Great Apartment - wonderful value

Guest: Stacey M (-)
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/26/11

We founds this apartment on SlowTrav. I emailed the owner and received a response right away. It was exactly what we were looking for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath in the heart of Paris. I loved staying in the Marais, lots of cafes, upscale shops (although some were closed b/c it was august holiday). The apartment was perfect for 4 of us, as my nephew and son could share one bathroom and my husband the other. The sofa bed was also ideal for my nephew to sleep on. The apartment is about 800 square feet which is rather large for Paris so we had plenty of room. The free wifi was great (although it would sometimes disconnect). The bedrooms are small, but comfortable. There is some noise at night b/c the Marais is a lively area and the bedrooms face Rue des Franc Bourgeois, but nothing ear plugs or couple glass of wine/champagne can't take care of. The apartment manager Barbara is very nice and takes care of everything. The owner Jonathan replies quickly to any questions and is very helpful.

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Ideal Location

Guest: Merrill B (-)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 12/26/11

we had our reservations: 6 adults (2 parents/2 children with spouses)but once settled in the location actually enhanced our visit. plenty of space, parents had their own restroom, easy access to food, cafes and all of paris'attractions. very cost effective relative to 3 hotel rooms. highly recommend this unit and the marais district.

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Ideal Location

Guest: Merrill B (-)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 12/26/11

we had our reservations: 6 adults (2 parents/2 children with spouses)but once settled in the location actually enhanced our visit. plenty of space, parents had their own restroom, easy access to food, cafes and all of paris'attractions. very cost effective relative to 3 hotel rooms. highly recommend this unit and the marais district.

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My Favourite Apartment

Guest: Steven N (-)
Date of Stay: 10/24/11 Review Submitted: 12/26/11

With a pre-arranged taxi at the airport upon arrival, and again upon departure, our stay in Paris began on a very positive note. But then we saw the wonderful apartment and we knew this was going to be one of our best Paris visits ever. The apartment was immaculate, roomy, extraordinary neighborhood, with high ceilings and a kitchen for meals of any sort. Le Marais has become my favorite arrondissement, with great bakeries, shops, museums, and cathedrals all within walking distance. But it was the location of this apartment and it's cozy yet roomy feeling that made this trip most memorable. I've been coming to Paris since 1964 (and named my only daughter Paris) and from this point on will only stay in this arrondissement and specifically this apartment. We were 4 for this visit, my daughter of 15, son of 20, and wife of mid-50's We all want to return to this apartment, and we will. Fantastique!

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Wonderful Marais apartment for family of 4

Guest: Lynn (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 08/14/10 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

I booked this apartment with some concern that it would not be as advertised, but immediately upon arrival I realized that my fears were unfounded. The apartment was exactly what I had hoped for and it was a perfect home base for my family on summer vacation. The apartment arrangement worked well with the girls (ages 7 and 10) sharing one bedroom and parents in the other, and then two well-appointed full-baths. Although the bedrooms were small, everything was clean and fresh and we felt we had ample space for our needs (the kitchen is small if you are planning heavy-duty cooking, but just fine for breakfast, snacks, or a light dinner.) The location was superb, with food, shopping, museums, and transportation all in striking distance. Having laundry in the unit was especially appreciated, as -- let's face it -- even on vacation this chore cannot be avoided. Internet worked well, too, and the free phone calls back to the States were a plus. Jonathan's careful notes were very helpful, and we appreciated his level of professionalism. All in all I would highly recommend this apartment.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Guest: Jeff Lieppmann (-)
Date of Stay: 01/06/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/10

We had a wonderful time in Paris, and quickly felt at home in the apartment. Thanks so much Jonathan! We actually shopped and cooked quite a bit, having a traditional Christmas dinner there of oysters, white sausage, along with escargot, risotto, salad. A feast! We loved exploring Paris, but enjoyed "our" neighborhood as much or more than any other. We also appreciated Andy's help getting to your place. He was gracious enough to also put us in touch with Jacques who had a van and could carry all five of us back to the Airport when we left. We'll definitely recommend your Apt. and the web site to friends. Thanks again Jonathan!

