Vacation Rentals by Owner

Encore Visit!! Great couples retreat!

Guest: Eva (Nashville,Tn. USA)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 10/31/11

My husband and I returned along with 2 other couples and once again had a wonderful time staying in this lovely apt.We discovered additional awesome restaurants and shops very close by. We were within walking distance to the office of Cityrama tours which provides fabulous options for sightseeing too. O Chateau wine tastings/ bar also in walking distance. The apartment is very well equipped and is so convenient to the metro, bus etc. The Staff are all most helpful with any questions. We highly endorse this apartment!

Owner response:thanks soo much Eva for your comments. it s always a good news to get customer happy. Damien and his team try to offer the best services to our guest, try to maintain this apartment at the best level of services and quality. I hope to see you soon in next futur trip in Paris. dominique and caroline, owner.

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

BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT IN GREAT LOCATION

Guest: deemps (london, england)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/04/11

Have stayed at this gorgeous paris apartment several times already and plan to come back again soon. Its a stunning flat, very luxurious and posh in an impressive building with good security, high ceilings, lovely period features (its very parisian) high spec luxury kitchen, cute balconies (with view of the louvre and the seine!!) and lots of space (its huge!) Amazing location - loads of lovely restaurants and shops very close by and food market just round the corner on sundays, only 10/15 min walk to Marais, 5 mins to the louvre and only 1 minute from the metro. Very comfy beds and pillows (always slept really well here) huge tv in the living room, washing machine AND dryer which is very handy for long stays, wifi internet, house phone - everything you could need. Also the agency is very helpful with any questions or problems. Would def recommend this property to friends and family.

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

Wonderful apartment in perfect location

Guest: philbert69 (Delmar, NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/27/11

It's always a little nerve-wracking to rent an apartment sight unseen but the moment we walked into 16 Rue de Louvre, we knew we had made a great choice. It is spacious and attractive with everything our family of six needed to feel comfortable during our week-long Paris visit. The location is great. We found two neighborhood groceries right around the corner as well a good bakery. We were a little worried that the location might be a bit "touristy" since it was near the Louvre, but it really is the best of both worlds: just a few steps to the Louvre and two Metro stops in one direction but also within a couple of blocks of the charming Les Halles neighborhood with its many small cafes and restaurants filled with mostly local patrons. Quick note: We loved that the apartment is directly above the green Deluc Detective agency sign so prominently displayed in Woody Allen's most recent film, Midnight in Paris). The apartment's management team was helpful and efficient. They arranged a van to pick us up at the airport as well as bring us to the train station. A little pricey but worth it for a family after a 10 hour flight on Bastille Day! Other positive points:Used the Wifi and free land-line calls to the US and Paris without any glitches. Well-appointed kitchen, wonderful balcony views, and spaciousness that allowed everyone to have their own space. And of course the charming wrought-iron elevator that was so appreciated after a day of sightseeing.

Owner response:thanks soo much Philipp for your comments. it s always a good news to get customer happy. Damien and his team try to offer the best services to our guest, try to maintain this apartment at the best level of services and quality. I hope to see you soon in next futur trip in Paris. dominique and caroline, owner.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Quintessential Parisian Apartment

Guest: Judith S. (Atlanta, Georgia, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

This renovated apartment has sophisticated modern black and white decor in a lovely older building with hardwood floors and French doors leading to balconies. My husband and I stayed there for a week with our 2 college age grandchildren; it was within easy distance not only of the Louvre, but also other museums and attractions, shopping, the metro, and restaurants. (We highly recommend Le Fumoir, less than a block away). The grandchildren particularly appreciated the internet capability which allowed them to use their laptops and the phone service which allowed them to talk to their significant others in the US. We found having an apartment so much more enjoyable than a hotel. While we ate out at least once a day, we kept bread, wine, cheese, fruit, coffee, etc. so that we could have breakfast and simple meals there.(There is a small market close by, as well as a patisserie for delicious eclairs). It's also nice to have the space to relax in the living room, play cards in the dining room, or retire to a bedroom when you wish. Just one thing: the "master" bedroom and bath is the smallest and least desirable, with a very small shower in the bedroom. The other bedrooms and bath were more commodious. We would certainly recommend this property, and the GlamParis people who manage it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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

We absolutely loved the apartment

Guest: Catherine RAE
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

My daughters and I stayed in this apartment for 5 weeks recently. We absolutely loved the apartment, the building and the location. It was quite perfect for us and we never wanted to leave. Just meters from a metro station, a couple of hundred meters from the Les Halles RER/ metro station, a bus stop outside. All kinds of shopping, restaurants and supermarkets surrounding us, even a swimming pool a couple of blocks away. I found the agency to be a pleasure to deal with and very professional. I am already planning a return.

