Prime location and high standards

Guest: presidentialpawn (Sarasota, Florida)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 12/24/11

The apartment is located in a newly renovated building. It is very quiet, shielded from the street noises by the courtyard. It is very comfortable with high standards we are accustomed to in the States, internet included. You are in the middle of the famous Les Marais, the oldest district in Paris. Multitude of little shops and restaurants within the walking distance. Keep in mind when travelling to Europe: Most old buildings don't have elevators so be prepared to carry your suitcase up to your apartment. This one is no exception but it's not bad cause it's a 2nd floor with a wide, not too steep of a staircase. Generally speaking it's a great bang for your buck. We've rented in several places in Paris for the same money and it was no nearly the quality of this place. it is our vacation "base" now. Love it!

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

In Paris like a Parisian!

Guest: Monica T. (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/24/11 Review Submitted: 12/11/11

For 30 years I’ve been traveling to Paris, and this trip was highlighted by this charming and well-located apartment in the Marais, which I considered the most fascinating area in the city. If you ever wondered how to feel like a Parisian in Paris, this is where you must stay. It was a pleasure dealing with Mathias Masson through the process of renting the apartment. He was always prompt in responding my gazillion emails. Mathias, thank you for your time and patience. The apartment is clean, spacious, nicely decorated, modern bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds and high quality linens. The details were meticulous; from the fluffy bathrobe, Roger & Gallet soap, hair dryer, electric shaver, iron and ironing board, the most practical subway lines place mats, wine glasses, champagne flutes, scissors, scotch tape, hi-speed wireless internet and a plug converter (found in a kitchen drawer) which saved our trip, otherwise we would not be able to charge the phones and iPad and talk to family and friends on Thanksgiving. Thank you Marie, for the welcome basket (fresh fruits, cookies, chocolate, water, juice and soda) and your warmth and kindness, this made us feel at home. Nov 24- Nov 28, 2011

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

9 wonderful nights in Paris

Guest: Rancho Bernardo (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/05/11 Review Submitted: 09/15/11

We just returned from our first trip to Paris. 9/5-9/14/ 11 ) After a long trip from CA. we were greeted by Madame Jagou who showed us around the apartment and told us about nearby markets. Her English is limited, but we were able to communicate just fine. On the kitchen table was a bowl of fruit with cookies and chocolate. The refrigerator had juice, water, soda and wine! These items were greatly appreciated after our long trip. We felt the location was terrific. We walked to The Opera and many other sites. When we were not walking, the subway was just up the street as well as many local busses. The 69 bus, in particular, is a great one to take as it goes by many sites you will want to visit. The listing description is very accurate and the pictures do not do the apartment justice. The living room is very spacious and the kitchen has everything you would need to prepare a meal. The bedroom has wall to wall closets that are very spacious. The bed was extremely comfortable. If we ever return to Paris, we would not hesitate to rent this apartment again.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+.

Le meilleur appartement a Paris

Guest: Honeymooners (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/29/11 Review Submitted: 09/05/11

We had such a lovely stay at this apartment in the Marais. Just a block from Place Des Vosges, the metro and a supermarket. It's much bigger than the photos show! Lots of room for clothes and baggage plus a fully-stocked eat in kitchen. They've thought of everything - bathrobes, hair dryer, maps, etc. The owner is very friendly too! We would definitely stay here again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Spacious and comfortable apartment in the heart of the Marais

Guest: Two travelling "boomers" (Kelowna, British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 05/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

My wife and I spent two months at this apartment from mid May to mid July this year and had a wonderful time. This is the fourth time we have rented an apartment in Paris and this is without a doubt the best experience we have had in Paris. The apartment is as advertised and more. It is clean, comfortable, and spacious. Being in Paris for this long, we especially appreciated the large and well-equipped kitchen and also the clean, modern bathroom with lots of cupboard space. We had two other adults stay with us for five nights and managed very well. The location in the Marais district of Paris is also excellent near the pretty Place des Vosges and within 1 block of a metro station. The apartment is one level above the ground floor and faces an inner courtyard so it is very quiet. One of our new favorite restaurants in Paris is “Le Petit Marche”, one block away and well worth the visit. The apartment owner, Madame Jagou, lives in the same building and is a vivacious and charming hostess. We don’t feel you can go wrong with this apartment, whether you are staying for a few days or a couple of months.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your review, You are welcome any time rue St-Gilles, It was a pleasure to have you in our Apartment. Regards, Mathias

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

INCREDIBLE APARTMENT IN THE MARAIS!

