Vacation Rentals by Owner

Everything we wanted

Guest: sjf (Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/13/11 Review Submitted: 12/28/11

We stayed at "Chez Pierre" in November and December of 2011 for a work-related 1-month stay. We loved the location and easy access to all the necessities (good restaurants, pharmacies, grocery stores, metro). The apartment was comfortable, quiet, and clean. Tara was very helpful and provided useful suggestions when we had any questions. We loved having their personal library of Paris tourist books, novels, and DVDs for use during our stay. We really had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again if we have the opportunity!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Look No Further

Guest: Cruising Boomer (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/11 Review Submitted: 09/30/11

We spent September 2011 in the wonderful apartment of Tara and Pierre - Olivier. They were very helpful before and during our stay. Their home is well-equipped and nicely decorated. The location is fabulous - Rue Daguerre is near - a shopping street much like Rue Cler or Rue Mouffetard. Shopping near Place Alesia is also good - only a block away. Monoprix is across the street and a small ED market is a few steps from the front door. One of the best features is the ease of transportation. Not only is the metro near but there are several bus lines very close to the apartment - and as people who love the bus to "see Paris" slowly, this was a great feature. At least three of the lines also run on Sundays and evenings. We recommend this apartment highly - and we have rented apartments all over Paris!

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Guest: Lois (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 04/25/11 Review Submitted: 05/10/11

The apartment was a great home base for touring around. There are three Metro stops (representing several lines) in easy walking distance, so getting around on public transportation was no trouble at all. There are also many places to eat within walking distance. The nearby Starbucks may not have been authentic but it came in handy when we wanted to grab a quick breakfast with a large cup of coffee (you know, like Americans!) and head out for the day. The apartment was clean and comfortable for the short period of time we spent there every day, and the owner was kind enough to make a dinner reservation for us when I did not want to trot out my high school French.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

wonderful - perfect location in nice residential area

Guest: Melanie (Cleveland, OH)
Date of Stay: 04/16/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

Our goal when visiting Paris was to stay in an area that was "un-touristy" - this apartment was perfect. We were near numerous key train/Metro stations, could walk to many sites... and we were not affected by crowds of tourists. This apartment was lovely! The listing was accurate and the photos described well the set-up. The propery was clean and well-maintained. The owner was very responsive to all our questions before our arrival. The owners kindly accommodated us with a crib and booster seat for our 10-month old daughter. We could use the laundry facilities during our stay so we packed less clothes. We loved having a kitchen, which enabled us to save a bit of money on restaurant outings. We shopped around for hotels, and renting an apartment gave us more space for less money - and this apartment was just perfect! We recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a place to stay in the 14th.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect experience!

Guest: Beverly (Lake Oswego)
Date of Stay: 01/26/11 Review Submitted: 02/12/11

This is a beautiful little apartament on a very quiet street. It was very easily accessible to fresh markets, excellent restaurants and shopping. It was very comfortably equipped with what we needed for a two week visit with some dining in. There is a plethora of guide books left behind so you actually don't even need to bring your own! Use them! I left one on 24 walks in Paris and I highly recommend it. The owner/administrator is very easy to work with. I would definitely return!

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great location, comfort, quiet, and shopping

Guest: Satisfied couple (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 10/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/11

We stayed at the apartment for 2 weeks and found the owners delightful and the apartment very comfortable. It was in a residential neighborhood and was very safe and quiet. There were many stores within 10 minutes or less walking distance including a large grocery. We bought a weekly unlimited metro pass and took that everywhere easily. There are 2 metro stations within a 5-10 minute walk depending on which direction you want to go. We were even able to take the train/Metro directly to the station near the apartment from the airport and did not have to pay an expensive taxi fare. The kitchen was small as most European ones are, but easy to use and had all the things we needed for 2 meals a day there.The bed was very comfortable, and the use of the computer was handy for keeping in touch with family and looking up information. I even got used to the French keyboard pretty quickly. The owners were very friendly, easy to deal with, and were responsive to questions and the couple of minor problems that we had. My only recommendation would be to make the book of directions for the TV, computer, phone...a little more detailed and specific. We had a wonderful stay and would love to go back.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Home from Home

Guest: KenandWendy (Auckland, New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

