Vacation Rentals by Owner

Le Beau Marais es Tres Bonne!

Guest: Matt (Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/09/11

My wife and I recently spent a week at Le Beau Marais. This is the fifth time we have rented an apartment for a stay in Paris and this was by far the best property we have stayed in. The apartment is impeccable, and in contrast to our previous experience, everything is "of a piece". The rooms are well appointed - nicely and comfortably furnished with matching pieces, and nice color scheme. The kitchen has everything one needs - including various supplies (honey, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar) and a comprehensive book or instructions and recommended activities and places to eat. Everything worked without difficulties - including the wi-fi and washer/dryer! The location is superb - at the cross-roads of the Marais and Belleville areas, with markets, restaurants, and shopping galore. Thank you Ellen!

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

Delightful apartment in great neighborhood

Guest: TMC (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/23/11

This is a charming, very well-furnished and comfortable apartment in the most interesting, enjoyable part of Paris. Great boulangerie, pâtisserie, fromagerie, wine store and grocery store around the corner on Rue de Bretagne. My wife did some very successful clothes shopping in the Marais. There are plenty of great restaurants within a short walk. With the front windows open you get the feel (and noise) of the street; with them closed it's very quiet. The owner has provided a comprehensive instruction manual.

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

Gay Paris at your doorstep

Guest: Barney (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 10/19/11

We are now back home after our holiday in Europe and we fell in love with both Paris and Ellens wonderful apartment. Let me start by saying the flat is located in a wonderfully authentic part of Paris with lovely bars, restaurants, boulangeries, markets and all esentials close by. There are numerous metro stops at hand (very easy to navigate), which means greater Paris and all its attractions is only ever a short while away. The apartment itself is just beautiful and the perfect place for a couple to base themselves for a holiday. It is as depicted by the photos (actually it is better as you can't feel the comfort of the bed from a photo), and was spotlessly clean and welcoming. Even though we were in Paris with it's wonderful restaurants we also enjoy using some of it's fresh produce to cook up the odd meal. With that in mind I can fully recommend the kitchen, with it's gas hob and its full range of utensiles. The apartments open plan meant that I could conjure up a meal whilst keeping an eye on my wife's wine glass for topping up. There are some wonderful coffee table books to pour over whilst enjoying a cup, and its these small details which made our stay more comfortable and also highlights the difference between a hotel and a real home. Ellen arranged for a contact to meet us and run through the details of the flat ( wash machine details, rubbish disposal etc.). My wife and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ellen for allowing us to use her flat for a short time ( I only wish It could have been longer). I would also take this opportunity to sincerly recommend " Le Beau Marais" as a base to fall in which to fall in love with Paris from.

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

Magnifique!

Guest: Diane Ryason (-)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

The apartment is truly "beau", extremely comfortable and conveniently located. We enjoyed all the space and the appointments, the great kitchen and bath and the abundance of light. This is definitely a five star property and one that we will return to and highly recommend to friends. Ellen has gone out of the way to provide all the info you could possibly want about Paris and the wonderful Marais neighborhood. We really felt like we lived there. Merci beacoup for sharing your place.

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

Lovely Apartment

Guest: Carmen (USA)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11 Review Submitted: 06/02/11

The apartment is lovely - while the photos are good and accurately depict what is there, the atmosphere is much more charming. We loved opening the long windows and looking out into the small, shop-lined street. Very European feel,... The owners were really helpful in facilitating arrangements to get us in to the apartment for our stay as well as getting us from the airport to the apartment. There are many small shops, restaurants and cafes within a close walk. There is a bus stop across from the apartment as well as a subway station one block away. The transportation system (both bus and metro) are really easy to navigate. Next time we come we'd check to see if Paris has anything like a CityPass for transportation, museums, etc. Recommend pre-booking museums and other tourist attractions (Eiffel Tower) to avoid long lines (2.5 hrs). All of Paris is amazing,... we would absolutely stay at this place again and would absolutely recommend this property to others.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Totally Great in Every Way!

