house is very charming. There are constantly people stopping outside the house to take photos. You will find basically any amenities you might need though they’re not all top quality. The town is lively and has restaurants and shops. There are also grocery stores in the town. Things to know are that you do not have warm water supply for both showers to be used at the same time. The house is located up a very narrow street. Our car was too low to the ground and scraped the front bumper on the cobblestone (standard family car) We can definitely recommend a stay in this house.

Our second time at the most beautiful place in Normandy!

What an incredibly beautiful property! It had everything we needed and our host / owner was outstanding to deal with - he made everything easy. If we could give it and him 10 stars, we would!

The home is even more beautiful in person than the pictures can portray. It is a functioning lighthouse overlooking the port, and it has stunning views. The home itself was perfect for our stay - very clean, all rooms were well appointed, and the host, David, was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!

This house is exceptional. Everyone in our party enjoyed having their own room, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. The lighthouse portion of the house was a hit! It was also good to have a washer and dryer as we have had an extended stay in France. The views are exceptional and we loved Port en Bessin. Wonderful Sunday market, great restaurants and bakeries. Had a wonderful time here and would recommend it for families.