Vacation Rentals by Owner

Couldn't have asked for anything better!

Guest: Nancy & Bob (Deerfield Beach,Florida (originally from Montreal))
Date of Stay: 08/03/11 Review Submitted: 08/18/11

My husband and I spent 8 glorious days and nights at this apartment in early August 2011. The listing description was completely accurate, with the apartment actually more spacious than the photos indicated! The apartment and building were clean and well-maintained, and the owner (Claudia) and the couple who manage the apartment (Adrian and Emeline) couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating - both in advance of our trip and during our stay. The location was excellent, with a Metro stop right around the corner. The bed, as advertised, was super-comfortable. The best thing about an apartment - as opposed to a hotel room - is that at the end of the day, when you are tired and your legs and feet are aching, and you might have had too much wine at lunch, you can come "home" to relax in your own space, with all the comforts of home (room to move, wine and snacks in the refrigerator, free long-distance telephone, WiFi.....) What a magnificent city, and an absolutely charming apartment. We hope to see you again soon.

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

Wonderful experience!

Guest: Barbara (Terre Haute)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

My husband, two sons (9 and 11) and I stayed at the apartment for a week in July 2011. We had a great time. From the first e-mail with Claudia to the last phone call with Emeline everything was perfect. Emeline and Adrian are both very reliable, punctual, friendly and very nice and helpful. So was Claudia! The apartment is located at a perfect spot! Rue des Rosiers is close to the Metro station and within walking distance of many attractions. Also you can peoplewatch out of your windows! There is always something going on! Never a dull moment on Rue des Rosiers! The house itself is very quiet, we never heard any neighbors at all. The apartment is great, it is very big, the pictures don't do it justice! I used to live in the Marais many years ago and my apartment was not even half the size of Claudia's! Great value for what you get! It is well stocked with dishes and everything you might need! The bed is huge nothing I have ever seen in Europe and the bedding is clean. Adrian had just washed it and put it back on the bed! I was very impressed and if I ever get lucky again to visit Paris, I will definitely try to stay at Claudia's apartment on Rue des Rosiers! Thanks guys for a great stay!!!

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

Possibly the Most Perfect Location in Paris

Guest: Mark (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

This is a wonderful apartment, in the heart of the Marais on Rue des Rosiers. We really loved the location and the neighborhood with many interesting shops and restaurants. As many have already written you could easily just stay within a few blocks as there are many great restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, and falafel stands with all sorts of unique and delicious food. It is perfectly located only a few blocks from the Metro, near many markets and great streets to explore, about 10 minutes walk to Notre Dame and even closer to Place des Vosges. Emeline and Adrian were also very helpful during our short visit and truly great hosts. The apartment is exactly as pictured, though much larger. There is ample space in all of the rooms and the kitchen is well-equipped.

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

A great flat for our perfect vacation

Guest: Terry (Vancouver, Washington)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11 Review Submitted: 04/23/11

We would highly recommend Claudia's flat. First, it's a great location, right in the heart of Le Marais and the Jewish quarter on Rue de Rosiers. Numerous food choices all over, and we spent every morning eating a leisurely breakfast of pastries at the nearby shop. Add in lunch at the falafel shop across the street (or down the street - there are several), and dinner at one of the many restaurants, and you won't go hungry. The flat itself if very comfortable, especially the king size bed. My wife tried to figure out a way to sneak it through customs but it's too big. The kitchen is bigger than it looks in the picture, and had everything we needed. However, we didn't end up doing much cooking because we were out and about from sunup to late night. But it was nice having a refrigerator to keep stuff, and use the kitchen to make coffee, sandwiches, etc. The living room is quite accommodating, although the sleeper couch is not a pull-out, so I really wouldn't recommend having two adults use it. We had our son and his friend with us, and Emeline kindly provided a fold out futon type bed for one of the boys which worked fine. Emeline also saved our bacon when I mistakenly left our laptop in the flat when we locked up to leave for the airport heading home. She kindly packed it and shipped it (kudos too to the French postal service!). All in all, this was a perfect vacation and we would encourage everyone to stay in the flat.

