| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 43 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/05/09 |
Positive
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My husband and I just returned from a 3-night stay
at Chez Aimee and have nothing but glorious
feedback for anyone planning a trip to DC. The
accommodation was decorated with an aesthetic
eye for charm and comfort with a splash of the
exotic! Everything we needed was there, from
Aveda hair products in the shower to coffee beans
ready to grind for our morning ritual! Perfection in
a place we could call "home" for our stay. The
neighborhood proved to be fascinating and has its
own personality with some fun restaurants and
shops. So all in all, a perfect combination of owner
attentiveness and preparation with a beautiful
accommodation in an ideal setting for exploring
the sights and history of DC. We hope to return
many times! |
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Jan Grant, Bloomington, IN |
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| 09/11/09 |
Positive
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| First of all, this was our second visit to Chez Aimee, which maybe says it all. We loved the modernized interior and the various features even more than last time. It is always a pleasure if everything needed is there, that everything works and everything is top notch quality, like the new bed which is fabulous!!! But we have to add that, in addition to the charms of the Adams Morgan neighborhood, we were thrilled with the newly opened shopping center/mall that we found to be within reasonable walking distance from the apartment. Our sole disappointment was the Ethiopian restaurant which we tried out on our own, but that may be a matter of taste. Chez Aimee is the most charming place we have every stayed at! |
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Claudia Berg, Altdorf, Germany
62223-1678 |
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Homeowner Response:
We love our dear friends from Germany!
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| 06/15/09 |
Positive
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Dear Amy,
Thank you for the lovely note, received today. Jeanie and I had a fantastic time in DC, enhanced in great measure by staying at Chez Aimee. It reinforced our feelings that staying in an apartment or home, is so much more rewarding than any hotel.
DC is such a dynamic and interesting city, I feel we barely scratched the surface with just five days to explore. And, as wonderful as downtown and the Mall are for architecture, culture and history, we greatly enjoyed walking around "our" neighborhood, shopping for food to bring home, or dining out.
We plan on returning soon,
Roger and Jeanie |
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Roger and Jeanie, Orinda, Ca. |
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| 05/05/09 |
Positive
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Amy and Jeff,
Sorry it has taken us so long to write to tell you what a wonderful time we had staying at Chez Aimee. Thanks so much for the wonderful warm welcome and the lovely wine. We so enjoyed our stay… Dinner at Lauriol Plaza Friday night and Cashion’s Eat Place on Saturday – both fantastic and within walking distance!! The fireplace was such a nice romantic touch and the apartment is so cozy and well appointed! We really enjoyed our romantic Valentine's weekend away.
Dan and Cheryl
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Dan and Cheryl, Glen Allen, VA |
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| 04/29/09 |
Positive
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| This was our first time doing a vacation rental we found on-line, and we were nervous about what we'd find when we arrived, esp since it was all prepaid. Well we got over that in about 5 minutes. This is a great apartment in every way: charming, spacious and very convenient location. Easily accomodated 2 adults with teenage daughter in the living room. Very nicely renovated. Very comfortable and well equipped. Fabulous quiet bedroom. The best part was the great location: easy walk to dozens of restaurants, DuPont Circle, etc. The only bad part was difficulty parking the car: you pretty much have to use the commerical garage since during weekdays there are only 2 hour parking zones, on the weekends there are no parking spaces. We were happy to return the rental car and get out on foot. Chez Aimee is delightful and, we thought, a good value, too. |
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Heidi Long, Berkeley, California |
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| 02/27/09 |
Positive
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We enjoyed the most wonderful stay at Chez Aimee. We came to DC for the Inauguration and stayed for a week. It felt like home as soon as we arrived. The interior is as charming as can be and the Adams Morgan neighborhood it is situated in is fabulous.
When we arrived, there was a bottle of wine waiting and we felt instantly welcome. Amy has created a great guest guide to the neighborhood including dining, grocery shopping, and getting around DC. Their are tons of great restaurants of all varieties right around the corner and the Metro is easy to get to. It is quite, peaceful, and comfortable.
Chez Aimee was the perfect home base for our DC adventure and we would highly recommend it to anyone coming to Washington. We loved it!! |
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Carol, Lincoln, NE
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| 08/28/08 |
Positive
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We really enjoyed Chez Aimee. When one books something over the Internet, even with photos, one doesn't know exactly what will be found. The lure to be a city-dweller and live like a local for the week convinced us to give it a try.
