| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 19 positive, 0 negative]
|
| 11/26/08 |
Positive
|
A fabulous apartment in a quiet, inviting location in
the Marais district...we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Eirwen and Lucyna, Thanks for such a pleasant and
comfortable experience and excellent hospitality! We
truly felt at home. |
| |
Connie Corbett, St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA
707-695-9084 |
|
| 07/22/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I just wanted to pass along a note to say what a wonderful time we had in Paris. Your apartment was perfect! We look forward to coming back to Paris and hope to stay with your apartment again.
|
| |
Andy Sarkady
Brookfield, Il
|
|
| 06/22/07 |
Positive
|
| From the moment that we arrived at 62 rue des Tournelles, I knew I had made the right choice. There were four of us, me, my husband, mother and aunt, (mother and aunt are in their early eighties). I breathed a sigh of relief as the big heavy outer door clicked open onto a quite courtyard with timeless light. The inner door to the actual building opened onto a "perfect" stairway and tiny elevator. We could have been in any era at that point. Finally, the door to the apartment opened to reveal a lovely, bright and elegant apartment that we truly enjoyed and relaxed in each and every day. The location is unbelievable----it was our first time in Paris, so perhaps there are other equally well located spots, but truly, we felt so chic and safe. Our contact, Tamara, was so kind and polite and helpful. The Place des Voges, the restaurants, the Chemin Vert Metro literally right around the corner, the neighborhood feel, the peaceful sleeps----we can't wait to return to Paris. Adrienne Spector |
| |
Adrienne Spector, Keene, New Hampshire
|
|
| 01/01/07 |
Positive
|
The apartment was much more than we had hoped for. It was obvious that a lot of thought and effort had been expended to anticipate our every need. It was beautiful as well as comfortable, and, perfectly situated. We were close to many of the smaller museums, great local restaurants, and when possible, walked where we could. Of course, we were able to use the Metro extensively as Bastille is just a short walk away.
Our experience was enriched by having a superbly-equipped kitchen in which to prepare the gorgeous provisions gathered from the fabulous market on Richard Lenoir: a food-lovers' paradise.
Once again, thanks for your hospitality.
|
| |
Toby and Perry Phillips, Toronto, Ontario |
|
| 09/15/06 |
Positive
|
Dear Jonathan and Gretchen,
Thanks for all the help and info you gave us. The apartment is in the perfect location to use as a home base. It is so easy to get anywhere, with the Metro just a short distance away. It was so nice to come "home" to after a long day of sightseeing!
Our family of four found the apartment to be just the right size for us, and so well furnished and equipped. The wireless internet connection was great!We had just a wonderful time on our first visit to Paris, and hope it won't be the last!
Peggy and Anwar Bhimani |
| |
Peggy Bhimani, Minnesota |
|
| 08/10/06 |
Positive
|
| We rented the apartment and studio below and both were perfect. What a treat to be located in the middle of such a cool area and have your own home away from home to come back to after a busy day. Jonathan is a terrific resource and his binder of helpful tips and favorites makes your stay that much more enjoyable. |
| |
Dan & Carey MacNaughton, Portland, Oregon |
|
| 05/30/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Jonathan and Gretchen,
Thanks again for all your hospitality in March when we stayed in your 2-
bedroom apartment in the Rue des Tournelles. From the moment we arrived,
when Brigitte, your representative, concierge and solve-anything expert, met
us at the outside door, to the day we left, when she arranged a taxi while the
student strikes slowed down everyone else, we felt well taken care of.
Some small samples from our vacation in your apartment:
Looking out the expansive 2d floor windows, wide open on a spring day, and
seeing friends walking down the street on their way to meet us....
Discovering similar tastes in music in your CD collection...
Reading a newfound book about Paris in your library, putting it down and
walking a few blocks to see the site mentioned in the book, in this case the
half-timbered houses from 1350 near the river...
Being able, on an impulse, to go have dinner in any one of your
neighborhood's terrific restaurants...
Being able to walk to almost any destination from the Marais location -- Pere
Lachaise, the Luxembourg Gardens, the Musee Jacquemart-Andre...
We have already recommended you to neighbors here and look forward to
being able to do so again.
Best regards,
Sam and Deborah Hastings-Black
|
| |
Sam and Deborah Hastings-Black
Washington DC, USA
|
|
| 05/25/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Jonathan and Gretchen --
We had a wonderful time in paris. we loved the apartment totally and
completely. having the whole thing to ourselves (no kids) was such a luxury!
We thought the beds were extraordinarily comfortable. We used many of the
guidebooks, especially the little card deck of 50 walks in paris. we ate at
several of your restaurant suggestions, including le pre verre, le relais
d'entrecote (excellent and fun -- and the best slice of chocolate cake I have
ever had in my life -- that was a nice surprise!) and, on the last night, chez
janou -- which was a great way to end the week. I can't think of a better part
of paris to have stayed in. we loved the n'hood, proximity to place des vosges
square, the shops of rue des francs bourgeois, and the picasso museum was
quite incredible! We walked the entire city. We were so sad to leave.
|
| |
Judy and Eric Byck
North Carolina, USA
|
|
| 04/25/06 |
Positive
|
We were thrilled with our accomodations in your apartment! It had all the charm you would expect from a Parisian apartment with all the modern conveniences to make our lives easy. The location was fantastic. We were able to get around with ease to any of our destinations for that day. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and always felt safe no matter what time of day or night. It really helped make our trip perfect to have a place, such as yours, to relax in at the end of a busy day of soaking up everything Paris has to offer. Thank you for adding to our Paris experience. We can't wait to come back again !
