Vacation Rentals by Owner

A week at the Mona Lisa apartment in Paris

Guest: Molemansuz (Asheville, NC USA)
Date of Stay: 10/28/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

We just spent a week at Isabelle's Mona Lisa apartment in Paris and had a wonderful stay. This is the second time we have stayed at this apartment, the first time being several years ago with our teenage daughter. The location is excellent (the view from the living room is the Louvre Museum); the accomodations are very clean, the bedroom is generous with a big closet and the bed is comfortable; the kitchen is very "French" and everything is provided (minus an oven) but there is a stove, microwave, coffee maker, refregerator, etc. We would not consider staying anywhere else in Paris we enjoy it so much!

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

Mona Lisa Apartment

Guest: Zsoka (Vancouver, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/08/10 Review Submitted: 05/24/10

The apartment exceeded our expectations - beside the excellent location - we received a warm, friendly welcome from Isabelle and she treated us as friends. She responded to our requests right away. The place is clean, bright and has all the amenities we needed, including supplies for the washer. The internet and Wi-Fi worked without a hitch. Well worth the price, highly recommend it.

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

Guest: Peter65 (Al Ain UAE)
Date of Stay: 01/27/10 Review Submitted: 01/27/10

My wife and l stayed in the Mona Lisa during January and had a fantastic time. Any thoughts of any problems with booking over the internet were put at ease with the prompt follow-up to any questions that we raised. Opening up the windows and resting on the window ledge with a drink (hot or alcoholic) watching the people and traffic go by was a wonderful thing to do first thing in the morning or at the end of a busy day exploring. We hope to return to Paris again soon and highly recommend Isabelle's apartment and service. Peter

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Guest: Jack29 (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 01/12/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/10

My wife and 15 year old daughter stayed in teh Mona Lisa over the Christmas Holidays and New Year 2009-2010 for 8 days. The loccation is perfect and convenient for everywhere. I highly recommend it, especially for first time visitors. Isabelle was great in arranging averything and I would highly recommend her and teh Mona Lisa to everyone! Merci, Isabelle! Jack

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Guest: Devi & Jay Chhana (Perth, Western Australia)
Date of Stay: 12/10/09 Review Submitted: 12/09/09

Jay and I stayed at the Mona Lisa Apartment for 7 days. We had a fantastic time in Paris and this location was so close to everything, we walked everywhere! Paris is an amazing place and the best part at the end of a full day of adventure was coming back to a place more like home and not a hotel room. We booked our reservation via the internet and had no problems whatsoever. Heard from Isabelle almost immediately and all was arranged without concern. Thank you so much Isabelle and best wishes to you and your family for Christmas and New Year! We will definitely be recommending your apartment to friends! Kindest regards, Devi & Jay

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Guest: Nancy B. (Lisle, IL)
Date of Stay: 11/06/09 Review Submitted: 11/06/09

First, I want to thank Isabelle for helping me plan our trip and making the process easy. The Mona Lisa was perfect for my husband, daughter and I. The apt. is cozy - 2 adults are best - but you can accommodate 3 or 4; comfortable, nicely decorated and it has all you need for a short or long stay. The #1 thing about this apartment is LOCATION! Across from the Louvre, close to Metro and many, many sites are within walking distance, or a short Metro ride. The ONLY drawback was that it was a bit noisy being right on Rue de Rivoli - but that sometimes contributed to the ambiance of the apt. One night at 1 a.m. people were shouting in the street because a local soccer team had won a match! Sort of like being at home when the Chicago Bears win :). Being on the top floor provided great views - but it was a hike up the stairs if you didn't want to take the teeny elevator typical of this type of building. I actually now feel this was part of the charm of the building. Also, some better lighting is needed in the hallways. All that being said, I would definitely rent from Isabelle again!

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Guest: Ross & Jennifer (Vernon BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/31/09 Review Submitted: 10/31/09

We stayed for 11 nights and enjoyed evrything about the apartment. Location is the best in Paris for sightseeing, museums etc. You can walk anywhere & Metro & RER trains are very handy. A little noisy at night if you like to sleep with open windows-otherwise "perfect". We would definitely return.