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16 Rue de louvre luxury apartment review

Guest: Mubarak (Qatar)
Date of Stay: 07/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

I had chance to stay in above property from 31/7/2010-7/8/2010. I'm very happy of the excellent arrangement of the management Glam Paris and thier staff namely Karoline & her assistance . They waited for us till 9 PM because of the unusual traffic jam. They been very helpful, also they arranged taxi to pick me & my family up to airport. The appartment is really luxury andvery clean, it's location is excellent because it is close to shops , restaurants , Metro station is only 50 meters you can go every way, also very close to famous Louvre. The apartment is quite even the street is busy, very safe, also it is airconditioned so you have to worry about hot weather this year.the furniture is new and confrtable. Kichen is equiped with every thing necessary for cookink , large frig, ang excellent washing machine & dryer. you can connect your computer to DSL cennection(free). In fact me &my family like this apartment , we sayed in different propeties in Paris before, but this property is much better, I recomend it to every family and I prefer to stay in the same apartment nexs vacation in Paris .

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Great spot for afternoon breaks

Guest: Mike (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 06/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/27/10

We had a group of 6 people ranging from 13 yrs old to 70 years old. We decided to stay in an apartment so that we could have a place to socialize while taking an occasional break from touring. It was a wonderful choice. If grandma or grandpa needed a little nap, the rest of us could either rest or go next door to a bistro and grab a glass of wine or have a little afternoon wine and cheese in our own apartment. The apartment was very large and had a wonderful dining room with a large table. The wireless internet worked fine. We struggled a little with the washer/dryer until we figured it out. The bathrooms are tiny, but that is just nitpicking. Overall it was a wonderful place to stay and we would definitely recommend it!

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

AMAZING!!!

Guest: Eva (Nashville,Tn. USA)
Date of Stay: 06/07/10 Review Submitted: 07/15/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay in this beautiful home away from home! Well appointed with all the comforts and stylishly decorated, this place was an oasis. with a view of the Louvre from the balcony. The modern kitchen allowed us to dine in comfortably with grocery and pastry/bakery shops minutes away, or we ventured out in any direction for wonderful bistros again all within the block. Shopping was also easily accessed on foot. Located centrally and within easy walking distance of so many wonderful sites it was perfect for my family of 6! Also, close to metro stops and our favorite- bus routes, we managed to travel about with ease! The taxi service they referred us to also was prompt and courteous for arrival and departure. We have definitely told all our friends that this is THE place to stay while in Paris and we are already planning our return!

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

Wonderful stay

Guest: Mrs R (Norway)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

We were three mature couples spending a long weekend in Paris in May 2010. For hotels rooms of this standard we would have had to pay more than we did here. One upside was that we had a kitchen, and a table to sit around together in the evenings. With the great shops for quality food and wine in the rue Montorgueuil, relatively near by, we ended up lunching out and dining in.There is a baker just around the corner for breakfast stuff. We like cooking when in France, and it saves a lot of money. There is however a good choice of restaurants very near the apartment. We had Sunday lunch at one-michelin-star Yam'tcha, just a minute away. Recommended! The people from the company that run the property were very friendly and helpful. To keep up the standard the owner/company will need to check on things systematically. The carpet under the dining table needs to be cleaned/replaced. And for cooking more good knives are needed. And a good tin opener (for confit de canard!). We absolutely recommend this appartment. The location could hardly be better, and the bedrooms are at the back, away from the street noise.

Owner response:Thanks a lot. hope to see you again and have good fun in Paris. we will improve all time quality services and give you the best all time. services management is always happy to get good review.

