Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great Paris location and apt. for our ladies trip

Guest: Lisa (New Orleans, LA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

We enjoyed staying at Jeannette's cute apartment on the Ile St. Louis. It was a perfect location, close to everything. Coming from the deep south and having been to Paris several times in normally very hot July, we were a little worried about no air conditioning. However, the weather in Paris was cool and perfect. The apartment was small, as almost all hotel rooms and apartments are in Paris, but it had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Having 2 bathrooms was definitely a plus. It is very close to at least 2 small grocery stores and numerous adorable shops. Notre Dame is just 2 or 3 blocks away. Jeannette is very easy to work with, and I definitely recommend her apartment. We were a group of 6 ladies (mothers, daughters, grandmother and friend) ranging in age from 18 to 76.

Owner response:Thankyou Lisa for your kind words - hope you will all come back soon jeannette

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

Guest: Carrie and extended family
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

We had a very nice time . A few small things The code you gave us fir the wifi was missing a number, but we found the complete number in the aprtment anyhow . We could not get the CD player to work We just loved Paris

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Guest: Greg and Kira
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/18/11

I am back at work after a grewat 4 weeks away, including a very enjoyasble week at your apartment Thankyou once again , enclosed are the keys

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Guest: Mike and Deborah
Date of Stay: 06/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

Chere Jeannette Fabuleux, what a marvellous week we just spent at our ISL apartment . We loved every minute of it as did our friends , who savoured the city and loved the Island as a base for exploring . Gorgeopus weather , a couple of smash bang thunderstrorms at night. No volcanoes as last year . We heard hardly a peep for the neighbour above . We enjoyed meeting the lovely lady who lives upstairs on street side . We bought a lavender plant to enjoy . As always a thousand thanks for your generous hospitality We are already looking forward to next year, same time , of year . The keys are en route tomorrow , fondly, M et D

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LOW POINT OF OUR TRIP

Guest: Bob (Rancho Santa Fe, CA & Kohala, HI)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

We wish to inform others of the conditions in #23906. We've rented many apartments in Europe, including five in Paris, and have never encountered such filth and clutter. Every horizontal surface above 5' was dirty (not dusty) and much below 5' was similarly unclean. We had to wash all dishes, glasses, silver & pans before using. Closets, shelves and drawers were cluttered with the sort of stuff we'd throw away or recycle and the dregs of former guest's nuts, spices, cookies & rancid oils along with non-matching towels of all sizes and colors added to the melange. Comforter in BR #1 had spots & odor. "Lovely terrace" was filthy with mops, bucket & dead plants. The clutter effect was enhanced by handwritten post-its stuck up all over with do's and don'ts -- this was our introduction to what seemed to us totally non-professional operation of this apt. The owner seems to run her rental like a student co-op with the "guests" expected to provide cleaning supplies, light bulbs, staples, etc. Communication is fruitless since guests are barely tolerated as being stupid and untruthful interlopers. Upon arrival, one toilet was plugged and we've been charged $60 for a handyman - go figure! And the TV/Internet/Telephone box wasn't working so my wife called the owner who, instead of listening to our problem, told my wife that she is technically inept. We then spent over 3 hours of our Paris time at France Telecom having the box reprogrammed. In addition to the dirt and clutter, there's noise. With a school across the street, the playground emanates high-level noise from 9am to nearly 6pm. The double-pane windows do some noise reduction but we didn't find opening a window on a nice day to be the thing to do. Also, the total lack of soundproofing respecting the apartment upstairs is unbelievable. We were privy to TV, voices, footfalls during the night, and chairs scraping the floor -- all from upstairs. In conclusion, we found the living/dining room adequate; the kitchen/"family" area just OK; and the two bedrooms and 2nd "bathroom" a very sad affair. The 2nd "bathroom" consists of two tiny booths almost directly off the living room -- one with toilet and mini-sink and one with shower. Better not be in the shower if guests arrive since stepping out of the shower is stepping out of the booth. Although Paris bedrooms tend to be small, the size and furnishings of these bedrooms set a new standard for starkness. Low point of our trip.

Owner response:These people are not stating the facts of why we withheld $183.20 of their security Deposit . I am sorry they did not like the apartment, most people love it ,but there is no accounting for taste, and they are welcome to express their opinion . Many people have returned to rent our apartment 6 or 7 times - one family comes back for the same week every year . Never once were we told that the apartment was unclean , let alone filthy , and I had several phone conversations , and Emails from them during their stay . It was not until after their departure that they wrote an email demanding money back . We have had our cleaners working for us for 10 years and there have been very few complaints .Had these renters mentioned the apartment was unclean, we would immediately have asked our cleaners to return and take care of what was not satisfactory to them . Our cleaners take pride in doing a good job In the rental agreement that these renters , and all our other renters signed, item 10 , states that they report to the owners " any problems found in the apartment on arrival within 24 hours " They did not report anything at all to us within 24 hours. The toilet blockage was reported after they had been using it - I have their email confirming this. They cleared the blockage with the plunger we supply and did not call to cancel the handyman we had engaged to come over,at their request , demand . We did not need, ask or want them to take our WIFI equipment to ORANGE .We are responsible for it . We have someone in Paris to take care of keeping it working if needed . They did not ask us to call anyone . They also signed , item 12,to " pay cleaning and laundry fee of 90 E " , They did not leave this money , it was part of their contract to do so . I had to send a cheque to the cleaners in Euros by Express mail, did not charge them for this mailing , only the 90 E cleaning charge The second bathroom is indeed small, but it works , and most people are thrilled to have a second bathroom as they are rare in Paris in a 2 Br apartment . I really dont want to try answer all the accusations that are false or misleading. VRBO knows we are reliable and trustworthy, and have always done our best to provide exactly what we advertise , ever since we bought the apartment in 2003 I am happy to provide references if needed Very truly yours, Jeannette , the owner