The biggest surprise and delight was how quiet the bedroom was and how perfectly arranged for sleeping! With the bedroom on the back of the flat, without the morning sun, with the cover of the buildings outside, the additional room-darkening curtains, the coolness of the room and being on the top floor, it gave such a peaceful respite!
We had such a wonderful mixture of dining in and dining out. Our son lives about a 12 - 15 minute walk down 18th in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Whether we were going to the metro - 10 minutes away to travel to downtown, or walking down the hill to meet him, we were never far away from the action!
We have friends who live out in the suburbs, Chantilly and Vienna. They enjoyed metroing in, coming to our place and then us showing them around the area. They commented that, though they've lived in the DC area for 25 years, they never had this experience. We were able to introduce them to the city!
All the special touches you put around the place made it so convenient to come and set up for a while. There is plenty of room to store suitcases under the bed, hang clothes in the closet, put things in the drawers to save from tripping over items!!
We enjoyed your artwork. The placement of the Klimt print in the bathroom was an especially nice touch. The quaint furniture with storage is a great addition! |
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Anonymous, Tampa, Florida |
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| 08/18/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Chez Aimee with our 8 year old son. We couldn't have been more comfortable. It was much nicer and more comfortable (and cheaper) than a hotel. The condo was on a quiet street. The neighborhood was lively and fun. The walk to the Metro was close enough and offered opportunities to shop and dine along the way. Aimee and Jeffery were very available, responsive and eager to offer a recommendation for a restaurant. We loved it and would stay here again. |
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Karen, Alameda, CA |
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| 07/07/08 |
Positive
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THOUGHTS ON CHEZ AIMEE
It’s a sweet and gracious space,
Filled with love wherever you look.
Amy isn’t here,
Yet she truly is.
As witnessed by the fresh roses
In dappled sunlight,
And a chilled bottle of wine waiting
With a festive red bow.
You see love and welcome everywhere:
In the thick, white towels
Meticulously hung on the bathroom rack,
In the guitar quietly sitting on its stand
Waiting to come to life,
In the luxurious linens and maroon velvet
On the antique four poster bed
And, most of all,
In the detailed notebook that unveils the
Eclectic splendor of
the Adams/Morgan Neighborhood
And Washington D.C. to the uninitiated.
Everything you need to know
About this special place is at your fingertips,
Beautifully presented
Along with
Exquisite attention to your comfort and pleasure.
Love lives in the doing, not the saying.
Never more true than for the lucky guests
Who find their way to Chez Aimee.
Meredith Wiley
July 2008
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Meredith Wiley, Albany, New York
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| 06/30/08 |
Positive
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| We really enjoyed our stay at Chez Aimee and the lovely neighborhood. I was working and Metro was close and convenient. My wife just "hung out" and felt safe and everything she needed was close by. Amy is just great also! |
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Ralph McClane, Concord, CA
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| 05/14/08 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed 11 wonderful days at Chez Aimee recently and what an incredible experience it was! The apartment is lovely (ditto to all the previous comments), is in a wonderful and exciting neighborhood and it's a nice 10 minute walk to the Metro. We highly recommend the experience. I could go on and on, but previous guests are far more eloquent. Thanks Amy and Jeffrey! |
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Gail & Bob, Redondo Beach, CA |
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| 05/03/08 |
Positive
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| I echo the comments made by others, a great place to stay in one of Washington's most interesting neighborhoods. |
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Steve Grill, Manchester NH
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| 04/23/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful stay at Chez Aimee. The ambiance and location are fabulous. We enjoyed the 10 minute amble to the metro each morning. The local Turkish restaurant, Meze, is a great place for dinner. I would return again! |
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Ann Gish, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada |
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| 11/30/07 |
Positive
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chez Aimee the end of September, this year. Amy, your decoration and art work was so enjoyable and we managed to go around the corner to a few of the interesting eateries even though we were suffering with the flu. A great place to 'hole up'. We did get to the 100th celebration of the Washington Cathedral, such pageantry!
Thank you for everything. Come ski in Squaw Valley! |
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Bensens, Truckee, CA
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| 11/08/07 |
Positive
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I have been coming to Washington DC for over 20
years and only this year found Chez Aimee. It was
perfect - a lovely and comfortable space with many
wonderful touches. It was fun to feel like a resident
and to explore the Adams Morgan neighborhood.
