Top 10 Group Holiday Homes Near Nice — Up to 24 Guests
Ranking updated on 2026-10-18
Whether you are planning a milestone birthday, a multi-generational family reunion, a corporate seminar, or a countryside wedding, the region around Nice offers a rare combination of Mediterranean light, alpine air, and genuine southern gastronomy — all accessible from a single large private house. Within roughly 90 minutes of Nice airport, you can be in the lavender hills of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the sun-baked vineyards of the Var, or the pine-forested ridges above the Côte d'Azur. These landscapes give groups of 10 to 40 something a hotel simply cannot: the shared pleasure of a private home, a private pool, and a table long enough for everyone.
CasaGiga currently lists 6 houses within about 1h30 of Nice, none of which yet accept instant online bookings — each requires direct contact with the host to confirm availability. They sleep an average of 19 guests, with the largest fitting up to 24 people. The average property sits 75 km from the city, so most groups will want a car — though the scenery along the way is part of the experience. Collectively these houses carry 100 verified guest reviews at an average rating of 4.8 out of 5, a figure that reflects consistently well-maintained, well-hosted properties. Pricing starts from €58 per person per night, with the zone average holding at that same level — a fair benchmark for what this corner of southern France genuinely delivers.
The ranking puts online-bookable houses first for obvious practical convenience, then orders the remaining properties by verified guest rating and total review count; any host who prominently displays this ranking on their own website earns a protected position, as that partnership keeps the selection honest about which houses genuinely stand out.
The area in numbers
The ranking
1Gîte de Flagustelle
📍 Verdaches, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 96 km
👥 18 guests4.9★ (41 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageSet in the village of Verdaches, 96 km from Nice, this holiday cottage sleeps 18 guests across 4 bedrooms. Its 4.9 rating from 41 reviews makes it one of the top-rated CasaGigas in the zone — a strong track record for groups who value consistent quality. Booking is handled directly with the host.
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2La Maison d'Elise
📍 Montclar, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 106 km
👥 15 guests4.6★ (31 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageLa Maison d'Elise sits in Montclar, 106 km from Nice, deep in the southern Alps, and comfortably houses 15 guests across 5 bedrooms. A 4.6 rating from 31 reviews reflects solid, repeated satisfaction from groups who have stayed. Availability is confirmed directly with the host.
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3Chalet des Écureuils
📍 Montclar, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 107 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (7 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageChalet des Écureuils is a 15-person holiday cottage in Montclar, about 107 km from Nice, spread across 5 bedrooms. Its perfect 5.0 rating — earned across 7 reviews — places it among the highest-rated CasaGigas in the zone. Booking is handled directly with the host.
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4Mas des Lucioles
📍 La Gaude, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 9 km
👥 20 guests4.5★ (22 reviews)🏊 House with poolThe closest CasaGiga to Nice at just 9 km, Mas des Lucioles is a house with pool in La Gaude sleeping up to 20 guests across 8 bedrooms. It holds a 4.5 rating from 22 reviews. Booking is arranged directly with the host rather than online.
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5Yvon aux gites
📍 La Robine sur Galabre, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 98 km
👥 24 guests5.0★ (6 reviews)🏊 House with poolYvon aux gites, in La Robine sur Galabre about 98 km from Nice, is the highest-capacity CasaGiga in this zone, accommodating 24 guests across 12 bedrooms. Early guests have awarded it a perfect 5.0 from 6 reviews. Booking is handled directly with the host.
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6Gîte La Ferrage
📍 St Jeannet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 11 km
👥 15 guests4.0★ (1 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageGîte La Ferrage sits in St Jeannet, just 11 km from Nice, making it one of the nearest CasaGigas to the city. This holiday cottage sleeps 15 across 3 bedrooms and has received its first review, rated 4 out of 5. Availability is confirmed directly with the host.
