1 BR near place de la Republique

Guest: Gaetano (Davis, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/12

We are a 60s-something couple who love Europe and apartment stays. Apartments provide the freedom from hotel stays and certainly much more room than in rooms costing three or four times more. We cannot exhaust the culture, restaurants, history, and people in a 2 week stay as we had in Paris in December 2011. This flat in Paris, near Place de la Republique is fantastic!! It is stunningly clean and bright, with very high ceilings which adds to the sense of spaciousness. The kitchen is the best equipped we have found in our over 25 European rentals. The furnishings are of a home, not a la hotel, which adds to the comfort and the bed quite good, which oft times at rentals we have found lacking. The location also is superb with all the necessities of living nearby. The metro at P. Republique has 4 or 5 lines running through it so it makes it quite easy to get quickly to destinations in Paris. The heat (in winter) was more than adequate. There are many guide books available in the living room. The dedicated PC laptop was functional but the wireless did not work for us beyond the bedroom. There was also a land-line telephone provided. The apartment is most secure, located beyond a key-coded entry door, and off an interior courtyard, faced only by other apartment entries and a small desktop printing concern which created no disturbance. There was absolutely no traffic noise.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, age 55+.

MK Greenwich, CT

Guest: CT USA (USA)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11 Review Submitted: 11/04/11

We had a wonderful time during our recent stay at 21 Beranger. The apartment was as advertised and had excellent lighting and a well furnished kitchen. Having a computer and washer/dryer on the premises is a great bonus. The courtyard was very quiet. The location was very quiet yet convenient with food stores and restaurants nearby. Two museums we recommend in the Marais are the Arts and Metier (history of inventions) and the Carnavalet (history of Paris). We took the train from CDG but found signage (or lack of) very confusing so we took a taxi on our return to the airport. Belatedly, we noticed a sign for the Rossy Bus that frequently goes from the airport terminal to the Opera subway stop for 10 euros (50+ for taxi). For anyone interested in a private tour of Paris, Philippe, the charming concierge, is a private tour guide. We found the French to be very helpful, going out of their way to help. Please note - some ticket machines would not accept our Visa card (like the one at the train in CDG) as European cards now have a special chip the US doesn’t have. Euros are accepted.

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

perfect stay in Paris

Guest: BC (Oakland, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/20/11 Review Submitted: 10/07/11

We just returned from a 2 week stay in Paris and Belgium. We stayed 11 of the 14 days at this apartment, followed by a weekend in Brugge and one night in a Paris hotel before returning home to the US. The last three nights in hotels really made us appreciate having the apartment for the majority of our stay, as it really made us feel like we were "living" in Paris, rather than just visiting! The apartment is in an ideal location - away from the major tourist spots (and therefore the crowds), but with the Republique metro stop just around the corner, it was extremely easy getting anywhere in Paris. We loved the neighborhood itself - plenty of cafes to choose from, grocery store and bakeris around the corner. There was also a BNP Paribas bank just across the street - so for anyone who use Bank of America, this is the French partner bank that won't charge any ATM fees or foreign transaction rates! It made it super convenient to just take out the cash we needed each day, without racking up any extra charges. As for the apartment itself, it was absolutely true to description and the photos. The apartment was clean and well-maintained. The bed was super comfortable, and the apartment was spacious so we had plenty of room to spread out and not feel like we were on top of each other the whole time (as is typical for most hotels and apartments in Paris - especially at this price!) It was great having a kitchen and washer/dryer. The one con that I would mention is that we heard the upstairs neighbors walking/running back and forth (sounds like there may be multiple kids) early in the morning each day, with a huge ruckus on Saturday - so if you are a light sleeper and like to sleep-in later in the mornings, bring earplugs! We got used to it and it didn't really bother us after the first day or two (when it was probably mostly jetlag that woke us up anyway). I'd highly recommend staying here, and if you do, some nearby places I'd recommend are the cafes on Rue Dupetit-Thouars (turn right out of the apt and another right at the next block. The next street you reach is it). It's lined with several great cafes. We tried almost all of them and weren't ever disappointed. Cafe Creme seemed really popular with the locals and was packed at lunch and dinner. We had our anniversary dinner at Pramil (9 Rue Vertbois) - they had very friendly waitstaff and an excellent 3-course menu for 30euro. Enjoy your Parisian adventure - we can't wait to go back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.

Tres Bon

Guest: RP (Florida, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/29/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

The location and the availablity of the Metro, resturants, bakeries, and shops make this an excellent choice of a place to call home in Paris. The secured doors and the courtyard make you feel very secure in such an urban setting. This apartment has a fantastic modern kitchen and spacious bathroom that you may not expect to find in Paris. We recently stayed here with our 16 year-old granddaughter and had a wonderful experience. Phillipe, the concierge, was more than helpful in giving us information and tips to navigate Paris like a local. Tip: turn right out of the main entrance doors on Rue Beranger and turn right at the first street and you will be surprised at the quaint neighborhood wine shops, restaurants, and lovely park. This would definitely be our choice again.

