Ile St Louis - Fall 2008

Guest: SF CA (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/08 Review Submitted: 11/05/08

I highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a spacious and charming location for their stay in Paris. I have visited Paris several times and I very much enjoyed this vacation because of Annie's apartment. The location is outstanding. Quick metro access to Pont Marie. In the center of action in either the 7th, the 1st or Ile de la Cite. There are many good restaurants in the area - the apartment is literally between a patisserie & a fromagerie. However if you want to prepare a meal in the apartment, it has a well-equipped kitchen to do just that. Paris was rather cool in October - about 1 degree Celsius -however the apartment was well-insulated and did not get too cold. The apartment has a heater which worked very well and heated up the apartment when needed. Annie was helpful and responsive throughout the reservation process. The apartment was very clean and equipped with all of the amenities. Annie even left a basket of treats with coffee, tea, cake & crackers upon arrival. I will have fond memories of my stay in this apartment.

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Cynthia C.

Guest: cynthia (New York)
Date of Stay: 11/21/11 Review Submitted: 11/30/11

My family and I just returned from our one week stay in Annie's apartment in Paris. I would like to give my sincere thank-you to Annie for her beautiful apartment - everything was perfect and exactly as described on the website and in the pictures. Annie was very professional from my initial contact with her and also friendly and helpful. Like many other reviews said, she prepared a basket full of coffee/tea bags and even some sweet treats upon our arrival in the apartment! The convenience of the apartment is great - with bakery and wine and cheese shop right downstaires of the apartment (you can smell fresh bread every morning!!) and boucherie next door are all the best ones in Paris. And Berthillon Ice Cream, the best ice cream in Paris, is literally across the street. The famous Latin Quarter is just across the bridge on the left bank for those looking for night life. But the apartment and neighborhood itself is very quiet at night - with just mature/sophisticated crowds and locals dining in restaurants on the island so you can avoid the busy touristy noise and get a restful sleep after a day of sightseeing. The apartment is also in the center of Paris, on the island of St. Louis - you can literally walk to most attractions on foot - and the neighborhood of St. Louis itself is even more amazing - I especially love the surrounding streets with so many different specialty shops, from antiques to specialty travel book store, from olive oil shop to foie gras shop, all the best shops in Paris are steps away from the apartment, on the island of St. Louis! I highly recommend this apartment and would definitely stay here again. And thank you Annie - I look forward to returning to Paris to your kind hospitality!

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

The Perfect Apartment in the Heart of Paris

Guest: Lake (Lowell, MA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

We loved everything about this apartment. The location could not be beat - you don't have to choose whether to stay on the left bank of on the right - stay in the very center! There are lovely bridges crossing the Seine for whichever side you wish to explore. It is a treat to get to cross the Seine every time you go out on the town. The cobbled streets of the Ile St Louis are charming and lovely. My favorite thing about this apartment was the scent - there is a bakery downstairs and the delicious scents waft into the apartment all day long. The bed was enormous and soft - like a cloud in heaven. It was exquisite to lie and stare up at the 17th century beams while listening to the toll of bells from Notre Dame through the gorgeous stately french windows. The apartment was well equipped with everything we needed and very romantically decorated. Annie was extremely helpful with any questions we had. It was especially nice to have a computer with internet, a dishwasher, and a clothes washer! It was also nice that it was on the (American) second floor (French first) so there weren't too many stairs to climb at the end of a long day! I would like to live in this apartment full-time! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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

Great apartment in a great locale!

Guest: Thomas (Kansas City, MO)
Date of Stay: 10/11/11 Review Submitted: 10/27/11

LOVED staying here. Many thanks to the owner, Annie, who made our stay more comfortable with pre-trip help and advice, flexibility with our travel schedule, etc. The place has everything you need: a decent bathroom with hair dryer, heating, air conditioning, a clothes washer, microwave, refrigerator, guidebooks, maps, an internet-connected computer, and above all a A-list, center of the city location, close to the Metro. We could not have asked for a better location, a nicer apartment, or a nicer owner. We've already talked about staying here again on our next trip to Paris.

