| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 16 positive, 0 negative]
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| 12/27/09 |
Positive
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Rue de Beauce is a jewel in Le Marais, and Steve and
Eric are treasures of the human kind! My husband
and I stayed at the flat over a 4 week period this
fall, and our experience was extraordinary. It was
the charming, romantic home base for our
"honeymoon" that came 30 years after the wedding.
Everything you need is there: the bed is fantastic,
the linens divine, the bathroom and kitchen are
perfect, the neighborhood ancient and
friendly...need I go on? It is the most welcoming
flat you can imagine. How hard it was to leave our
happy abode, and to say goodbye to our newest
and dearest friends, Steve and Eric. Paris is magical
all by herself, but nothing beats the joy of returning
to your own uniquely special place after a day of
exploring the city. Don't hesitate to make Rue de
Beauce your choice when you visit Paris. You will
make memories of a lifetime. Merci Steve and Eric,
and love to Elizabeth! A bientot! |
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Cynthia & Gary, San Francisco Bay Area, CA |
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Homeowner Response:
Oh my goodness! Talk about bringing sunshine, laughter, and love to Beauce! Eric and I miss you soooooo much. I wish there were magical words to explain the impact you had on our lives and such joy and happiness you brought to Paris and Beauce. From sitting in the apartment and having drinks to fighting the wind and rain at Versailles. Your spirit continues to warm our hearts and brighten Beauce. We can't wait to once again give and return the hugs we grew accustomed to. Thank you both for your love and know it comes back to you threefold. Thank you from the hearts. Bisous! Steve and Eric
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| 12/23/09 |
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| Lynn & I were delighted with the apartment and hosts Steve, Eric and Elizabeth. The apartment is well equipped, very clean and most comfortable. Fresh flowers were an appreciated finishing touch to the presentation. The photos do not do it justice! We have recommended it to our friends and hope there is a vacancy for our next trip to Paris. |
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Andy Edwards, Melbourne, Australia |
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Homeowner Response:
Wow! How wonderful! I'm sitting here on Christmas Eve and could not have wished for a better gift. Thank you so much for the kind words. I will always make sure you have the apartment when you come back to Paris. We look forward to your return. Steve, Eric Elizabeth
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| 10/10/09 |
Positive
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Steve and Eric are, without a doubt, the finest hosts
we've ever had at any vacation property - and I
include many fine hotels and resorts in this
comparison. Why? What makes their place different?
The warm, genuine, and personal hospitality they
provided just blew us away and exceeded every
expectation. (And our expectations were very high!
It was a romantic trip to Paris, after all.) It just could
not have been the same wonderful trip without
them. We will return to Paris and, if we're lucky,
there will be room for us at Rue de Beauce. There's
just no place else we'd rather stay. Tracy & Peter |
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Tracy Downing , Walnut Creek, CA
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Homeowner Response:
We are truly humbled. It's people like you, Tracy and Peter, who make it so easy to be genuine, warm and hospitable. We are only mirror images of those who enter our lives. For us, we will always welcome you with open arms and open hearts, in Paris; at Beauce because we love how you make us better people. un grand bisous mes amis! Steve et Eric
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| 10/05/09 |
Positive
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| Our visit in June 2009 was fantastic! Steve and Eric's hospitality and introduction to the neighborhood got us off to a wonderful start. We enjoyed their enthusiastic welcome. The up-to-date accommodations were comfortable, convenient, and located in a charming area. We shopped in the local food markets and dined in several nearby sidewalk cafes. We found the people of Paris to be warm, hospitable, and helpful with directions. Thank you Steve and Eric. We love Paris! |
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Linda & Andy, Oklahoma |
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Homeowner Response:
Bonjour Linda & Andy! What timing! I was just looking at the pictures of us sitting along the Seine with our Berthillon ice creams. Ahhh!! I'm glad to see "We love Paris". To not love Paris is to not love life. Anyway, thank you. Your terrific spirit is still felt in Beauce and Paris. Come Back!
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| 06/14/09 |
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| Steve & Eric - We want to send you a note to let you know that we had a wonderful time in Paris. Your studio was accessible and lovely. Just what we wanted, home away from home. We will definitely return and will let you know! Stay in touch! Best, Wendy & Venus |
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Wendy & Venus, New York & Boston
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks to the both of you. But the next time you're here we have to get together for a coffee or dinner. We're just so happy that you found the apartment you home away from home here in Paris. You are always welcomed here.
