Paris - Montmartre Romantic Studio - Loft

07/21/2003

VRBO Bear stayed here:

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My first thought coming through the front door of this elegant Paris loft was "il est merveilleux!" - it's wonderful! This was just what a wandering bear and his traveling companion wanted after a long flight over the 'big pond'. It's apparent that great care was taken in designing and furnishing this apartment. It's beautifully decorated and has been featured in a book about small apartments and a television special about vacation rentals.

Although this apartment is quite compact, it has all the features needed for a wonderful stay. There is a state-of-the-art entertainment system complete with a large selection of DVDs and CDs for your pleasure. Many of the CDs feature French entertainers and there are many jazz selections, some recorded in local clubs. Several of the movies were filmed in Paris, making it interesting to visit an attraction during the day, then see it on the 'big screen' that evening.

The location couldn't be more ideal. The Montmartre district of Paris is a fascinating collection of galleries, restaurants, jazz clubs, shops, and residences, all crowned by the Sacre Coeur Basilica high on a hill overlooking the entire city. The loft is a short walk from the Gare du Nord train station and 2-3 blocks from two different Metro stations. You definitely won't need a car if you intend to spend your time in the city. It's a short Metro ride to sights like Le Louvre, the Tour du Eiffel, Notre Dame, and Versailles.

Our hosts, Peter and Rita were wonderful to deal with and provided guidebooks and maps to make my walks around the city that much easier. Merci beaucoup to them for their generosity and assistance. Au revoir!

Signed, VRBO Bear

The VRBO Bear

• Guestbook Comment

  Guestbook Comment

  • Guest Talal (Kuwait City, Kuwait)
  • Date of stay 11/01/07
  • Review Submitted 11/21/07
  My wife and I spend a magnificent week this month in this apartment. It was really our 2nd home away from home. As a new parent we thought it maybe difficult to fined every thing we need in short term rental apartment but instead of that every we brought was already there and ready to use. I would recommend this apartment for every one want to spend a pleasure romantic stay in Paris.

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• Just what we hoped for!

  Just what we hoped for!

  • Guest Kim A. (Tampa, FL)
  • Date of stay 09/26/13
  • Review Submitted 10/08/13
  My husband and I stayed in this bright and cheery apartment for 10 days. The apartment is in good condition as pictured and was very comfortable for the two of us. During the day we left the windows open to the courtyard below and it was peaceful and sunny. I would recommend this apartment for two people otherwise I could imagine it getting very cramped for the American lifestyle ;-) The bed was very comfortable and I do agree with previous remarks about the worn out condition of the couch. I personally would not want to sleep on it. Otherwise the studio is in a very hip and lively neighborhood. I felt safe walking around at night and walking home early in the morning after enjoying the nightlife. My husband and I would love to stay here again!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful, modern and classy studio in Montmartre

  Beautiful, modern and classy studio in Montmartre

  • Guest Karen (Sunnyvale)
  • Date of stay 05/28/13
  • Review Submitted 07/03/13
  This Montmartre studio was a wonderful getaway. A lot of thought has been put into the details and it shows in this beautiful apartment. Everything was clean and comfortable and it was obvious right when we walked in that Peter, the owner, has a real flair for design. It was spacious, classy and well appointed. Peter was wonderful to work with and all went smoothly for check in, payment and deposit refund. The building entrance is on a fairly busy street, but the apartment is away from the street and the windows open onto a quiet garden courtyard area. Also there are electric shutters that completely black out the room and keep it super quiet for sleeping in during the morning. The shower was fantastic. It had good water pressure and was very modern...one of the best I've used in Europe. The location is great and is walking distance to Sacre Couer Basilica. The neighborhood is not touristy and has a local feel. The only downside is that the closest metro stop, Barbes Rochechouart, is a little sketchy feeling late at night. I was there with my 2 daughters and thus was more in tune with the overall atmosphere. Despite this, the apartment neighborhood itself felt quite safe. I would definitely recommend this modern and beautiful studio to my friends.

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

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• Great family stay in Paris.

  Great family stay in Paris.

  • Guest peter s.
  • Date of stay 06/05/13
  • Review Submitted 06/17/13
  thanks to Peter for a great stay. Everything was as pictured. Sleeping spots for 5. Note that pictures appear to show just sleeping mats. They are actually mattresses. The couch also folds out to a king. the bathroom was big and the kitchen suited our needs. There is a parking garage right next door (although hours are 8am - 7pm). The neighborhood was nice. Lots of restaurants and bakeries (thanks Peter for the restaurant recommendations). It was a close walk to Sacre Coeur (beautiful view of Paris). Also several train stations nearby. Building was very secure. As was apartment itself. Peter was also extremely great to work with. Again he even provided a few restaurant recommendations.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks Peter - i hope my restaurant recommendations were up to your high standards :)

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• Perfect Paris Loft

  Perfect Paris Loft

  • Guest Maria K.
  • Date of stay 04/30/13
  • Review Submitted 05/09/13
  Really well equipped, comfortable, and very well situated apartment in Paris. Owner is very helpful, thoughtful, and has a beautiful sense of design. I would like to make this my home away from home when in Paris. Great shops very near by, and one of the best coffee shops in Paris (Kooka Boora), along with an excellent market and shops all around. Close to transportation, quite flat overlooking a courtyard, really comfortable bed and bedding, with a good fast internet connection. Really made the trip to Paris even better... Professional owner, good dealing with him on payment, refund, and information, as well as cleaning and access. Great flat...