The apartment feels like home from the minute you enter. We've visited Paris many times and this time wanted to spend two weeks just wandering and discovering some of the hidden gems. The apartment provided the perfect base for this with its great links via metro and, especially, via buses. It's very well equipped with comfortable furniture and a great working kitchen. We made the most of the kitchen by eating out at lunchtime and buying supplies at the local markets for dinners chez nous. Everything you could need by way of shops and other amenities is within easy walking distance. Thanks again Tara and Pierre for allowing us to use your apartment - hopefully we'll be back if we can face that 27hour flight - after all we left our sunhats there for next time! Ken and Wendy

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Paris -the French Way

Guest: Bill&Mireille (Victoria canada)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

What a delightful apartment. It was as charming and functional as described by Tara in her VRBO listing. I can confirm the glowing reviews of previous visitors. The location is really ideal for the Metro and the RER. We used the weekly Navigo pass for transportation and had no problems with bus and Metro travel. We always took the Metro/bus whether to the Opera. the theatre or dining out. This is a hassle free way of visiting the city and with the Navigo pass you have unlimited travel around Zone one in the city. We found the apartment well-equipped for eating in with a great convection cooktop.and all the necessary appliances and kitchen furnishings.. The laundry washing machine was a huge help in keeping packing to a minimum.. The apartment is near a major thoroughfare but this was never a problem and we slept soundly every evening.. Staying at Tara's home will enable you to really live a Parisian lifestyle away from the congestion and bustle of the tourist areas such as St. Germain and the Latin Quarter. I strongly recommend the bakery suggested by Tara as well as the restaurant- les Fils de la Ferme- both are outstanding. As well, grocery shopping on the rue Daguerre or at the many shops adjacent to the apartment is a breeze and a rewarding experience . My wife and I stayed in Tara's apartment for a month and had our best Parisian holiday ever. Can't wait to return

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Living like Parisians

Guest: David and Nadine (Vancouver, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

For this trip to Paris, we were looking for a comfortable apartment with character, with a reasonable kitchen, in a non touristy area, for the month of June. We found it in this one! The apartment lives up to the pictures! The large living room/dining room and the large bedroom (lots of storage) have character, while there is a fresh, updated style to the compact kitchen and the bathroom (generous supply of nice towels). The kitchen has been equipped by someone who cooks and bakes. There is an induction cooktop and a convection oven plus a microwave. So many Paris apartments offer a 2 burner hotplate or equivalent plus a toaster oven or microwave. Nice to be able to do laundry in-house too. When we emailed Tara to advise that the kitchen knives (Heinkel in a knife block) needed sharpening, she arranged for a sharpening steel to be delivered. Now that's service! The bookshelves are well stocked including Paris travel guides so we were glad that we had not lugged ours over. This is a lively neighbourhood of Parisians of all ages going about their lives with very few tourists except for those exiting the Catacombs, east along rue Remy Dumoncel. Local food and wine shopping is good. If you don't want to cook, there a number of cafes and restaurants nearby. There are many shops to explore including designer outlets (Stock stores) on Alesia W of Leclerc. The side streets in the area have an interesting mix of residential architecture. This location is well served by public transit for exploring all over Paris, which we did, and has a very convenient direct RER line to CDG airport a few blocks walk away. We settled right in. Our month passed too quickly. We'll recommend this apartment, and hope to return. Tara is a good and helpful host. Merci Tara!

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Paris Perfect!

Guest: commander (Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

Our week's stay here was too short, but perfectly charming as promised. The apt. on the main RER line from the airport made transportation easy and economical. The metro stations, which were steps away , made travelling around the city very easy. A few blocks away on Rue Mouton Duvernet you will find all manner of eating establishments. On Ave du General Leclerc towards Alesia Stn you will literally find the butcher, the baker, the fishmonger, the cheese store--in case you want to cook a meal. We loved the personal pizzas we got at the italian cafe just steps away from the apt. Speaking of the apt, it was clean, comfortable, charming and had loads of character. I contacted the owner many times before our vacation and she was always helpful with answers. Being in a residential area meant that we weren't overrun with other tourists and could experience more local life. We felt very comfortable and safe staying in this area even when we were out late at night. I wouldn't hesitate to return to this apt and have already mentioned it to many people at home. There are so many pluses in apt rental compared to a hotel room. If you want a home away from home then this is it.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Philip McBride (-)
Date of Stay: 11/11/09 Review Submitted: 11/11/09

The apartment is perfect. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed Tara's place throughly. The location is ideal to get around Paris. One quickly learns how important the Metro and Buses can be to a great Paris experience. You can quickly jump on a bus or underground train to get to where ever you want. The place has everything you need, plus it seems to collect all the various spice and condiment contributions of previous guests. Very charming. We would love to go back soon and this apartment is exactly what we want.

