Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great place to stay!

Guest: Mark (New York)
Date of Stay: 01/15/12 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

I have just stayed here and found it absolutely delightful - and I have traveled widely and have high (some might say finicky) standards. Arnaud and his sister Ariane were attentive, accommodating, helpful, and friendly; available when needed, unobtrusive when not. The apartment was just as described online - lovely and quiet; and the location is tremendous - everything you might want, from the glossy and funky boutiques of the Marais to everyday bakeries, groceries, and pharmacies, is literally just outside the door. It's within a few hundred yards of the Metro, and a short walk to Hotel de Ville station, which puts you directly on Line 1, the tourist's best friend (stops at the Louvre, the Place de la Concorde, the Champs Elysees, and the Arc de Triomphe). It is also an easy walk to Chatelet-Les Halles station, Paris' transportation hub, where you can get multiple metro lines and the RER to CDG airport. I immediately settled in and just pretended to live in Paris for a week. The apartment was comfortable and warm, with great sunlight in the afternoons, and totally silent and restful at night, a major commodity in Paris. In addition to the great appeal of the apartment itself, don't underestimate the importance of having an elevator, a rarity in central Paris. At the end of a long day of museum-going/shopping/strolling, coming back to your apartment and having to face a long slog up three or four flights of stairs can be heavy going. But this apartment offers both the luxury of rooftop views and open sky AND the luxury of an elevator. The first time I came home with bags of groceries I was very glad I made this choice! In addition, the apartment has an unusual floor plan that makes it feel bigger than it is, with kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom each forming its own "wing" of the apartment, converging on a central space; and this, together with its location at the very top of the building, gives every room (including the bathroom, which does indeed have a view of the top of the Centre Pompidou!) its own unique and romantically Parisian perspective of interior courtyards, chimney pots, and mansard roofs. I found this much more charming than the conventional layout of other apartments. And yet the price is very reasonable, both compared with the cost of a tiny Paris hotel room, and also with other short-term rental apartments in the Marais which usually offer no more space or amenities. I loved it here and would happily stay again.

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

Apartment at 55 Rue de Temple

Guest: Ann (Victoria BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

The apartment was wonderful - more than we expected. It was located at the back of a well secured building on the 5th floor - there was an elevator. There were lots of windows for a cross-breeze so no AC was not an issue. There was a very large livingroom, with TV, table & chairs and two couches - great for afternoon naps. One of the couches was a sofa bed - very suitable for a 3rd person or a couple of kids. Free wifi. The kitchen had a full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher and washing machine - there was a rack for drying clothes. The apartment was clean and very functional. My only fault were the towels - there were four large towels primarily for showering, but they were scratchy for using on faces. Better towels would have been a plus. The apartment was located about a 10 minute walk to Hotel d'Ville and the Metro, 20 min to Notre Dame. There were lots of restaurants and grocery stores in the area. The area was well lit, and we felt safe all the time. Highly recommended.

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

The owner has correctly identified this apartment..it is very confortable, and well located.

Guest: Pat (Sacramento,Ca, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 09/24/11

We spent a month here, and found everyday to be a new experience. The apartment felt like home all the time we were there. Quiet, lots of sun light, cool evening breezes and a perfect location. What few problems we had were handled well. A very memorable experience. Loved the neighborhood, the Morais.

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

We found the flat quiet and well outfitted. The location was great so you can walk or take the tube.

Guest: sunni (canada)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 10/02/11

The service was great. Any questions we had were dealt with quickly. The location was quiet and central. We walked everywhere and occasionally took the subway. Due to the location both choices were easily available. The place was clean and spacious. Restaurants, coffee shops, markets and bakeries are all near by.

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

Recommend staying in this beautiful and charming apartment

Guest: Helena (Rio de Janeiro - Brasil)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

. Great apartment, very charming and quiet. Arnoud and Ariane always very attentive. We stayed for two weeks in July, I, my husband and our 7 year old daughter. The location is very privileged, you have everything close by. Surely we will return soon.

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

Great Apartment!

Guest: B&B (RICHMOND)
Date of Stay: 11/16/10 Review Submitted: 03/08/11

My wife and I have been renting apartments here for the past thirty-some years - usually for monthy, or longer, periods. This winter was our first stay in this property; hopefully, it will not be our last, for it is the first place we will check for availability when we return. Marvelous location, secure, quiet, well furnished, and attentively maintained, it is at the top of our list. Highly recommended!

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

We loved it

Guest: MB (Israel)
Date of Stay: 05/24/10 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

We stayed for 8 days in May and loved it. It is spacious, quiet, full of light, has a lot of storage space, well equipped kitchen, internet for our laptop and an excellent bed. And the coolest part - we could see pompidou center from the shower... It was a great place to come back to after sightseeing in Paris

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

Wonderful apartment - wonderful people

Guest: Jelly (Minneapolis, MN USA)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/21/10

We stayed in April for a week. Unfortunately with the volcanic ash, we were trapped in Paris for five extra days. Arnaud was sooo very accomodating and let us stay in the apartment the entire time. We were so thankful! This apartmnet is in an absolutely perfect location - close to everything - we walked everywhere. I highly recommend this apartment. We always felt safe - no better place than the Marais!

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

Guest: Keith50 (Corte Madera, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/29/09 Review Submitted: 07/29/09

We had a wonderful stay in early July 2009. This is a great great location to walk around the Marais, get to Notre Dame, and convenient for bakeries, groceries and produce.Top floor apartment was quiet,storage space excellent and up to date kitchen and cleaning appliances.Owner pays attention to detail in providing a range of comforts after long days of Parisian walks. Our best hostess was Ariane who helped us get settled into this contemporary quarters. Would love to return!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/10/09 Review Submitted: 07/10/09

The photos and all the comments about the flat are valid. Don't underestimate the value of the peace and quiet of the flat. Ariane manages the flat in a most friendly way. Be sure to have her phone number in your wallet - just in case you have the misfortune of locking yourself out of the flat!! An excellent choice for a holiday in Paris.

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Guest: Bethany6 (Chicago, IL USA)
Date of Stay: 04/14/09 Review Submitted: 04/14/09

I highly recommend this apartment. It was very clean, equipped with all of the amenities you could desire, and was in a great location. Having our "own flat" during our vacation enriched the experience. The owner and manager were both helpful and accommodating. If I ever return to Paris (which I hope to do) I would definitely try to stay in this apartment again.

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