14 houses to rent with friends in Reunion Island: our rentals with swimming pool

Need some sun? Renting a house with swimming pool in La Réunion is the ideal way to spend a dream vacation in the pearl of the Indian Ocean.

Make the most of your Reunion vacation by inviting your loved ones to stay on this sublime mountain island. Reunion, a small part of France located in the south-western Indian Ocean within the Mascareignes archipelago, is a veritable paradise on earth. Its wide variety of landscapes has even earned it a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2010.

From the colonial town of Saint-Denis to the sandy beaches (white or black, your choice) and the famous cirques of Salazie, Mafate and Cilaos, the island has plenty to surprise you. Here are a few ideas for renting a house with a swimming pool on Reunion Island that might just convince you to visit soon. Take off now!

1. Beautiful villa in the heart of sugarcane fields

Let’s start our selection of the best house rentals with swimming pool in La Réunion with this beautiful villa for ten people. Its five bedrooms will welcome them in the best possible way in the heart of a fabulous natural environment. Literally surrounded by sugarcane fields, the accommodation includes a large, beautifully decorated living room, a dining room with fully equipped kitchen and a large veranda with garden patio.

A varangue? In the Indian Ocean islands, this term refers to a veranda typical of Creole architecture. It opens onto a beautiful garden with swimming pool. The private parking area can accommodate up to five cars. Perfect for exploring the surrounding area!

2. Luxury villa in Saint-Pierre

With 180 m² of living space, this luxury villa decorated in a marine style is ideal for seven people. When you choose to rent this house with swimming pool in La Réunion, you’ll enjoy a 35 m² veranda with outdoor lounge and a beautiful private garden with barbecue.

Here, relaxation and comfort are the order of the day, including in the perfectly maintained swimming pool. All shops are less than five minutes away by car. The south-west coast of Réunion Island is waiting for you!

3. Villa Tangor

This charming villa occupies 100 m² of well-appointed and tastefully decorated space on the Petite-Île side of the island. Renting this house with pool in La Réunion guarantees easy access to local snorkeling spots. Hiking is also a must in the area, with numerous trails leading inland.

And if all that weren’t enough, there’s even a gym available in the house. Finally, the heated swimming pool is the perfect place to relax. While you wait for the outdoor barbecue to finish roasting fish and vegetables… Yum!

4. Villa Rosaya

Villa Rosaya is a real gem in Saint-Pierre, located just ten minutes’ walk from the beach. This recently renovated house has four bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. The main advantage of renting this house with swimming pool in La Réunion?

The setting, of course, the beautiful garden, the straw hut area and, above all, the Jacuzzi. Ideal for relaxing in total serenity. As for the swimming pool, it’s perfect for relaxing with friends and family.

5. Sumptuous 19th-century bachelor house

Guess what we found: an authentic, charming bachelor pad close to Grands Bois beach and its white coral reefs. With room for six travelers and three large bedrooms, this house with swimming pool in La Réunion is ideally located between Saint-Pierre and Grande-Anse.

Built in the 19th century, we appreciate the immediate proximity of the beach (200 meters), the authenticity and historic charm of the site, as well as its beautiful swimming pool. We also love the impeccably tended tropical garden, a true haven of peace… right in the middle of a paradise-like region. What more could you ask for?

6. Luxury residence in Saint-paul

This pretty villa in the heights of Saint-Paul is ideal for up to a dozen travelers. They will share four beautiful rooms in the heart of the island’s west coast. On site, you’ll appreciate the lovely sea view and splendid sunsets. Down below, the garden with swimming pool invites you to relax in the sun over a cocktail of fresh fruit juice. Access to the house is via a small private road leading from a peaceful neighborhood.

All amenities are within walking distance: bakery, grocery store, delicatessen and medical center. The town of Saint-Paul is just a ten-minute drive away. Take the opportunity to stroll the aisles of the picturesque craft market, which takes place every Saturday morning on the seafront and has a delightful atmosphere!

7. Splendid house in the south of Reunion Island

Five bedrooms for twelve people, that’s what this large house has to offer. Villa « La Créole » is located in the south of Reunion Island, on the heights of Saint-Pierre. Close to the beach, with a beautiful garden, it boasts a breathtaking panoramic view of the Indian Ocean and the famous Unesco World Heritage mountains.

Perfectly appointed, with modern facilities and a large swimming pool, it’s a great alternative to the island’s classier hotels. The little extra? The many games available for young (and old) children: how about a game of billiards?

8. Family villa with saltwater pool

Bois de Nèfles, near Saint-Paul, is one of the best options for renting a house with swimming pool in La Réunion. At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautiful family home overlooks the blue horizon. It opens onto a large garden with saltwater pool, trampoline, table tennis and outdoor kitchen. Its four bedrooms and two bathrooms have been carefully designed for maximum comfort.

Nearby, we invite you to climb the 2,200-meter-high Piton Maïdo. Rest assured, it’s accessible by car via the Plateau Caillou ramps. This natural belvedere, one of the island’s must-see tourist attractions, overlooks the natural cirque of Mafate. A pretty sight, don’t you think?

9. Cosy Creole chalet

Welcome to Saint-Joseph, the southernmost point of Europe. We’ve found this lovely, cosy chalet for eight people. Three bedrooms, a swimming pool, a landscaped garden, a terrace, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, full household appliances and a Jacuzzi: no, we’ve looked hard enough, there’s nothing lacking.

A few minutes’ drive will take you to Manapany-les-Bains, famous for its marine pool surrounded by basalt. A true natural wonder in the heart of the steep coastline of the island’s « wild south ». A change of scenery guaranteed!

10. Large pied-à-terre for seaside vacations

Wow! Opting to rent this house with swimming pool in La Réunion means allowing ten people to stay in an idyllic setting between the Grande Anse beach and the Langevin river. The house features a 10 x 4-meter infinity pool, three bedrooms and a lovely outdoor kitchen with plancha. The breathtaking views will amaze even the most jaded members of your tribe.

It will undoubtedly inspire you to explore the surrounding area: long strolls along the bay between coconut palms, turquoise waters and coral sand. It’s easy to understand why you might find it hard to return the keys…

11. Villa Miranda

Villa Miranda is a gem among the accommodations available in Saint-Gilles les Bains. This house with swimming pool in Reunion Island is a four-star furnished holiday home offering top-class amenities: free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a large outdoor swimming pool and a terrace overlooking the seafront. Each of the four well-appointed bedrooms is decorated differently.

Don’t stay too long, however: the beaches of Les Brisants and Roches Noires are only a few minutes’ walk away. They are among the most beautiful on the island and are ideal for an afternoon of idleness.

12. Villa Alexie

Villa Alexie is a beautiful 110 m² house located a few steps from the Trou D’eau bathing spot, near the Saline-les-Bains beach. It boasts spacious, tastefully decorated interiors and three air-conditioned bedrooms. You’ll appreciate the lovely terrace overlooking the pool, the jacuzzi, the quality of the integrated equipment and the concierge service.

Close to all amenities, you don’t even need to use the car to go shopping. All in all, a truly relaxing vacation.

13. La Villa du Cratère

18. That’s how many people can be accommodated in this beautiful building with a view, set in a peaceful, unoverlooked corner between the sea and the mountains, on the heights of Saint-Benoît. With four large bedrooms, a swimming pool, a heated Jacuzzi, a wood-burning area, a pool table and a ping-pong table, there’s sure to be plenty to keep you occupied.

If not, you’ll be pleased to know that the house has a large parking lot: since the Piton des Neiges is located in the commune, you’ll just have to go for a nice walk!