Vacation Rentals by Owner

lovely apartment

Guest: Dorothy (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 04/14/12 Review Submitted: 04/22/12

My husband and I stayed with his parents for a week at Ann's apartment. The apartment was comfortable, clean, well-located, and perfect for 4 adults. The apartment is actually bigger than it would seem from the photos. Best of all were the owners. Ann's son, Cyril, greeted us upon arrival and showed us around. Ann herself checked us out and ordered a van for us. They love the apartment and it shows. The washer and dryer were handy. There is a wonderful cafe steps from the apartment that was perfect for a light dinner and drinks. I would definitely return and recommend the apartment to others.

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

Perfect Perfect Perfect

Guest: Lisa (Berwyn, PA USA)
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 04/04/12

Anne the proprietor of this flat leaves nothing to be desired. She thinks of every detail and warmly welcomes you. This is her business and she knows the value of good customer service. Although the apartement was not our first stop in Paris, Anne offered and arranged an airport shuttle. The flat was perfect for our family of 4 and near metro, shopping and good restaurants. This apartment is not located in the very noisy heart of St. Germain but located in a quite, upscale neighborhood. The shop keepers in this neighborhood are welcoming to tourist/visitors and go out of their way to assist if needed. The apartment was exceptionally clean, beautifully appointed and a great value. It was well equipted with all kitchen and bath needs. The kitchen was also stocked with a complimentary bottle of wine, coffee, expresso, tea and water. The ensuite washer and dryer are a bonus and so convenient. Anne leaves not stone unturned and is available to you for any additional needs you may have during yoru stay. If you are American and worried about the language barrier, Anne is fluent in English. She is a true professional and we would return tomorrow if we could. This is our second successful rental from VRBO. In both instances, we relied upon the reviews to make our choice.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Vacation Location

Guest: Jules (Chicago, IL USA)
Date of Stay: 12/28/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/12

Travelled to Paris with two girlfriends for an amazing New Years vacation. From the moment we walked into this apartment, we were thrilled with it. The layout, the décor, the location, but most importantly the landlady, Anne, confirmed to us we had made the perfect choice. The neighborhood is quiet and the apartment is close to the Metro, Le Bon Marche and numerous bistros and shops. There is a bistro in the building, Bistro Landais, which we tried on our final night in Paris and we were sorry we had not tried it sooner. It was wonderful to get up in the morning and brew coffee, eat croissants and plan out our day. Then return in the afternoon for a snack, or a nap, or some wine, or all three. I wholeheartedly recommend this apartment, and cannot wait to return to Paris and stay here again.

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

Best Vacation Thanks to this Apartment!!

Guest: Dana (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 11/17/11

We were debating whether or not rent an apartment or stay at a hotel...then we found this apartment. Not only was the price right, it was perfect for us and another couple to stay. It was our first time visiting Paris, so we really had no idea what to expect. As soon as we got there, we realized that we had hit gold - the apartment is in the absolute perfect location. After touring the city, it was clear to us the 6th Arrondissement was the best area for us - four 30-somethings looking for for good food, a safe area and fabulous shopping. The apartment itself is clean and was perfect - it had everything we needed. Because we had the apartment, we were able to make snacks/meals and relax while mapping out a plan for the day. The apartment is quite large for European standards, the shower has a tankless water heater so it gets hot fast and stays hot, and the washer/dryer is a great advantage so you don't have to fly home with dirty clothes. The owners of the hotel are wonderful - Anne is responsive and so nice, as is her husband. When we return to Paris for another vacation, we'll absolutely look up Anne and stay here again! Thank you for such a great experience, Anne!!

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

Wonderful Apartment

Guest: Brian (Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 07/18/11 Review Submitted: 08/27/11

Our family of five (children aged 15, 13, 10) stayed in Anne's beautiful apartment for 1 week in mid July. Everything written in previous reviews is correct - the apartment is clean and well appointed, and the location is fantastic. Anne's son Emmanuel showed us around the apartment and made sure we had everything we needed. Plenty of space for us to sleep, and wifi speed was excellent. Lots of resources such as maps and listings of nearby restaurants, etc.. Absolutely nothing negative to say. Would definitely stay again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

The Perfect Apartment (Le Appartement Parfait)