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

Perfect

Guest: Gloria & Thomas (UK)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11 Review Submitted: 03/14/11

Spent three nights here at the beginning of March. Very easy booking process which was completed within two days, no complications whatsoever - the best experience I have had securing accommodation in Paris. Incredible value for such a wonderful location. We cycled almost everywhere; there are three Velib stops nearby as well as St Paul metro less than 5 minutes walk. Local supermarkets are open late and there is a great covered food market selling fresh meat, fish and veg as well as ready-to-eat food (des Enfants Rouges) a 10 minute walk away, not to mention the wealth of high quality food shops (confectioneries, ice cream, bakeries etc.) in the immediate vicinity. Everything you require is within a short walk. Rue des Rosiers and the surrounding area is a beautiful, bustling location with quality boutiques and shops in abundance, safe and very picturesque. Most photos offer an exact representation of the apartment with exception of the kitchen which was bigger than we expected and a lovely surprise. The apartment is well appointed, comfortable and ideal for two persons. Can't wait to come back for a longer stay, I could not have expected better.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Marissa, Karishma & Lauren
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

Adrian and Emeline, Thank you so much again for your assistance this past week. We had a fabulous time in Paris (as usual!) and the apartment was perfect. We hope to return VERY soon!

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Best Location in Paris

Guest: Susie (Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 01/14/11 Review Submitted: 02/02/11

Recently stayed at the apartment with my sister and daughter. Adrian met us promptly and was very helpful. The apartment has a really homely feel and was an absolute delight. The listing is accurate although it really only sleeps three comfortably. I think it would be a bit of a squeeze with four. The location would have to be the best in Paris. Easy walking distance to most sites, minutes from the metro, supermarkets and bakery. Fantastic felafel shops and other restaurants. Had a lovely relaxed lunch at the Lizard lounge a short distance away. The neighbourhood felt very safe and had a lovely feel to it. Lots of clothing shops and vintage shops nearby. Loved returning to the apartment after a day of sight seeing. I would highly recommend this apartment to friends and relatives and would stay there again without hesitation. Loved it.

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

A true Paris experience!

Guest: Megan (Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/20/10

We recently stayed in this apartment for 3 nights, July 2010. We arrived late and yet Adrian happily greeted us and showed us everything we could need to know. He had also bought us some drinks and snacks, knowing we were arriving late from another country. The apartment was larger than it seemed in the website photos, with especially high ceilings and plenty of room for us, and one of our friends who stayed overnight (3 adults). The kitchen was well equipped, and we enjoyed cooking with food from some of the local stores. It was a perfect location to explore Paris - the Marais neighbourhood has great shopping, restaurants and bars and felt very safe. It was also walking distance to the Louvre and Notre Dame, and a short metro/taxi ride to any other attractions. I could not have picked a better place, and we would gladly stay there again for future visits to this beautiful city.

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

I'll Be Back

Guest: Alicia (Haiku, Maui)
Date of Stay: 06/07/10 Review Submitted: 09/13/10

Such a find. This apartment is located in the district that offers shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. Even in such a great location, the street is not too noisy. Open kitchen, king bed (very comfy), large bath......exceptional Paris locale. The owner and caretaker were very helpful being that this was our first trip to Paris. We will be back and plan to stay here again! It felt like home.

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

Everything you need for a wonderful Paris experience.

Guest: Kate & Bill (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 04/21/10 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

My husband and I visited Paris for 5 nights in April. The rue de Rosiers apartment was perfect. Very well maintained, clean, all the conveniences you'd need. Emeline welcomed us warmly and answered all our questions. The apartment looks exactly like you see it in the photos. The bed is very comfortable. We enjoyed opening the windows and seeing Paris life unfold in front of us. the location is terrific. We have stayed in the Marais before and love the convenience and the feel of it. Kind of a Village experience while being in sophisticated NYC/Paris. We like to "live" in the city we visit and being in the apartment so close to groceries and of course wonderful bakeries and butcher shops allows us to feel at home. You can shop along Antoine near the St. Paul metro stop on the way home. We hope to return soon.

