Vacation Rentals by Owner

We fully enjoyed our stay in France!

Guest: Wilbur and Annabelle
Date of Stay: 11/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/10/11

We wish to thank you both for being such kind hosts. As usual, we fully enjoyed our stay in France at your Loire Valley chateau, and your Paris apartment. We ate lunch frequently at 3 Rue Rosiers which has good French food, and is very busy with locals. We also enjoyed Pierre Cardin's art nouveau museum at his Maxim's restaurant. We plan to visit your New Orleans unit this spring. Yours very respectfully, Wilbur and Annabelle Laguna Niguel, CA USA

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Thank You

Guest: JW A.
Date of Stay: 10/12/11 Review Submitted: 10/14/11

Thank you for the beautiful flowers! A nice touch! JW A. Silverthorne, CO USA

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OK, but pictures are better than it looks

Guest: Chgobrs (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 09/25/11 Review Submitted: 10/27/11

The place is very clean and much of it is updated. The building is not updated at all. The issue I had with the place is that there is no one there to greet you and if something goes wrong you are kind of on your own. The WiFi did not work when we arrived, the "local" representative was not in Paris and he took me through various steps to trouble shoot the problem, not the way I wanted to spend my first day in Paris. The view over the courtyard is really pretty ugly and we had construction going on in the apartment above us from early in the morning until 6:00. The owner did not offer any concessions for the fact that we could not occupy the apartment in peace for a major part of the day. The bathroom is split and kind of funky, but functional.

Owner response:The guest was provided the keys in advance so he could let himself into the apartment without having to worry about meeting someone. Anyone who's had to worry about a plane being late understands that this is the preferred way of handling arrivals. He let himself in without any problem and after fifteen minutes with our rep on the phone the WIFI was reset. As for not enjoying the apartment in the middle of the day, he was out touring Paris. We know; we tried to call him. A complaint about noise that no other guest, the week before, or the week after, heard... so in other words, he wanted to be paid off or he'd write a negative review...

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We enjoyed the Rosiers suite very much.

Guest: Julie G.
Date of Stay: 08/19/11 Review Submitted: 02/09/12

We enjoyed the Rosiers suite very much. We liked the layout, location, and noticed that it was exceedingly quiet as well. Thank you. We will no doubt contact you regarding lodging on our next trip to France. Best wishes, Julie G. – Wilson, WY – USA

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Thank you for the rental!

Guest: Kai Erickson
Date of Stay: 03/29/11 Review Submitted: 03/29/11

Thank for the rental of the Rosiers apartment – it was very good! I enjoyed the location, and the Jewish bakery right next to it :) Kai E. Denmark

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We had a wonderful visit in Paris!

Guest: Pat McKenna
Date of Stay: 01/05/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/11

Thank you so much. We had a wonderful visit in Paris. The Rosiers Suite was comfortable, and the location was perfect. We also loved the Marais neighborhood. Thanks again for the opportunity to stay at your apartment. Pat M. Scottsdale, Arizona USA

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Thank you very much for all of your help.

Guest: Lyn Mayo
Date of Stay: 08/04/10 Review Submitted: 08/10/10

Thank you very much for all of your help and advice during our stay. It was very nice of you to drop off the keys at our hotel in Tours. We had a great time in Paris, and found the Rosiers apartment to be a wonderful base and haven in which to stay. Lyn M. Brighton Australia

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We enjoyed the Rosiers suite very much!

Guest: Michael L.
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

We enjoyed the Rosiers suite very much. This suite along with the Cluny and Luxembourg suites located on Rue de l’École Polytechnique are in wonderful locations. I'm not quite sure which one we will choose for our next trip (probably not until 2013). The restaurant L'As du Falafel was as described, and terrific. I particularly enjoyed the man who walked up and down the lines collecting for the meal and, if anyone hesitated more than two seconds in ordering, he told them what they were going to eat. The patisserie/boulangerie at the corner of Rue des Rosiers and Rue des Ecouffes were superb. I got a kick out of the cashier, an older man, who beamed with genuine delight when I was able to pay with the exact amount of cash. We were indeed able to get tickets to La Bayadère at the Opéra Garnier by going to the box office as you suggested. For 10 € each we were seated in a box with a beautiful view of the stage. Problem was, we were in the third row which we had a perfect view of the backs of the heads of the people in front of us. There was a simple solution - we turned the chairs around and alternately knelt and stood, and thereby saw the entire ballet which was wonderful. Michael L. Boise, Idaho USA

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The stays in the Paris apartments were wonderful.