The Platzman Family |
| |
Melissa and Bruce Platzman , Northborough,MA |
|
| 03/01/06 |
Positive
|
| My wife and daughter stayed at your lovely apartment during our daughter's audition series for The Paris Conservatory of Music. It was a most comfortable retreat for them, especially convenient to the Metro and taxis for travel to the school. We would certainly be pleased to stay there again. |
| |
Tom Hoyt, Riverside, California
|
|
| 11/04/05 |
Positive
|
The minute we climbed the stairs and
opened the door to number 62, we were
pleased, not wanting to stay in a hotel.
Brigitte greeted us and show-
ed us around the apartment. The decor
and size of the apartment was just
perfect for the 4 of us. All that the
owners had told us, previously to our
arrival was true.....location to the
metro, fantastic restaurants, museums,
outdoor markets, shopping, sights and
just being in Paris! We loved coming
back to 62, after a late lunch - opening
the windows to the sights and sounds of
the Marais - sipping on some fantastic
french wine, and relaxing before going
out again for another wonderful meal.
The kitchen/baths were perfect....and
we all were sad when the taxi pulled
up, after a week's stay, to take us to
the train station. We loved the apart-
ment, and would recommend it to friends
as well as go back ourselves.
You are lucky to own such a place -
Merci |
| |
Carol and Bob Hortin, Saratoga, CA USA
|
|
| 09/24/05 |
Positive
|
Just imagine becoming instant Parisians. That's how we felt when our taxi stopped at 62 Rue de Tournelles and Brigitte appeared to greet us, help with our luggage and introduce us to your lovely Marais apartment with all its amenities including a most helpful "yellow book", a thorough and well-organized guide to the apartment, its appliances and the local area.
We did as we pleased, when we pleased, exploring Paris at our own pace but found ourselves returning to the apartment each day in time to enjoy the lively neighborhood with the Place de Voges, the Bastille, local museums, and numerous restaurants, bistros and interesting shops, all within easy walking distance.
What more could we ask than a beautiful apartment, a historic Parisian location and the freedom to explore and discover Paris at our own pace. It was as perfect a visit as it could be.
Thanks so much, you haven't seen the last of us!
Bigelow and Sally Green
Nyack, NY |
| |
Bigelow and Sally Green, Nyack, NY |
|
| 08/04/05 |
Positive
|
| We stayed for a week in this great apartment, located in one of the best areas of Paris and including all the appointments and luxury you need for a relaxing holiday. The small touches such as the local guide, welcoming gift of wine and the meet and greet service are a great bonus. |
| |
Doug Hay |
|
| 06/30/05 |
Positive
|
| Jonathan Rome and Gretchen Van Horne, your landlords on this apartment in the Marais, are a class act. From the moment you arrive and are greeted by Bridget to the moment you check out you will enjoy every moment of this fine apartment. They have included a directory on how to use each and every appliance in the apartment, helpful books of the area, restaurants to visit and sites to see. They even left a complete DVD collection and CDs to listen to in the apartment. There were lots of cleaning supplies, plenty of toilet paper(the other place we rented didn't even give us this), wine and chocolate when you arrived, some coffee in the cupboard, and many more thoughtful things. We were happy as clams in this clean, comfortable, airconditioned(very important in Paris in the summer), and with an elevator to the 1st floor. You will love this area of the Marais...it is safe, beautiful and you will of course want to return...Kudos to two landlords who know what Americans want and need in Paris and for providing that luxury to travelers here....Plus they returned the deposit before I even arrived home(didnt even have to ask...unlike some other landlords). My Advice is simple to Americans, rent from other Americans while in Paris...rent from Jonathan and Gretchen...you wont be disappointed..They even called when we were over there to make sure everything was ok.....Thanks again for a memory we will never forget.... |
| |
Dr. Gloria Bertacchi-Freeman, Granite Bay, CA
916-772-3333 |
|
| 04/22/05 |
Positive
|
| This apartment couldn't be better appointed or located. The recent renovation has left it with all modern conveniences, yet preserved the charm. The bathrooms are hotel quality. The wireless DSL is a spoiler. The Marais is my favorite neighborhod in Paris; the street is charming, yet extremely close to a Metro stop, there are great restaurants in the area, and Jonathan is a sympathetic and emotionally involved host -- should you need it, he will give advice throughout your stay. Now we don't want to stay anywhere else! |
| |
Leslie D. Ropelewski, California |
|
| 03/09/05 |
Positive
|
| We always have a wonderful time in Paris, but it was made even more enjoyable by staying in the two-bedroom appartment at 62, rue des Tournelles. We were there with our two teenagers and did not feel like we lived one on top of each other. This appartment is well furnished, beautifully decorated, and efficient which appeals to us North Americans, but it has a nice little French touch. The beds were very comfortable and bathrooms and kitchen were well appointed. The combination washer-dryer is a nice added feature. The information book is a great idea and got us going on exploring the neighbourhood. Also, you couldn't ask for a better location. The Marais is a hopping place and worth discovering. We have already recommended the appartment to our friends and acquaintances. It beats a hotel room anytime! |
| |
Rita and Martin Landry, Beaconsfield, Québec, Canada |
|
| 01/06/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We are back in the US and want to let you know that the apartment was the
Best... We were so pleased with the place. You did an awesome job with it.It
was spacious which is hard to find in Paris, and clean and very nicely
decorated. The bathrooms were awesome and everything was spacious. We
are going to recommend your place to all. The location was perfect and close
to everything: shopping, Fauchon, Bofinger, the Halles, Louvre and Rue de
Rivoli. I am so glad that I found your Little Parisian Jewel on the internet.