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

Guest: Jackie 1 (San Francisco, California)
Date of Stay: 02/23/10 Review Submitted: 02/23/10

Just got back from a wonderful stay at this apartment. I highly recommend it. My niece and I stayed here for a week. Spacious and conveniently located. One large bed in a separate bedroom and a very comfortable sofa bed in the main room (not the uncomfortable fold out kind, but rather a unique sofa that as is is also a big bed). A practical and well equipped kitchen. Great shower, big bathroom. Windows that open to people watching below on the Rue des Rosiers. The location is ideal. Right in the Marais district and on a unique street in the old Jewish quarter.

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Guest: Michael B. (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 02/01/10 Review Submitted: 02/01/10

We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas stay here. We've stayed in many apartments in Paris and can honestly say this was our favourite. Key pluses for us were a true full kitchen with an open plan layout (we cooked Pintade for Christmas dinner), the high ceilings, the fantastic location and the King size comfortable bed. The wifi was very convenient and worked reliably. The hosts were excellent and arrangements were easy.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/11/09 Review Submitted: 10/11/09

I spent a week in this charming apartment mid September 2009 with my adult niece. Great layout, wonderful windows, comfortable furnishings, and nice to have laundry and a working kitchen. The property mgr graciously met me after a five hour delay in arrival with bottled water and fresh fruit along with the orientation. Everything worked fine. The location is wonderful. I have visited Paris several times and enjoyed being in the Marais, with all the locals and the nightlife. We could barely get out of the neighborhood each day, finding another treasure around each corner....cafes, restaurants, shops, boulangeries, and great access to Metro and taxis. This is an excellent base for a Parisian holiday. I hope to return.

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Guest: Eric Jensen (Pennsylvania, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/05/09 Review Submitted: 04/05/09

My family (two adults, two kids ages 8 and 10) stayed in this apartment for a week in March, 2009. It was great for our purposes; well-located in an interesting neighborhood, within easy walking distance of the St. Paul Metro stop, and an easy walk to Ile St. Louis, Ile de la Cite, and Place des Vosges. The apartment is very comfortable and relatively quiet - even when the street below is lively (e.g. Sundays) you don't hear much in the apartment. Both the owner and local contact person were very helpful and easy to deal with. I would highly recommend this apartment.

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Guest: William Buchanan (Wiesbaden, DE)
Date of Stay: 01/05/09 Review Submitted: 01/05/09

The apartment is great. I just spent four nights there with three other guys I work with and we all had more than enough room to sleep comfortably. The vibe in the apartment is great and the location is outstanding (if you like art the Picasso museum is only a 5 minute walk, the Centre Georges Pompadou is about 10 minutes away, and the Louvre is about 15 minutes away). If you want to stay in the middle of Paris and do so at an affordable rate I highly suggest this place, and my friends that stayed with me would agree.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/11/08 Review Submitted: 12/11/08

We're back from our long visit to the Middle East, from which Paris was our jumping off point, and I want to tell you how fabulous our stop over in Paris was. Your apartment was PERFECT for us, in size, location, layout and decor. We absolutely loved it and will definitely book it again the next time we are in Paris (which will hopefully be for more than 2 nights.) Also, Adrian was an exceptional host. He met us at the door when we arrived (in the snow!) and bought with fruit and milk - the basics that any jet lagged family of four needs not to have to stumble out into the snowy/rainy world to find. You were also a pleasure to deal with in terms of setting up the reservation, etc. Thank you so much.

