Location, location, location!

Guest: Jon and Miriam (New Kent, VA USA)
Date of Stay: 11/03/11 Review Submitted: 11/09/11

We just spent 4 nights at this apartment and it was perfect. The building itself is charming and if you walk around to the back you will find the only "beach" in Prague! Lovely to sit on the benches, feed the swans, ducks, etc. We walked everywhere, even to the castle (yes, it's all uphill but worth the effort). I really can't add anything else to the other reviews. We did have some commumication issues but none that weren't resolved. Book it!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Excellent, excellent, excellent ...

Guest: 5Js (Kottweiler-Schwanden / Germany)
Date of Stay: 10/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/26/11

Our family (2 adults, 3 small kids) just got back from a 2-night stay at The Charles. This was the 4th different European city in which we've used VRBO.com. The other rental units have been good, but this one was extra special. The location is incredible - a few minutes walk from the Charles Bridge. We drove into Prague, so the free on-site parking was very important to us, and it worked out great. The apartment was very clean, and if you are fan of architecture, you'll love the exposed timber ceilings, the 500-year-old wood flooring and the curved doorframe entering the bedroom. All the rooms are finished very nicely, and the kitchen is well appointed to handle all meals. I would not recommend the apartment for 5 large people (it did work for us because our kids are small), but up to 4 shouldn't be a problem. The price is fair, the neighborhood is very safe, and we will try to stay here again if we make a return trip to Prague.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Ideal location in Prague

Guest: viaducttravel (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/20/11 Review Submitted: 10/22/11

We stayed at the Charles Apartment for 4 nights in September, 2011. Getting the rental arranged was extremely easy since Robin is a native English speaker, was quick to respond to emails, takes a deposit by PayPal, and was very accommodating when we needed to change our dates (he keeps the availability calendar up to date). The Charles Apartment is only a 5 minute walk from a Metro station, only 15 minutes from the train station, and 30 minutes from the airport; no need to take a cab (as long as you aren't carrying a ridiculously sized suitcase). Robin met us at the agreed time and checked us in quickly. Apartment is exactly as described; smallish one-bedroom, well decorated, and modern bathroom. Even a washing machine! WiFi worked perfectly too. Only one flight of stairs. Check out is easy too; since Robin does not hold a damage deposit, we simply dropped the key in the mailbox on our way out the door. Location of the Charles Apartment is ideal for exploring Prague for a few days. Just 5 minutes walk to the Charles Bridge, a steep 15 minutes or so up to the castle, or about 30 minutes all the way to the main square (or take the metro). Lots of good restaurants in the area and several stores, all described in the material conveniently provided in the apartment. But the location is very quiet, with very little traffic noise. Just to be fair, there are a few very minor negatives. If you're not used to European sized apartments it might seem small. Although the ad says 4 could stay here, you'd have to be really close friends! A few minor maintenance issues. The THREE double locking doors to get in or out are frustrating. None of these issues are any reason not to stay here, and none significant enough to drop our rating below 5 stars. We would stay here again.

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

3 nights in Prague

Guest: Troy (Portland, Oregon USA )
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

Overall the apartment was very adequate for our needs. Perfectly located to visit all of Prague's major sights on foot. (Charles Bridge quite close by). It was a bit small for family of 4, yes...but clean and comfortable and very nicely kept up. Robin was very helpful and helped set up pickup from the airport for us. I would use the apartment agan when & if I am in Prague again...especially if only with my wif and the kids are left home! Thanks.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.

pretty window boxes

Guest: LF (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

The window boxes were charming. Two doors and a set of stairs leads to a cute little apartment in a very convenient location.

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Fun Stay at The Charles!!

Guest: Prague First Timer (Corte Madera, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/09/11

After several emails back and forth with Robin, we (me, my wife and 21 yr. old son) decided to stay at The Charles for 4 nights. We were very happy with our choice. Our taxi driver at the airport was easy to find and took us straight to the apartment. The location is great for all major sites worth walking to. Robin met us at the apartment and read us in on all the instructions and gave us great restaurant recommendations. Our only critique (reason for not being 5 Stars), which we have already been assured by Robin will be addressed, was the lack of bed linens for pillows, and the general tired condition of the linens. He has likely already replaced them. The bathroom is modern and very beautiful. The apartment is nicely renovated with great old world touches in a building that is several hundred years old. It is not a huge place so remaking the convertible sofa each day is necessary to really move around if it is in use. We would definitely stay again and would recommend it to friends visiting Prague. Robin was pleasant (fluent in English) and very helpful.

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

A treasure amid the bustle of Prague

Guest: Kathy (Florida)
Date of Stay: 01/09/11 Review Submitted: 04/24/11

Tucked away on a quiet street, only a very short walk from the metro and Charles Bridge, this apartment is truly a treasure. Robin has renovated it beautifully - adding a modern kitchen and shower, even WI-FI and a laptop while preserving the unique elegant touches of historic Prague. We loved coming back to this cozy comfortable apartment at the end of a long day sightseeing and will definitely rent it again when we come back to Prague.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

A Wonderful Experience!

Guest: Christine (Mesa, Arizona United States)
Date of Stay: 11/15/10 Review Submitted: 04/16/11

My mother and I stayed here in November of 2010 for 2 weeks. The place is very small but for the price you can't beat it. My mom stayed in the bedroom while I slept on the hideaway bed. We were both very comfortable. Robin was very helpful with any questions and concerns. The apartment had everything we needed and there was a nice market within walking distance to buy groceries. The location is excellent! I would recommend this property to anyone. It was was of the best vacations we have ever been on.

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

Property not as expected.

Guest: Mary k. (Florence, SC)
Date of Stay: 06/22/10 Review Submitted: 07/02/10

I arrived with my daughter and her friend to the Prague Train station looking for the taxi driver that Lucie (manager of the property) had arranged to pick us up. Forty five minutes later and several phone calls to Lucie, a nice man arrived in a tiny car that was barely able to fit the three of us and our luggage charging us 450 Crown. We arrived at the property, where we met Lucie who let us in and showed us around, which took no time at all because the apt was soooo tiny! My daughter and I shared the queen sized bed but barley had space to put our luggage on the floor. My daughters friend slept on the sofa bed which was so uncomfortable she could hardley sleep. The location of the apt was good, it was close to all the sites and was right across the street from a beautiful park. We tried to contact Lucie again, as we had a question and she did not reply. We arranged for our own taxi to the train station upon our departure and was charged 180 crown for the same distance we paid 450 and did not have to wait and had room for our luggage. Overall, I would only recommend this apt for two persons who share the same bed, and make your own taxi reservations!

Owner response:1. Lucie no longer manages nor lets people in to the apt. (though she was well received most of the time incidentally) and in response to this -- 2. We've bettered the sofa-bed in the L.R. It's now more comfortable. 3. I spoke with this transport agency and they lowered their price from the train station. 4. By definition 3 people sharing a 1-bedroom apt. -and 3 individual guests as it is here, even more so- involves some compromise (not to mention that homes and apts. are generally much smaller in Europe than in the U.S.). Actually, here I had assumed the renter was entirely aware that they were 'pushing the envelope' of the apt.'s capacity. 5. Ultimately, we can not be fully responsible for how the guests transport themselves to the apt. The enjoyment and comfort of our guests is very important to us. It perturbs me that the circumstances went awry in this case. But mistakes do happen sometimes.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.