Vacation Rentals by Owner

A comfortable apartment in a spectacular location

Guest: Rebecca (USA)
Date of Stay: 03/23/12 Review Submitted: 04/24/12

Our stay in this apartment went very well. The entry instructions were very well documented with good pictures, and lots of details. We had no issues entering the unit, or leaving it. The apartment size was adequate and very comfortable for us (family of 4). The sofa-bed was spacious and very comfortable and the bedroom was nice and quiet. There was plenty of closet space, and the whole apartment and linens were very clean. The kitchen is well appointed with equipment. The bath has a shower hose, but it is not wall-mounted, so it becomes either a bath or sitting shower. The water pressure was great, and we had plenty of hot water and clean towels. It was nice that the toilet was separate from the shower. The location of the apartment was spectacular… better than we expected. Walking to the Monoprix for grocery shopping was close, and they had a good selection of food (including produce and prepared items). We were very close to a few metro stops (St. Sulpice, St. Germain, Mabillon) just a few minutes walking. Plenty of restaurants, shops and sites nearby. I would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone! The cost is cheaper than a hotel (especially considering you can’t find a hotel room to fit 4 people), plus you can save more by have some meals “at home”. Merci!

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

New Jersey Family in Paris

Guest: New Jersey Family (New Jersey, US)
Date of Stay: 12/25/11 Review Submitted: 01/09/12

Everything about this apartment is exactly as advertised and looks just like the photographs. My wife and I stayed here xmas week 2011 with my teen-aged children. The place was clean and quiet and we had plenty of room for four people. The location is wonderful--very close to several Metro stops and a taxi stand if you need to leave the neighborhood but there's no need to as so much is within walking distance. I would definitely stay here again.

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Quiet, close to 4 Metro stops, very clean, excellent appointments, good kitchen

Guest: JP (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11 Review Submitted: 12/27/11

My wife, my niece, and I stayed December 17th-24th at the DRAGON apartment. Before I arrived, Jean-Noel the apartment manager sent me very detailed, accurate instructions (in perfect English) on entering the building and retrieving the keys. The apartment is accessed by entering a door from a small street, going through a short hallway (with automatic light), a small, cute courtyard (also with automatic light), and a door. The apartment is in two levels. The main level (a sumptuous, calming yellow color with a tile floor) includes a small living area with a bed (that also can serve as a couch), and a dining table with four chairs. The kitchen has a small "dorm-size" fridge (with the usual, dubious freezer), a four-burner stove (sealed), and a small oven with several modes, all of which include a convecting fan (so, to avoid breast meat overcooking, I recommend roasting any birds breast-side down in this oven). The kitchen is relatively well-stocked for a rental apartment, with ample glassware (including flutes and wine glasses), two pitchers, and plenty of plateware and silverware. There are three frying pans (all non-stick--I would have preferred at least one "stick" pan for browning meat, but this is a quibble), and pots of all shapes and sizes, including 2 non-stick pots, perfect for making sautes of the many odd root vegetables available in the street markets. The main bedroom (queen-size bed, good and firm) is on this level. It is curtained off from the living area and includes a curtained-off closet and some shelf-space. The toilet is in a separate room from the bathtub (with shower). Both rooms have sinks and mirrors, though only the bathtub/shower room has space for toiletries. Water pressure and temperature are excellent. The second level is accessed DOWN a narrow, spiral staircase that will challenge any suitcase larger than a carry-on. Downstairs (vaulted ceiling) are two beds that double as sofas, one sofa that can sleep a person easily, wardrobe, HDTV, and phone (with free calls to landlines). The Wi-Fi receiver is down here--Wi-Fi is fast, though the upstairs bedroom and kitchen are sometimes shielded from the signal. According to the manager, the bed configuration can be altered (within reason). The apartment is extremely quiet at night and can be made very dark for sleeping. It is close to 4 Metro stops, the excellent Raspail market, Poilane, and the St.-Germain craziness. I highly recommend it and will likely use it again.

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

Stan from Toronto + wife, daughters & friend enjoyed the apartment very much.

Guest: Stan N.
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

Jean-Noël, We very much enjoyed our week in Paris in your comfortable, well located apartment. The reality was even better than promised in the pictorial presentation of the apartment. The location was close to Metros, shops, cafes and restaurants. We were far more comfortable in the apartment with our two grown daughters and one of their friends for a couple of days than we would have been in a hotel. Well furnished and supplied for light cooking, breakfasts, etc. Thanks very much for the clean, comfortable apartment. Stan from Toronto

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

Wonderful, Romantic Stay

Guest: Will G (Seattle, Washington/USA)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 10/29/11

We had a wonderful stay, thoroughly enjoyed the apartment and had no end of fun with the "dragon" in the basement. We would definitely hope to stay here again if(when) we return to Paris. The location was great and we were able to quickly get to the metro, and any place that we wanted to go. Thank you so very much.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A week in Paris

Guest: Selina (Houston, Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/26/11

We stayed in the Dragon apartment when we were in Paris last week. The apartment is clean, comfortable, quiet and the location is perfect. We walked everywhere. Few Metro stations close by. We will recommend friends to this apartment. In fact my children (17 and 14) are asking to go back next summer. Thanks Jean Noel. We enjoyed our time in Paris!!!