Steve & Eric
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| 05/20/09 |
Positive
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Ooh-la-la! We can't say enough about this place and its wonderful owners, Steve and Eric. The location is excellent for dining out or staying in with plenty of places to choose from either way. The neighborhood is lively - much to do and see everywhere you turn and within walking distance of many attractions. We felt safe going out in the evening and while we slept on the wonderfully comfortable big bed. The place is immaculate with plenty of great white linens, CD's and videos to help you feel at home, great shower/tub - every attention to detail one can imagine! Finally we caught up on laundry and e-mail here!
Steve and Erc were charming to say the least. We found that we now have 2 new friends in Paris and miss them already. These guys went above and beyond to make our stay so memorable, so very special. After discussing a particular video one night, Steve made a special trp to bring it to us the next day. They remembered the special events whih brought us to Paris and helped us celebrate in French stle! Steve and Eric are 2 of the most thoughtful people we have ever met. Merci beaucoup to them for making our trip so unforgettable.
Tom and Vicki, Arizona
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Vicki & Tom, Scottsale, AZ
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Homeowner Response:
You two are super! Thank you so much! We had such great fun sitting and chatting with you over wine, dinner, wine. haha! We truly miss your joie de vivre here in Paris and each time I open the door to the apartment I expect to see you both with open arms. What memories we have of you here. Next birthday and anniversary you're coming back, right? We send you un mil bisous mes amis. Merci! Steve & Eric
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| 05/07/09 |
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| April in Paris was excellent and the studio in the Marais was the PERFECT home base to enjoy our week. I spent hours looking online for an apartment before our trip, and I'm glad I kept going until I found this gem. Steve is a great host--more than willing to share his enthusiasm for Paris. If you have the chance to walk through the Marais with him, by all means, do so. We thoroughly enjoyed the time we were able to spend with him. Back to the apartment: it has everything you need: Internet connection, CD player (with a stock of CDs), TV, great "book exchange" stack--leave one, take one--decent variety--We didn't use the kitchen very much, but it has a mini-fridge (perfect for keeping our milk, bottled water and sodas cold) and stove top and microwave, as well as sink. Grocery store is right around the corner--super convenient. We did use the washer and dryer to do laundry--worked great. The neighborhood is fun: easy walking to the River, Notre Dame, the Louvre, great shops and restaurants, etc. (We even walked to the Eiffel Tower one morning--it's not close, but it's a "do-able" walk.) How great to come back each night to this great space where we slept very comfortably each night. Thanks again for helping us have a great vacation! |
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Rik & Brad, West Palm Beach, Florida
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Homeowner Response:
Hey Rik & Brad! Thank YOU! Had it not been for the apartment I would never have had the chance to meet two great guys from West Palm Beach. Le Marais is special as you both discovered. Sharing it is an honor. When I saw you two walking home from breakfast I knew you belonged here. I look forward to your return to Paris. Steve
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| 02/09/09 |
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| We went to Paris in Jan. for a long weekend and this apt.was perfect. It was comfortable, clean and quiet.The location was perfect. Steve was a fabulous host. He took us around the neighborhood and provided us with alot of useful tips about shopping, restaurants, the sites etc. Invaluable...especially the tip on how to avoid the lines at the Louvre!! A great city, a great host and a great place to stay! |
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Maureen & Reynold Kurth, NYC, New York
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Homeowner Response:
We miss you here in Paris. Thanks for the kind words and we hope to see you soon but for a longer stay! Hugs to everyone!
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| 11/06/08 |
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Hi Steve and Eric, What a wonderful two weeks we had in your charming, comfortable and bright apartment in the most amazing area filled with great food shops, the most interesting market Les Enfant Rouge and the best patisserie, La Fougasse. We attest that everything you wrote and your commenters wrote about the area and the apartment is true. But even more to the point is that you two are great landlords. We enjoyed having wine and conversation with you in the apartment and a major highpoint was the evening tour of Montmartre you gave us, driving all around the Pigalle and Montmartre areas and ending with the most beautiful night view of Paris from the foot of Sacre Coeur. And of course, the meal in Place du Tertre, which was enhanced by Eric's lesson on cell phone photography. A good teacher, but a weak student. Thanks also to Elizabeth for her caring help in getting started and getting out for the return trip home.