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Guest: Tab3 (West Dundee, IL)
Date of Stay: 11/11/09 Review Submitted: 11/11/09

This apartment is absolutely perfect for 2 people! The Alesia Metro stop is just 1 block away. Nicely-appointed kitchen and spacious bedroom and living room. The neighbors are quiet and polite. There is a wonderful little market just yards from the door, as well as a Monoprix across the street. We will definitely return to Paris and we will absolutely stay here again!

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Guest: Amy Shoemaker (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 10/06/09 Review Submitted: 10/06/09

Tara's 14th Arr. Paris Apartment is fantastic. The location is ideal, due to the close proximity to multiple metro stops and the RER B to/from CDG, as well as being quietly tucked off the main Avenue LaClerc. Access to morning coffee and fresh baguette (even an extra roll of paper towels), or real Parisian life, is immediate. In addition to its location, the apartment itself is lovely in its historic details; it is quiet, well-appointed, and so very comfortable. (I slept better in Paris than I have in my own bed at times.) Finally, I would happily recommend this apartment to my family members and co-workers, particularly since Tara was so conscientious and professional. (Many thanks to you, Tara.)

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Guest: Gary
Date of Stay: 08/22/09 Review Submitted: 08/21/09

Hello Tara, We've had a great time in Paris. Your apartment was great! Gary

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Guest: Shelia
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/09

Hi Tara, Your place seems great and very well equipped (thanks for all of those Paris books!). Just a note to let you know we've really enjoyed our stay in Paris, and your great apartment. We toured the Catacombs today and were surprised to find out the exit was on our street! Thanks again, Sheila

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Guest: Graham
Date of Stay: 05/01/09 Review Submitted: 04/30/09

Hello Tara, Everything is wonderful. Could not be happier with the apartement or with the neighbourhood. Everyone has been very kind and friendly towards us. Thank you very much for all your thoughtfulness. Best regards, Graham

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Guest: Regis & MarianneMarcelin (Toronto Ontario)
Date of Stay: 04/24/09 Review Submitted: 04/24/09

In April 2009 we spent a week in this comfortable and well-situated home. We highly recommend this apartment. It is in a quiet, peaceful area close to public transit, excellent shops and restaurants and the lovely Parc Montsouris with its elegant restaurant. You'll love it!

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Guest: Jerry8 (toms river,nj)
Date of Stay: 11/14/08 Review Submitted: 11/14/08

Our trip to Paris was wonderful. The apt was great, close to the metro. the neighborhood was great and the suggestions for dining perfect.

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Guest: Trudy & Jim Keating (USA)
Date of Stay: 11/01/08 Review Submitted: 11/01/08

From the minute we got to the apartment we loved it. The shutters were closed and it was very quiet and as soon as you opened them you felt the flavor of Paris. You could hear the echoes of the beautiful French language filtering up and from the window we could see the "Parisians" strolling on the street. We were totally in control of the environment we wanted. The apartment was spacious and very nicely furnished. The bedroom was large and had plenty of storage. The living room and dining area are very comfortable and we enjoyed them late in the day when we returned from sightseeing. The kitchen is very well equipped and we prepared breakfast each day and some meals. The convenience of the washing machine allowed us to pack lightly and travel with ease. We have stayed in several VRBOs and having a landline phone and a computer available is a real treasure. We were able to keep in touch with family by phone and e-mail and enhance our daily trips with information off the internet. We ate dinner in the area at restaurants recommended by Tara and Po and they were great. Tara and Po also responded quickly to any questions we had. We went to the bakery each morning and enjoyed fresh pastries at the apartment. We traveled all over Paris by train and bus which are steps away from the apartment. We took the train to and from the airport which was very easy. We also traveled by train to Versailles and Normandy. I can truly say we were sorry to leave because we loved Paris and this very cozy apartment became home to us.