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

Central location and very quiet

Guest: Mary
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

Bonjour Jean Noel: The apartment was "magnifique". It was just blocks away from both the Sevres/Babylon and St. Germain des Pres metro stations so getting around Paris was really easy. The restaurants on the street were excellent. Despite the central location, it was very quiet - likely due to being set back from the street and having a courtyard. We would definitely rent there again. Merci. Mary USA Advice for travelers: Paris Shuttle provides door to door service from CDG airport. 19 euros each way, but well worth it. We made reservations on the internet.

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Comfortable and well furnished

Guest: Karen
Date of Stay: 07/08/11 Review Submitted: 09/09/11

Hi JN, All went wonderfully well in Paris. We had the most wonderful time. The apartment was very convenient to our touring Paris. It was comfortable and well furnished. We had no mishaps at the apartment. Sincerely, Karen

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We'll always have Paris

Guest: Jan (Reno, NV, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/04/11

The location of Dragon is fabulous. Can walk everywhere and really appreciated the closeness of the Monoprix. And if you don't feel like walking there are several close Metro stops. Beautiful apartment with nicer than usual furnishings. Very quiet - you close the front door and enter the courtyard into another world. And the helpfulness of Jean-Nicolas and Jean-Noel were extraordinare! Hope to be back soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Very nice place and excellent location

Guest: Mark
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

June 2011 Our stay in the DRAGON apartment was wonderful. Very nice place and excellent location. Would recommend this unit very much. All transaction elements with InBeauParis went very smoothly and we booked on very short notice. Refund of Deposit right on time. Thank you ! Mark

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True Parisian Charm

Guest: Paulette (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/25/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the apartment (Dragon). The location was perfect and the apartment was very clean, comfortable and well appointed. The whole rental process was very smooth and the communication was excellent. The apartment was very quiet and there were many nice shops and restaurants including a wonderful patisserie across the street. It was great having a washer and dryer in the apartment and it was nice to be able to get fresh food at the local markets and cook in the kitchen! Would love to go back and stay there again!

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

The apartment was exactly what we wanted

Guest: Pat and Fred
Date of Stay: 04/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/08/11

Good Afternoon Jean Noel, We returned late last night from our stay in Paris and cannot thank you enough. The apartment was exactly what we wanted and the location was perfect. We would stay there again any time. It was delightful. Thank you again, Pat and Fred Connecticut, USA

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Guest: Ann
Date of Stay: 02/28/11 Review Submitted: 03/12/11

Hello JeanNoel, My stay at the apartment on rue du Dragon could not have been more delightful. The apartment is comfortable, well appointed, attractive, and for a February rental, well heated. When I had difficulty, the response from inparis - from the two Jeans - was immediate and helpful. The location of the apartment in the 6ieme meant that I could walk to everything - the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Notre Dame, le Marais, etc. (I indulged in concerts in churches, art exhibitions, plays, walking tours daily.) Also, the shopping in the area is excellent. There's a bakery across the street for the morning croissant, and even an American cookie bakery on the block. And, of course, there are excellent restaurants, cafés and the best chocolate shop in Paris in the neighborhood. My hope is to return next year. Ann

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So convenient!

Guest: G.R. & B.B. (Los angeles)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 10/12/10

Just got back from Paris and our stay at DRAGON. The apartment was wonderfully centrally located (so convenient!), clean, safe and comfortable. Your instructions were easy to follow and everything went very smoothly. Second day back and we have already received back our security deposit. Landlord responded promptly to all inquiries and was truly a pleasure to deal with. Thanks J.N. for helping to make our special birthday celebration/vacation so special! Enjoyed our VRBO experience very much. G. R. and B.B., Los Angeles

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Centrally located

Guest: Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California. US)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

We enjoyed very much our stayed. The apartment is located walking distance to everything, restaurants, metro stations, super markets, shopping etc. Arriving was easy, all the instructions were sent to us via email and everything went well. I would recommend the place to anybody. The place was very quiet and well maintained. Thank you Jean for everything. Feel free to use me as reference

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

Great place

Guest: Atlas (Vancouver Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

We stayed at 40 rue du Dragon in July and thought it was the perfect, quiet location for a home base. It was close to everything and to several metro stations, and best of all, to many restaurants and two grocery stores. The apartment was clean and well-appointed, and having a fully equipped kitchen and laundry was very handy. The vaulted cellar was a real highlight, giving the feel of an ancient cavern with comfortable furniture. Email correspondence with Jean Noel was efficient and everything, from initial information to refund of the deposit, was handled exactly as promised. Thanks Jean Noel. We will recommend this place to others.

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

Guest: Jim & Aira
Date of Stay: 10/11/09 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

Thanks for the prompt refund of our deposit. It was in our Paypal account before we even returned from our vacation. We really enjoyed our week at the Rue de Dragon apartment. The apartment is lovely and the location is so great. We walked to the Louvre, Musee d'Orsay and Notre Dame. There are good restaurants and cafes within a few blocks. (We recommend la Petite Chaiseon rue de Grenelle.) Please feel free to use us as a reference for the apartment and for your services in general. We hope to come back to Paris and rue de Dragon soon.

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Guest: Vance Hughston SC
Date of Stay: 08/25/09 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

I very much enjoyed my stay in this beautiful old apartment in the historic heart of Paris. The apartment is very clean and well maintained and contains every thing you may need to make your stay comfortable and worry free. The landlord, Jean- Noel was very helpful and pleasant to deal with particularly so for someone like me who speaks very little French. Vance Hughston SC

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