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Guest: Jack and Deborah
Date of Stay: 01/03/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

We are sending the keys back to your home in San Francisco We really enjoyed your apartment and found it comfortable and convenient for the four of us . We love Paris and hope to return in the near future May the New Year bring you Health Happiness and good times . Thankyou again , warmly j and d

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Guest: K.R , LONDON
Date of Stay: 12/24/10 Review Submitted: 06/17/11

Your kindness and consideration made # 17 feel like home and we were both in tears when we left . It was so clean we joked we could eat off the kitchen floor You have arranged it so that people can relax as soon as they enter , and feel secure and safe on this very special island .

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Guest: MURPHY family
Date of Stay: 01/03/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/10

We had a lovely time in your Paris apartment . We cooked Breakfast every morning and enjoyed Xmas Dinner with a lamb roast from the gourmet butcher across the road . The butcher even wrote down the time and temperature required to cook it without us even asking . The towels were plentiful and the heating and hot water were excellent The Washer and dryer functioned very well . You have a great assortment of plates and cutlery

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Guest: Gina, Robert and family - 6 people
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 02/27/11

We are back for our whirlwind trip. The wedding was just spectacular We loved staying in your apartment , everything we wanted and neeeded was there and so central . Thankyou again for everything you did to make our stay enjoyable

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Guest: Anne and family
Date of Stay: 06/03/09 Review Submitted: 06/02/09

The apartment was even nicer than we remembered from our stay two years ago . Thankyou Jeannette, we had a wonderful time

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Guest: Anne and family
Date of Stay: 02/28/09 Review Submitted: 02/27/09

The apartment was even nicer than we remembered from our stay two years ago . Thankyou Jeannette, we had a wonderful time

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Guest: Emily and Marshall
Date of Stay: 01/03/09 Review Submitted: 01/02/09

We have so enjoyed our stay , a fabulous respite from our usual life as we lead it . you have been a great landlord , and your worked so hard to keep everything going- we so appreciated that

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Guest: Callinan family
Date of Stay: 10/25/08 Review Submitted: 10/24/08

We are home almost a week now and getting caught up . We had a wonderful time in your lovely apartment , and fitted in well .Our 13 year old slept in the sofa bed in Living room, The 10 year old slept in smaller Bedroom with me , , my son and daughter inlaw slept in the master bedroom . We all thought the Ile Saint Louis very beautiful . We ate almost every night in a different bistro in many different areas . We loved the food and presentation, but not the prices , as the US $ was quite weak .We walked our legs off , and saw many different neighbourhoods . There were no breakages . Thankyou for sharing your home with us . We had been talking about this trip for months and now it is just a memory. Weather was warmer than expected and wore a heavy coat only one night

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Guest: Jamie
Date of Stay: 06/05/08 Review Submitted: 06/04/08

Keys enclosed with our thanks. We had a wonderful week, apartment is lovely, its location superb

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Guest: Susan and Gideon
Date of Stay: 05/02/08 Review Submitted: 05/01/08

The apartment suited our two families to a T - we already miss being there .

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Guest: James and Mary
Date of Stay: 05/02/08 Review Submitted: 05/01/08

Herewith the keys We had a fabulous time, walked everywhere, and the apartment was just wonderful and so well located .

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Guest: Rubin Family
Date of Stay: 04/03/08 Review Submitted: 04/02/08

Keys enclosed, with many thanks We had a wonderful week , apartment is lovely , location Superb !!

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Guest: La Tulipe
Date of Stay: 11/20/07 Review Submitted: 11/19/07

We loved our weeks stay at your apartment - thankyou for everything

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Guest: Susan and Charles
Date of Stay: 07/30/07 Review Submitted: 07/29/07

Good Heavens , has it been two weeks already . We have had a great time . The modem ha been working well as has everything else . I am enjoying watching the swallows swoop up in the sky over the childrens play yard , it has been such a pleasure to watch them and hear them play. Yesterday was a gorgeous day for the celebration at the Bastille . I want to apologise for breaking one iof the beautiful wine glasses - I accidently knocked it over reaching for more cheese . I hope we can find a replacement without too much problem

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Guest: Susan and family
Date of Stay: 07/07/07 Review Submitted: 07/06/07

