Romantic Luxurious Ile Saint-Louis Private Garden Apartment

• Fabulous apartment in perfect location to enjoy Paris

  Fabulous apartment in perfect location to enjoy Paris

  • Guest Jenny
  • Date of stay 04/15/13
  • Review Submitted 05/08/13
  I stayed at this apartment with three college girlfriends. We are all in our fifties and like to stay in nice places. The apartment was comfortable and nicely decorated, with a fantastic outdoof garden area where we enjoyed wine and cheese on the stone table, surrounded by trees and plants. The kitchen is small, but bright and we prepared a few meals, which saved us on dining out all the time. The place was clean and the details were quality. I can't imagine a better location for experiencing Paris. It was a quick walk to trains, great restaurants and key sites like Notre Dame. Even though it is located on the first floor, right on a main street on Ile St. Louis, it was surprising quiet. The other residents of the building were very nice. And it's RIGHT across the street from a charming candy store. And, right down the street is a cute walk-up creperie window. Get the mushroom gallette!) There is one beautiful main bedroom suite that would be perfect for a couple, but I shared the room with two single beds and slept very well. If you use the sofa bed in the 3rd bedroom, ask for instructions from the owner because it doesn't open the way we were used to and it took us a while to figure it out. I felt very at home in this apartment, and when I go back to Paris ( as soon as possible!) I will try to stay here again.

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

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• College Friends Reunion

  College Friends Reunion

  • Guest Adrienne
  • Date of stay 04/15/13
  • Review Submitted 05/06/13
  We rented the apartment for a week in April. The weather cooperated and we had a wonderful time at the property. It is very centrally located in a safe and convenient location. There is a cheese shop and a market located steps away. Many restaurants as well as Notre Dame within a block from the apartment. The place was very clean and we enjoyed coming home from a day of sightseeing to a comfortable place where we could play cards or just relax. The terrace is beautiful and we were able to spend some time outside as well. The place is well furnished and stocked with towels, sheets, kitchen needs and a blow dryer. We had no complaints or concerns. We would definitely recommend this apartment.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Adrienne. Thank you for your lovely note. As you and your party were perfect guests, let me tell you once again a huge thank you for renting my apartment. Please do come again!!!!

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• Una maravillosa reunión familial

  Una maravillosa reunión familial

  • Guest CAROLE V
  • Date of stay 03/24/13
  • Review Submitted 05/03/13
  Pasamos en familia una semana maravillosa, redescubriendo Paris desde este punto fabuloso que es la isla San Luís, corazón histórico, en donde se respira el aire de otra época. En este magnífico barrio del siglo XVI y XVII, a cinco minutos de Notre Dame y de las riveras del Sena y sus románticos puentes, se encuentra todo lo necesario para la alimentación: A menos de 5 minutos del apartamento, panaderías, tienda de quesos y patés, vinos, e incluso una micro supertienda. Abajo en la calle y el resto de la isla los restaurantes que quieran, buenos y algunos bastante económicos. Ahora para cambiar de barrio, acceso metro muy cómodo, tanto para ir a St Germain y la rive gauche, como para el Hotel de Ville y la rive droite, no más de 10 minutos a pié cruzando alguno de los puentes que nos separan del resto de Paris. El apartamento en si está divino y elegante, talentosamente decorado por su dueña en estilo Art Deco. 5 a 6 personas quedan muy cómodas. No pudimos disfrutar del jardín en esta ocasión por que la época no se prestó, nos hizo mucho frío, pero he disfrutado allí deliciosas cenas veraniegas. Soy fan 100%, volvería mil veces en cualquier época del año, amo Paris y este maravilloso apartamento!!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Estimada Carol. Gracias por su review sobre mi apartamento en Paris. Gracias por habernos escogido entre tantos apartamentos. Vengan cuando puedan again. Muchos saludos y buenos recuerdos.

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• Perfect location

  Perfect location

  • Guest Brian M.
  • Date of stay 12/27/12
  • Review Submitted 01/06/13
  The location and setting were perfect for our family reuniting for a week in Paris. We walked to most major venues, or took a short cab or metro. We made morning pilgrimmages for pastries then off for a day of exploration, to return to the living room for wine and conversation. Although it was cold and a little rainy, we still enjoyed the garden. Highly recommended and accommodates 6 couples comfortably.