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Guest: Aleksandar1 (Minneapolis, MN, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/27/09 Review Submitted: 10/27/09

We had a wonderful time in Paris staying at the Mona Lisa apartment. The location was fabulous - we could walk or take the subway to everything, and the apartment was quaint and had everything we needed. The process to sign up and pay for the apartment was easy and we got exactly what we expected based on the website photos. Isabella was helpful when we requested restaurant recommendations and advise on the best way to get to the airport. We highly recommend the Mona Lisa and would work with Isabella again if she has another property in a location that we are visiting.

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Guest: Jean-Marc2 (Melbourne/Australa)
Date of Stay: 09/28/09 Review Submitted: 09/28/09

Narelle and I spent most of September 2009 in the Mona Lisa apartment. Great location, right in the heart of Paris. Stairs to Metro station (Louvre - Rivoli) are 20 metres from the front-door step. Isabelle does exist - she's not just a face on a brochure. We met her and she was very helpful and friendly and certainly organised everything as she promised. No trouble moving in at all and no hidden bad surprises. The apartment is small in an older-style building, but clean and cosy. It's on the top (6th) floor under the roof and can be accessed using the building's lift. All facilities you would expect in an apartment (washing machine, iron, utensils, etc.) are provided. The street traffic is a little noisy at times, but that's one of the charms of being in the centre. The view is just as good as the advertisement promises - fabulous!

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Guest: Kim Langhorst (Palm Springs, California)
Date of Stay: 09/09/09 Review Submitted: 09/09/09

I had a great 8 day stay in one of Isabelle's apartments in June of 2009. It worked out very easily with no problems. I plan to stay in one of her apartments on my next trip.

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Guest: Minh1 (-)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

My boyfriend and I stayed at The Mademoiselle in the Le Marais district of Paris. It was such a cute apartment. It was clean and in a great location. Isabelle really thought of everything, she left guides in the place, she had a notebook full of suggestions on things to do and places to eat, and she even had adaptors so that we could plug our electronics into the wall! I definitely plan on booking an apartment from her the next time I'm in Paris. Don't hesitate to Email me if you have any questions!

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Guest: Karen Monier (Redmond, WA)
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 07/11/09

Thanks so much for helping to make our visit to Paris so wonderful! We stayed at the Mona Lisa apartment right across from the Louvre. The apartment was clean, well equipped, comfortable and had an unbelievable view. Isabelle was very responsive and helpful when we had a problem connecting to the internet. Came over twice to help and came up with a solution! She's a sweetheart...would not hesitate to rent from her again!

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Guest: Diane Nummi (St. Petersburg, FL)
Date of Stay: 07/02/09 Review Submitted: 07/02/09

Location...Location...Location! Our stay at the Paris Mona Lisa apartment was wonderful! It is across the street from the Louvre, the metro station, and about 2 blocks from the Seine. The restaurant downstairs is great - people very friendly and helpful. A bakery about 2 blocks away with the freshest, flakiest croissants that I have ever had. Bon Appetit! We loved our time here - you will too!!!

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Guest: Cheryl 7 (IL US)
Date of Stay: 06/30/09 Review Submitted: 06/30/09

I have rented apartments in Paris from Isabelle three times and each time she has made the experience very easy and totally pleasant! She is terrific to work with and always available if there is a problem. I have rented the Mona Lisa twice and St Honore once. Both were well equiped and in wonderful locations. I will rent from her again, hopefully this winter.

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Guest: Kyra Carswell (Redwood City, California)
Date of Stay: 05/29/09 Review Submitted: 05/29/09

We stayed at the Mona Lisa Apartment for two weeks (5/14/09 to 5/27/09) and found it to be well equipped, with lots of hot water, kitchen utensils,etc. The location is perfect and access with Isabelle's instructions was easy. We only had one hot night but it is on the top floor and therefore might be pretty hot in summer.

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Guest: Christina21 (Los Angeles, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/04/09 Review Submitted: 05/04/09

My boyfriend and I stayed in Isabelle's Mona Lisa apartment over looking the Louvre. We spent 6 days and had a nice relaxing stay. The spacious environment allowed us to relax and really, not want to leave! The apartment also had a great location (right across the street from the subway) and an elevator! Isabelle was great to work with and easy to get a hold of when we needed her assistance.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/03/09 Review Submitted: 05/03/09

We stayed in Isabelle's Mona Lisa apartment next to the Louvre for 9 nights. What a great location. Isabelle handles everything with efficiency and grace. By paying with Paypal you can know you are safe because Isabelle is a verified member. The apartment was perfect because we could relax in the late afternoon before heading out again in the evenings. Having a clothes washer was handy because we had a long stay.