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

An Amazing Week in Paris

Guest: Kathy S. (Bay City, MI)
Date of Stay: 05/11/10 Review Submitted: 05/21/10

We have booked thru VRBO several times and have never been disappointed. The central location of this apartment was perfect along with the apartment itself. It's a 100 year old beautiful building with modern furnishings, lighting, and baths. Minor issues? Sure. But that's all a part of the charm of living in the heart of an old city in an old building. There were 6 of us and all very comfortable. The down comforters on the beds are wonderful and plenty of privacy for all. And our contact person was very helpful whenever needed, both during our trip planning and upon arrival. What a treat to experience Paris from the heart of it all. There are several bakeries, markets, restaurants and crepe stands without even having to cross the street. And then to cross the street and there is the Louvre...To be able to cut through the courtyards of the Louvre as a shortcut to other parts of the city has got to be one of the most amazing feelings. Worth the price? Absolutely. Would we come again and stay in this same apartment? In a heartbeat. Merci and Au revoir!

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Terrific girls getaway!

Guest: 50th birthday getaway (Ware, MA, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/24/10 Review Submitted: 05/02/10

Our stay in your beautiful apartment was wonderful. Accommodated 6 women very well. The location, furnishings and the balcony made our stay very comfortable and the central location is perfect. The apartment is large, clean and appropriately equipped for visitors. We enjoyed the balconies at dusk every day and the view of the louvre makes you want to pinch yourself to say "yes, we are really here". We will be recommending the apartment to some friends who our planning a future trip to Paris.

Owner response:we are very happy when the custumers are happy. the team management do the best to offer the most confortable stay and enjoy paris, the appartement, the view. thanks a lot.

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

Excellent Location

Guest: wanttoseetheworld65 (Honolulu HI)
Date of Stay: 03/22/10 Review Submitted: 05/13/10

Wow! My family stayed in this beautiful apartment for 1 week. There was plenty of room for all 6 of us. This place is as beautiful if not more than the pictures on this site. The location is correct. The property was clean and newly renovated. The lift was very small but handy after 5 miles a day in Paris. The decor was traditional French. Wonderful wood floors,12 foot ceilings, moldings everywhere, and large french doors letting in all kinds of light. The beds were firm, we all loved them. The queen bed in one of the back bedrooms splits into 2 singles. There were shears and thick curtains in all of the bedrooms. The closet size in the bedrooms vary. The bigger the bedroom the smaller the closet. The closets have both hanging dowels and drawers. There is plenty of room to store suitcases and coats in the entry closets. The bathtub is a soaking tub. Watch out, the shower pipes get very, very hot. 1 roll of toilet paper for each bathroom was provided. The toilet seat in the bedroom was loose. We received the wrong access number to the WIFI in our welcome contract. After 1 phone call we received the correct number. During check-in make sure you make them thoroughly explain the use of the stove, clothes washing machine and dryer (we never could work the dryer), phone and WIFI (you have to reboot it every time/ not really a problem). We thought we understood how to work it all but alas operator error plagued us. The location is great for walking the whole city. There is a metro station less then a block away. There are only 2 units per floor. The tenants in the building were very nice. It is a quiet building but the construction scaffolding suggested noise to come. The neighborhood felt very safe, even at night. Just 2 blocks away there is a great bakery (Julien's) and produce market (across he street) on St Honore heading towards the Marais. Do not pass up the chance to stay here!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Wonderful Experience

Guest: cwarm (Fort Worth, TX, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/28/10 Review Submitted: 02/15/10

Everything as expected and advertised. Very large apartment with nice modern furnishings. Great water pressure and lots of hot water, plenty for five people showering in succession. Wireless internet worked without a problem. Perfect location with anything you could need in walking distance. Overall a really nice apartment and experience.

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

Not as good as we expected....

Guest: Dagss (Australlia)
Date of Stay: 08/22/09 Review Submitted: 10/13/09

Overall this apartment is a great place for 5 adults to share with plenty of space BUT given the premium rate we paid we were disappointed in a few things. The third bedroom did not have a doona on the bed and there were no curtains on the window!! Totally unsatisfactory for our fellow female travel companion and YES people could see in as we had conversations with people in other buildings from this window! The doona situation was not rectified but a handy man came day 2 of our stay and "nailed the curtain to the window! The kitchen did not have a bread knife - unbelievable for Paris but we bought and left one behind for the next visitors. And no WIFI!! We all had laptops to communicate with home and were told the apartment had wireless internet BUT after many complaint calls for several days it never eventuated. Also construction work was being done on the outside of this building so we awoke to the sound of hammers etc early in the morning. While a good location for access to the metro and the Seine, I probably would not stay here again.

