An alternative to Airbnb for a nature stay near Bordeaux
Are you looking for an Airbnb near Bordeaux for a getaway over a weekend or a few days? Before booking a room in the city, discover another way to stay. Domaine du Dahu, in Sablons in the Gironde, is not an Airbnb listing: it is an unusual holiday rental, designed for those who want to sleep in the heart of nature rather than beside a busy avenue.
Located less than 40 minutes from Bordeaux, between the city and Périgueux, the estate offers a peaceful rental near Bordeaux: 5 floating chalets on a private lake, a charming gîte and a Love Room. It is the unusual accommodation near Bordeaux that answers the question "where to stay near Bordeaux without the bustle of the city?".
Direct booking, with no platform intermediary: you deal with us, you get a reply within 24 hours, and you enjoy free cancellation up to 30 days before your arrival.
Our accommodation, the alternative to an Airbnb close to Bordeaux
5 floating chalets
Five independent chalets resting on the water of a private lake, with no facing neighbours. Each has its own terrace, its intimate setting and the lapping of the lake as its only company.
Charming 170 m² gîte
A spacious, comfortable gîte, perfect for a family or a group of friends who want to stay together under one roof, facing the lake.
A romantic Love Room
Accommodation designed for couples: complete privacy, a cosy atmosphere and nature all around. The ideal alternative to an Airbnb for a romantic weekend near Bordeaux.
A genuine escape into nature
A 3-hectare lake, forest, no-kill fishing, complete quiet. Where a city Airbnb offers a street, Domaine du Dahu offers a horizon of water and trees.
40 min
From Bordeaux
5
Floating chalets
3 ha
Private lake
24h
Guaranteed reply
Why choose this rental over a city Airbnb
An Airbnb close to Bordeaux is often a flat or a house in an urban area, with the noise, the parking and the facing neighbours that come with it. Domaine du Dahu takes the opposite approach: here, you stay in a floating chalet resting on the water, or in a charming 170 m² gîte facing the lake, on an estate entirely turned towards nature.
The chalets have no facing neighbours: your only view is the 3-hectare lake and the forest around it. Each accommodation has an equipped kitchen, so you can prepare your own meals with full independence, just like in a classic rental — but with a terrace over the water as a bonus.
For a stay for two, the Love Room offers a romantic escape far from everything. It is the promise of a weekend near Bordeaux where you truly disconnect, without giving up the proximity of the city and the vineyards.
What to do during your stay near Bordeaux
On site, the pace is that of nature. The private lake is perfect for no-kill fishing: predator fish and carp are on the menu, with respect for the environment. The banks and the nearby paths invite you to walk, to read on the terrace or simply to relax by the water.
The estate is also an ideal base for exploring the region. Saint-Émilion and its UNESCO World Heritage vineyards are less than 25 minutes away; Libourne, its markets and the banks of the Dordogne are 20 minutes away; and Bordeaux, its museums, its Cité du Vin and its restaurants, less than 40 minutes away.
That is the whole appeal of a rental near Bordeaux set in nature: you come back in the evening to the quiet, beside the lake, after a day of discovery. The city when you want it, serenity when you return.
Getting here from Bordeaux and the surrounding area
Domaine du Dahu • Sablons (33910), Gironde • between Bordeaux and Périgueux
What you will find at Domaine du Dahu
✓ Floating chalets with no facing neighbours on a private lake
✓ Charming 170 m² gîte
✓ A Love Room for couples
✓ Equipped kitchen in the accommodation
✓ Private 3-hectare lake & no-kill fishing
✓ A natural setting less than 40 min from Bordeaux
✓ Free cancellation up to 30 days before your stay
✓ A reply to your request within 24 hours
Reply within 24h • Direct booking • Free cancellation 30 days before
Frequently asked questions
Is Domaine du Dahu an Airbnb?
No. Domaine du Dahu is an unusual holiday rental managed directly by us, not an Airbnb listing. If you are looking for an Airbnb near Bordeaux for a nature getaway, the estate is the alternative: you book directly with us, with no intermediary and no platform service fees.
How far from Bordeaux is the estate?
The estate is in Sablons (33910), in the Gironde, less than 40 minutes from Bordeaux by car. It is also around 20 minutes from Libourne and less than 25 minutes from Saint-Émilion, making it an ideal base for exploring the region.
What accommodation can I book?
You can choose between 5 floating chalets on the private lake, a charming 170 m² gîte and a romantic Love Room. All have an equipped kitchen and offer a true immersion in nature, with no facing neighbours.
Why is this better than a classic Airbnb in the city?
An Airbnb in central Bordeaux places you in the bustle of the city. At Domaine du Dahu, you sleep beside a private 3-hectare lake, in the quiet, with fishing and walks as your only commitments — while staying less than 40 minutes from the city and its vineyards.
How do I book and what is the cancellation policy?
Booking is done directly via our contact page: we reply to your request within 24 hours. Cancellation is free up to 30 days before the date of your stay.
To go further
A question before booking? Contact us — reply within 24h.