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7CasaGiga 18 (Var)
📍 Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 56 km
👥 20 guests🏊 House with poolLocated in Roquebrune sur Argens, 56 km from Nice, this 10-bedroom house with pool sleeps up to 20 guests, starting from €58 per person. A freshly listed property with no guest reviews yet, it offers transparent pricing and strong capacity for mid-to-large groups. Booking is handled directly with the host.
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8Le Vivier
📍 Barcelonnette-Enchastrayes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 88 km
👥 15 guests🏚️ Holiday cottageLe Vivier is a 6-bedroom holiday cottage in Barcelonnette-Enchastrayes, about 88 km from Nice in the Ubaye valley, accommodating up to 15 guests. A newly listed property, it carries no reviews yet. Availability and rates are confirmed directly with the host.
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9Gite de la Gélinotte
📍 Auzet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 100 km
👥 15 guests🏚️ Holiday cottageGite de la Gélinotte is a holiday cottage in Auzet, around 100 km from Nice, accommodating up to 15 guests across 3 bedrooms. Newly listed on CasaGiga, it has no reviews yet — an opportunity to be among the first guests to experience it. Reach out to the host directly to arrange your stay.
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How to choose a group house near Nice: a practical guide
A house listed for 18 guests does not always have 18 full-size beds. French gîte capacity figures typically include sofa beds, fold-outs, and bunk rooms that suit children well but feel cramped for adults sharing a week together. Before committing, map the proper double and twin bedrooms against the number of adults in your group. A property with five or six bedrooms will almost always deliver a better night's sleep for a group of 15 than a four-bedroom house listed at the same headline capacity.
Rural properties near Nice sit inside hamlets, on agricultural land, or close to neighbouring homes. Most owners impose quiet hours — typically between 10 pm and 11 pm — and prohibit amplified outdoor music after that time. This is not an arbitrary rule: a single noise complaint in a small village can bring a gendarmerie visit and an early end to your rental. Ask the host explicitly what is and is not permitted before you pay a deposit, especially for celebrations that naturally run late into the evening.
Every private pool in France must be fitted with a compliant safety device — a fence, alarm, cover, or shelter — under law since 2006. Check which system is installed and whether it suits your group, particularly if children are travelling with you. On distance: the houses listed near Nice average 75 km from the city, meaning most journeys take between 45 minutes and 1h30 by car. Public transport rarely reaches these properties, so plan a rental minibus or organised carpooling in advance rather than relying on taxis the day of arrival.
Private house rentals in France typically require a security deposit of €500 to €2,000, payable on arrival or by bank transfer before check-in. Cancellation policies vary widely: some owners apply a strict no-refund clause beyond 30 days before arrival, while others offer partial refunds on a sliding scale. Read the cancellation terms before paying anything, and consider travel insurance if your group's plans are likely to change. For a group booking the financial exposure is proportionally larger than for a couple, which makes this step genuinely worth the few minutes it takes.
By occasion
Birthday parties and milestone celebrations
A private house near Nice gives a milestone birthday — a 50th, a 60th, a reunion decade — the full run of the property without a venue curfew or a noise meter on the wall. Mas des Lucioles in La Gaude, just 9 km from Nice with a pool and space for 20 guests, is a natural choice for groups who want to stay close to the city. Yvon aux gites in La Robine sur Galabre extends to 24 guests across 12 bedrooms when the celebration has grown beyond a polite dinner.
Weddings and wedding weekends
A full-weekend wedding rental lets the couple and their closest guests share the same house from rehearsal dinner to Sunday brunch. Gîte de Flagustelle in Verdaches, rated 4.9 by 41 reviewers, has the settled, cared-for atmosphere that makes a wedding weekend feel genuine rather than event-managed. La Maison d'Elise in Montclar, with five bedrooms for up to 15 guests, suits an intimate ceremony where every person at the table is truly close to the couple.