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

Wonderful apartment - location / service

Guest: Martha R. (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/04/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

We loved this charming apartment. After hearing how expensive and meager accommodations were in Paris, we were pleasantly surprised with the comfort, spaciousness, and affordability of this apartment. Philippe was wonderful in helping us through a glitch in our train reservations and recommending strategies for avoiding the crowds. Will definitely recommend this place to friends.

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

Great location and apartment in Paris

Guest: Sue (Colorado)
Date of Stay: 06/16/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

We stayed at this apartment for four nights while visiting our son in Paris in June. The apartment was clean and comfortable, the bathroom was very spacious for a European bathroom, and the kitchen well equipped. Since it is on the ground floor, it can be dark if the shutters are kept closed, however there is not that much activity in the courtyard, that they could not be kept open in the daytime, and the windows allowed good airflow. It was wonderful to get away from the street noise and as mentioned in the previous comment, the daytime noise was just typical noises you would expect. It was very convenient to the metro and centrally located. We did not get a chance to meet Philippe due to our schedule, but he was very pleasant when we were in contact. The owner was great about getting the information to us immediately and in returning the deposit. We would definitely recommend to friends and in fact had planned to book for next year, but it is already booked for our dates!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Great Paris Accommodation

Guest: G&K (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

We can't believe that the negative reviewer stayed in the same apartment! We lived in this property for 4 weeks during March and April, 2011. It was our second stay because we enjoyed ourselves so much the first time. We have had extensive experience with rental apartments throughout Europe and have roomed in several top hotels in Paris. This property is in a fabulous safe location. There is a large grocery store, farmers market, many cafes, a laundromat, and easy public transportation within a 5 minute walk. Notre Dame and other major tourist areas are a mere 20 minute stroll away. Street noise is a common problem at most hotels in Paris but we slept in complete silence. Real Parisians live and work in the building so there was moderate daytime noise, but we were never disturbed. The posted photos are exactly accurate. The full kitchen and bathroom were immaculate and modern. The furnishings were not new, but completely comfortable. The internet access was perfect. There is no air conditioning, but we have stayed during a hot summer and a rainy spring and found that opening the windows and simply turning on the fan was all that was needed. Philippe is extremely helpful and introduces newcomers to the apartment and Paris with great wit and charm. We will stay again and have recommended this apartment to many friends and family members.

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

Property #33312 review .

Guest: Philip (Boston)
Date of Stay: 04/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/12/11

We regret to report that the apartment was, in every way, the opposite of its description. It was dark, dingy and uncomfortable. The Salvation Army would have rejected the furniture. The bed was absolutely hard as a rock. The sleep sofa had a mattress so thin and worn that we had to pad it with some quilts; the bar pressed into one's back. Tho its location in a courtyard meant we did not hear street noise, instead it was like living inside a drum: the sounds from the other apartments reverberated magnified, and they started early and continued far into the evening. No fresh air circulated into the rooms because the shutters had to be kept shut, since the apartment was on the ground floor. The one feature to praise was Philippe, charming, intelligent, helpful and resourceful, who is the apartment's overseer and caretaker.

Owner response:This comment is so off base that it does not deserve a response. Sufficed to say that we have rented this apartment since 2004 from people all over the world and everyone has raved about it.. Please take a look at the 70 some comments and see for yourself.

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Incredible Experience!

Guest: Dainne & Pete (Ramona, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/20/10 Review Submitted: 01/28/11

My husband and I stayed at the apartment the middle of October - our first trip to Paris. The apartment was everything we wanted and more - just as described and met all the positive reviews. Just minutes away from the metro, around the corner to a huge grocery store, bakery on the corner - what more could you ask for. The modern bathroom, all amenities in the kitchen, a computer, confortable regular American size queen bed - and the pitter-patter of little feet from the two adorable little girls who live upstairs. The owner was very helpful with any \questions and responded promptly. And Phillippe was a great help - he went out of his way to help arrange a cab for us at 4:30AM for a very early flight home. We would highly recommend this apartment and are, even now, planning a return trip to Paris. This is where we will stay.

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

Dave and Marcie, Toronto

Guest: Marcie & Dave (Toronto)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/11

We spent 10 days in Paris in this wonderful apartment. Everything was as promised. Good location, very quiet, clean as a whistle, well equipped, very comfortable bed, modern bathroom with good lighting and lots of hot water. Philippe is a delight. The owner is extremely professional and efficient so booking etc was easy. We'd have no hesitaton staying here again or telling our friends about it. Really, you can't go wrong!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.