Guest: Becky and Tommy N.
Date of Stay: 05/04/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

Our stays in your gorgeous apartments in Paris were too wonderful. Thank you so much seems hopelessly inadequate.... We hope to stay with you again soon! Becky and Tommy N. San Antonio, TX USA

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We enjoyed Paris!

Guest: Barbara and Bulent G.
Date of Stay: 10/31/09 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

Thank you very much! We enjoyed Paris. The weather was phenomenal, and the Rosiers apartment was gorgeous and handy. best wishes, Barbara and Bulent G.

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We thoroughly enjoyed the Rosiers apartment!

Guest: Joan S.
Date of Stay: 10/13/09 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

We thoroughly enjoyed the Rosiers apartment, and our first trip to France! Joan S. Dayton, NJ

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We had a great time!

Guest: Michael E.
Date of Stay: 05/18/09 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

We had a great time in the Rosiers Suite! Thank you, Michael E. Rico, CO USA

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We had such a wonderful time in Paris!

Guest: Beth C.
Date of Stay: 03/30/09 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

We had such a wonderful time in Paris. The Rosiers Suite was the perfect place for us to stay! Take care, and thanks again. Beth C. Chicago, IL

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Paris in the winter was wonderful for me....

Guest: Rew I.
Date of Stay: 01/23/09 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

Everything went well, and the Marais apartment was as advertised - all the pics and directions made sense. Your advice was very well taken too (e.g. put the suitcase in the closet). The flowers, leaving a light on, and the heater on very low made the arrival very easy and comfortable especially after a long flight. The cable tv was a god send as I made sure I was home in time to watch the inauguration! Paris in the winter was wonderful for me as I don't like the crowds (there are still plenty of tourists and people though, but much easier to get around to see what you want to see). The Rosiers apartment was ideally situated too, again as you said. I'll definitely recommend it to friends, and may even be back some day. Thanks again. Best, Rew I. Castro Valley, CA

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We Enjoyed The Rosiers Apartment!

Guest: Barbara & Bulent M.
Date of Stay: 12/24/08 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

Thank you very much. We enjoyed the Rosiers apartment in beautiful Paris. Happy Holidays! Barbara & Bulent M. Windsor, Ontario

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Merci beaucoup pour l'usage de votre appartement!

Guest: Danielle H.
Date of Stay: 08/21/08 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

Merci beaucoup pour l'usage de votre appartement, qui est très bien situé. Nous avons bien aimé notre sejour. Danielle H. Ontario, Canada

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We loved your little Rosiers Suite!

Guest: Nancy W.
Date of Stay: 05/28/08 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

Thank you for providing flowers, nice towels, etc. We loved your little Rosiers Suite. All The Best, Nancy W. Dickerson, MD USA

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Many Thanks for an Excellent Stay in the Rosiers Suite.

Guest: Michael & Cecilia D.
Date of Stay: 12/31/07 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

Many thanks for an excellent stay in the Rosiers Suite. We will certainly return on our next trip to Paris. All best wishes for the holidays. Merci encore, Michael & Cecilia D. Toronto, ON

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We enjoyed our stay in the Rosiers Suite.

Guest: Sally C.
Date of Stay: 11/14/07 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

We enjoyed our stay in the Rosiers Suite. We especially enjoyed exploring the Marais in more depth – as we've stayed in many arrondisement, but never the 4th. Very interesting. Thanks, Sally C. Sacramento, CA

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We had a wonderful time in Paris!

Guest: A. & Wil F.
Date of Stay: 11/05/07 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

As always, we had a wonderful trip. We thrive on the French diet (lots of fat and lots of walking.) Regards, A. & Wil F. Laguna Niquel, CA

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Thank you for letting us share your wonderful Rosiers apartment!

Guest: Douglas W.
Date of Stay: 08/27/07 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

Thank you for letting us share your wonderful Rosiers apartment. We enjoyed it very much and had a great visit to Paris. We did take a day trip to the Loire Valley, and it worked quite well. We used a service we found on the Internet called linkparis.com. They arranged train reservations to Tours where we met a van service at the Tourist Office that took us to four different castles and returned us to the train for the evening return to Paris. It is a little pricey, but was perfect for my granddaughter and me. Sincerely, Douglas W. Flat Rock, NC

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The welcome and charm of the Rosiers Suite added to our wonderful time in Paris immeasurably.