Guest: Dennis (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/07/11

Every accolade stated in previous reviews bestowed on Anne, Patrick and their apartment is absolutely true! My family of five adults spent nine wonderful days in Paris using this superb Saint Germain des Pres Paris apartment as our 'home base.' Anne provided a thorough introduction to the apartment and all of its amenities upon our arrival - Christmas day evening! Patrick assisted with technical details of appliances, television and the internet not only upon our arrival, but when we had questions (by telephone) during our stay. All the images shown depict the apartment as it is - clean, compact and very comfortable. Even though the outside temperature was near freezing on many days of our stay, the apartment was very cozy with heating units in every room. And with two and one-half 'la salle de bain' it is very accommodating for five adults. Restaurants, grocery stores, the Metro; anything and everything you will possibly need or want is easily accessed by a short walk from this centrally located apartment. The ‘pièce de résistance’ of our stay was Anne arranging a taxi (large van seating five with baggage) to the airport. For our next visit to Paris this is the apartment we will book. Merci beaucoup, Anne and Patrick

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

A Beauty, Comfortable, Enjoyable, Memorable

Guest: Jan (Mountain View, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/03/10 Review Submitted: 10/23/10

My husband, sister, brother-in-law and I had the privilege of spending Oct.3-11 at Anne and Patrick's place. This is a really lovely apartment on floor four (five to us). The lift is small, but after eating all the divine French food, we were happy to take the stairs. Contemporary (no lace doilies here), very clean, light and airy. Plenty of amenities including dishwasher, washer and drier. Plenty of space for the four of us and it was wonderful to have two bathrooms. The beds are large and comfortable. One bathroom has a toilet/shower/sink only and the other a tub/shower/sink with the toilet in the entryway....not a problem. Lots of hot water. Expect the plumbing controls to be a little different from what you're used to in the States. The kitchen is fully equipped with an oven, stovetop, microwave, electric teakettle and toaster, as well as plenty of dishes and utensils and a large round table for dining next to the beautiful French doors. It's not a huge kitchen by US standards, but it was perfectly fine for us. It did take us awhile to figure out how to use some of the appliances. Most of our meals were eaten elsewhere, but we had breakfast at "home," so it was nice to have a fridge to stock up on yogurt, cheese, fruit etc. We occasionally made sandwiches "to go". I'm always concerned about the places I stay being clean, and this place was quite clean with no kitchen odors. Lots of large window/doors make for nice breezes. We rarely watched the tv, but there were plenty of English language news and entertainment programs. We did bring a few US DVD's which we didn't realize won't work on European DVD players. This is a bustling area, with little consignment shops and a chocolatier, and the Bon Marche is within walking distance. It is close to the Vaneau Metro stop and the Montparnasse train station. We had a few fantastic meals nearby at Le Petit Lutetia and Josephine Chez Dumonet. Lutetia had the best Creme Brulee I've ever had. Although we realize that it is a tres gauche American practice, when we very apologetically asked for "doggy bags'" they were very kind and accommodating. It was great to have the fridge so we could enjoy our leftovers the following days. Speaking of bustling, major construction is under way in both directions. If you are a late riser, it could be a problem. Our thanks to Anne and her family for making our visit comfortable, enjoyable and memorable. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and hope to in the future. Merci!!!

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

Perfect apartment

Guest: Charron and George (San Luis Obispo, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/14/10

We, my husband and I and daughter and 2 grandchildren (ages 15 and 14) stayed for a week in June 2010 - it was perfect! We have stayed in other apartments in Paris but I loved the fact that we had 2 bathrooms and we were within walking distance to great food stores - little ones in each block and the fantastic La Grande Epicerie. We were able to bring in great food when we wanted to eat in and enjoy the apartment and visit with our grandchildren. The apartment was great for our 3 generations. The apartment was as shown in the pictures, very clean and well-maintained (regularly updated) and we would highly recommend it to others.

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

Guest: Ed & Laura (Grosse Pointe, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 10/31/09 Review Submitted: 10/31/09

Thank you Anne for ensuring our Paris trip was enjoyable and successful. The location of the apartment and convenience to taxi stands made it easy to get around. We loved the bakeries and grocery stores right near the apartment and enjoyed many meals in the well appointed kitchen. The 110v outlet was a plus so we could charge our cameras without having to buy & bring converters. You have truly thought of everything. Thanks again!

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Guest: Jack & Wendy Carman (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 10/17/09 Review Submitted: 10/17/09

Hard to add anything else to the prior 25 positive reviews. One of many VRBO stays for us and none of the others have had an owner as enthusiastic and helpful as Anne. She gave us a thorough tour of the apartment, helped with our taxi to the airport and made sure we had both her and her husband's cell number in case we had any questions or problems. Centrally located for all the important Paris sites and close to the Metro. Clean, well appointed and broadband access all appreciated...even a welcoming bottle of wine!! We recommend highly.