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Stay in Paris

  Wonderful Stay in Paris

  • Guest lynn (California)
  • Date of stay 09/30/12
  • Review Submitted 10/12/12
  My husband and I had a fabulous 6 day stay in the studio. Everything you need is within a short walk (cafes, creamery, fresh bread even a large supermarket). The Sacre Coeur is just up the hill from the studio and a nice place for a view or a sunset. The studio itself is quiet and nicely appointed. The bed is extremely comfortable, the shower wonderful and having movies to watch in English was a treat and a nice way to relax between afternoon and evening activities. The stereo system is nice and there are many CDs to choose from. The studio also had several books on Paris and a list of restaurant recommendations which we found helpful. We also loved the metal shutters that could be closed to keep out the morning light on days that we wanted to sleep in. We cooked daily and although the kitchen has no oven or toaster and limited dishware it worked fine for our party of 2. We took the train from Nice and with a quick transfer easily arrived at the Gare Du Nord station which is a 10 minute walk from the studio. There are several metro stations and bus lines that run near the studio making visiting the city's attractions via public transportation simple. I'd recommend purchasing the Visite Paris pass which gives you unlimited access to public transportation for a set number of days. The couch wasn't great. The cushions slide down and you're on the ground pretty quickly so we opened it into the bed position and used it that way. The bar stools are too high for comfortable eating at the bar but those are the only negatives and neither was a deal breaker. All in all it was a wonderful stay and Peter was very pleasant to deal with. We would definitely stay again the next time we visit Paris.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Great choice for a family of five

  Great choice for a family of five

  • Guest Jamie (Greenwich, CT USA)
  • Date of stay 08/05/12
  • Review Submitted 09/03/12
  This apartment was well appointed and comfortable - even for a family of five with teenage children. It was close to the Metro, and an easy walk to cafes and restaurants. A fantastic grocery store was one block away, providing a cheap and easy way of stocking up on provisions. Staying here was a great way to visit the main attractions of Paris while also experiencing the more leisurely pace of the Montmartre district. The area felt safe enough to walk around at night. For a longer stay, the apartment included a great selection of DVDs and CDs, as well as an eclectic library of books. We greatly appreciated the smooth and efficient booking process with Peter. We look forward to returning again in the near future.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Cute Pad!

  Cute Pad!

  • Guest Monique Young & Bob P. (-)
  • Date of stay 07/28/12
  • Review Submitted 08/31/12
  Central location, quiet apartment in Montmartre. It was very cosy for our family of 5 people. I'd would stay here again when I come back to Paris.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks Monique, You were a great guest too - everything went very smooth. Peter

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• Perfect for our family of four.

  Perfect for our family of four.

  • Guest jill (Maryland)
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 08/29/12
  This apartment was perfect for our family of four. Our kids (ages 10 and 13) loved it. In the pictures it looks like small pads on the floors, but they are actuallythick mattresses built into the raised floor. The sofa pulled out into a bed and was very comfortable. The apartment was very quiet as it looked out into a pretty courtyard. Everything was immaculate. The neighborhood was a very short walk to metro stops, Garre Du Nord, Sacre Coeur, several restaurants, a laundromat, two big grocery stores, and a playground. The owner was extremely helpful and took his time to answer several questions and provide multiple suggestions, including a shuttle service to the airport. I highly recommend this apartment and will definitely try to stay here again the next time we go to Paris.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, families with young children, age 55+, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks Jill, Try to tempt us for a home-exchange next time - we have Maryland on our list. Peter

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• Apartment in Paris

  Apartment in Paris

  • Guest Tiffany H. (-)
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 07/31/12
  This apartment is located in a very nice area of Paris, close to the Metro lines and great restaurants. It is good, if there are only two people as the sofa sleeper in the living room is very uncomfortable and lacks privacy. The apartment itself is one large room with windows that open to a large garden. They do have a very good stereo system but the TV we could never figure out and there were no instructions left that we could read to get it working. Dishes were lacking and the bar stools were too tall for the counter. Very often we would sit on the sofa sleeper to eat dinner as there were no chairs to sit on. We felt the apartment was over priced. The owner Peter is very nice man and I liked him very much.

  Owner response: I was on vacation while Tiffany stayed in the apartment.She was without tv for 24 hours as my brother-in-law fixed the settings the next day.

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Additional information about rental rates

Smoking implies loss of security-deposit. 100 € extra per person more than 2 ( to be paid on the spot )

Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: €300
• Taxes Not included

Cancellation policy:

Policy available by contacting owner when booking.