All warm wishes for a happy year and great success with the apartment. Rachael and Jeal |
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Rachael and Jeal, Teaneck, NJ 07666
201315-9152 |
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Homeowner Response:
Bonjour Rachael et Jeal,
Eric and I had such a good time with you both. From the first meeting to the late night in Montmartre. Seems like we were old friends having a get together. I just don't know how much more blessed we can get. I hope you enjoy the chocolates. Now don't eat them all at once! Thank you both for your kind words and company. Not to mention the BBQ sauce!! Yummy! :)
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| 10/24/08 |
Positive
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Comment Text: Bonjour, Steve and Eric! What can we possibly add to all the rave reviews for you and your lovely apartment? We would recommend it to anyone, and will come back to stay again if we can. Everything was just as described on your website. The apartment is stylish but comfortable, quiet, clean, well-equipped, and in a great location. We especially appreciated the good lighting and cozy arm chairs, the books and music, and the thoughtful little touches like the first aid kit and the welcome basket. Best of all was having new friends in Paris! We are so grateful to you, Steve, for all the help you gave us by email before we arrived, and for your wonderful welcome and practical help the day we arrived -- not to mention the neighborhood tour. There's nothing like being introduced to a city by someone who loves it and knows it well. Eric, we send special thanks for all your efforts to fix the TV so we could keep an eye on M. Sarkozy and his lovely bride, and for being our trip photographer. Please give our regards to Ben and Sophie. We wish we could get together with you sometime soon over a glass of wine. We send warm regards and many thanks.
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Beth & Ken Kodama, Eugene, Oregon |
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Homeowner Response:
Bonjour Bett & Ken,
Ah! How nice it would be to sit with the two of you over a glass of wine or cup of coffee to hear about your day in Paris. You brightened not only our lives but Paris itself. Bett, your laugh was contagious! Ken, I loved listening to you speak of cathedrals. Ben, Sofia, Eric and I send un grand bisous. Merci, merci, merci! You are special!
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| 10/08/08 |
Positive
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Just spent a wonderful week in Paris in this great
little apartment and Steve was terrific, from the first
moment he was there to meet us till the end when
he saw us off in the taxi. The apartment suited our
needs perfectly – well-located, quiet and not
expensive! Thank you for your help in making our
stay so good.
Anna and Louis, Melbourne, Australia |
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Anonymous, Melbourne, Australia |
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Homeowner Response:
Hello Anna and Louis! Thank you choosing my apartment. It was such a pleasure to meet the both of you and make your stay enjoyable. I certainly hope to see you again--either me in Melbourne or you back in Paris. Merci!
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| 09/09/08 |
Positive
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Steve and Eric could not have been more
accommodating. The apartment is wonderful,
comfortable, impeccably clean with all the
amenities you need in the best neighborhood in
Paris. We met up for mid tour leave during an
Afghanistan deployment and had high hopes to say
the least. They were all met and exceeded by the
apartment as well as Steve and Eric. Wonderful
place, wonderful people. Cannot say enough great
things about them all. |
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Larissa and John, Brooklyn, NY
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Homeowner Response:
Hey Larissa and John! How much fun to be able to have drinks and dinner with you both. A big thank you and we all send a big hug and un gros bisous!
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| 05/17/08 |
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What a wonderful location and apartment. In a quiet and friendly neighborhood of Paris, we were immersed into the French culture. If we didn’t walk there, we Metro’d. In the morning we would walk around the corner to the local Patisserie and get our morning fix of croissants. Our artery into the Paris attractions was the Rue des Archives. After six days, we knew that street well. Would we go back? We are planning our next trip.
Steve, the host, was so gracious. After booking he was a wealth of information through emails regarding the what and how to’s. Upon arrival he showed us around the neighborhood, the best café’s, the Metro stops, the market and everything to help us get our Paris “legs”. If we had questions, he was only a phone call away.
So the choice is staying is a tiny hotel room and acting like a tourist, or this.
Also, take Steve a bottle of the best regional barbeque sauce and he will be your friend forever.
a bientot
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Bob and Linda Netterville, Lee's Summit, MO |
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Homeowner Response:
Thanks Bob and Linda! I'm so happy you found l'esprit de Paris and the spirit of the neighborhood. You two are great and I am honored to know you (and it's not because of the BBQ sauce). Can't wait for your return! The next time will be more relaxing and I promise you a homemade French dinner. a bientot, Steve
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| 04/26/08 |
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Staying at this great apartment in the heart of the Marais was the best experience I could ever have on my first trip to Paris. At the same time being at the center of a young, lively neighborhood with great cafes, shops, boutiques, (and museums a very short walk away), I also had a wonderful sleep each night since its a small quiet street just off the busier Rue de Bretagne.