Owner response:I try to answer to my first bad comments for this wonderfull appartement. the curtain was break the week before the arrival and my concierge try to find a provisional solution. yes , the building is 15 meters front of the window... and we change the curtain urgently ... it was special situation and I think we try to put a provisional curtain before repair definitively.. in August in Paris, impossible to find someone ... for this problem we gave a refound on the rental fee when we re send the deposit . the situation back to normal just after. the wifi working well for 2 years before this stay and well after ?? and we never have problem with Wifi before . I ask to the others renters after this events, and everything going well... it s problably due to a bad connexion from the computer or compatibility. I don t know. it s difficult to understand. for the outside noise, Cuncil do reworking road in Paris all time during the year, and in Rue du Louvre actually.... upgrade the road I think ?? it s a provisional situation. I hope have a second chance with this person. I will be happy. dominique

Recommended for:Tourists without a car

Best Stay in Paris with family

Guest: lovin paris (California)
Date of Stay: 05/21/09 Review Submitted: 06/05/09

This apartment in Paris is incredible! I have been to many in Paris and this one takes the cake. It is so spacious and roomy. It has plenty of room for 6 people. We had 2 children with us and it was perfect. There is a park around the corner and a plenty of food choices right out the door. It is so centrally located. The metro is steps away. I would stay in this apartment again in a heartbeat.

Owner response:Thank you for your very kind comment. The owner.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

perfect location/beautiful apartment

Guest: LSS (Mississippi)
Date of Stay: 03/14/09 Review Submitted: 04/30/09

Our family so enjoyed this beautiful apartment in March 2009. It is spacious, very clean, beautiful hardwood floors and good bathrooms. I would stay there again for sure! It is a stones throw from the Louvre and there is a wonderful bakery just around the corner. The best thing about this apartment is the fabulous location! It was much better than staying in a hotel.

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

Great apartment

Guest: KMR2009 (United States)
Date of Stay: 12/26/08 Review Submitted: 01/06/09

My family and I recently rented this apartment for five days after Christmas. The location was great, near a metro stop and so close to the Louvre we could see it from our balcony. There was plenty of space for all six adults to spread out. A large dining room table and a comfortable living room made it great for having a night in. I would recommend this apartment and I would stay in it during future trips to Paris.

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

FANTASTIC APARTMENT & LOCATION!

Guest: Janet and Bob (Morristown, NJ USA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/09/08

This spacious, luxurious apartment is situated just across the street from the Louvre Museum, the metro and the Seine River. It has beautiful views from its balconies. It is in the heart of Paris and yet is very quiet because it is located on the 5th floor. The property manager , Camilla, was fantastic and took care of any of our concerns immediately. The only inconvenient situation we encountered was the elevator was out of service and undergoing repairs. You can easily walk to many attractions, shops, restaurants, groceries or hop on the metro and be at your destination in minutes. A good tour agency is conveniently located just a few blocks away for any day/evening tours you'd like to reserve such as the Moulin Rouge Dinner Show or Versailles. Get the Paris Museum Pass and Metro pass to enjoy unlimited rides on the metro and free admission to over 60 museums. You also get to use special entrances to skip lthe long waiting lines. Our 3 children, ages 15, 16 & 22 loved the apartment and the many amenities such as flat screen TV's, free internet access, clothes washer and dryer, and ironing board. The top of the line gourmet kitchen and beautiful apartment furnishings are impressive. There are plenty of fresh linens and starter supplies such as bathroom tissue, paper towels, detergents, etc. All the rooms were spotless clean and newly renovated. We highly recommend this great apartment and look forward to staying there again.

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

Wonderful property!

Guest: Family_of_Five (Michigan, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/25/08 Review Submitted: 01/08/09

This apartment exceeded our expectations! It is very large, especially by European standards, and fit our family of 5 adults perfectly. The location is absolutely ideal for exploring Paris – the Metro stop is less than a block away, the Louvre can be seen from the apartment’s balconies, and there is easy access to shopping, restaurants, and cultural sites. This is particularly helpful on the nights when the Louvre is open late and less crowded than normal! The apartment itself is well equipped with amenities such as a full kitchen, two full baths (one with a shower, one with both a shower and a tub), a large dining table, and three bedrooms with queen beds. Everything was in outstanding condition. The only drawback to the apartment during our visit was the lack of working elevator – it is a fair climb up the stairs, but nothing that was not manageable. My sister was even 4 months pregnant during our stay and did just fine. I would eagerly recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a wonderful experience in Paris!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.