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Guest: Naomi7 (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 11/17/08 Review Submitted: 11/17/08

Thanks so much for making our stay in Paris so convenienant and enjoyable. The apartment was great and exactly what we needed (especially when travelling with a toddler- so much better than a cramped hotel room)and the location amazing. Thanks for being flexible with meeting us on arrival and with our check out times, it made things so nice and simple for us. I will be telling all our friends.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/22/08 Review Submitted: 10/22/08

My wife and I just returned to the states from a lovely weeklong stay at 17 Rue des Rosiers. The apartment is exactly as advertised: clean and airy. And the washer/dryer in the bathroom is such a bonus. Emeline and Adrian greeted us upon arrival and were terrific. The apartment is conveniently located in Marais, with nearby metro, fun streets to explore and wonderful cafes and restaurants nearby. Thanks Claudia for all of your suggestions and advice before we left to Paris; we'll definitely be back next year!

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Guest: Jennifer Robinson
Date of Stay: 10/08/08 Review Submitted: 10/07/08

hi Claudia, We have returned from our holiday in France and had a wonderful time. I'm writing to thank you for your amazing apartment. It was just fabulous - clean, well laid out, great facilities, excellent location and like a home away from home. We really did enjoy our stay. Many thanks again to you and your France based team - we appreciate it Kind regards Jen

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Guest: Denise23 (Waukesha, WI)
Date of Stay: 07/29/08 Review Submitted: 07/29/08

Great location...close to Metro and lots of good places to eat. Very comfortable and well equipped. It worked well for our visit. We felt the area was very safe and central to all the places we wanted to visit.

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Guest: Darrin (Honolulu, HI)
Date of Stay: 07/29/08 Review Submitted: 07/28/08

Aloha Claudia! We had a great time in Paris and enjoyed staying in the apartment for 3 nights in June. It was really nice to be close to so many great sights. We walked to the close by Picasso museum, Place des Vosges, and the Museum Carnavalet. It was cool to do lots of window shopping and checking out some oft he boutiques too. We really enjoyed eating at las'du falafel a few steps away, along with pastries from the myriad of bakeries. There were too many to choose from. I loved the fact that you can step right outside onto the action. The apartment was great! Lots of space and my aunt really appreciated the free long distance as she got to check up on here mom's health. With the Euro so high, we saved lots by cooking in the apartment. I would recommend stopping by the Supermarket next to the Metro station. We discovered that their prices are way better than the other corner stores. Well, all in all, we'd love to come back and stay in the Marais again, it was lots of fun. Mahalo!

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Guest: David Shutovsky (Glen ridge nj)
Date of Stay: 05/15/08 Review Submitted: 05/15/08

After few trips to Paris, I came to a conclusion that only place to stay is Marais.It is located walking distance or few metro stops from all major attractions of Paris.It is particularly fabulous if you are jewish and have kosher needs, but even if it is not the case, Marais is so easy on a tourist, so manageable and full of good life,yet so peaceful that all other locations pale in comparison.One becomes instatly part of neighbourhood with its stores restaurants trateurs.It is upscale and down to earth at the same time.Impossible combination and the very key to to mysterious french style.Claudia's appartment is perfectly located and comfortably furnished.It is great to come back to after day spent in museums and shopping and feel at home, yet close to more excitement.Loved it loved it loved it.

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Guest: Chris Brennan & Linda Gaudet (Charlottetown, PEI, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/21/08 Review Submitted: 04/21/08

Great location, great flat, well equipped. The amount of space was an appreciated luxury for Paris. It was a treat to be surrounded by some interesting art works. The first self-catering I have done where the kitchen knives were actually sharp enough to use! It was maybe too cruel to have so many travel books - it was difficult to remain focussed on Paris and the present. We enjoyed our time in the flat and would recommend it.

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 04/21/08 Review Submitted: 04/20/08

Hi Claudia & Emeline, Just a belated note to say thanks for a great stay at Rue des Rosiers at the end of March. We had a great time & the flat was beautiful. Ed was very impressed at the umbrella-stand full of swords, and being able to look down into the street to see the world go by. all the best, Simon, Helen & Ed.

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