Guest: Marcy K. (USA)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/10/11

I feel this is my home away from home. Various members of my family have stayed in this apartment over the last few years. It couldn't be more perfect from the location, to the magnificent apartment, to the owners Marie and Mathius. When I walk into this apartment, I immediately feel happy seeing the beautiful decor, the gorgeous wood floors, the tall ceilings and the tall windows with curtains draping to the floor. The bedroom is warm and cozy with an incredibly comfortable bed (not to mention the pristine, soft luxurious linens!) Everything you can think of is supplied there - towels, linens, kitchen supplies, little hotel shampoo/conditioner bottles, lotion, soap. We have stayed there from anywhere to a few days to more than a month. I dream of returning soon!! Thank you Marie and Mathius!!!!

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

Great apartment in a great location

Guest: Scott & Sharon (British Columbia)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11 Review Submitted: 04/21/11

I shouldn't be telling you this because you'll be telling other people and when we want to go there next time it'll already be rented...... this is a great apartment in a wonderful neighborhood. So nice!!! We stayed here for ten days starting April 8 and don't have one complaint...only compliments about the apartment, the location and our hostess, Madame Jagou, who was so helpful and generous.... Thank you! Scott and Sharon from British Columbia.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

April 1-7 . spring time in Paris

Guest: LaReina (San Francisco, California)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/13/11

Us 3 girls(all 30 years old) stayed here from the 1st to the 7th of April. Marie and Mathius were so helpful with getting us situated in this fab apartment. It is in a great location, walking distance of restaurants, nightlife, bars and great bakeries. The apartment has everything, a blow-dryer, salt and pepper, maps, cook wear, towels etc. They even set us up with wine, fruit and cookies to get us started. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a great apartment in a great location, with the ability to cook or go out and have a comfortable place to return to at the end of a long day. We lucked out with great weather and had the best time. Thanks so much. Love. 3 girls from San Francisco.

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

Perfect apartment for a Paris holiday

Guest: Lisa (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/28/11 Review Submitted: 04/03/11

We just returned from a longer trip which included a few days in this apartment. It was a delightful place to stay for myself, my husband, and our 2 kids, 14 and 23, who slept on the 2 sofas in the living room, which are actually very comfortable single beds (A minor quibble was that that they would have liked softer pillows). The apartment is exactly as it appears in the photos--modern style decor in a charming old building with very high ceilings. Facing the courtyard made for very quiet nights. It was also pleasantly cool with the windows open--all in all, great for sleeping. Everything was super-clean. Bathroom was nice with great water pressure in the shower and plenty of hot water. Nice towels and sheets. Kitchen was perfect for our needs (maybe not if you are planning ambitious cooking--e.g., no measuring spoons or cups that we could find, but basic pots, pans, and knives were there, plus you could probably request anything that was lacking). Location is ideal--the Marais is one of the loveliest areas of Paris, and this apt. is 2 min. walk from the metro to get you anywhere. We had a nice dinner at the nearby Petit Marche. Also found a place on Rue des Rosiers selling rotisserie chicken for a dinner at home. We would certainly stay there again if we come back to Paris.

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

Highly recommended, beautiful, spacious, clean, well-located

Guest: Melissa (Washington, DC, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/06/10 Review Submitted: 09/19/10

My husband and I stayed in this apartment for 6 nights in September 2010. The apartment was absolutely as described and nicely decorated. The apartment includes a full kitchen with washing machine, a large living room with two couches and a large desk and a quiet and comfortable bedroom. The property was clean and fully-equipped. In addition to all the expected major appliances, we appreciated a high-quality hair dryer, iron, full-size ironing board, clothes drying rack and a large cupboard full of Paris guidebooks and novels. It is also well-located. It is one-block from a metro station and just a 5-minute walk to a larger station that is a transfer point for several different metro lines. The neighborhood is busting (but not noisy) and we were happy to eat many of our meals there, to get a baguette each day from the corner boulangerie, and to walk to many of the main Paris attractions. There is also a supermarket closeby, which we used. Matias, who helped us arrange the stay, answered all of my questions fully and promptly. Madame Jagou was a gracious hostess and we really appreciated her arranging a taxi to the airport for us. I cannot think of a single complaint about this beautiful apartment and would recommend it to anyone considering a stay in Paris.

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