Corporate seminars and team retreats
A private house outperforms a conference hotel for team-building: shared meals, informal evening conversations, and no lobby full of strangers help a group think more openly together. CasaGiga 18 near Roquebrune-sur-Argens offers 10 bedrooms for up to 20 participants at a published rate from €58 per person per night — a concrete number when finance needs a figure to approve the trip. Yvon aux gites accommodates larger teams of up to 24 across 12 bedrooms in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, roughly 1h30 from Nice.
Multi-generational family gatherings
When three or four generations travel together, the challenge is finding a house that works equally for a toddler and a grandparent. Gîte de Flagustelle in Verdaches, sleeping 18 across four bedrooms in a quiet alpine valley, suits a mixed-age group that wants walking, board games, and long lunches more than nightlife. Le Vivier in Barcelonnette-Enchastrayes is another mountain option for families of up to 15 who prefer the cooler summer temperatures and cleaner air of the southern Alps.
Frequently asked questions
What does a house near Nice cost for a group of 20 people?+
At CasaGiga the published rate starts from €58 per person per night. For 20 guests that puts the house at roughly €1,160 per night before extras. Final pricing should always be confirmed with the host, as cleaning fees, linen hire, and tourist tax are often invoiced separately and can meaningfully affect the total bill for a multi-night stay.
Can we have a party or play music outdoors?+
Most rural houses near Nice impose quiet hours — typically 10 pm to 11 pm — and prohibit amplified outdoor music beyond that time. Some hosts permit background music at a birthday dinner; very few allow a proper open-air party. Always ask before booking and get any permission in writing, as breaking noise rules can result in losing your security deposit or being asked to leave early.
How does CasaGiga decide which houses rank highest?+
Houses that accept online bookings appear first because instant confirmation is the most practical feature for a large group coordinating across multiple agendas. Among properties requiring direct contact, the ranking weighs verified guest rating and total review count. Hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking on their own website hold a protected position, which keeps the partnership transparent and the selection honest.
How do I book a CasaGiga near Nice?+
Currently none of the six listed houses near Nice offer instant online booking — each requires direct contact with the host to confirm dates, guest count, and price. Use the contact button on the listing page to send an enquiry. Most hosts reply within 24 to 48 hours. CasaGiga displays full contact details and, where available, a direct link to the owner's own booking calendar.
Is tourist tax included in the displayed price?+
No. Tourist tax (taxe de séjour) is levied by the local municipality at between €0.50 and €3.50 per person per night, depending on the commune and property category, and is almost always collected by the host separately on arrival. For a group of 20 staying three nights, this addition can reach €30 to €200 — worth factoring into your budget from the start.
What is the minimum number of nights for a group rental?+
Most private houses in this region require a minimum of three to seven nights, with Saturday-to-Saturday stays common in peak summer. Owners are often more flexible in shoulder season — April to May and September to October — and may accept three or four nights. Check the minimum stay field on each listing or ask the host directly if your travel window is shorter than a week.
What time is check-in, and can we arrive earlier?+
Standard check-in in French holiday rentals falls between 4 pm and 6 pm, with check-out typically by 10 am. Early arrival is occasionally possible if no guest departed that morning, but it is never guaranteed and must be requested in advance. For a group driving from Nice, plan around the confirmed check-in time rather than assuming flexibility — a large house can take the host a full day to prepare properly.
What if the house I want is no longer available?+
Contact the host anyway — cancellations happen, and your enquiry may arrive at the right moment. On CasaGiga, each listing page suggests similar properties by capacity and distance. If nothing fits, extending the search radius to 120 km from Nice opens up additional options in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and the Var without adding more than 20 to 30 extra minutes of driving.
How this ranking is made
Houses that accept online bookings appear first in the ranking because instant confirmation is the single most practical feature for a large group coordinating across multiple schedules and budgets. Among properties that require direct contact, the order is determined by verified guest rating and total review count, with a stable bonus position reserved for hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking on their own website.
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