Renting a Villa in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: A Practical Guide

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has drawn visitors for more than a century — a discreet, pine-covered peninsula of private villas between Nice and Monaco, quiet behind its gates in a way the resort towns never are. Only a handful of its houses are ever open to rent, and taking one is a different thing from booking a hotel: you have the whole villa, its garden and its pool, with the season and the service arranged around you. This guide uses our Waterfront Villa to show what that involves — when to book, what the rate covers, and how a stay is arranged from first enquiry to departure.

The Waterfront Villa

The villa sits in a tranquil area of the peninsula, a short distance from the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat. It was recently renovated, and offers approximately 350 m² of living space in approximately 1,700 m² of flat, landscaped garden — rare on a cape where most plots fall steeply to the sea.

Why the peninsula

Cap Ferrat is residential first: private gardens, gated drives and pine, with a small fishing port at its centre, the Belle Époque Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the heights, and the Sentier du Littoral coastal path running past coves and Paloma Beach. It is quiet in a way the larger resorts are not, yet close to all of them — Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Villefranche-sur-Mer in minutes, Monaco and Nice each around 25 minutes by car, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport around 30.

When to rent

The season sets the rate: July and August are the highest, May, June and September sit below them, and the rest of the year is quoted on request. The full rate card is sent with every enquiry.

July and August weeks are usually committed by spring, so enquire between January and March. May and early June carry the Cannes Film Festival (11–22 May 2027) and the Monaco Grand Prix (4–6 June 2027); those weeks are best requested the autumn before. From October to April the peninsula is at its quietest, and monthly or seasonal terms make most sense.

Short stays or a longer lease

The minimum stay is one week, and the villa can be let for up to a full year. A seasonal rate applies to stays of four to five months, which suits a winter on the Riviera, a school term or a relocation to Monaco or Nice.

The villa suits either. For a summer week it is a private holiday house — pool, sea terrace and garden, staff on hand and nothing to organise. For a winter season or a relocation it lives as a home: four bedrooms, a full kitchen, air conditioning throughout, and an independent staff apartment, set in a flat garden you can use every day.

What the rate covers

Included in every stay: exclusive use of the villa and its grounds · a welcome at the villa · concierge · fully furnished house · air conditioning · pool and summer lounge · the independent staff apartment · garage and parking · CCTV and alarm.

Arranged on request: welcome dinner · airport escort and daily driver · gourmet chef or French cook · cleaning service · grocery shopping and villa pre-stocking · private boating · excursions to local villages · dinners on the terrace.

Services on request are quoted individually before you book, so the full cost of the stay is known in advance.

How we arrange a stay

Every stay at the Waterfront Villa is managed by Fracct Homes from first enquiry to departure, with one advisor as your point of contact throughout.

1. Enquiry. Tell us your dates, the number of guests and the occasion. We reply with availability, the brochure and the rate card.
2. Proposal. Your advisor discusses the stay with you, then sends a written proposal: the rate for your dates, each service you have asked for, priced, and the terms.
3. Booking. You sign the rental agreement and pay the deposit. Your dates are then held exclusively.
4. Before you arrive. We take your preferences — arrival time, dietary requirements, children, anything being celebrated — and arrange everything in advance: the driver, the chef and menus, the boat, restaurant tables, excursions. The house is prepared and stocked to your list.
5. Arrival. You are met at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport if you wish, and welcomed at the villa by our team, who walk you through the house.
6. During your stay. The concierge handles anything that comes up, from a change of plan to a last-minute table. Housekeeping, chef and boat days can be adjusted as the week goes on.
7. Departure. We handle check-out and the inventory, and the deposit is returned under the terms of the agreement. For long stays, your advisor stays in touch throughout the lease.

The aim is simple: nothing should need organising once you are there.

Request availability

The Waterfront Villa is available for stays from one week up to a full year, including winter 2026–27, May and June 2027 and summer 2027. View the Waterfront Villa →

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book a villa in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat?

For July and August, between January and March. For Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix weeks, from the previous autumn.

What is the minimum stay at the Waterfront Villa?

One week, with rentals available up to a full year.

What is included in the rate?

Exclusive use of the villa and grounds, a welcome at the villa and a concierge. Chef, driver, boating and cleaning are arranged on request.

Can I rent the villa long-term?

Yes. Monthly rates apply throughout the year, a seasonal rate covers four to five months, and a full-year rate is available.

How far is Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat from Nice airport?

Around 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Considering a stay on the peninsula?

Request availability at contact@fraccthomes.com or +33 4 85 69 47 09.