Guest: Anita J.
Date of Stay: 06/18/07 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

We had a wonderful time in Paris, and the welcome and charm of the apartment added to this immeasurably. The fresh flowers were a lovely homey touch, and the cold Heineken in the fridge after a hot and stressful day were heaven sent. (We did replace them!) The apartment is perfectly located, and exploring the cobbled streets in the area was a favourite pastime. We tended to eat out at lunch as we were on the go and none of our food experiences were worth noting. We enjoyed coming home and relaxing with wine and dinner for a couple of hours, and then strolling in the long June evenings. We found the grocery store of the Bon Marché had a wonderful selection of delicious offerings for each course, and a quick reheat produced a very satisfying meal for us. Thank you for your attention to detail. Your information package about the apartment and area was extremely helpful and much appreciated. We did have trouble with the television and could only get the menu page at the end of the week although we tried to reset the freebox. We did not heed your advice and tried to use the airport shuttle service (Beeline in Frommer's). Thirty-five minutes after the appointed time (7:30 a.m. on Saturday so not the height of rush hour) they had still not arrived even after we phoned 3 times and they assured us they were on route and only minutes away. We ended up in a cab from in front of St. Paul metro and things went smoothly from there. (Cab was 40 euros, only 6 more euros than the shuttle, although we read that a cab would be much more.) Again, we thank you for your assistance. Yours truly, Anita J. Ontario, Canada

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We had a fabulous time in Paris!

Guest: Beth and Bruce A.
Date of Stay: 05/02/07 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

We had a fabulous time, and appreciate all of the thought that went into setting up the apartment up.... Had I known the extent of the guidebooks there, we wouldn't have bothered with the ones we brought! Paris is a wonderful city, and the Rosiers apartment is in a wonderful, lively area.... We will definitely contact you again when we plan a visit to France. Very best wishes, Beth and Bruce A. Palo Alto, CA

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Your Rosiers Suite was perfect in every aspect!

Guest: wes
Date of Stay: 04/17/07 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

April 17, 2007 Our stay in Paris' Rosiers Suite was very enjoyable. Your apartment was perfect in every aspect: location, size, cleanliness, and comfort. Wes Silverthorne, CO

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Rue des Rosiers!

Guest: B. E.
Date of Stay: 04/11/07 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

I must tell you that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Rue des Rosiers. Everything looked and worked as advertised. We even found the iron – it was under the kitchen sink. We are telling everyone we can that the only way to stay in Paris is in an apartment rented through you. Your concierge advice also proved to be very valuable. In particular, we got extensive use of our Orange Cards and found riding the buses an excellent way to get around Paris while seeing lots of sights. We are looking forward to returning to Paris in the near future. B. E. Alexandria, VA

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The Rosiers Suite was perfect for our stay in Paris!

Guest: Jenny P.
Date of Stay: 01/08/07 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

The Rosiers apartment was perfect for our stay in Paris, and we couldn't have been happier with the location! I must also congratulate you on the organization, thoughtfulness of layout, and use of space for the instruction manual! It was extremely professional, and it made it very easy for us to find our way with minimal effort! Jenny P. New York City

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We really appreciated coming in and having the essentials provided in Paris!

Guest: Jeanne M. and Richard W.
Date of Stay: 04/19/06 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

We had a wonderful time in Paris, and the Rosiers Suite was a big part of that. It is lovely, comfortable, and in the most wonderful, exciting area. We really appreciated coming in and having the essentials provided (soap, coffee, tea, and staples, etc.) which allowed us to immediately settle in. The array of guide books also served us well to supplement what we had brought. You said to make ourselves at home, and you made it easy to do with all the information you gave us. Thanks again. Jeanne M. and Richard W. Orinda, CA

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We will rent the Rosiers suite every trip we take to Paris!

Guest: William B.
Date of Stay: 10/01/05 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

We will rent the Rosiers suite every trip we take to Paris. It's lovely, comfortable, and in the perfect location. George is a fabulous host. We talked to friends today telling them to rent from Historic Rentals. Thank you George! William B. Denver, CO

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Thank you so much for the splendid apartment!

Guest: Kirsten R.
Date of Stay: 06/01/05 Review Submitted: 01/22/10

Thank you so much for the splendid apartment! We absolutely loved the beautifully appointed apartment, right in the heart of Paris. Our honeymoon was superb, especially because we were able to stay in the historic Rosiers apartment, so comfortable and so perfectly located for our stay Paris. We'll definitely tell our friends about it! If we have some good pictures, we'll send them along. Kirsten R. Cambridge, MA

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