Guest: Vicki (Los Altos, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/12/11 Review Submitted: 05/18/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this great apartment. The location in the northern area of the Marais was close to all forms of transportation, restaurants, and shops yet it was also a quiet retreat. (On hot days with open windows it would be less quiet!) Everything was exactly as pictured, we especially enjoyed the spacious bedroom on the courtyard side of the building and lazy breakfasts in the dining area. Another treat was the nearby Oberkampf outdoor market on Tues and Fri. The owner and rental agent were helpful and available as advertised. The Marais district is full of fun bistros so not much cooking was done...there are lots of guidebooks and handy tips available too, although not always the latest editions. Picasso Museum is currently closed, but the Pompidou and Jewish History Museum were easy to walk to. The two flights up a spiral staircase weren't bad. All in all a wonderful experience!

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

Nancy & Ray, Australia

Guest: Nancy & Ray (Hoddles Creek, Victoria, Australia)
Date of Stay: 03/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/11

Loved our time in Paris & this great apartment not only enabled us to live in the heart of the fantastic Marais but also to enjoy the comforts of a top quality home base that was exactly as portrayed. Our contact with the owner, our welcome from the agent & the house notes were all first-rate. We had such fun discovering the wonders of the neighbourhood; we won’t recommend anything as wish to leave that pleasure up to you. A treat for us was the large framed map: we would come home & go over our exploring on the map – loved it – even if some-times amazed at how far we had walked. First week friends used the “couch” & said it was very comfortable – as was the main bed. As we enjoy cooking we found many places to buy delicious ingredients & our only minor hitch was that we sometimes found the cooking equipment a little lacking. Overall a great place & we would highly recommend it.

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

A Great Experience at Le Beau Marais

Guest: French School (Bend, Oregon, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11 Review Submitted: 03/31/11

Le Beau Marais is a delightful, roomy apartment in the Marais district of Paris. The location is convenient to all kinds of services, restaurants and the Metro. The neighborhood is safe and friendly. The apartment shows exactly like the photos and includes all the listed amenities. It was clean, well- maintained, and quiet. Everything worked. The owner was helpful and available. Any questions were answered immediately by email. For the value, I doubt that there is a better place to stay in Paris.

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

Great lovenest (and for small families too :)

Guest: Oscar (Amsterdam)
Date of Stay: 10/24/10 Review Submitted: 11/04/10

Le Beau Marais is the best place from where to discover Paris. Location is ideally located in Le Marais, close to Metro, shops, stores and the very attractive Rue de Bretagne. My wife and I stayed here with our two children (the used the Kingsize sleeping Sofa in the living room). Next time when return it'll be the two of us, Le Beau Marais makes a great lovenest to hide in and emerge from from time to time to dine, shop or sip cocktails in the neighbourhood ;) The bedroom is very quiet, spacey. Comfortabe bathroom, wel equipped kicthen. And a Nespresso machine with cups, nice when you arrive too late to buy your nextmorning coffee :) You'll love it.

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

Charming place to stay

Guest: Henry and Annie (Washington) (Washington)
Date of Stay: 10/16/10 Review Submitted: 11/09/10

Fabulous apartment, tastefully decorated, high quality kitchen equipment... the web site photos accurately reflect reality. Property was clean on arrival and everything worked. Payments and refund of the security deposit were easy and hassle free. The bedroom faces a quiet courtyard so we slept really well... we had friends who stayed on the couch and they were pleasantly surprised at how comfortable it was for a sofa bed. Le Beau Marais is in a fabulous Paris neighbourhood with a nice mix of locals and not too touristy. It is close to many major attractions and just steps away from the nearest Metro. Great shopping and quaint cafes dot every corner. We'd definitely stay again and would recommend it to others.