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Guest: John152 (Santa Cruz,California)
Date of Stay: 10/19/08 Review Submitted: 10/19/08

We went in July 2006 for eleven nights. Our host was most gracious and the apartment was clean, comfortable and safe. We loved the community around it with great little shops that had amazing food. The metro is pretty close and that takes you all over the city.How could not highly recommend these accommodations. I had my droughts about paying in cash but it all worked smoothly. :)

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/07/08 Review Submitted: 08/07/08

This apartment was in a very convenient location. It was walking distance to the Louvre, Picasso Museum, George Pompidou Centre, to name a few. There were unlimited cafes and restaurants in the imnmediate area as well. The apartment was great. The neighbourhood was a bit noisy though and hard to get a good night's sleep during our stay. Nonetheless, we would stay here again in a heartbeat. Isabelle was a pleasure to deal with right from the beginning. We had no problems or complaints whatsoever! We highly recommend!!!

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Guest: Maria & Anthony1 (Valencia, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/12/07 Review Submitted: 11/12/07

We stayed in the Mona Lisa and Marie Antoinette apartment from Oct 30-Nov 5, 2007. The apartments were great and close to everything. Very accessible to the metro and beautifully decorated. We will definitely come back and thanks Isabelle for a great stay!

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Guest: B. G. Watkins (Winston-Salem, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/26/07 Review Submitted: 07/26/07

My wife and I stayed in the Mona Lisa apartment in June 2007. It exceeded our expectations. The Louvre is across the street, diagonally, and the view is magnificent! The Rivoli metro stop is directly across the street, and is usually not very crowded. Gosselin boulangerie is located within one block at 125 Rue St. Honore. There is also a grocery store located about 2 blocks away on Rue du Louvre. There are many ATMs nearby, including one next to the front door. For 2 people there is plenty of room in the apartment. We ate breakfasts and 2 dinners in the cozy kitchen. We walked to most attractions, and took TGV trains for daytrips to Reims, Tours, and Bruges. We highly recommend the Acco-Dispo van tour of the Loire chateaux beginning in Tours. The Blue Van airport shuttle worked well for us, although the drivers were a bit manic. I may use the RER next time. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

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Guest: D.O'Neill (NSW, Australia)
Date of Stay: 07/11/07 Review Submitted: 07/11/07

My wife and I stayed in the Mona Lisa apartment in May 2007, for one week. The internet booking arrangements and the ease of payment could not have been easier. Isabelle's suggestion to take the BLUEvan shuttle bus from CDG airport direct to the apartment (which I arranged via the internet) worked well. The location of the Mona Lisa apartment is just wonderful, with many Paris icons within easy walking distance, a Batobus stop for Seine travel nearby, and the metro just across the street for those longer journies. For a couple this apartment really is a great place to stay, providing adequate cooking facilities yet also being close to many good restaurants, theatres and markets. We would certainly stay there again.

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Guest: Terry E. Taylor (Conception Bay S., Nfld, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/07/07 Review Submitted: 05/07/07

We rented the Mona Lisa during the third week of April. It was my wife's first trip to Paris and the apartment is great. Everything went exactly as predicted and we have already made plans to return on an annual basis and rent from Isabelle again and again.

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Guest: Elizabeth56 (Camp Hill, PA)
Date of Stay: 03/15/07 Review Submitted: 03/15/07

We just returned from a stay in the lovely Moliere apartment. It was large, clean, comfortable, beautifully decorated and within easy walking distance to everything we wanted to see and do in Paris - we only needed to take the metro twice the entire week we were there. Isabelle made the apartment rental process so easy. She responded quickly and politely to all my questions and we will certainly stay in her apartments in the future.

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Guest: Colletta Berryhill (Rockford, IL)
Date of Stay: 02/24/07 Review Submitted: 02/24/07

We stayed for almost a week at Isabelle's Marie-Antoinette apartment with our 7 yo son. The apartment was a good deal and exactly as described. The bed was very comfortable and our son slept well on the pull-out in the living room. Isabelle is a pleasure, and we particularly enjoyed our interaction with Mme Florac. Renting an apartment on-line is always a leap of faith. This is one aspect of your trip that is guaranteed to run smoothly.

