| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 21 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/19/09 |
Positive
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What a great location! Very near the Opera, multiple metro stations- so easy to get around from here, and a lovely area to wander on foot. This was one of the largest apartments I've rented in Europe, and certainly the most well equipped! I had resigned myself to curly (read frizzy) hair for the whole of our vacation, but thanks to Carmella's thoughtful placement of electrical devices, I was able to have myself in some of our travel photos. Everything went without a single glitch- the wealth of information we received ahead of time made getting to the apartment super easy.
A great visit- thanks so much! |
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Debra Barrett, Texas
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| 04/08/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed here last week and found it to be very charming. For the price & location, you cannot beat! Big living room / bedroom, centrally located, and a great bakery meters from the apt. The internet access was instantly resolved; however, we could not figure out the washer / dryer since we don't know French. I really appreciate the owners quick responses and fast deposit refund process. I would recommend this establishment and hope to stay here again. |
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Denise S, Studio City, CA
310-283-1683 |
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| 10/30/08 |
Positive
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Quick note to say what a lovely time we had in your
apartment last weekend. It was so nice being so
central, and the apartment was very well equipped and
really added to the enjoyment of our stay. |
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Frederika de Courcy Wheeler, Edinburgh, UK |
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| 10/01/08 |
Positive
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Thank you so much for letting us stay at your lovely apartment! Lucien and Victoria were really kind also!
We LOVED Paris!!!!!!!
I loved the Eiffel Tower and my mom and dad loved Veirsalles!
In the future my mom would like to stay there...but only when your apartment will be not available!
P.S. Your directions were great
P.S.S. The magnify glass lamp was really cool! |
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Campbell family, New York, NY |
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| 07/20/08 |
Positive
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| Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) stayed in the Opera apartment in late June. The location is superb: about 2 blocks from the Opera Metro and 3 blocks from the direct bus to CDG airport. It was a great base to explore Paris. There is a nice patisserie a few doors down and a grocery store a few blocks away. One hint: although the apartment is on a quiet street, bring earplugs so that you can leave the windows open to catch the breeze at night without fear of disturbance. The loft-style layout is perfect for a couple or family with 2 kids. We were able to fix some meals in the kitchen, which saved us quite a bit. Thanks for a great stay. |
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Anonymous, Winston-Salem, NC |
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| 07/01/08 |
Positive
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My boyfriend and I stayed at Carmen & Mauro's Opera Apartment in early June 2008 and had a wonderful experience.
This was the first time I rented an apartment and was a little apprehensive. However, everything went off "without a hitch." The directions to the apartment were outstanding. Once we arrived, Victoria was there to show us to our room, which looked EXACTLY like the pictures on the website. We received our initial deposit within a week of our return. It was a seamless and hassle-free process.
Two Metro stops are literally a 2- or 3- minute walk away--Opera and Quatre Septembre. Opera is a great metro stop because 3 different metro lines go through here, making access to other parts of the city quick.
My favorite feature of the apartment was the location. Getting from Charles de Galle airport couldn't be simpler--just hop on the Roissybus. Other than a few stops at the other CDG terminals, the only other stop was the Opera (about a 45 minute ride). From there, it was a short 5-minute walk to the apartment.
I also liked that I felt very safe in this neighborhood, which is in the financial district. Most people wore suits. A bank takes up the entire block directly across the street.
Of course, there were tons of restaurants in the area, including many sidewalk cafes along Blvd. des Italiens. A bakery and small grocery/convenience store are literally next door if you need a quick snack to bring back to the apartment.
The bed was very comfortable, and the ceiling fan directly above it kept us cool all night.
Overall, we had a great stay and will stay here again when we return. Please feel free to email me with any questions.
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Julie Guidry, Baton Rouge, LA
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| 02/21/08 |
Positive
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2007/9/25
Dear Carmen & Mauro, we are very late in sending you a thank you note. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in your apartment and will recommend it to friends. Your email directions and organization were superb and we appreciated the instructions on computer & t.v. use.
It was clean, comfortable, friendly/warm and in a convenient location. Of course we did not know that we would be staying in the apartment for so many hours, due to Victor's injury. It came in very handy as we could make ice and had room to relax. Your trust in people also made us feel very welcome, as we trust people as well. The use of the computer was most helpful since I didn't need to walk to the internet cafe (also conveniently located! as was the Air France office) and leave Victor alone.
We cannot say enough about Lucien & Victoria. I could not find ice cubes for sale in the stores & they gave me some from their home and came to check on us after the metro assault. On our last night they offered to drive us to Notre Dame but we declined their generous & friendly offer. They brought us a bottle of wine to take home & that was very sweet of them. We left them some chocolates & a thank you note but would like to mail them a letter of thanks. Would you mind emailing their last name so I can send a card?
Thank you for your hospitality and take care. Your apartment made us feel at home even though the Paris portion of our trip was otherwise ruined. FYI, Victor's injuries are so severe & bruises so deep that he still walks with a bad limp 2 weeks later. Swelling of the calf, ankle & foot are very apparent. We never experienced anything like this but are glad nothing more serious happened. Doctors say it will take a month to recover. C'est la vie.