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Guest: Joanna Allan (-)
Date of Stay: 01/06/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/10

Just got back from a girls getaway and this apartment was absolutely fantastic. I would recommend it to any of my friends and family travelling to Paris. The apartment is located in the heart of the Marais on a gorgeous cobbled street filled with cafes, bakeries and trendy shops. It's very lively during the day and more chilled-out in the evening. While there are many little lovely bars and bistros around the corner, it's not a heaving party area. That said, taxis are plentiful and pretty cheap by European standards and given it's in such a central part of the city, it never cost us more than 8 or 9 euros to go to the Champs-Élysées, the Latin Quarter or the Bastille (although this is in walking distance too). It's about a 4 or 5 minute walk to St Paul metro stop or to the river, and there are plenty of shops, sites and museums in the area. There are also plenty of little supermarkets dotted around. Although you would be best to eat out and sample all the yummy foods in the area, the apartment has a great modern state of the art designer kitchen. While it's small, it has every appliance and utensil needed if cooking and eating in. And if you are eating in, theres a great plasma tv in the living room with a wide selection of DVDs. The apartment itself is really spacious and luxurious, with wooden floor boards throughout and great furniture to match. It has 2 full separate bathrooms and a further separate laundry with both washing machine and dryer. The beds are extremely comfortable with crisp white linin and soft Harrods towels. The place was really fantastic and the property manager Barbara was the warmest and welcoming host. Communication with the owner was excellent and he left us a folder of all sorts of useful tips and bistro reccommendations along with Paris guide books. Also, they offer free international calls to any landline in almost every city in the world. The only people I would not recommend this apartment to are those with mobility difficulties; because it is in an old fashioned building there are no lifts and the stairs are a quite narrow. I would not hesitate staying again and we all felt we had hit the jackpot as soon as we arrived. Thanks for making our trip to Paris so wonderful and memorable!

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Luxury Pad in a Perfect Location

Guest: Lucya82 (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 11/27/09 Review Submitted: 12/30/09

Just got back from a girls getaway and this apartment was absolutely fantastic. I would recommend it to any of my friends and family travelling to Paris. The apartment is located in the heart of the Marais on a gorgeous cobbled street filled with cafes, bakeries and trendy shops. It's very lively during the day and more chilled-out in the evening. While there are many little lovely bars and bistros around the corner, it's not a heaving party area. That said, taxis are plentiful and pretty cheap by European standards and given it's in such a central part of the city, it never cost us more than 8 or 9 euros to go to the Champs-Élysées, the Latin Quarter or the Bastille (although this is in walking distance too). It's about a 4 or 5 minute walk to St Paul metro stop or to the river, and there are plenty of shops, sites and museums in the area. There are also plenty of little supermarkets dotted around. Although you would be best to eat out and sample all the yummy foods in the area, the apartment has a great modern state of the art designer kitchen. While it's small, it has every appliance and utensil needed if cooking and eating in. And if you are eating in, theres a great plasma tv in the living room with a wide selection of DVDs. The apartment itself is really spacious and luxurious, with wooden floor boards throughout and great furniture to match. It has 2 full separate bathrooms and a further separate laundry with both washing machine and dryer. The beds are extremely comfortable with crisp white linin and soft Harrods towels. The place was really fantastic and the property manager Barbara was the warmest and welcoming host. Communication with the owner was execellent and he left us a folder of all sorts of useful tips and bistro reccommendations along with Paris guide books. Also, they offer free international calls to any landline in almost every city in the world. The only people I would not recommend this apartment to are those with mobility difficulties; because it is in an old fashioned building there are no lifts and the stairs are a quite narrow. I would not hesitate staying again and we all felt we had hit the jackpot as soon as we arrived. Thanks for making our trip to Paris so wonderful and memorable!

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

Guest: Marcello Brito (-)
Date of Stay: 09/19/09 Review Submitted: 09/19/09

Hello Jonathan, Stay in your apartment are for us the best experience ever.Everything is perfect: the location, the decoration, the apartament guide...really everything.Barbara is so kind.If you authorize i will write about the apartment to CONEXÃO PARIS, the most prestige blog about Paris in Brazil. It is very serious and have a large influence here. It is write by a brazilian woman that lives in Paris for more than 20 years.Hope to stay soon again at the apartment,Best regards, Marcello.

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Guest: Sarah Jacobs (-)
Date of Stay: 09/03/09 Review Submitted: 09/03/09

just got home tonight Jonathan and wanted to tell you how much we loved your apartment in Paris and how wonderful Barbara was as well. We have good friends from NY who have been working in Paris a lot this year and were going to recommend your place to their parents so I'll let you know if anything comes of that. We'll pass the word around Detroit as well but all was lovely. Best, Sarah

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