Homeowners, your home sits empty off-season

Months vacant, months of lost income.

Rent less often,
rent better.

Rent less often,

Rent better  longer with peace of mind

Rentals of 1 to 10 months, agreed directly between you and your tenant through a secure civil lease. Your property generates stable income off-season, while you stay in control of the periods and the profiles.

Less turnover. Less management. More stability

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Make the most of your property without the constraints of short-term rental.

Why rent with LesVacantes

You stay in control

➔ You choose the available periods
➔ You adjust your lease to your requirements
➔ You approve every tenant

You rent with peace of mind

➔ No weekly turnover
➔ No hotel-style logistics
➔ Tenants settled in by the month

Your rental is secure

➔ Regulated civil lease
➔ Move-in and move-out inventory
➔ Secure scheduled payments
➔ Verified tenant profiles
➔ Optional dedicated insurance
(Non-occupant owner, unpaid rent guarantee, anti-squatting)

You make vacancy pay off

➔ Your home stays available in summer
➔ It generates income off-season
➔ Your property ages better when occupied

A Responsible alternative

Short-term
LesVacantes
Tenant turnover
High (Nightly)
Very low (1 to 10 month stays)
Wear / logistics
High
Upkeep required
Legal framework
Unclear
Customizable civil lease
Income
Unstable
Regular
Security
Partial
100% insured rental
Service fees
± 20%
excluding concierge costs
12% incl. VAT
+ approx. 2.5% payment processing fees

How does it work?

My tax income

Insurance & taxation

Les Vacantes operates within a secure legal framework.
We are neither a short-term tourist rental platform, nor a hotel operator.
Our model aims to make the most of the sensible medium-term occupancy of second homes.

A clear and secure framework

Mila, our partner insurer:
• Guarantees payment of your rent within 48h from the 1st month of unpaid rent,
under the terms and limits of the guarantee contract.

Handles all legal proceedings related to unpaid rent and their costs against tenants

• Reimburses legal fees and support for disputes related to your property (works, subletting, neighbor issues)

• Reimburses tenant-caused property damage

Every request pre-approved by the owner is forwarded to our partner insurer Mila, who reviews the strength and authenticity of the application within an indicative timeframe of 6 business hours. The final decision to accept or decline the tenant remains with the owner.

No.
But you should check that your home insurance also properly covers your second home and its rental.
You may choose to take out non-occupant owner insurance (PNO) in addition.

Yes.

A security deposit equivalent to one month's rent may be requested from the tenant upon move-in. It will be paid when the keys are handed over directly to the owner using a method agreed between the parties (check, bank transfer, or other).

Simplified procedures

Yes.

Rental income from furnished lettings (even temporary) is taxable under BIC – Bénéfices Industriels et Commerciaux (industrial and commercial profits).

You have two possible tax regimes:

  • Micro-BIC :

    → flat-rate allowance of 50% on rent

    → simple and often sufficient

  • Régime réel (actual expenses regime) :

    → deduction of actual expenses (interest, insurance, property tax, depreciation…)

    → useful if you have significant expenses

Not necessarily.

Rentals arranged through the platform are based on a standard second-home or temporary civil lease (1 to 10 months), which is legally distinct from a seasonal rental subject to the furnished tourist accommodation regime. This lease model was drafted by a lawyer; its customization and signature are up to the parties.

You are therefore not within the scope of a typical short-term tourist rental.

That said:

  • some municipalities may require a prior declaration

  • in high-demand areas, local rules may apply

We provide general information on declaration requirements by municipality. For your specific situation, please check with your town hall or an advisor.

Note that standard furnished rental is exempt from VAT and social contributions as long as your activity remains non-professional.

The platform's service fees (16% incl. VAT) and access to the Mila unpaid rent guarantee (+3% optional) are a deductible operating expense under the actual expenses regime.

It depends on the municipality.

For a second home rented temporarily under a civil lease:

  • declaration is not always required

  • the rules differ from short-term tourist rentals

An information sheet by department is available to you.

Yes. Via our payment partner Stripe, you have access to a dashboard summarizing the rent you have received, downloadable at year-end, along with the details of service fees and the insurance taken out through Mila.

Simulate my net taxable income

Estimate your annual income, then automatically compare the micro-BIC and actual expenses regimes.

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Indicative simulation based on a standard furnished rental.
Recommended regime
Annual revenue 0 €
Estimated net 0 €

Micro-BIC
Net
Actual expenses regime
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Rental insurance with no bad surprises.

Homeowner testimonials

" I've had a tenant for 3 months who takes care of my house while I'm away. There's less logistics involved, and I'll be able to enjoy my property with my family for longer this summer. "
Charlotte M.
Homeowner in Arcachon

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Type at least 3 letters, or a 5-digit postal/INSEE code.
120
4 months
12 %
Indicative estimate based on the "Carte des loyers" (rent map) database, which references long-term market rent per m² by commune. LesVacantes then applies adjustments to account for property type, season, and duration. The final income also depends on the property's condition, its amenities, and precise local demand.

Your estimated income

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Recommended monthly rent
Rent/m² (commune reference)
Quality-level adjustment
Seasonality effect
Duration discount
Gross income
Service fee

Enter a commune on the left to get an estimate based on the actual rental market in your area.

Rent/m² source: ANIL estimates, based on data from Groupe SeLoger and leboncoin.
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Simulate my net taxable income

Estimate your annual income, then automatically compare the Micro-BIC and actual-expense regimes.

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Default assumption: standard furnished rental / medium-term. The social contribution rate can be adjusted based on your tax and social situation.

Recommended regime
Annual rental income 13 200 €
Estimated net income after tax 9 240 €
The actual-expense regime appears more favorable

Thanks to your expenses and depreciation, your taxable base becomes lower than under Micro-BIC.

Micro-BIC
Taxable base6 600 €
Taxes + contributions3 960 €
Estimated net9 240 €
Actual-expense regime
Expenses + service fees + depreciation10 376 €
Taxable base2 824 €
Estimated net11 406 €