Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - The house at Rue du Port Jakez

 Dave helped me take photos of the house today. So this is mostly photos and not much talk. There's not much to say. The house meets our needs, is comfortable and well equipped. Some things we would use are missing, but other things (like stuffed toys in the bedrooms) aren't things we'd use. The same goes for kitchen appliances. There's everything you could ask for, but little things like a rubber spatula are missing. But I imagine such is the life of a house that is a vacation rental. Some people cook. Others eat out. Some big families rent a house like this. We're just two people rattling around in a 5 bedroom house. (When we rented a year ago, we didn't know who would come join us for a few days, a week, or more. CoVid certainly affected peoples' plans. The owner is super easy-going about everything and very careful not to intrude. I haven't a clue where she lives, but it's not close enough to walk. The yard is perfect, the proximity to the water is perfect. And it turns out to be an easy spot to head out in any direction to visit towns and villages in Brittany.

The patio with table and lots of seating, an umbrella, and an awning

looking from the patio to a seating area on the grass

We have an electric gate that opens and closes with a key fob

Our house is middle and right sections; someone else lives in the part next door. We're divided by a fence and a tall hedge

looking from stairs to kitchen and living room - stove is at end of prep counter; fireplace can be seen from kitchen as well

kitchen - prep table isn't too good for me and my bad back; stove is at end of this prep area

fireplace is double-sided to living room. There's a powerful vent over the stove.

looking out the kitchen window. There's a wine frig in the corner, but it's already stocked with bottles for 10 Euros each. It's cheaper in the grocery store.

dining table seats 8 easily

sliding door to patio is in living room

That's an old safe in front of the TV

China hutch in dining room

upstairs

bedroom 1

bedroom 2

bedroom 2 looking out to hall

bedroom 1 looking out to hall

bathroom

shower

main floor bedroom 3

bathroom and shower

bedroom 3 looking into shower

main floor bedroom 4

main floor bedroom 4

ensuite bathroom for bedroom 4

ensuite bathroom for bedroom 4

steps to bedroom 5 - use only in case of overflow

attic bedroom 5 - no access to a bathroom

Utility rooms in back off kitchen

storage and sink

washer and utilities - there's no dryer at this house but there are covered clotheslines

covered exterior space used for storage of bikes, lawn gear, etc

and includes a jacuzzi at the end

from the jacuzzi/laundry drying area, you can get out to the front of the house - useful as the cushions for the outdoor furniture are stored in here. And the grill is moved in and out as needed.

That's it for the house. Plenty of room to spread out.