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Guest: Victoria
Date of Stay: 10/19/08 Review Submitted: 10/18/08

We had a wonderful time. Your apartment is lovely and particularly well located, we very much enjoyed our time there. We only wish we had had more time in Paris. What a city!! So much to see and so little time. Well, I guess we needed to leave something for next time, and there will be a next time just not sure how soon. Thank you for providing accommodation that made our trip all that more enjoyable.

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Guest: Elizabeth and Dan
Date of Stay: 10/19/08 Review Submitted: 10/18/08

We are having an excellent time in Paris and love the apt and the location. Thank you so very much for letting us use your apartment - it has been fabulous and I have decided renting is the only way to stay for any length of time in one place.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/15/08 Review Submitted: 09/15/08

I stayed in this apartment for a week while my daughter started college in Paris. This apartment was WONDERFUL and everything I needed was there. It was spacious, clean, nicely decorated, comfortable, and well equipped. The neighborhood is great. Some wonderful shopping, good restaurants and it is very close to the Metro and the RER. I took the RER to CDG when I went home and walked to the train station. It could not have been easier. It is a little far from tourist attractions but I was not doing that this time. However, the No. 4 metro (the closest to the house) takes you right to St. Germaine and Notre Dame. So if you don't mind riding the metro, transportation is easy. The owners also provided a large selection of Paris tourist guides. They also had a great Michelin book of Paris street maps that I used every day to get places. It was indespensible! The price is right too. You can't get a decent hotel in Paris for this price and you get so much more space and you can make your own coffee in the morning. The owner's are also very nice and helpful. They called to first day to make sure everything was okay and they left their phone number in case there were problems. This was really a great experience. I can't say enough good things about it.

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Guest: Larissa Miller (Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/13/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

This apartment was perfect - it had everything we needed to start enjoying our vacation right away. It is very clean, with a comfortable bed, and it has a perfect kitchen to cook in if needed. The area is very charming with a good metro route, wonderful cafes, local food markets and many shops. One of the things that I admired most was how professional Tara was to deal with. This made the entire process, start to finish, safe and comfortable. I would certainly stay in this place again if I return to Paris.

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Guest: Steven
Date of Stay: 08/08/08 Review Submitted: 08/07/08

I have only great memories of my trip to Paris, and the apartment was one of the best parts of the trip. I will definitely contact you the next time I go to Paris, and I will reccommend you to anyone else I know who plans to go to Paris. I had a great experience!!

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Guest: Amy and Larry
Date of Stay: 08/08/08 Review Submitted: 08/07/08

Hi Tara-- We returned last night, and wanted to let you know how we thoroughly enjoyed the apartment. It was perfectly sized for a couple, comfortable, perfectly equipped, well maintained, and all in all a delight. Even on the hottest night, the fan kept the bedroom comfortable; and the windows do a great job of blocking out street noise. We enjoyed the neighborhood atmosphere and shopping, and easy Metro and bus connections. (Feel free to use this feedback on your VRBO page) We had a fantastic time, I'd freely recomment the apartment, and we hope to stay there again sometime in the future. Thank you also for your prompt replies during a hectic time for you! Regards, Amy and Larry

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Guest: Susanna Wing (Haverford, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/08 Review Submitted: 06/26/08

What a delightful apartment! We had a lovely stay in this comfortable, nicely appointed, and well located apartment.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/26/08 Review Submitted: 06/26/08

The flat is wonderful, the neighbourhood is great, the owners are very nice. It's an ideal Paris retreat for two. We're coming back!

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Guest: Katherine Waser (Tucson, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 11/13/07 Review Submitted: 11/13/07

I agree 100% with the comments made by Mr. Amos. I was lucky enough to stay in this lovely and comfortable apartment for 2 weeks this fall and only wish I could have stayed longer. The neighborhood is great too, and the apartment is very convenient to both metro and bus stops. Highly recommended!

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Guest: Norman Amos (Naperville, IL)
Date of Stay: 07/09/07 Review Submitted: 07/09/07

A fabulous apartment in a lovely section of Paris, it is charming and quiet. An incredible bargain compared to any hotel of comparable price range.

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