We found wonderful food and wine and came back
to enjoy them in the special environment of Chez
Aimee. We will definitely return! |
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Anonymous, Denver Colorado |
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| 10/30/07 |
Positive
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| We loved our stay at Chez Aimee. The attention to detail was so great, we didn't want to leave! There could not be a move inviting place to stay in all of DC. I will book my DC trips around Chez Aimee availability :) |
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J. McGhee, San Diego, CA |
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| 10/17/07 |
Positive
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| My elderly parents and I enjoyed staying at your wonderfully decorated condominium within the lively Adams Morgan neighborhood. Since my folks have difficulty getting around we spent much of our visit in your condo. All the nice touches made it feel like our home away from home. If I return to the DC area in the future, I will definitely try to stay at Chez Aimee. |
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Rob Williams, St Paul, MN |
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| 07/04/06 |
Positive
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Instead of crowding our small apartment with out-
of-town in-laws, we annexed Chez Aimee as a
guesthouse. It was absolutely fabulous; in fact, it's
so lovely there that they actually wound up inviting
us to "their" house more often than coming to our
house! Thank you so much for offering this
wonderful solution to the perennial problem of
where to house guests when you have no
guestroom. Peace reigned throughout the visit, and
we'll never do it any other way. |
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Anonymous |
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| 06/22/06 |
Positive
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| We very much enjoyed our stay at Chez Aimee. It is a very comfortable apartment, an inviting place to stick around after a long day/night. We will recommend it to our friends, and will stay there again when in DC. |
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Doug and Sandy Green |
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| 11/29/05 |
Positive
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| We had a delightful visit at Chez Aimee earlier this month (three nights). The flat is well-equipped and beautifully decorated, in a charming and lively neighbourhood. This was my third visit to Washington and the fist time staying at Amy's flat. Suffice it to say that I have found my Washington "home" and after this experience, would not consider staying anywhere else. Thank you Amy! |
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Kate Bielajew & Richard Clement, Ottawa, Canada
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| 11/01/05 |
Positive
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| We LOVED staying at Chez Aimee! The place itself had so many nice touches:warm ambient lighting, lots of good books and music, sensual decor, a comfortable bed, nice glassware and dishes, and a good homey feel. It was wonderful to come home to after a full, tiring day of sightseeing. The location was terrific as well.The Adams Morgan neighborhood was attractive and had good ethnic restaurants. It was easy to use our 7 day metro pass at the nearby metro station. Amy, the owner, was incredibly pleasant and efficient before, during, and after our visit. Her clear and helpful written instructions about everything we needed to know to make our stay pleasant were outstanding. We cannot say enough good things about our wonderful trip to Washington D.D. We plan to visit again next fall and stay at Chez Aimee. |
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Linda and David Peebles, Pacifica, CA |
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| 09/21/05 |
Positive
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Staying at Chez Aimee was like staying at home!
The flat was clean, comfortable, well appointed and
had just about everything I would ever dream of
needing -- and more! The area of Adams Morgan is
great for visitors of DC, especially if you want to
"live like a local". Chez Aimee will definately be on
the top of my list of places to stay the next time I
am in DC! |
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Leslie Speer, Oakland, California
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| 09/13/05 |
Positive
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| Thank you, your place is better then advertised. The aria is safe, accommodating and friendly, try all the food it’s fun. The bus (L1) goes to the zoo, (42) goes to the mall. I’m 63 and have rented homes all over the world, this is a gift, thank you. |
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Gary F Rabideau, Groton, CT |
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| 08/27/05 |
Positive
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| This was my second experience renting a property outside of an actual rental agency, and I couldn't have been more delighted. Chez Aimee' is exquisitely decorated with so much attention to detail. The owner is extremely accommodating and has the utmost concern for each patron who stays at the property. The entire process was handled with complete professionalism, from the questions I had before I booked, to the time my booking deposit was returned. Kudos to Chez Aimee'! |
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Scott & Cindy |
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| 07/27/05 |
Positive
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Comment Text: Yours is simply the most tastefully and lovingly and exquisitely
furnished and romantic B&B we have ever experienced. It was easy to really
feel at home, with the completeness of everything and the very quiet location.
The materials you provided in advance surely are the most complete by far that
we have ever seen, AND they were accurate.
The personal attention that you gave us was unique in our experience, and we have
stayed in quite a number of B&Bs over the years.
The surprise in the refrigerator really was most timely, much appreciated and
excellent.
Look for us again next year, we are firmly planning on it!