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Guest: Tracey10 (Derbyshire, UK)
Date of Stay: 02/19/07 Review Submitted: 02/19/07

We stayed at the Mona Lisa apartment in January and it was everything we hoped it would be. The location is amazing and it was so nice to experience Paris like a local.

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Guest: Michele & Paul Belfanti (Sydney, Australia)
Date of Stay: 04/29/06 Review Submitted: 04/29/06

We spent New Year in the Mona Lisa apartment and found it extremely convenient and a great base for exploring our favourite city. Being Winter (& snowy!), it was wonderful to have the Metro at the door and the Louvre opposite - we loved our times in the Louvre when it was too cold to venture further. The apartment is comfortable and very cosy with great views and even though it is on the Rue de Rivoli, it was quiet. Isabelle was charming and helpful and I will certainly recommend the apartment and look forward to returning.

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Guest: Joe Kanaan (London)
Date of Stay: 03/05/06 Review Submitted: 03/05/06

Stayed at the Mona Lisa Apartment close to the Eiffel Tower for a fortnight in January.The Apartment is charming, comfortable and very quite with superb views of the river. I wish the shower room was larger, but you get used to it. I now much prefer it than staying in hotels. Isabelle was very helpful and found her to be very trustworthy and reliable. I am looking forward to be back.

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Guest: Esther Vallejo (Torremolinos (M?laga) Spain)
Date of Stay: 03/03/06 Review Submitted: 03/03/06

Fantastic week at Mona Lisa Apartment. Near metro, restaurants, Louvre. Isabelle was very kind with us. The apartment is very confortable for 2 persons. You have all you need. We spent 8 days. Paris is lovely and people too. Restaurant Chez Alexandre "Ummmm.... very cheap and excellent food". Thanks Isabelle and all guests who wrote recommendations at the guest book. Mola Lisa we hope see you again!. From Málaga with Love. Paris 17-26 November 2005. Regards Esther & Valentín.

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Guest: Dan Chabot (Hampden, ME)
Date of Stay: 01/02/06 Review Submitted: 01/02/06

We stayed in Isabelle's Mona Lisa apartment. The location was tremendous right across from the Louvre with a Metro stop right across the crosswalk from the front door. We rented from Isabelle after having a problem with a different apartment rented via the internet and were very pleased with how everything worked out. I would not hesitate to use Isabelle again for an apartment rental inthe future.

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Guest: Clare Christiansen (Whidbey Island, WA)
Date of Stay: 11/08/05 Review Submitted: 11/08/05

I was a bit nervous about renting via the internet, but found Isabelle's Louvre apartment to be exactly as advertised - view and all! She met us as scheduled, briefed us thoroughly and gave us wonderful tips to add to the enjoyment of our trip. I'd surely rent from her again!

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Guest: Sally27 (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 09/16/05 Review Submitted: 09/16/05

We enjoyed very much the Mona Lisa apartment next to the Louvre! I felt at home in your apartment. Thank you for keeping it so clean and refreshing

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Guest: Judi and Dave Morris (Calgary, Alberta,Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/22/05 Review Submitted: 07/22/05

We stayed in the Louvre apartment for a week in late March. It was wonderful and we would not hesitate to highly recomment it, Isabelle is a trustworthy individual. The apartment was clean and decorated in a tasteful manner. We found it very centrally located, and in easy walking distance of most anywhere we wanted to go. Staying in this apartment, I believe, gave us a more 'authentic' Paris experience.

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Guest: Paula and Malcom Kemp (Atlanta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/05/05 Review Submitted: 06/05/05

Isabelle was a joy to work with, both before and during our stay at the Louvre apartment. The location is outstanding(and thank heavens for the lift!). We could easily use the apartment throughout the day. And the washing machine helped us pack lighter.

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Guest: Chris184 (Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 02/05/05 Review Submitted: 02/05/05

I stayed at both Isabelle's Cannes and Louvre apartments during January 2005 on a business trip. Each apartment was fantastic, both in terms of location and comfort. I can't wait to take my wife to the Louvre apartment on our next holiday together. The booking and paying process with Isabelle over the internet was extremely easy and trouble free. I would recommend Isabelle and her apartments to anybody whether on a business or a pleasure trip.

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