The following
comments have been left by previous guests on independant websites where
we advertize this apartment.
We have just
copied and pasted them below.
Sep 2015
Very cute
apartment and the location was amazing! Thanks, Marie! Also, the AC unit
made a huge difference since the nights were quite hot during our stay.
Aug 2015
Maria is a
professional! Follow all the instructions as she provides prior to
arrival and it will be a smooth check-in process. Apartment was very
clean and well-stocked. Big plus is the location and amount of space in
the apartment. We were able to plan most of our Paris time via walk
trips from the apartment. And, this neighborhood is a hub for all sorts
of food & desserts, so easy to catch breakfast and dinner. Two notes of
caution. First, the unit has a portable AC like most apartments in
Paris. It was hot the first three days and we could feel it. Second, the
apartment is on the top floor (including attic type space) so ceiling
heights are tight around the corners, particularly in the shower space.
Jul 2015
This was a great
home for me and my boyfriend during our 4-night stay in Paris. We tried
to book another one of Marie's apartments, but as it was not available,
she let us stay in this one instead for the same price, which was very
nice. The apartment is in a great location in the Marais and is easily
accessible on the 1 and 11 lines on the Metro. It was clean and
spacious, and everything was in working order. We also appreciated the
existence of A/C, even though it is a bit different from the central
air/window units that we are used to in the United States. Thanks for a
great place to stay in Paris!
May 2015
My daughter and
I had a wonderful week exploring Paris! Your apartment was very
comfortable, clean and quiet in a fantastic location close to all the
amenities! Just one block away we had access to numerous shops and cafés
as well as a velib bike station. We were able to walk or bike to all the
major attractions! We found your apartment was very generous in size,
especially the bathroom, compared to many other apartments or hotel
rooms available! Thank you for letting us live like a Parisian for a
week!
Apr 2015
We loved our
stay in the apartment which is located on a very quiet street in a
central location in the Marais with easy access to stores, restaurants
and the metro. There is an incredible amount of natural light in the
apartment! There was an ample supply of hot water and a very efficient
heating system. Marie was easy to communicate with; returning emails
promptly and arranging for us to be picked up at the airport. She even
allowed an early check-in as the apartment was vacant the night before.
We would recommend this apartment to our friends.
Dec 2014
My 6 year old
daughter and I stayed here in early December 2014. The location was
perfect. Only a 5 minute walk on side streets to Hotel de Ville metro on
the 1 line (among other lines). Two minutes to Centre Pompidou. Tons of
shops, restaurants (bars, from what I could see!) and cultural sites
close by. No neighbor noise at all, faces interior courtyard, so very,
very quiet. It is on the 4th floor (American 4th floor), which was nice
as there was no noise from above. Yes, it was a pain to drag the bags
upstairs by myself (there's no elevator). But during our stay, it wasn't
a concern at all. There aren't that many stairs actually. Being on the
top floor was great as it gave us a skylight and windows on two sides of
the apartment. Tons of light. Dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer (!!),
free calls to the US (even mobiles), free internet. You won't get a
third of those amenities at any chain hotels and you'll pay 3x... I'll
never stay in a hotel in a major city again! Lastly, the company
returned the deposit within a day of my checking out. Very professional!
Aug 2014
The neighborhood
was great. The apartment had instructions on how to use all the
appliances. The flat was a good size for a family of four. Marie
recommended some restaurants. We went to the one around the corner and
had the best dinner. Thank you for making our stay in Paris wonderful.
Aug 2014
We didn't meet Marie, but she was very communicative over email.
She's certainly direct, but I appreciate that -- she runs this listing
like a real professional, which is something a lot of AirBnB hosts could
learn from. She leaves detailed instructions on how to do pretty much
everything in the apartment, and even put together a nice welcome guide
for guests.
The flat itself was lovely. A real charming space, in a building that
is part of a courtyard. Very quiet, clean, looks exactly as listed.
Plenty of sheets and towels. Wifi worked great. Washer dryer worked
great. Very little noise to speak of. Bathroom was especially well
appointed. Just what we wanted from a Paris flat. Even the pull out
couch, which I slept on, was comfortable.
The neighborhood is also great. Lots of restaurants, steps from Notre
Dame. Very cute. Also good for LGBT folks, as Le Marais is traditionally
the LGBT neighborhood (though anyone would feel welcome).
Overall we were very happy. If we ever go back to Paris, we will be
hitting up Marie again!
July 2014
We spent 6 days
and 5 nights in this lovely apartment in the Le Marais area (4eme) of
Paris. We had the loveliest time in this apartment and would not
hesitate to rent it again. From our initial inquiry to the last day of
our stay, Marie was extremely responsive to our emails (within hours on
weekdays) and she communicates in English fluently.
The apartment is 2 about blocks from the Pompidou Center. It is on a
quiet street that's just a stone's throw from all the amazing shops in
le Marais. It is t until late afternoon, she provided us the option of
using the cellar in the basement of the same building to store our
luggage for a small fee, which worked better than renting lockers at a
train station. The cab fee to CDG was about 52 euros (without traffic).
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and our interactions with Marie.
We would love to stay at one of her properties again when we return!
Mars 2014
My husband,
three young daughters (10, 6, & 2), and I stayed in this apartment for 5
nights, and we loved it. We are from Austin, Texas, so staying in a
apartment that was centuries old with exposed beams was super cool. It
had everything we needed, and it was cozy and relaxing after long days
out and about. I loved having a washer/dryer-- it made traveling with
children much more manageable. The location was ideal. We walked to
Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Tulieres garden, the Orsay, the Latin
Quarter, etc., with our kids. But it is in the Marais, which is its own
cool neighborhood, so in the evenings we could relax away from the
intense swell of tourists. For example, in the cafes and brasseries we
ate in, we only heard French (in contrast to the Latin Quarter or Eiffel
Tower area). That was a huge bonus. There were also several excellent
groceries, boulangeries, brasseries, pizzerias, etc. within 3 blocks of
the apartment. And the shopping--both funky hipster and high-end chic (e.g.,
Guerlain, Fragonard, etc.)! Lastly, there is a carousel between the
apartment and the Seine (about 4 blocks away). If you've got kids, well,
that seals the deal! :)
My family of 5
stayed in this lovely one bed-room apt for a week around Christmas time
& truly enjoyed it. It is not roomy, but is at a great location. Easy
walking distances to the underground and attractions, including Notre
Dame, Latin Quatre, Picasso museum, etc. The hostesses are very
professional and helpful. We would definitely go back when we visit
Paris the next time.
