- The essentials in 30 seconds
- Why a private pool makes all the difference
- Pool configurations in our catalogue
- Detailed pricing by capacity
- Technical criteria to check before renting
- Child safety: the available options
- Real-life cases: 3 villa-with-pool stays (anonymised)
- Pool maintenance during your stay
- Common mistakes when renting a villa with pool
The essentials in 30 seconds
100% of our villa catalogue includes a private pool. Available types: infinity pools with sea view (the pinnacle), contemporary mirror pools, lagoon pools with submerged beach (families), covered pools for off-season residents. Heating from May to October as standard, year-round on 80% of the catalogue. Pricing: villas for 4-6 people with pool 2,800-15,000 EUR/week depending on season, villas for 10-14 people 12,000-90,000 EUR/week. Daily maintenance service included, child safety optional.
Why a private pool makes all the difference
In Cannes, the public beaches are crowded from June to September, the private beaches cost 80-180 EUR/day for two sun loungers, and hotel pools are often shared with 200 other guests. A villa with a private pool offers you:
- Unlimited swimming at any time (often until midnight with underwater lighting)
- Total privacy for children, celebrities or anyone seeking discretion
- Lounger space for the whole household with no booking or queueing
- Poolside meals thanks to the summer kitchen and pool house often included
- Private parties until the small hours without disturbing neighbours
- Safe children's activities away from the crowds at the beach
In September/October, the sea is still warm (21-23°C) BUT mornings can be cool. A pool heated to 28°C lets you swim from 8am, while the sea remains chilly until midday. That is the real added value of a pool in late season.
Pool configurations in our catalogue
Infinity pools with sea view (the pinnacle)
The absolute reference of Cannes luxury: a pool that seems to merge into the Mediterranean. Found mainly in the Cannes heights (La Californie, Super Cannes), at Cap d'Antibes and on the Mougins heights. Often heated year-round.
- Typical dimensions: 12-18m x 4-6m
- Depth: 1.40m to 2m
- Featured in 35% of our luxury catalogue
- Minimum villa rate with this type: 18,000 EUR/week low season
Mirror pools / black pools
Contemporary architectural style, depth 1.20m to 2m, edge-to-edge. Ideal for photography and sunsets. The black finish absorbs heat (a natural 2-3°C gain). Rare in Cannes but featured in our recent high-end villas.
- Featured in 12% of our catalogue (2010-2020 villas)
- Minimum rate: 14,000 EUR/week low season
Lagoon pools with submerged beach (families)
The family configuration par excellence: a children's zone at 0-50 cm depth connected to an adult zone at 1.50m, with a marble beach submerged for loungers right at the water's edge. Very popular in family villas for 8-14 people.
- Typical dimensions: 15-22m x 6-10m
- Featured in 20% of our catalogue (family villas in Mougins, Le Cannet)
- Minimum rate: 9,500 EUR/week low season
Classic rectangular pools (the standard)
Traditional format, 8-12m x 4-5m, depth 1.40m to 2m. Featured in the majority of catalogue villas. A good compromise between sport swimming and comfort.
- Featured in 60% of our catalogue
- Minimum villa rate: 4,500 EUR/week low season
Covered or indoor pools (off-season residents)
For second-home owners off-season: a covered pool heated to 28°C, usable from November to March. Featured in around 15% of our catalogue, often paired with a spa and hammam.
- Often paired with a spa, hammam, gym
- Featured in 15% of our catalogue
- Most relevant for November-April stays
Detailed pricing by capacity
| Capacity | Area | Low season /wk | Summer /wk | Festival /wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 people | Mougins | 2,800-5,500 EUR | 4,500-9,500 EUR | 15,000-28,000 EUR |
| 4 people | Cannes heights | 3,800-7,500 EUR | 8,500-15,000 EUR | 22,000-42,000 EUR |
| 6 people | Mougins | 4,500-9,000 EUR | 7,500-14,000 EUR | 22,000-42,000 EUR |
| 8 people | Le Cannet | 6,500-12,000 EUR | 11,000-22,000 EUR | 32,000-65,000 EUR |
| 10 people | Cap d'Antibes | 15,000-32,000 EUR | 32,000-65,000 EUR | 65,000-150,000 EUR |
| 12 people | Cap d'Antibes | 22,000-50,000 EUR | 45,000-95,000 EUR | 95,000-220,000 EUR |
| 16-20 people | Saint-Paul-de-Vence | 22,000-65,000 EUR | 45,000-130,000 EUR | 110,000-280,000 EUR |
Net pricing including: villa rental, pool access, charges, end-of-stay clean, daily pool maintenance. Excluding: tourist tax (1.50-3.50 EUR/adult/night), hotel service (1,500-8,000 EUR/wk extra depending on scope).