|
| |
David and Muriel Duggins
New Orleans, Louisiana
|
|
| 10/04/04 |
Positive
|
We just returned from a week at 62 Rue des
Tournelles and would most definitely recommend
the apartment and hope to rent it again ourselves
on our next visit to Paris. The description of the
apartment on VRBO very accurately reflects the
reality of both the apartment’s facilities and the
neighborhood. We took full advantage of the
owners’ recommendations for restaurants, shops,
street markets, etc (they provided a very well
organized and thorough notebook at the apartment
with information about the apartment, appliances,
and neighborhood) and we enjoyed each
recommendation we tried.
The Marais is a great neighborhood, with our
favorite Place des Vosges as its centerpiece. We
rarely went further afield than a few blocks for
dinner (we went to Chez Janou, Petit Marché,
Bofinger, and Baracane, which we discovered
ourselves). It was great after walking around Paris
all day to come back to such a comfortable, lovely,
well-equipped, and well-located home base.
|
| |
Anonymous
|
|
| 08/26/04 |
Positive
|
August 26, 2004
My family and I have just spent a week in Le Marais at 62 rue des Tournelles. What a lovely surprise to find this beautiful apartment so close to Place des Vosges and its wonders. Everything in the apartment was very well done and very comfortable.
We stayed with our three children, two in one room, one on the pull-out and us in the master bedroom. We fit well.
The apt. was air conditioned which really helped in the evening.
Jonathan and Grethchen have wonderful suggestions about the area which helped us a great deal.
We cannot wait to return!! |
| |
Janice Battle
|
|
| 07/14/04 |
Positive
|
Great location, tastefully decorated, very comfortable, especially the beds! Bathrooms are great, plenty of hot water, good kitchen and new appliances. Quiet apartment in a busy neighborhood that has easy access to the metro, restaurants, shopping, etc. Nice to have a DVD player and cable TV.
Jonathan, Gretchen, Bridgett and Michelle were very helpful.
We would stay here again in a minute and highly recommend to others. |
| |
D Freed, Kensington, CA
|
|
| 05/30/04 |
Positive
|
Location is marvelous, in Le Marais, with excellent restaurants, bakeries and shops.
The apartment is lovely. Recently renovated
it is beauifuly decorated. We looked forward to returning each night. Have already recommended the apartment to family and friends! |
| |
Kathryn Connor, Adamstown, Md.
301-644-1471 |
|
| 05/21/04 |
Positive
|
The Marais in Paris is one of our favorite
plces in the whole world; and this apartment
is in a perfect spot in the Marais - close to
everything yet out of the hub-bub.
My wife, 4 year old daughter and I spent the
month of April (04) at this glorious
apartment. Gretchen and Jonathan did an
absolutely impeccable job with the
rennovations, their design very thoughtful
and the materials all first class. The
bedrooms are both exceptionally quiet and
the beds and bed linens were wonderful.
The bathrooms were brand new and deluxe,
with a nice tub in one of them (very
important to my wife and daughter!). The
kitchen was extremely modern, well thought
out and you could actually cook in it - which
is not always the case with Paris rentals.
The Living/Dining area takes up the front of
the apartment and the 3 large windows not
only look out on Rue des Tournelles but
also clear down Rue de Minimes which
creates a sense of openenss and light. The
WiFi set up was very thoughtful and allowed
us to hhave an immediate web/email
connction in the apartment which we found
indispensible (and economiical!)
One of our favorite things about the
apartment, aside form the fact that it is truly
only 3 minutes to Place des Vosges, is that it
is only a 1 minute (or less) stroll to four of
our favorite restaurants in the area - Chez
Jannou, Le Petite Marche, Gli Angeli and
Cave St. Gilles. If you rent this apartment,
do try them all.
All in all, we give the apartment 4 stars and
would highly recommend it .
PS. The owners also promptly returned our
security deposit upon our return to the
States. |
| |
Michael Cohen
|
|