Le Marais/Place Des Vosges Sunny, Quiet, Stylish 2BR -Sleeps 6

• Large, very clean two-bedroom apartment in the 3rd

  Large, very clean two-bedroom apartment in the 3rd

  • Guest Andrea R.
  • Date of stay 04/26/13
  • Review Submitted 05/02/13
  My family has now stayed twice at David's apartment - once in June 2012 and now in April/May 2013. Both times we found the place to be very clean and well stocked. There's a washing machine and dryer plus a hair dryer available. David provides all the dishes, cutlery, glasses, cleaning supplies, towels, blankets, and sheets that you could possibly need. The apartment is quite large. We fit 5 adults comfortably this time (last time there were only 3). We never ran out of hot water even with all of us showering. The apartment is in the back of the property so it's quite quiet. David provides lots of resources for you, including guide books, instructions on all the amenities in the apartment, and fast/free wifi. The location is ideal with lots of cafes and shops nearby and it's close to two metro lines. Generally we were able to walk most places and just rely on a few 'carnets' of tickets for the week (we didn't need a full metro pass). David has changed the layout of the living room since he posted the photos. It's actually more open now than it may appear online. The apartment can be a bit chilly at night, even when it's warm outside. This isn't anything specific to David's apartment. Having lived in Ukraine and the UK, I generally find that North American houses have much better insulation than European ones do. I recommend an extra pair of socks and warm pajamas! Overall, it's a great apartment in an excellent location with a very helpful and accommodating landlord. We'll definitely be back next year.

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

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• Wonderful stay in the Marais!

  Wonderful stay in the Marais!

  • Guest TravelOrBust
  • Date of stay 04/20/12
  • Review Submitted 04/26/12
  Our family of 4 (2 children ages 4 and 6) loved staying at David's Marais apartment. It was so well situated and the layout was perfect. Everything you need is in the apartment and many stores are nearby for croissants and cheese and wine! The furnishings are ecclectic and comfortable. The kitchen is well functioning (love having laundry and actually we used the dishwasher often as we ate in the apartment several times) the kettle and coffee machine were also well used and loved. The beds were very very comfy. David was very responsive and was able to get us a larger taxi for our trip to the airport. The building is very quiet and so everyone slept very well (we honestly never heard anything from our bedrooms and I am a very light sleeper). We will return again! Thanks David!

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

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• Lovely, perfect location

  Lovely, perfect location

  • Guest Yoli
  • Date of stay 02/19/12
  • Review Submitted 02/24/12
  This property is ideally located and a perfect center point for exploring Paris. Stayed here with 3 friends (I've never been to Paris) and we walked to Notre Dame, Louvre, Musee D'Orsay, Jardin de Luxembourg among many other sites. The Metro is very close as is Place des Voges. David has provided a beautiful place to return after a long day of touring and unwind in a quiet haven. The apartment is clean, quaintly decorated, a large bath, comfortable beds, working appliances and the free calls home are a lovely bonus. Everyone is friendly, the bakery across the street is divine and excellent boutiques surround the area. This is a very safe area and we went running throughout the week able to explore in many directions. I highly recommend this location and plan to return with my family.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• A questionable beginning but a nice visit

  A questionable beginning but a nice visit

  • Guest Maggie
  • Date of stay 10/03/11
  • Review Submitted 02/01/12
  The apartment was not ready when we arrived, as the cleaning lady had forgotten. We were unable to get in as promised, and when we did, it was not a good thing. However, she then came, and when it was all tidied up and ready, we had a truly lovely visit. David could not have been more accomodating. The apartment is very authentic Paris, and although the pictures are really, really flattering and the furniture is not really located where the photographer put it for pictures, it is generally as the photos show it, just not so bright and shiny. By the time we left, we loved it all, and wouldn't change a thing. The area is so very convenient, public transportation is great, and everything we needed was there. We had two couples, who travel together often, and we all completely agree about the beds being comfortable! Thank you David, and I hope you fixed the dining chairs before those sweet little things get too damaged to repair. Love all the antiques in the apartment. So very French! Merci, David, merci!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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• A Charming Apartment in the Marais

  A Charming Apartment in the Marais

  • Guest Melissa
  • Date of stay 08/14/11
  • Review Submitted 08/29/11
  A lovely, quintessentially French apartment steps from the Place des Vosges. The beds were comfortable and I appreciated the option of having the second bedroom configured for my two adult sons who came along on the trip. Quiet location. The owner was exceptionally helpful and arranged for taxis for all of us on our differing departure dates. I would not hesitate to recommend this "home in Paris" to friends, family and anyone looking for a reasonably priced place to stay in the Marais section of the city.