Technical criteria to check before renting
The 8 essential checks
- Heated pool: essential from September to May (target temperature 27-29°C)
- Modern filtration system: automatic, low chlorine, suitable for sensitive skin
- Child safety: alarm, fence or rigid cover according to your needs
- Night lighting: multi-colour LED for evenings (present in 70% of the catalogue)
- Pool house: outdoor shower, changing room, summer kitchen for lunches
- Pool service: daily maintenance by our technical team included
- Outdoor furniture: premium loungers (Manutti, Fermob brand or equivalent), parasols, dining table
- Distance pool to villa: 20m maximum for comfort (not a trek)
Child safety: the available options
Pool alarm (legal standard)
Fall-detection alarm mandatory for all private pools in France. Siren system triggered if an object over 8kg falls into the water. Included in all our villas.
Motorised rigid cover (option)
Physical pool protection, supporting the weight of an adult. Remote-controlled. Installed in 30% of our catalogue. Available as an option if not installed (loan and installation by our technical team: 200 EUR/stay).
Safety fence (option)
1.20m minimum perimeter fence with lockable gate. Installed in 25% of our catalogue. For very young children (3-6 years), it is the most reassuring solution.
Anti-drowning bracelet (option)
Electronic bracelet for children, alarm triggered if submerged for more than 5 seconds. Available to hire from our partners. 25-50 EUR/stay.
Real-life cases: 3 villa-with-pool stays (anonymised)
Case 1: Swedish family, lagoon villa Mougins, August 2025, 8 people
Villa chosen: 350 m² Provencal bastide, lagoon pool with submerged beach 22m x 8m, 4 bedrooms + outbuilding.
Safety setup: rigid cover installed + anti-drowning bracelets for 2 children aged 5 and 7.
Total weekly budget: 24,500 EUR (villa) + 1,800 EUR (child safety + enhanced maintenance) = 26,300 EUR.
Case 2: American couple, contemporary mirror villa Cap d'Antibes, June 2025, 4 people
Villa chosen: 280 m² architect-designed villa, black mirror pool 14m x 5m, depth 2m.
Special setup: pool heating at 30°C (instead of standard 28°C) + pool service twice daily for spotless cleanliness.
Weekly budget: 38,500 EUR including everything.
Case 3: extended British family, XL lagoon villa Saint-Paul-de-Vence, July 2025, 14 people
Villa chosen: 600 m² estate, 7 bedrooms, lagoon pool 26m x 12m + adjoining spa.
Setup: pool heated to 28°C, submerged beach for grandparents, alarm + fence for children aged 4-9, pool service twice daily.
Summer weekly budget: 88,000 EUR (premium 14-person villa, peak season).
Pool maintenance during your stay
All our villas include a daily pool service:
- Daily check of pH and chlorine (target: pH 7.4, chlorine 1.5 mg/L)
- Automatic robot cleaning every night + manual skimmer net in the morning
- Skimmer emptying every 2 days
- Filtration check weekly, filter washing if needed
- Emergency call-out within 2-4h in case of breakdown
Common mistakes when renting a villa with pool
Mistake 1: under-estimating the importance of heating
An unheated pool in Cannes is only usable from June to September. Outside that window, you are paying for nothing. Verify 'pool heated year-round' before booking.
Mistake 2: forgetting child safety
The legal alarm is mandatory but insufficient for very young children. Ask for a cover or fence in addition if children are under 8.
Mistake 3: not asking for exact dimensions
A 'large pool' in a photo could be 6m x 3m. To really swim, aim for 12m+ in length. For families, 15m+ with a children's zone.
Mistake 4: ignoring orientation and sun exposure
A north-facing pool or one shaded by trees means little time in the sun. Ask for photos at different times of day.
The pool does not make the villa. But a quality villa without a private pool in Cannes in summer means missing 50% of its potential. With a pool, the stay becomes a true retreat.
Sources & references
- Côte d'Azur Conciergerie internal data 2024-2026 (80 villas with pool in catalogue)
- NF P90-307 standard - Private pool safety in France
- Federation of Pool Professionals 2025 study
- Pool heating regulations - Service Public 2026