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Claudia Berg, Altdorf, Germany
062223-1576 |
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| 07/21/05 |
Positive
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| We absolutely loved staying in the condo and felt so pampered. Fresh flowers,beautiful decor, inspiring art on the walls,and... that comfortable bed! Now we know we don't have to only travel to Europe for such a delightful experience. We will go back to Chez Aimee! |
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Harold and Debi Fike, Sioux Falls, SD |
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| 06/07/05 |
Positive
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My husband and I stayed a week at in this divine condo. We loved the location in the Adams Morgan neighborhood as well as the availability to the metro. Every day after scurrying about we found ourselves waiting to return to the perfect home filled with beautiful furnishings,books, music and a welcoming ambiance. We travel a lot and would put this at the top of our list for a great place to stay. Amy, the owner, is alo at the top of our list for kindness, beauty, and caretaking. This is as good as it gets.
Sandy Hithcock |
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Art and Sandy Hitchcock, Menlo Park, CA
650 234 8410 |
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| 06/07/05 |
Positive
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| This was my first trip to D.C. When I travel I like to see neighborhoods, not hotel lobbies. Our stay at Chez Aimee was a wonderful choice. The apartment was better than the website indicated and the area around it was exciting and safe with lots of choices for good food. We were a four block walk from the Metro. We never used our car. Amy was always available for our questions. It was truly home away from home. And that bed was darn comfortable! Thanks, Amy. |
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Steve Longsdorf, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
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| 06/02/05 |
Positive
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Chez Aimee was a fantastic place to stay. The
location is superb. My wife was in D.C. on
business and I spent the days sight-seeing.
The metro is close, making the entire city
easily accessible, and the neighborhood dining
is world-class. In addition, Amy Dawson is
the best hostess we've ever come across -
she's thought of everything to make your stay
unforgetable! I'll never stay or recommend
anywhere else in the DC area. Chez Aimee was
perfect! |
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Jacob, Bloomington, Indiana |
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| 06/01/05 |
Positive
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Consider yourself fortunate to have found this
accommodation online and waste no time booking a reservation. There is no better
place to stay in DC. I live in the area but accompanied two out-of-town
guests and stayed here one weekend. It's a 'what's-not-to-like?' kind of
place. As a birthday gift, I am now booking a weekend for my daughter
and son-in-law and am pleased with myself for finding such a unique and
satisfying destination.
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Dee Fomby, Baltimore |
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| 05/29/05 |
Positive
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| We have just returned from our wonderful trip to DC and Chez Aimee was one of the highlights of our trip. The condo is charming and the location was superb. Amy's warm touches and amazing taste make this condo the best find in city. Thank you Amy for everything. Warmest wishes............ |
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Sue and Larry, Middletown, CT |
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| 05/27/05 |
Positive
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| What can we say other than..WE LOVED IT!!! Chez Aimee exceeded all of our expectations as an urban getaway. Sexy, sheik & cozy, Chez Aimee was made even better because of its great neighborhood location. We will be back! |
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K & L, Seattle, WA |
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| 05/16/05 |
Positive
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| I agree whole heartedly with all the previous comments. The condo exceeded all our expectations. This was my first vacation experience away from a hotel and it a real treat. Amy's suggestions were helpful and accurate. I would definitely stay here again or recommend it to friends. |
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Marilyn Sotirhos, San Jose, Ca
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| 04/23/05 |
Positive
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| Chez Aimee was a delight in every way. Our hostess, Amy, was truly gracious and helpful. The apartment, itself, is well appointed and chic yet comfortable. The neighborhood is wonderful. You simply cannot go wrong at Chez Aimee. I will stay there anytime my travels bring me to D.C. |
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Cassandra Glass, Colorado Springs, Co
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| 04/20/05 |
Positive
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| I stayed at Chez Aimee with two teen girls for a four-day weekend. The flat is simply lovely and easily accommodated three guests. And with teens, having a place to keep food and drink was a real bonus. The area is terrific when it comes to shops, food and interesting people. With a few words on "rules of the street in a city", I felt completely at ease letting the girls, 15 and 17, explore the area on their own. One of the nice things about the location of Chez Aimee is that people of all ages are out on a beautiful evening enjoying the area. Frankly, for anyone interested in showing their teens why city living can be fabulous, I would be hard-pressed to think of a better way to do it than a stay at Chez Aimee. Gorgeous row houses, interesting and varied food, music, nightlife, city transportation to take you everywhere and a safe environment without being oppressive. |
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Jan Smith, Elmira, New York
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| 04/13/05 |