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Guest: Tony Soto (Miami, Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/21/09 Review Submitted: 05/21/09

We visited Paris in early May and were very pleased with this flat. The flat was very confortable and within walking distance to many shops, restaurants, and metro stations. We enjoyed two nearby restaurants. La Marquise at 42 Blvd du Montparnasse, and La Marlotte on Rue de Cherche-Midi. We went shopping for bread, cheese, wines and meats nearby and enjoyed a few breakfasts and lunches in the dinning room by the window. This was a great place to come home to at night and rest. Anne was a great host and very helpful. Our only regret was that we did not stay more days. Merci, Anne

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Guest: Koe (Norway)
Date of Stay: 04/19/09 Review Submitted: 04/18/09

Look no further, this is your perfect Paris rental! Stayed with family of four (parents + teenagers 16 & 19) for Easter 2009. The appartment (on 4th floor with lift) is clean, beautiful and equipped with everything you can think of (and more). Beautiful morning sun on eating area. Nice firm matresses. Very convenient with 2 bathrooms + toilet. Close to metro stations, food stores, FNAC (for buying tickets) and restaurants. Anne is very nice and helpful. Very easy booking and other arrangements. Recommended without any reservations! :)

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Guest: CBR2 (Leawood, KS)
Date of Stay: 03/21/09 Review Submitted: 03/21/09

My husband and I and our two youngest sons (age 15 and 17) stayed at 20 Rue Saint-Romain in March 2009. The flat was perfect for us, much better than two hotel rooms. We could gather in the living room and have a refrigerator for drinks and snacks. The flat is very accessible to 3 metro stops and there are boulangeries and fromagers right down the street. This is my 5th VRBO stay (all the others in the US) and by far the best! Anne was very diligent in her communications prior to our arrival, the pictures and description of the flat are completely accurate. I had no worries before arrival. I would stay here again and will recommend Anne and her flat to our friends.

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Guest: Margaret Cahill & George Concordi (Arlington Heights IL)
Date of Stay: 08/14/08 Review Submitted: 08/14/08

Staying in this lovely apartment and getting a taste of Parisian life was definitely a highlight of our visit with our two young adult sons and almost as valuable as seeing some of the attractions. The building itself has the traditional charm while the apartment is beautifully decorated in the modern style with all the comforts. My husband, who loves to read about food and restaurants,got us a reservation for L'epi Dupin bistro which was in walking distance of the apartment. To show how accommodating Anne is we were late coming in the first night due to mechanical problems on the train and the restaurant wanted to cancel. Anne called and quite vehemently pled our case and managed to convice them to allow us in later. The apartment lived up to all our expectations and then some.

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Guest: Jeremy Cahill (Sydney Australia)
Date of Stay: 07/03/08 Review Submitted: 07/03/08

Re stay in 20 Rue St Romain1 week in May 2008. Excellent location, close to shops, markets and restaurants, a quieter rather 'genteel' St Germaine neighborhood, far from the madding crowds, which are rapidly accessible should you want them, via the two Metro stations each five mins walk away. Clean and spacious and well laid out. Our party of four adults had ample space. Anne is friendly, helpful and punctual, her English far surpassing our French. Most of the 'attractions' have been mentioned, but stand repeating. The local cafes and restaurants, the bread and cake shops, the Sunday market on Boulevard Raspail. Bon Marche with its amazing food displays and choices. The Jardin du Luxembourg within 10 minutes walk. the Montparnasse Markets, and a nearby Montparnasse charcuterie (butcher) for great takeaway chicken basting away together with sinful basted roast potatoes in the rotisserie. A nice walk to the Eiffel Tower and/or Hotel des Invalides and the Seine, or take the Metro to anywhere or everywhere. Hotels may have their own allure, charm and luxury, but an apartment stay, and in this case Anne's, in our opinion wins hands down, much more 'intimate', experiential, less coccooned and more user friendly than a hotel stay. All in all a great experience, makes one feel almost like a real Parisian. Would love to do it again and would certainly return to 20 Rue St Romain, if circumstances permit in the years to come. Thank you Anne for a wonderful stay. Jeremy and Maureen Cahill. Sydney Australia

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Guest: Linda Austen (-)
Date of Stay: 07/03/08 Review Submitted: 07/02/08

We four ladies enjoyed our stay at the flat in Saint-romain in May 2008 very much. It was perfect for our 4 day reunion with every possible amenity, beautifully decorated and a fantastic location. The comfortable beds made it easy to recover from jet lag and we loved the neighborhood – quiet yet very close to wonderful shops, restaurants, museums and parks. We will definitely recommend this flat to our families and friends. Thank you very much for your hospitality.