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

Darryl from USA

Guest: Darryl from USA (Kenner, LA, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/04/11 Review Submitted: 09/21/11

This apartment was exactly as described by the owner. It was clean and provided all of the necessary amenities. The location of the apartment is very close to bakeries and restaurants (especially loved Louis IX). It's an easy walk to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Latin Quarter. I would definitely recommend it to my friends. The AC was cold, the WiFi was free and Annie was a perfect host. Merci beaucoup Annie for making our trip so special.

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Great location for first trip to Paris

Guest: Ken (San Jose, California, U.S.A.)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 08/12/11

We loved this apartment during our seven-day stay in June. The location was fantastic. Being on Ile St. Louis made it easy to get to all the sites of the city, most of them by walking. The neighborhood was a delight, with good bakeries, restaurants, markets and shops within a few steps of the front door. The overall ambience was just what we were looking for. The apartment itself was perfect for the three of us. Our 15-year-old daughter loved having her own "zone" in the not-full-height loft. The place had a lot of charm, but with many modern conveniences -- air conditioning, washer, computer with free Internet. (Note: We didn't use the air conditioning because of the mild weather, and our preferred method of communication, a 3G iPad, didn't get good reception.) It was great to leave Paris with suitcases full of clean clothes, since we were spending two more weeks in Europe. There was no dryer, but a drying rack was provided. The small kitchen seemed well-equipped, but we pretty much used it only for preparing breakfast. There is only one window to speak of, facing out into a very small courtyard. Not much of view, but we enjoyed hearing one of the other apartment-dwellers playing the violin. Annie was professional in our dealings with her. All interactions went smoothly. (We locked ourselves out once, and she was very accommodating about helping us get back in.) We thought this apartment rental was a very good value, based upon our research of rates at hotels and other apartments. We would highly recommend this place and we hope to stay here again when we return to Paris.

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

The perfect Parisian apartment

Guest: Kristin (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 05/24/11 Review Submitted: 07/17/11

My stay in Annie's apartment in May was exceptional...what a great location! The apartment immediately felt like home and we were thrilled to return after each day's sightseeing. Annie was always available for questions if needed and very pleasant to work with. We would definitely rent with her again!

Owner response:Madame Kristin, Thank you for leaving such lovely comment..I am glad that you enjoyed your holiday and will look forward to seeing you again in Paris.. Annie

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

Guest: Kristin Jacobs Snohomish Usa (-)
Date of Stay: 06/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

Dear Annie , Many thanks once again for making our recent visit to Paris such a memorable one. Annie, the apartment was just perfect for us; centrally located, loaded with mod cons (the computer was much appreciated!), and very well fitted out for all our needs. Pierrette, thank you for meeting us so promptly and getting us started out on the right foot. Although we did not need to do so, it was a great comfort to know you could be reached easily by phone if we had a question or problem. Best regards, Kathy Harris and Cathy Brook

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Cozy apartment on Rue Bude, ile St. Louis

Guest: Parisiantour (Ashland, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 03/14/11 Review Submitted: 04/28/11

We spent a few weeks in March at Annie's rue Bude apartment on Ile St. Louis, the island right behind Notre Dame. This quiet and cozy apartment for two comes with all the amenities for creating a meal from delicious ingredients bought at the local speciality shops. Annie was so helpful with great suggestions about the neighborhood. She is a delight! Although the island is small, it has numerous restaurants at various prices for anyone's budget. The Metro, connecting us to the rest of Paris, had stations close by as well as buses. However, we just enjoyed walking and enjoying the river and the spring blossoms. We will be back. Thanks Annie

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

Ile St Louis apartment

Guest: sherri (Houston, TX)
Date of Stay: 12/15/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/11

The apartment on Ile St Louis was a great apartment. We stayed there in December and it was the perfect location to get to all the attractions and the metro. Annie was wonderful to deal with and she made the stay very easy. The property was clean and very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone wishing to stay in a central location and in such a beautiful area of Paris.

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