Best Regards,
Barbara & Victor
p.s. thanks for the prompt return of our deposit.
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Barbara & Victor Saka, San Jose, CA. |
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| 01/20/08 |
Positive
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| Our family of four stayed in Carmen and Mauro's well situated apartment. It was wellcoming and homely and had everything we required to be self sufficient. Close to shops and restaurants and to attractions such as the Opera and the Louvre, made it perfect for our needs. Carmen and Mauro were exceedingly helpful to us via email and we look forward to future contact with them on any of our trips to Paris. |
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Denise Weitnauer, Hobart,Tasmania,Australia
+61362345941 |
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| 01/14/08 |
Positive
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Dear Carmen & Mauro
Just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful stay at CaMallo between Christmas and New Year. The stay was a Christmas gift for a couple of young people who had never visited Paris before. I hoped it would be a magical and romantic experience for them and it truly was! The apartment is in a fantastic location and was absolutely beautiful - even better than we had hoped for.
The instructions/directions/travel advice were all first class with email correspondance being in English an extra bonus.
What can I say...beautiful, beautiful, beautiful ...and thank you
KarenXX |
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Karen Edwards, UK, Essex
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| 12/16/07 |
Positive
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We had a wonderful, wonderful stay at CaMallo.
Thank you so much for your kindness in letting us
re-book after John's passport-washing episode.
I'm already recommending CaMallo to friends and
colleagues, not just because the apartment is so
spacious and well-located but also because our
dealings with Mauro and Carmen have been so
open and easy.
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Pam Nixon, Kuwait |
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| 10/22/07 |
Positive
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Carmen and Mauro,
What a wonderful time we had at your home in Paris. Everything was just as you said, and close to everything. We would leave in the morning and return in the late afternoon to rest, and enjoy some wine and cheese snacks before going out to dinner. We left town for three days and traveled to Rouen, the Beaches of Normandy and Mont-Saint-Michel. It was so nice to be able to leave our bags and not worry about them. After staying in small hotels for two nights we could hardly wait to get back to our Paris
home. Victoria was there to greet us, she was such a sweet lady.
So my birthday in Paris turned out to be ten wonderful days, thank you so much for everything. I've told my friends if they want to live like the french they must try an apartment. I would be very happy to send them to you. I received my deposit back today, again may I say thank you and
wish you Happy Holidays..The Three Lovely Ladies from Minnesota.
Mary Jane, Colleen & Vicki
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Mary Jane Kunza, Blaine,MN USA
763-785-56501 |
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| 10/18/07 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Dear Carmen & Mauro, we are very late in sending you a thank you note. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in your apartment and will recommend it to friends. Your email directions and organization were superb and we appreciated the instructions on computer & t.v. use.
It was clean, comfortable, friendly/warm and in a convenient location. Of course we did not know that we would be staying in the apartment for so many hours, due to Victor's injury. It came in very handy as we could make ice and had room to relax. Your trust in people also made us feel very welcome, as we trust people as well. The use of the computer was most helpful since I didn't need to walk to the internet cafe (also conveniently located! as was the Air France office) and leave Victor alone.
We cannot say enough about Lucien & Victoria. I could not find ice cubes for sale in the stores & they gave me some from their home and came to check on us after the metro assault. On our last night they offered to drive us to Notre Dame but we declined their generous & friendly offer. They brought us a bottle of wine to take home & that was very sweet of them. We left them some chocolates & a thank you note but would like to mail them a letter of thanks. Would you mind emailing their last name so I can send a card?
Thank you for your hospitality and take care. Your apartment made us feel at home even though the Paris portion of our trip was otherwise ruined. FYI, Victor's injuries are so severe & bruises so deep that he still walks with a bad limp 2 weeks later. Swelling of the calf, ankle & foot are very apparent. We never experienced anything like this but are glad nothing more serious happened. Doctors say it will take a month to recover. C'est la vie.
Best Regards,
Barbara & Victor
p.s. thanks for the prompt return of our deposit.
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Barbara & Victor Saka
San Francisco
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| 06/25/07 |
Positive
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The highlight of our 10th anniversary trip to France has been our stay in Paris in Carmen and Mauro apartment. On previous visits to Paris, we have stayed at some lovely hotels, but now we are totally spoiled by staying in an apartment. We hope to return as soon as possible!
When you enter, you are first wowed by the charming décor, a lovely eclectic mix of antiques and modern furnishings. Also important, all of the appliances/bedding/plumbing fixtures are top quality.
We also loved the location in the 2th: There are lovely cafes and restaurants within walking distance, and you are at the center of everything with a lot of choices as for the transports. We used the "the tube" and the buses quite a lot, and really enjoyed that. After a day of exploring, coming back to our beautiful and comfortable apartment to put our feet up for a while was so wonderful.
We have also found from experience that even if a rental property is totally charming, it's only as good as the owners behind it. In their pre-planning and while you're at the apartment, Carmen and Mauro and and their local contact (Victoria) are just as perfect as their apartment. There are detailed instructions on how to use everything in the apartment !