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Guest: Rob Naddelman (-)
Date of Stay: 06/20/08 Review Submitted: 06/20/08

We had a wonderful experience staying in the flat. My wife and I brought our two young children and it was such a good decision to stay in the flat vs. a hotel. The apartment was adorable and the neighborhood was terrific. I would highly recommend this flat to any traveler looking to experience the city!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/26/08 Review Submitted: 03/26/08

Thank you for helping make our stay in Paris so enjoyable! Travelling with a young toddler can be a stressful experience. Choosing to rent the flat in Rue St Romain instead of staying in a hotel was certainly the best solution. I would recommend this flat to all!

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Guest: Sara Smith1 (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/24/08 Review Submitted: 03/24/08

What an ideal place to lodge during our short stay in Paris! Very comfortable and very well situated. After long days of touring and shopping, this was the perfect haven to return to. Anne, thank you for your gracious hospitality. We look forward to a return trip.

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Guest: John and Jayma (Crystal River Florida)
Date of Stay: 01/15/08 Review Submitted: 01/15/08

Truly home away from home! Not only is the apartment clean, updated, convenient and modern, it is very comfortable and pleasant to relax in. Your Hostess, Anne, has put a lot of thought into making this "your home". I will never stay anywhere else in Paris! P.S...try the cafe next door...they have a wonderful chef and the staff is the kindest, warmest staff you will find anywhere in Paris!...Anne, Thank You again for all of your graciousness. John and Jayma Warne

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Guest: The Benanders (-)
Date of Stay: 01/13/08 Review Submitted: 01/13/08

We are a family of five adults who can't say enough to express our appreciation for Anne's thoughtful details to the apartment to make our ten days in Paris for Christmas 2007 an absolute delight. As has been said previously, the location is perfect. We enjoyed the priceless neighborhood stores and the closeness to the Bon Marche and other well documented superb specialty stores. The apartment was always warm and cozy to return "home" to and equipped well enough that we were able to prepare our own Christmas dinner. We could not have asked for any place or person more accommodating!

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Guest: Fred4 (Fair Haven, New Jersey, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/26/07 Review Submitted: 08/26/07

The appartment was wonderful. It was well furnished; with modern appliances, good furniture, as well as many thoughtful extra's (for example: two umbrellas, & a portable "cart" to make it easy to transport groceries). Ann was a pleasure to deal with, and will try her best to be helpful. It's incredibly close to the Metro, yet on a quiet side street. We were a party of five, and were very comfortable with the space.

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Guest: Dave13 (New Orleans)
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/01/07

4 adults really enjoyed this space and location. We had dinner for 7 a couple of nights and the dinning space and kitchen worked just fine. Great neighborhood. Cafe on the corner and grocery shopping a block away, and the Metro 3 blocks away. Anne was very sweet and accomodating. Would stay again.

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Guest: Ira & Sandy Zuckerman (Napa, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/07 Review Submitted: 06/11/07

The apartment is wonderful. The location is great. It is 2+ blocks to Bon Marché and their wonderful food halls. 3 blocks from the Blvd. Raspail's Farmer's Market and right in the middle of all types of shopping for what ever you are looking for. The apartment itself is very comfortable, bright and airy with comfortable furniture. Both bathrooms are large and easy to use. We'd go back again and again.

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Guest: Irma1 (Altadena, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/31/07 Review Submitted: 05/30/07

My husband and I stayed at this apartment in April 2007 with our 4 kids ranging in age from 4 to 11 years old. It was ideal - in a safe location, comfortable, clean, spacious enough for a family of six, conveniently located to shopping, metro, sightseeing, everything! Anne was wonderful (she didn't stress out over our wild kids!) and she was extremely helpful (our luggage was lost and she made herself available at practically all hours of the day and night to help us communicate with the airline and airport staff). I highly recommend this apartment and would not hesitate to stay here again.

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Guest: Linda C.1 (Larkspur, California)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/01/07

The 5 of us - a couple with a 10 year old daughter and another couple - were more than comfortable at the Saint Romain flat. The decor was very tasteful. Also, we never felt like we were on top of each other in this space even though Isabel slept on the pullout sofa. The two bathrooms were perfect for the number of people. The beds were very comfortable; the kitchen and dining area, perfect for our needs with more than the usual amount of utensils and conveniences. Tom really appreciated the internet connection so he could work while in Paris. We all appreciated the washer/dryer. The nearby markets (including the organic outdoor market on Sundays) were lovely. The metro less than 2 blocks away. Anne was there to meet us at the appointed times the first day and the last. We were sorry to leave. Very dangerous to have Bon Marche so close! Thanks for a wonderful week. We would be happy to make this an annual event. Merci.