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

Great Paris Apt

Guest: Darren (Halifax, NS Can)
Date of Stay: 08/31/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

We had wonderful week in Paris at this sizable, bright apt. Fully equipped and super clean. The location is great, with lots of great cafes and shops nearby. Second floor apt means not many stairs to climb. Would rent this apt for another visit. Metro stop is 3 mins away, super convenient. Especially liked the Progres Cafe which was always packed. Marais has great shopping with many unique shops.

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

A beautiful apartment in a great location

Guest: Jerry & Joree (Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/10

We spent a week at the apartment this summer and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The apartment is nicely decorated and the owners have taken care of every detail to ensure your comfort. You can truly make yourself at home and enjoy the daily life of Paris. The location is excellent - you are in a real neighborhood without the tourist crowds but there is easy access to all of Paris with a very close Metro station. This part of the Marais has plenty of restaurants, outdoor cafes, food shops and markets, and interesting shops. We highly recommend it!

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Linda and Ed
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

What a wonderful time we have had in your lovely apartment—thank you so much! Everything was great, although we were so busy, we didn’t really cook. Your geraniums are doing well and seem happy. The weather has been wonderful, so we walked everywhere.

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For a Great Stay

Guest: Marrais (Dubai, UAE)
Date of Stay: 05/18/10 Review Submitted: 06/10/10

The appartment is very well located in the Marais and close to almost everything. Quiet and characteristic. Newly done so very clean, comfortable and fully equipped and done in a very tasteful style. Recommend highly.

Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway.

Perfect!

Guest: Erin and Andy (Massachusetts USA)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 04/25/10

We spent two weeks in the apartment and were very happy with the accommodations and with the service we received from the owner and rental agency. When we arrived, we were met at the apartment by someone from the rental agency who showed us through the space and how to use the washing machine, etc. A notebook in the apartment explained how to use the equipment as well, including the WiFi. All in all, the apartment really met every need we had. The space was nicely furnished and comfortable. The building was quiet, and whenever we ran into neighbors in the stairwell, they were always very friendly. Both the neighborhood and the apartment felt very safe. We appreciated the apartment's proximity to a Metro station (which made it very easy to return for late-afternoon rests before heading back out for the evening) and to many different markets, bakeries, wine shops, etc. Between the owner's recommendations (included in the notebook in the apartment) and our own exploration of the immediate area, we were able to find everything we needed. At the end of our stay, we were sad to have to say goodbye to "our" wine shop, cheese shop, and bakery! The center of the city is within a short walk. Notre Dame is about a 20 minute stroll, while Pompidou is about 15 minutes away. The Metro stop is just two blocks away and will get you just about anywhere. If you find yourself too tired to go out, just walk downstairs and across the street for dinner at La Machon. Simply put, it's a great apartment in a nice location.

Owner response:It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Having lived in Le Marais for years, I couldn't agree more with your comments. I'm glad to hear that you were able to make yourself feel right at home in our home. Hope to see you next time in Paris!

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

Charming, spacious and in the coolest place !!

Guest: Francesco & karine (Lausanne)
Date of Stay: 11/20/09 Review Submitted: 11/11/10

We had a great time there ! and I am estremely pleased in writing this review !! we would definitely recommend this apartment for staying of any lenght in Paris !!! advantages.... so many..: - wonderful big apartment full of light and perfectly equipped with beautiful interiors - WIFI was very fast - perfectly linked to Gare de Lyon station (where we arrived ) and to metro. - the coolest area in Paris, you would not need to move too much as everything cool is there in Marais. - fantastic boulangerie round the corner (this made our morning) and a nice Nespresso machine with free coffee in the apart...thanks landllord defects: nothing we can mention, just nothing The landlord/agency were lovely and bilingual English French and all instruction really detailed and straightforward so it was .. really easy We will definitely return there !!!! 5 starts definitely Karine & Francesco

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

Guest: George and Ann from California
Date of Stay: 09/18/09 Review Submitted: 05/04/10

We love the apartment!!! We have been running around the city and enjoying as much as we can. Sorry we missed you. Everything is perfect. We haven't checked emails until now. Just wanted to let you know we are delighted with everything! Marais is the best!

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