The apartment was more than sufficient to satisfy even those who like to have all the amenities of a hotel without the concierge. But, Steve was awesome...he warmly welcomed me on my arrival, made himself accessible if I had questions, needed any kind of info, etc... during my time in Paris, and wished me a warm farewell on my last day in Paris.
Having a great apartment to stay at as well as a wonderful host such as Steve just made my stay in Paris an unforgettable one! I hope to come back soon and stay there again! I would definitely recommend the apartment to my friends when they plan to come to Paris. And, it was a very short walk to the Metro, Bastille, Notre Dame...centrally located in what I would say is one of the best neighborhoods in Paris! I hope to come back soon! |
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Ron B., Jersey City, NJ |
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you Ron! Like many people who come to Paris you captured the joie de vivre in this fantastic city. It was such a pleasure to welcome you. Everyone, Eric, Sylvie and Denis, says hello--even Mylene!! Thank you also for the terrific gift! What a surprise! I look forward to your return. Steve
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| 04/14/08 |
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I stayed in this apartment for an extended weekend in early April, and had a truly wonderful visit. The studio is much more comfortable than a standard hotel room--with all the amenities one could want, very clean and nicely arranged and decorated. It's perfect for a single or a couple, ample space to relax, or "eat-in" if one is worn out from walking around the city all day. Steve was a fantastic host, waiting for me when I arrived, very friendly and engaging. After showing me around the apartment, he took me on a tour of the neighborhood. While rue de Beauce is a quiet street, great for resting and sleeping, it is barely steps away from rue de Bretagne, with cafes, boulangerie, grocery store, and all the charm one expects from the wonderful city of Paris. The neighborhood is replete with history, boutiques, and captivating architecture. Major attractions are within easy walking distance, or the Metro is right nearby as well. Steve was equally as prompt and solicitous when it came time to leave (alas) as well, showing up in precisely on time. He even answered some email queries I sent him during the visit--and was available should there be a need. A clear win in my book--I'd recommend staying here in a heartbeat, and hope to do so again soon.
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John, Rockville, MD |
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Homeowner Response:
Merci John! Even with the "airplane dust" and no luggage (we won't go there) you arrived in high spirits, ready to explore Paris. I'm happy the apartment suited you and I look forward to your return. I'm so glad you enjoyed your home away from home.
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| 04/04/08 |
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We had a fantastic time in Paris! We were there for 10 days. The apartment is perfectly located near some of the best sights in the city. It is extremely convenient when you can walk to local stores or markets. The oldest covered outdoor market in Paris is a 1-minute walk. (It is right out of a French picture book!!) One minute in the other direction is a modern Supermarket and lots of other great places to eat, and shop.
It is walking distance to the River Seine, Notre Dame, the Pompideu Center, Musee du Louvre, and the Latin Quarter. For real hikers, like us, the Musee d' Orsay, and Eiffel Tower are less than an hour by foot. We really enjoyed walking the streets because then we felt we really were part of the city. Public transportation is available close to the apartment, also.
On our last visit we stayed in a hotel. We thought this apartment was actually much better than a hotel. It became our home away from home. It was much quieter, and we had the privacy we wanted. We took advantage of the kitchen on several evenings, so we actually were able to save some money. The bed was very comfortable, and the building and location were very quiet. The apartment is furnished nicely, has a private toilet and bath, clothes washer and drier, refrigerator, cooking range and cooking utensils. It was very neat and clean. It was so nice to come home to after our daily sightseeing had worn us out.
Steve, the owner of the apartment was eager to please, and knows the city very well. He showed us how to work everything in the apartment when we got there. He gave us plenty of useful advice on what to do, where to go, etc.
This particular apartment, for us, was an ideal set up, in an ideal location, in the perfect city. It was fantastic!!! We both heartily recommend this place and are looking forward to our return visit!!
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Ken & Sara Wahl, San Diego, California
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Homeowner Response:
Thank you very much, Ken and Sara, for your kind words. You were absolutely delightful. I enjoyed my time with you and look forward to your return to Paris. I promise I won't walk you all the way to the Eiffel Tower next time. :) You truly captured the spirit of Paris. The handmade thank you card will always be cherished. Merci, merci,et un grand merci!
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