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Guest: Nancy15 (London/UK)
Date of Stay: 04/30/07 Review Submitted: 04/29/07

We were a party of 6 staying in this lovely apartment! We arrived late in the evening to find the apartment ready for us to move right in. Patrick was waiting there for us and gave us a complete overview of the workings of the apartment, as well as, information on the surrounding area and how to get around. We were very impressed with how well stocked the apartment was, they thought of everything. Thank you Ann & Patrick for helping to make our stay in Paris a wonderful one, we are looking forward to staying with you again!

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Guest: Dawn5 (Devon/UK)
Date of Stay: 04/29/07 Review Submitted: 04/28/07

Our party of 4 adults spent 5 nights in this wonderful apartment. The 2 Double Bedrooms are both air conditioned (we used it in the April heat wave) and the apartment is fully heated if needed. It is spacious and equipped with every amenity you will require. Anne is a charming lady, who speaks perfect English, and made us very welcome. The apartment is located just a short walk to the Metro and there is a wonderful food hall in 'Bon Marche' store if eating in. We arrived on Sunday pm and there were numerous small food shops in a 200 yd radius all open, there is also an excellent choice of restaurants, catering for all tastes and price, in the area. Having previously stayed in Paris Hotels we will certainly return to this Gem of an apartment.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/07 Review Submitted: 04/01/07

We spent 9 very comfortable nights in this apartment. The space and amenities perfectly fit our family of 5 (two adults, children ages 14, 11, and 8) and the location is very good, with access to several Metro lines. The Sunday market up on Boulevard Raspail is wonderful, and anything you need can be found on Rue de Sevres. We will stay in this apartment again and recommend it highly to our friends and to you!

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Guest: Chris Tomaszewski & Susan Bodtke (Charlotte, NC and Doha, Qatar)
Date of Stay: 12/21/06 Review Submitted: 12/20/06

This is a great place. Anne stocked it well with all the little things (dish soap, coffee, oil, etc). With two private bedrooms and two bathrooms, our group of four was very comfortable. Although it is a bit of a hike to the Seine, everything you need is in the surrounding neighborhood. There are amazing cheese and chocolate shops in in the same block, and the metro and train stations are nearby. We would stay in this quaint apartment again.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/30/06 Review Submitted: 10/30/06

Our trip to Paris in early October,2006 was one to be remembered; as was our one week stay at 20 rue St. Romain. The apartment is beautiful, we could live there. The Parment family have seen to all the conveniences and comforts of home. Breakfast with the windows open at the dininmg room table and the street below echoing the sounds of the city awakening, start the day off very well. Look no further, rent this apartment! Food shops and side-walk dining are very near-by.

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Guest: Lynn6 (Atlanta GA)
Date of Stay: 10/12/06 Review Submitted: 10/12/06

We were very fortunate to stay here in April and had a wonderful experience. The apt. is very close to the Metro and to Bon Marche. Anne and Patrick were both extremely helpful and made sure that we had everything we needed during our week in Paris. We would definitely stay here again!

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Guest: Gina8 (Los Angeles, CA - USA)
Date of Stay: 09/19/06 Review Submitted: 09/19/06

We agree with both previous comments. We absolutely loved this apartment. It was in a perfect location: close to shops, markets and restaurants but not right in a noisy area. Also, it was clean, spacious, well designed and well stocked with all basic supplies. The managers were very responsive, helpful, friendly and spoke perfect English, which made our understanding perfectly clear. We would absolutely stay there again. I would live there if I could!

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Guest: S Karlovich (San Jose, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/06 Review Submitted: 09/16/06

My family stayed at this apartment for a week in May and could not have been more pleased. The apartment is beautiful - it's exactly as shown in the pictures on the web site - and immaculate.The owner of the apartment, Anne, was extremely helpful, providing us with all sorts of information prior to our arrival. She even stocked the apartment with bottled water, fruits, coffee, tea, milk, cream, etc. so that we did not have to go grocery shopping right away.The apartment is perfectly located – it’s within walking distance from the Bon Marche, Jardin du Luxemburg, etc. The streets where the apartment is located are full of little shops and restaurants. On the street level is a neighborhood café with the most friendly staff so when we did not feel like going out we would just go downstairs for a reliably good meal.

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Guest: Kimt7 (New Zealand)
Date of Stay: 06/07/06 Review Submitted: 06/07/06

We found the apartment perfect. It is a short stroll to just about everything in the 6th arr. but at the same time is very quiet, bright and airy. It is fresh and clean and everything is generously supplied. We would recommend both the apartment and the owners to anyone visiting Paris. We totally enjoyed our time there.

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