Les Cottages de Montmartre - Secret Courtyard - Studio

The apartment was spacious and in a handy location for getting into Paris. The beds were very comfy and it was all just what we needed for a weekend in the city. The courtyard was lovely too, it was raining during our stay but we could see how this would be excellent in good weather. There was however a smell of damp in the apartment and blocked drains - especially in the upstairs bathroom.

The location was very good. The main issues we were not expecting in a place available on a website that vets the properties were (1) the main room is not very private in that the whole courtyard-facing wall is a window and the only available curtain is sheer, so all other residents of the other apartments can see straight into our living area, and (2) the showers, particularly the upstairs shower, smells like it is connected directly to the sewer line. Particularly after closing the door overnight, it is an almost unbearable smell in the morning. We would not stay in the same place again for these reasons.

Our stay in Montmarte was very good! The apartment was close to the Lamarck-Caulaincourt metro station, easy walking distance, which was great. Easy check-in and check-out, and the communication leading up to our stay was excellent. We got an early check-in which was very nice! The accommodations were comfortable (2 bedrooms) and spacious, great for coming back to from a day out, and for planning the day ahead. Bathrooms were small, but showers are nice. Location in north Montmarte was the best part -- close to local boulangerie, bakery, coffee shops, and restaurants ... convenient and perfect for walking around and basing our days from. Also felt safe. Courtyard was nice, although see-thru curtains lacked privacy -- but that did not detract from our stay. Host communicated well to arrange early check in and we use the airport transfer service to pick us up -- that was convenient. All very good!

This apartment has so much going for it: cute, convenient to the metro, stores, bakeries and terrific dining options. The only disappointment was that the listing led us to believe there are two toilets, while there is just one and it is not contained in either bathroom but is next to the kitchen.

Eccezionale<br>#128578; Posizione. Silenzio. Quiete

Highly recommend<br>#128578; We knew it was small when we booked so we weren’t entirely surprised. What we liked the most is that it was off the touristy area and also enclosed with a courtyard. It felt safe.<br>#128577; Nothing we didn’t like except the steps to the loft were narrow but it can’t be changed and it didn’t stop us from enjoying.

Highly recommend<br>#128578; We knew it was small when we booked so we weren’t entirely surprised. What we liked the most is that it was off the touristy area and also enclosed with a courtyard. It felt safe.<br>#128577; Nothing we didn’t like except the steps to the loft were narrow but it can’t be changed and it didn’t stop us from enjoying.

Excellent location and lovely apartment! The 18th is a wonderful neighborhood, full of bakeries, cafes, shops, banks (ATMs), close to several Metro stations and good bus lines. The apartment is small and works well for 1 person. It might be uncomfortable if you're tall (I'm 5'2" or 157.48 cm). The bed is in a loft with a sloping ceiling and I hit my head on the beam several times when sitting up or going around the bed). The toilet is on the entry level and the shower is up in the loft with the bed. The stairs are steep. If you have trouble with stairs this is not a good choice for you. The apartment was very clean and had the basic supplies for eating and cooking, a TV, clothes drying rack (there's a washing machine under the stairs when you enter the building with this apartment - this is a great touch - thank you!). Check-in is easy. They send you codes and all worked. They even offer to have a driver pick you up at the airport and take you to the airport when you leave. The cost was about the same as a taxi. The drivers were on time and friendly. The courtyard is lovely with two tables and chairs. A lovely place to sit and relax and enjoy a glass of wine or water or a cup of coffee or tea. This apartment is one of 6 in the building. Some of the other renters were a bit noisy very late at night. It was hot so I had the windows open. It might be a good idea to let renters know they should be quiet after midnight. Overall a lovely place to stay for a week in Paris.