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

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• Wonderful oasis

  Wonderful oasis

  • Guest Jen
  • Date of stay 10/17/12
  • Review Submitted 10/25/12
  Dear Alina, Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in Paris. Your apartment was extremely well appointed, very comfortable/spacious and so perfectly located. Plus the patio was just gorgeous! A true bonus. And Hansel was so kind and helpful. We will definitely stay in your apartment again and will recommend your home to our family and friends. Thank you. Best, Jennifer

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

  Owner response: Dear Jennifer, Thank You for your lovely review and for being a perfect guest. Please come and visit anytime. Thank you for recommending our apartment to your friends and family. Kind regards. Alina

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• Our Paris Holiday

  Our Paris Holiday

  • Guest ddl
  • Date of stay 08/15/12
  • Review Submitted 09/03/12
  Hi Alina I trust you are well. Just a quick note to tell you how much we enjoyed staying at your beautiful apartment and to thank you. We walked everywhere, saw much and had a lot of fun. The location is perfect. The restaurants and other shops in the area are great and the people are all friendly. It was very hot in Paris and only one night was the apartment warm. Hansel is also wonderful. Thank you again Alina! Best regards

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

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• Incredible Accessible Apartment with Unforgettable Location

  Incredible Accessible Apartment with Unforgettable Location

  • Guest northstar7
  • Date of stay 06/16/12
  • Review Submitted 08/08/12
  I have a lot of experience with renting wheelchair accessible apartments in Paris, as I have been going every year for quite some time. Other apartments I've stayed in can't hold a candle to this one. This is by far the best apartment I have ever seen in Paris -- wheelchair accessible or not. The fact that this apartment works with a wheelchair is an incredible bonus. There are several aspects to the appeal of this property. First has to be location. Ile St. Louis is so central that you can get anywhere in just a short walk. Notre Dame is over a 100 ft bridge. The Marais and the Pompidou Center are a five or ten minute walk. The Louvre is 15 min. And if you want to go to other attractions, the bus is at the end of the road. Another characteristic is the apartment itself. It is large and beautiful, with three bedrooms, kitchen, living room and 2.5 bathrooms. But in addition, there is a terrace that is about twice the size of the apartment that is available exclusively to those staying at the apartment. It's like having a private park. Then there is the local area. The island is very cute and comfortable. The best ice cream store in Paris (the world?) is just down the block, as are restaurants, cafes and anything else a tourist could want. One of the oldest markets in Paris is a five minute walk away. And on days when there is no market, the fruit, cheese and butchers are top quality. With regard to wheelchair access, it's the best of any apartment I've ever found in Paris and it's a lot better than about 90% of the hotels. If you are at all agile and especially if you have someone who can help you up and down the one step at the entrance, it's easy to access. I stayed in the bedroom at the end of the apartment, which has a shower room and a toilet, as well as french doors opening onto the japanese garden section of the terrace. The shower arrangement is typical of bathtubs in Paris. If you have a shower chair, it will have to be able to work with the edge of the bathtub that is about 17.5 in or 44.5 cm above the floor. I found the transfer slightly difficult, but certainly doable. And I'm pretty un-dextrous, so if you're at all agile it's not an issue. Other points worth making are that the apartment is completely silent at night. While it's a bit more expensive than other Paris apartments, it's WELL worth it.

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

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• Great stay in Paris!

  Great stay in Paris!

  • Guest Chuck
  • Date of stay 05/03/12
  • Review Submitted 07/04/12
  Alina, As we have discussed numerous times, there has to be a trust between the renter and owner of an apartment in a foreign land or even across town.This was so true in renting your Paris apartment on I'lle Saint Louis . We rented it a little over two years ago and were so impressed by the roomy space and the wonderful patio(courtyard) .The location was fabulous and a great time was had by all. We had no problems with the apartment as we are paranoid about being overseas and having problems. Your caretaker was prompt in meeting us and even though we failed to understand the code system, he promptly educated us. He was there if we needed him.Your deposit was refunded to us quickly and we had a great experience in your apartment. Recently, after renting the apartment for a second visit, we had to cancel at the last minute for a family death.You were beyond considerate and compassionate while returning the deposit and prepaid rent in full. We fully intend to rent your apartment again and have no quarrel with your fairness and desire to please your renter. And above all, we trust you. Sincerely, Chuck Chuck Jordan Mayor City of Greenville,MS