We absolutely loved the apartment and our whole trip to Paris . We barely rested and saw so much - we rode bikes out at Versailles , ate a lot of ice cream and saw so much fabulous art

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Guest: Myall Family
Date of Stay: 06/30/07 Review Submitted: 06/29/07

We had a wonderful time - what a great apartment in a great location

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Guest: Anthea and Tom
Date of Stay: 06/11/06 Review Submitted: 06/10/06

This is a great apartment - beautifully and simply furnished, incredible location, and charmingly appointed . The Browns were perfect hosts, sending keys, maps , all kinds of information and clear instructions. The apartment is large enough for a family plus intimate and charming for all to enjoy. We would gladly stay again

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Guest: Gardner Family
Date of Stay: 05/11/06 Review Submitted: 05/10/06

We wanted to let you know we loved the aprtment . It was decorated wondefully, and VERY well equipped ( towels, kitchen, dishes etc )- much better euqipped than other apts we have rented in Paris, or in Europe, before . It was wonderful to come back after a day out and cook dinner and sit around to eat at your big dining room table . The location was wonderful and we adored your beautiful new bathrooom . The terrasse was great for enjoying a glass of wine in the evening . Thank you so much for allowing us to have such a great stay in your apartment

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Guest: Quigley family
Date of Stay: 03/15/06 Review Submitted: 03/14/06

We have arrived and are so pleased!Your home is beautiful ! The street is lovely !We have walked around , bought some essentials , had some ice cream and are very happy . Thank you. Your home is hands down over the other place we stayed in .

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Guest: James family
Date of Stay: 08/24/05 Review Submitted: 08/23/05

We had a really wonderful week in Paris . Thankyou so much for sharing your lovely apartment with us . We want to return soon, as a week is not nearly long enough in this beautiful city . We are doing our best to leave the aprtment as we found it, and we will stay in touch

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Guest: Kruger family
Date of Stay: 08/24/05 Review Submitted: 08/23/05

Everything was Fantastic!

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Guest: Fischer Family
Date of Stay: 08/24/05 Review Submitted: 08/23/05

We had a wonderful time in Paris !! Your apartment was perfect- just the right size and the location was wonderful. m. We would love to stay with you on our next trip, and will certainly recommend it to our friends

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Guest: Marguerite and Fred
Date of Stay: 12/07/04 Review Submitted: 12/06/04

We are just back from out all too short trip to Paris . We loved every minute of it - your gracious apartment, the shopping nearby, the Church next door. I trust everything is in order. I left some guide books to add to your collection . In the meantime I hope that we can rent your home again and again - it is perfect. I also appreciated your comments and tips . Cheers and thank you again

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Guest: Carter/Kuman
Date of Stay: 10/23/04 Review Submitted: 10/22/04

We loved the apartment, except for the bed frame which Broke. (Owners note -- we replaced it with a new one from Conforama as soon as they told us ) and hope we can come back someday soon .What a beautiful neighbourhood- you are so lucky to own this apartment

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Guest: Mintons and Whelchels
Date of Stay: 09/07/04 Review Submitted: 09/06/04

bonjour Madame!Our trip was absolutely wonderful. We had fantastic weather. The apartment was great and we would love to return again next year , so we hope we left everything in good order. One suggestion- please leave full instructions about the washer- my French is decent and i still had trouble . We used Franprix, the gourmet butcher across the streeet, and the patisserie you recommended . We are awaiting our credit card bills anxiously, as we did a lot od shopping .

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Guest: Mindy and Jim
Date of Stay: 06/07/04 Review Submitted: 06/06/04

A quick note to say we had a really wonderful time in Paris and really enjoyed the apartment . We loved the location, and thank you for the use of your precious flat

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Guest: Ann and Craig and family
Date of Stay: 05/17/04 Review Submitted: 05/16/04

We are now home from Paris and what a wonderful time we had !Your apartment is perfect and we loved it. Before we left I spoke to Rosa and left the money for her to clean ( note, our cleaner) and she was very nice . I watered the plants, as well we had some rain so they should be fine .We hope we will be able to rent this apartment again, and for a longer time

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Guest: Powell family
Date of Stay: 02/23/04 Review Submitted: 02/22/04

It was wonderful to have so much space . The kitchen table was a wonderful gathering place to make the next day's plans. The location was great- easy to get to anywhere in Paris , and easy access to the Metro . Thank you for such a special opportunity- the opportunity to live like Parisians --and we hope to do this trip again .

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Guest: Williams , Masons
Date of Stay: 01/07/04 Review Submitted: 01/06/04

Here are the keys . It was wonderful - we loved the apartment , its beautiful furniture , comfortable beds , not to mention its splendid terrasse and wonderful location. We hope to return next year

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Guest: Dona and Ara
Date of Stay: 12/08/03 Review Submitted: 12/07/03

We want to tell you what a wonderful time we had staying in your apartment, for the month of November . We enjoyed meeting you as well . A suggestion-I wish I would have known where to turn off the central heating when we left each day, as it was always too warm when we returned . Nervertheless we were very comfortable during the nights . Thanks so much

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