MAISON TERRASSE AU COEUR DE PARIS

The property was not easy initially to find. A street number on the address would help. On opening the door, the alarm was not turned off which left our ears ringing for about an hour from the loud noise. It also drew much unwanted attention until we reached the host who turned it off. There seems to be a men's shelter or halfway house a few doors down. We frequently saw men urinating on the street day and night. In the summer heat, some days the smell was just overpowering. This has nothing to do with the property, just be aware of the area. It was all a bit too much for my young daughter. The property is as decribed. Other than the alarm going off and the vase of dead flowers we arrived to, it was welcoming. The bathroom is quirky. There is an open concept shower and sink(bathroom 1) in the main bedroom. The toilet is in a small separate room off the kitchen/dining room (bathroom2). We misread this as the unit having 2 bathrooms which it does not. The roof top patio is peaceful and a very nice addition to the space. Kitchen is fully equipped and very functional for anything from a sandwich to a 3-course meal. Beds are comfortable. There are 2 additional loft bedrooms, both of which have quite low ceilings. Overall, an unique but comfortable house.Great area to find shops and restaurants along side streets and Canal St. Martin. Great proximity to Gare de l'Est, from which you can get anywhere by Metro, bus or RER.

My family and I spent a week in Paris and used this wonderful location as our activity hub. Only a few blocks from the canal (we spent a fair amount of time there) and found most of the Paris sites easily accessible through the metro, which was located nearby. Midway through the week my wife continued onto Germany and that was easily done via Gare de l’Est, which was a brief walk away. All in all it was a wonderful stay.

We felt completely comfortable and happy during our stay in Paris. We were delighted with the lively neighborhood and the nightlife options (thank you, Félicia for the restaurant tip). Félicia's location is ideally situated and communication with her is very friendly and helpful. Likewise we appreciated the possibility of a parking lot very close by we during our trip by car. In the accommodation we felt like at home. Safe, cozy and with a very nice roof terrace. We hope that we will be allowed to come back. Thank you very much for everything.

We had a great stay in this fun lofty apartment. Felecia and Jean were excellent to communicate with both before and during our trip. Wonderful, fully stocked kitchen with serious appliances, cookware and dishes. Our teenagers had their own rooms to decompress in at the end of the day. We all slept comfortably. It is very quiet around the flat. The roof patio is lovely. Great shower. Everyone enjoyed the big projector TV. It worked great. Very close to multiple metro stops and Gare L’Est. Lots of bakeries and cafes close by as well as grocery markets. We would love to come again.

Fantastic central Paris location in a cool neighbourhood with many shops and restaurants. Character apartment with great terrace. Not for people who do not enjoy stairs and ladders. A/C was great in main bedroom and living area during heatwave, but loft bedrooms were still very hot. Overall though, a very good place to stay. Plus, our host Félicia was very friendly and helpful!

My sister, daughter, and I had a nice stay at Felicia's flat in Paris. The apartment is in an up-and-coming neighborhood, and we enjoyed heading to the canal for dinner and morning pasteries. Close to Gare du Nord and Gare de l'est and metro stops. Below are a few realities to consider: - There are three beds--however, only one bedroom with a door. One bed (king) is in the main/master bedroom, which also includes the shower and bathroom sink (one room). The second bed is in a loft above the kitchen/dining area, accessed via a steep set of steps (almost a ladder). The loft has low sloped ceilings, and I could only stand up on the far side opposite the stairs/ladder (I am 5' 6"). I couldn't stand up as I climbed the stairs to the loft and terrace due to little clearance (you have to hunch over). The final bed is in a small room next to the living room up in a small cubby accessed through a child-sized hole in the ceiling and a ladder. - The toilet is in a separate room next to the kitchen and dining table. - There are a lot of tricky stairs (no lift). - There are four floors. The street-level entry with laundry, 1st floor with kitchen/master bedroom/bath, 2nd floor with bed and desk, and 3rd floor was the rooftop terrace. - It was nice to have a large (for Paris) kitchen and main room for prepping meals and eating. - The terrace was wonderful. - Felicia was very responsive and easy to work with.

We have spent 9 days in Felicia’s appartement during the heat wave in Paris....hopefully there was AC!!! It was enough to keep the first floor very fresh but the upstairs beds kept being warm ...but it was exceptionally hot outside! We had great support from Jean and Felicia to find solutions like putting a tarp on the ceiling window so we would keep the sun away during the day. The terrasse on the roof was very charming as well! The appartement is located 5 min away from the Gare de l’Est which was very convenient!The kitchen is also very well equipped so we did cook couple of meals there for our family of 5!

We loved our stay at Felicia's apartment. We were a party of 4 (3 adults and one teenager) who were meeting in Paris for the Bastille Day weekend. Felicia was very kind and allowed us to check in early and also to leave our bags a bit on our last day. We received a helpful overview of everything we needed to know from Jean, who greeted us when we arrived. The apartment had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the rooftop terrace and the laundry facilities (we had been traveling for a few weeks). The neighborhood was great with many cafes and restaurants nearby and also very close to the East and North train stations. We really had a lovely time.