Positive
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| I am a travel agent in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I must comment on my "Ace In The Hole" for my Washington D.C. travelers... Chez Aimee is the best kept secret I have for guests with requests for accomodations that are a step up from standard hotels, without the incresae in cost. Many travelers are not aware of these special places that owners so graciously open up for people to stay in and feel more at home while away! I will definately be sending many guests in the future to this humble abode and whether I book your stay with "Miss Amy" or you use your own travel agent or even book yourself do not overlook this property or you will truly be missing out. Happy Travels! -Josh |
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Josh Phillips, Oklahoma City, OK
1-888-273-5158 |
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| 03/24/05 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful stay at this very nice condo. The interior decoration and appointments are outstanding and Amy is a delightful person. She is extremely helpful and went out of her way to make our stay special. The location is excellent and convenient to the metro. No need to bring a car! I highly recommend this location! |
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Mike Brandt, Atlanta, GA - USA
770-859-2519 |
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| 03/15/05 |
Positive
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| I have to agree with all of the previous guest comments about Chez Aimee. Dealing with Amy was delightful, and she went way out of her way to help with any special requests. The bed is too comfortable to even consider waking early. It truely is everything tou could ask for. Thanx Amy! |
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Denise Parrott, Caspar, California |
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| 03/09/05 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I am honored to have such a lovely spot to be in while in Washington on business! I thank Amy for sharing this beautiful roost! It's amazing how the universe provides us with just the right thing when we allow it. After too many suite hotel rooms (18 years worth of trips) I opened up to lodging outside the mainstream and found the ideal spot that shares my sensibilities for art, literature, and music. Amy, I hope you will come to my Colorado mountain magic place, "Across the River Retreat" to let me return your gracious hospitality! Namaste! - Mary D
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Mary DeLorenzo
Colorado
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| 02/09/05 |
Positive
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| I cannot say enough good things about Chez Aimee. The location is ideal, the condo is beautiful (and all the little amenities that come with)... but you can gather all that from the website. In addition, however, the service was excellent. Amy went out of her way to help me organize a fabulous birthday weekend for my fiancee. She set out flowers in every room, scoured the city to find me the perfect cake, left champagne chilling in the fridge, and even helped me find parking. If you are looking for a no-hassle weekend in a DC Hot Spot at a great price, you can't go wrong with Chez Aimee. I will definitely be back! |
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Christopher Ingram, Gaithersburg, MD
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| 01/27/05 |
Positive
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Comment Text: I have the most wonderful memories of my stays in
Washington D.C. thanks to this gracious host. She truly goes out of her way
to make a guest feel special, and offered a seemingly-endless list of
restaurants, cafes and hotspots for me to visit that made me feel like I
experienced the true spirit of D.C. The condo is by far one of the
most beautiful I have seen. I'd recommend this condo for anyone looking
to avoid the generic and impersonal feel of traditional tourist hotels.
It's a beautiful place to stay while in the city, very convenient to
transportation, and I look forward to my next stay there. |
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Anonymous, Berkeley, CA
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| 01/20/05 |
Positive
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Our stay at Chea Amiee was like a second honeymoon. The warmth and caring of the owner vibrates in every nook and cranny. The apartment is not only delightfully appointed, but everything you need is at hand. The short brisk walk to the metro and the quick ride into the center of the city pleased us enormously. The absolutely magnificiant area ethnic restaurants were the highlight of our Washington visit. We fell in love with D.C. and
Chez Aimee. Thank you for so generously sharing your very special home. |
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Kitty McGaffic, Phoenix, AZ
602-866-1948 |
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Homeowner Response:
I want to wish Kitty and Art a wonderful 54th Anniversary!
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| 01/17/05 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
I love staying in your little place! I travel all over the country; all
over the world, actually, and I always try to stay in apartments
rather than hotels. This is the nicest apartment I ever stayed. I love
the way you decorated the place, and I did help myself to a drink
from the bar. Thanks for offering that! How sweet of you to open up
your beautiful home to visitors. You have great taste in art, and
books. And those satin pillowcases are wonderful and almost too
decadent. I will definitely have to come back, and hopefully bring
my girlfriend with me next time.
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Dr. R. Pytela
San Francisco
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| 01/02/05 |
Positive
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What a totally charming apartment! I found it to be furnished with everything a person could want and some things I hadn't even known I wanted! Walking to restaurants and the metro added so much to our visit. We'll surely be back.
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Anonymous
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