We obviously highly recommend renting the apartment by Carmen and Mauro. You will be so delighted!
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Maria e Carlo gutierrez, Santa Barbara, Ca
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| 04/19/07 |
Positive
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We spent the most wonderful 14 days in Paris in the appartment of Carmen and Mauro! We can honestly say that there was no better place we could choose. The location was wonderful and very useful since we were there on business purpose. We were always on time because there is a metro station nearby. We also had the opportunity to live like real Parisians because of the comfort in the appartment. We could cook, we could take a shower and jacuzzi after the busy day, we could watch TV and check our mail every single day! In common - we felt like we were home. Not to mention that the atmosphere was wonderful. The appartment is a real inspiration and we will remember it forever!
Thank you Carmen and Mauro! |
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Gergana, Maria and Diana Sapundji, Varna, Bulgaria
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| 02/12/07 |
Positive
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| Our stay (19/1-26/1) at Carmen and Mauro apartment was perfect. The location could not be better. Food in the area is fabulous. The apartment had everything that one needs and was a big change from staying in hotels. It is much more relaxing in your own apartment instead of a hotel room. The other tenants in the building are very nice and we were surprised to find it so quiet being in the middle of the city. The subway and shopping is so convenient. We found everything we needed. We hope to return soon and would highly recommend to all of friends, etc. |
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Sonia & Richard, Avilla. Indiana
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| 08/30/06 |
Positive
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We really enjoyed our week in Paris at Mauro and Carmen's apartment. Location near Opera is excellent.
The place is quite cozy and we found it had everything we needed and more including several guides to Paris.
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Florian, California |
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| 08/09/06 |
Positive
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Mike and I had a wonderful time in Paris. We thank Mauro and Carmen for allowing us to stay in their apartment as it made the trip extra special and we hope to come back to it one day. It was perfectly located next to everything we wanted to see and do and was also very comfortable. We were also surprised to see it was much bigger and nicer than we expected as the photos do not do it justice.
We thank you so very much,
Regards and au revoir,
Kari & Mike |
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Kari, San Francisco, CA |
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| 07/06/06 |
Positive
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I had a bit of a unique experience - I put a downpayment on Mauro's appartment and was later unable to make my trip to Paris. When Mauro was able to rent the appartment for part of the time I was to occupy it, he refunded half of my deposit and assured me that the other half could serve as partial payment for a future visit. It is so nice to know there are still kind and honest people in the world!! I am hoping to venture to Paris sometime this next year and am very excited to stay in this beautiful apartment. Thank you so much for your integrity and kindness, Mauro!
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Jean, Sun Prairie, WI |
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| 06/20/06 |
Positive
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| We stayed in Paris as a Graduation gift to my son Colby's girlfriend Kenzie who just graduated High School in the US. It was the trip of her dreams and the apartment was the icing on the cake. The apartment is just as Mauro represented it. The location in Opera was perfect. The area seems very safe. Restaurants, shopping and sight seeing abound in this area! The metro was easy to navigate and handy! The apartment itself was cozy. The value for the apartment is great, especially compared to staying in a hotel room. Having the internet/e-mail/tv was very handy! Although the kitchen is small it was awesome to have! The lighting is somewhat low for putting make-up on but we did fine. We'll definitely rent this apartment again and cannot wait to return to Paris! |
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Lori Lober, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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| 06/04/06 |
Positive
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We spent five nights in May at the Paris apartment of
Mauro & Carmen. Its location was ideal. It's decorated
in a simple and elegant style. The description and
photos were true. We enjoyed every restaurant that we
tried in the area.
Harry & Hisako |
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Anonymous
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| 05/30/06 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Hi Carmen and Mauro,
We have finally arrived home from our vacation and we wanted to thank you so much for your Paris apartment - it was wonderful. We cooked artichokes the size of our heads and they were delicious!!!! Thank you also for all your details about keys and such. We will be recommending your apartment to anyone travelling to Paris - we have nothing but great things to say.
Thanks again,
Josephine and Shannon
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Josephine and Shannon
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| 05/15/06 |
Positive
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| I stayed in Mauro and Carmen's place dans la 18 Rue de la Michodere in Paris. The place is near the Opera and very central. You can virtually take the Roissybus from CDG to the apartment for about $ 11 pp. The 2 floor apartment is quiet because it is located in a side street. Samll but well equipped kitchen, bath, washer; it is all there. the place has a very modern Italian touch due the origin of its owners. Mauro and Carmen's great collection of classical music (and opera) from Bach to Chopin and Puccini make this place really special. Ideal for Paris travelers who are a la decouverte de la ville lumiere or the City of Lights. C'est si bon. Have fun. |
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TBey, From the OC, California
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| 03/27/06 |
Positive
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We have loved our stay at 18 Rue de la Michodere!
Both owners have been extremely helpful. All of our
Parisian friends think we have a great "find". We are in
the center of everything, which is a gift! Amdist good
restaurants, try "Le souri Vert" on St. Anne Street or
"Le Grand Colbert" on Rue de Vivienne. |
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Carol and Jean, U.S.A. |
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