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

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• Not So Romantic Luxurious

  Not So Romantic Luxurious

  • Guest California Traveler
  • Date of stay 05/11/12
  • Review Submitted 06/22/12
  Our experience with this rental was not good. First the positive. The apartment is very well located and surrounded by many nice restaurants and shops. You are only minutes away from Notre Dame and the closest metro stop. Please be warned, however, that this apartment is not as advertised and the management of the property is very poor. While the apartment is certainly nice, it should not be described as luxurious nor romantic. The bigger issue we had was working with the owner. This property is not professionally managed and you will work directly with the owner who lives in another part of Europe. While we thought this would be an advantage we found just the opposite to be true. We arrived after dark and found no one was there to greet us, despite the fact that we had e-mailed our arrival information to the owner as well as the "manager". Thank goodness for a helpful neighbor or we would not have gained access upon our arrival. We found the apartment to be clean, but it was missing some of the basic staples that you generally find in a rental property, like toilet paper. There also was no welcome information packet and no instructions how to gain wireless internet access. You will, however, receive a four page document listing all of the things you CAN’T do. The apartment also had a bug problem which seemed to get worst by the end of the week. Again, no one to help us. The biggest issue we had came after our departure. After waiting more than five weeks, we never got our deposit back. Upon our departure we checked out with the “ property manager” who stated everything was in good order. When we returned home I contacted the owner and asked that our deposit check be returned to us. At first we were told we had broken a glass and a plate and "what were we going to do about it?". We let them know immiediately that nothing had been broken during our visit and please send our substantial deposit back. After further e-mails we were told the check was in the mail. The check never came. We finally had to incur a fee and just cancel the cashiers check. In summary, great location, not a bad apartment but know what you are getting into. In my opinion not worth the frustration.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, people with disabilities.

  Owner response: I am so sorry you disliked the way our property is managed. You nevertheless were very happy to accept the gift of a free extra day for your party of five persons. You also forget to mention that I rely on a very nice person in Paris who has been taking care of all my check-in and check-out for a long time. No one seems to have complaints about Hansel. My manager had to tell me about the damages your party made. That is his job. Indeed I was far away while you were staying at my apartment (I was travelling for one month in Cuba where internet is not of a very easy access) and my adorable friend Karen Was there to greet you. Concerning the security deposit check, I told you as soon as I did send it. I sent your check back, without going through the trouble of cashing it, despite the damages occured in the apartment while you and your family were visiting. As apparently you are not feeling so confortable with your conscience about what happened in the apartment, you would not believe I did send you the deposit check without cashing it. I can understand very well, as I imagine, (reading all your lovely comments) you would Never have returned the safety deposit check (were you in the same situation) without cashing the damages occured. Most sincerely. Alina

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• Beautiful Apartment

  Beautiful Apartment

  • Guest Betsy
  • Date of stay 05/19/12
  • Review Submitted 06/21/12
  This apartment is in a great neighborhood. Five of us stayed comfortably. The location is close to Notre Dame and Metro. It was a perfect jumping off spot for touring the city. The terrace is lovely and provided a spot for relaxing after a busy day. We loved our stay in Alina's beautiful apartment. There are many amenities in the vicinity. Great place to stay!

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

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Nov 01-Feb 28  €2200/week (4 persons)|   €2500/week (6 persons)
Dec 20-Jan 04  €4500/week (4-6 persons)
Mar 1 -Oct 31  €3150/week (4 persons)  | €3450/week (6 persons)
AUGUST SPECIAL NOW: 7 DAYS BOOKING = 20% DISCOUNT ON NORMAL RATES 
5-6 GUESTS= 2700EUROS 4 GUESTS= 2500EUROS
Discounts available for extended stays (more than three weeks)
Significant discounts for open days within 15 days of arrival
LESS THAN FOUR NIGHTS MAY BE BOOKED AT OWNERS DISCRETION FOR A SURCHARGE

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