Convenient and Comfortable describe this lovely apartment in the 4th Arrondissement!

Guest: Debbo (USA|1)
Date of Stay: 06/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/26/11

Thrilled is the way to describe our feelings about this cute apartment. The apartment is very small by American standards, but huge by Paris standards. It fit the 5 of us adults perfectly, however, the 6th friend who backed out at the last minute would have made it miserable. There are 4 chairs at the small dining room table and 3 stools at the bar so when you have meals, someone would be sitting on the couch with their plate on their laps. The very well supplied kitchen is not the problem, space is. I cooked a nice pasta dinner for 2 of us one evening. Shopping for just that very simple meal to cook was difficult. They don't have a lot of prepared foods unless you visit one of the larger markets which would mean a taxi (expensive and time consuming) or a metro ride to get the food. We did buy supplies for breakfast and ate in every morning. Lunch and dinner were eaten out for convenience. Our favorite, Chez Janou, was about 50 steps down the street so it made it very handy plus the food was delicious and not too expensive. The pictures on the website are very accurate with the exception of the living room. Another couch (a fold out) has been added. Plus: Location near great bakeries, grocery stores and metro stop. Spacious for 5 adults. Well organized kitchen for cooking. Great security and service. Great Internet. Near Chez Janou restaurant. Minus: Dryer doesn't work very well. Pull out couch is very hard to pull out. Have them demonstrat

Owner response:Thank you for the kind comments. There are 6 dining chairs in the apartment, so I am a little baffled as to why this client said there were only 4 chairs, maybe someone put them in the bedrooms! The washer/dryer is a combination and it works best for drying with small loads.

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

Excellent Base for a Family Visit to Paris

Guest: Eve (Manalapan, NJ, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/03/11 Review Submitted: 01/15/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay in this apartment. The photos are accurate and represent the apartment well. All the facilities were in good working order, and Axel gave us a very complete orientation making us feel at home immediately. We enjoyed the neighborhood. There is a good boulangerie on the corner and Chez Janou across the street had a great vibe and excellent food. We would definitely use this apartment again when we return to Paris.

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

Great Location, lovely accommodations

Guest: Mamie in NY (New York)
Date of Stay: 03/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

This apartment was comfortable, clean, plesant and had everything we needed for a six night stay in Paris. We were two couples who travel together frequently. With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms there was plenty of privacy and the living room/dining room afforded ample common space. Before our holiday the owners were very responsive to questions, which made the entire enterprise stress-free. Kitchen and laundry facilities were more than adequate. Great tourist information was provided in a booklet in the apartment. The location is fantastic: easy walk to the Metro and more restaurants nearby than we had time for! We would not hestiate to use this apartment again and have already recommended it to friends & family!

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

perfect for family with 2 nine year olds

Guest: jenmax (perth western australia)
Date of Stay: 04/12/10 Review Submitted: 05/11/10

I agree with previous reviews-spacious , airy,elegant,immaculate and comfortable as presented on internet.Le Marais was a wonderful and safe location with shops and restaurants so close.Chez Janou was especially tolerant of my poor french and food and atmosphere were fantastic .Two metro lines with-in a few minutes stroll .Tamara was very helpful and efficient .The wi-fi and washing machine were fabulous! Overall we adored our 5 nights in Paris which no doubt was contributed to by this fabulous`apartment. I would not hesitate in returning ourselves or recommending to family and friends .

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

Wonderful Stay in the Marias

Guest: Brian and Dale (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10 Review Submitted: 04/11/10

I highly recommend this apartment. When we arrived we were pleasantly surprised by the size of the apartment and how well decorated it was. The bedrooms are very generous and the living space was quite comfortable for four adults. It also helped that each bedroom has its own bathroom. Also very nice for two couples travelling together. The three big windows looking out onto the street were fantastic for light and a view onto the neighbourhood. While we wandered all over the city, we spent a lot of time in the Marais. We found great restaurants close by including Chez Janou across the street and Gli Angeli. It was wonderful being so close to the street market on Blvd Richard Lenoir. We spent an entire Sunday morning at the market and at in that night. The galleries and shopping in the neighbourhood were also wonderful. Many of the shops are owned by the artisans. The staff were very helpful at all stages. I was very impressed when we reported a problem with the internet and someone showed up the next day to fix it.

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

Guest: Connie Corbett (St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/26/08 Review Submitted: 11/26/08

A fabulous apartment in a quiet, inviting location in the Marais district...we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Eirwen and Lucyna, Thanks for such a pleasant and comfortable experience and excellent hospitality! We truly felt at home.

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Guest: Andy Sarkady (-)
Date of Stay: 07/22/08 Review Submitted: 07/22/08

I just wanted to pass along a note to say what a wonderful time we had in Paris. Your apartment was perfect! We look forward to coming back to Paris and hope to stay with your apartment again.

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Guest: Adrienne Spector (Keene, New Hampshire)
Date of Stay: 06/22/07 Review Submitted: 06/22/07

From the moment that we arrived at 62 rue des Tournelles, I knew I had made the right choice. There were four of us, me, my husband, mother and aunt, (mother and aunt are in their early eighties). I breathed a sigh of relief as the big heavy outer door clicked open onto a quite courtyard with timeless light. The inner door to the actual building opened onto a "perfect" stairway and tiny elevator. We could have been in any era at that point. Finally, the door to the apartment opened to reveal a lovely, bright and elegant apartment that we truly enjoyed and relaxed in each and every day. The location is unbelievable----it was our first time in Paris, so perhaps there are other equally well located spots, but truly, we felt so chic and safe. Our contact, Tamara, was so kind and polite and helpful. The Place des Voges, the restaurants, the Chemin Vert Metro literally right around the corner, the neighborhood feel, the peaceful sleeps----we can't wait to return to Paris. Adrienne Spector

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Guest: Toby and Perry Phillips (Toronto, Ontario )
Date of Stay: 01/01/07 Review Submitted: 01/01/07

The apartment was much more than we had hoped for. It was obvious that a lot of thought and effort had been expended to anticipate our every need. It was beautiful as well as comfortable, and, perfectly situated. We were close to many of the smaller museums, great local restaurants, and when possible, walked where we could. Of course, we were able to use the Metro extensively as Bastille is just a short walk away. Our experience was enriched by having a superbly-equipped kitchen in which to prepare the gorgeous provisions gathered from the fabulous market on Richard Lenoir: a food-lovers' paradise. Once again, thanks for your hospitality.

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Guest: Peggy Bhimani (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 09/15/06 Review Submitted: 09/15/06

Dear Jonathan and Gretchen, Thanks for all the help and info you gave us. The apartment is in the perfect location to use as a home base. It is so easy to get anywhere, with the Metro just a short distance away. It was so nice to come "home" to after a long day of sightseeing! Our family of four found the apartment to be just the right size for us, and so well furnished and equipped. The wireless internet connection was great!We had just a wonderful time on our first visit to Paris, and hope it won't be the last! Peggy and Anwar Bhimani

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