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

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• A Perfectly Parisienne Place

  A Perfectly Parisienne Place

  • Guest Ne'Ne'
  • Date of stay 05/05/11
  • Review Submitted 05/21/11
  My sister and I have just returned from our stay in Paris at David's apartment and it didn't disappoint! I would return in a heartbeat. David's descriptions were accurate, and and we felt safe and sound staying there. It was clean, David was helpful if we had any questions, and I would recommend the apartment highly. We really appreciated the complementary telelphone service. The ease of getting around (by Metro, Bus or by foot) made it attractive in the first place, but all the more so in reality. My first impression of the apartment was "funky," but in a good way. Just what we were looking/hoping for. I hope to return someday. Thanks, David, for the taxi help on that last day!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Yes, I try to keep the "Ikea factor" to a minimum. Thanks ! -hope to have you back soon.

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• An Apartment that You would Rent Again and Again

  An Apartment that You would Rent Again and Again

  • Guest ST
  • Date of stay 03/03/11
  • Review Submitted 04/05/11
  I stayed in this wonderful apartment with 3 friends in early March, 2011. We travelled to Paris to run the Semi-Marathon de Paris. Supportive beds were important. David, the owner assured us that they would be supportive mattresses and they were. As four women traveling, we wanted to feel safe and enjoy our special week of complete relaxation. This apartment is the place. It is very quiet since you go through a courtyard to get to the elevator and go up to the apartment. You can also take the stairs. The building itself is on an active street but you wouldn't know when you are in the apartment. There are many excellent bakeries around the apartment. They all have great croissants but for the most sublime, it's the one next to Place des Vosges. I think it's called Giraud. The brasserie two blocks toward the metro St. Paul is friendly and authentic. David, the apartment owner, was extremely helpful and available. The shower is good and hot. The tub is big for soaking. The kitchen is clean and has all of your appliance needs, as well as tea and condiments. The arrondisement is very safe and full of boutiques. The Jewish quarter is in the next arrondisement and is easily walked to if it interests you. The location is fabulous, close to the metro, and there more authentic than touristy. The cost was probably half of what a hotel would have cost us. This is a wonderful choice. Thank you, David!

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

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• A great find in a great neighborhood

  A great find in a great neighborhood

  • Guest LuLu
  • Date of stay 03/22/11
  • Review Submitted 04/02/11
  We just returned from a lovely stay in this very comfortable apartment on a great block in Le Marais. The apartment was spotlessly clean, and just as described... very comfortable, quirky in the fun, authentic way. Bedrooms were large and comfortable, the bath super clean, with plenty of hot water, and a nicely equipped kitchen, which we used quite a lot given the fantastic food shopping that we New York foodies crave. The owner, David, was a pleasure to deal with and very responsive. The location was great, a bus right on the street takes you directly to the Louvre and over the Seine, and metro stops very close by. We highly recommend this apartment and would certainly stay again.

  Recommended for: Families with young children.

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• A Paris apartment with space

  A Paris apartment with space

  • Guest Smithy
  • Date of stay 12/30/10
  • Review Submitted 02/06/11
  This flat is just as it looks in the photos. Very parisienne, only spacious. There were 4 of us, including 2 energetic teenagers and lots of luggage - plenty of room. Lift was tiny but being the grandma, I got to travel in the lift while the others took the stairs. Clean, comfortable and central. Two nice restaurants a stone's throw away. Free telephone calls was wonderful and David, our host, was very helpful. Would recommend for any combination of travellers. The Marais is an exciting area of Paris and a walk around the Place do Vosges is a must.

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

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• Great Location, loaded with extras

  Great Location, loaded with extras

  • Guest Jo
  • Date of stay 09/24/10
  • Review Submitted 10/16/10
  We stayed in David's rue de Turenne apartment from September 24 to October 10 and were very pleased with everything. The location can't be beat, you are in the middle of the Marais with bakeries, cheese shops, Monoprix, boutiques, cafes, bars, restaurants and the beautiful Place des Voges all close by. The apartment really does have everything you need ~ the kitchen is very well equipped and has a separate washer and a dryer that really dries! We had free wifi that worked seamlessly, even with 4 laptops/ipads on at the same time. Being able to call home to Canada for free was a bonus as well. The beds were comfortable, the rooms were very large and we never ran out of hot water for showers, even with 4 adults. David is a wonderful landlord and a really nice guy who was very responsive with e-mail inquiries (and I had lots, lol!). We would rent this apartment again and would recommend it to our family and friends with no hesitation.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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Additional information about rental rates

Rates are based on 4 persons staying.Occupancy by 5/6 guests incurs an extra Euro 100 flat fee.

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• Taxes Not included

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If you have any questions please contact the owner.