Unit 010 St Germain des Près Duplex 6 pax

Excellent location in the 6th with easy access to several metro stations. Apartment suited our family well for a stay during the Paris Olympics. Pleased fans were provided as these proved essential during the hot weather.

The positives: great location; 2 bedrooms; 2 baths, reasonably well equipped; good heat; nice view onto neighboring courtyard. The negatives: 1. the property manager gave a very cursory overview of apartment and was non-responsive. He did change an overhead light bulb but did not respond to contacts about the television speaker, user manuals for appliances, and lost jewelry. 2. the couches are really not useable for sitting; the back cushions slide out the back leaving a metal bar to rest against; 3. the "oven" is only a very small portable electric toaster oven; 4. all of the wire mesh is not shown in listing photo and is quite unattractive. Conclusion: adequate apartment in great location but definitely overpriced.

We stayed here for three months, and the apartment fully met our needs. While the furniture is a little dated, nonetheless we added our own touches to feel at home. Perfect location within easy access to two metro stations and the RER B line (via the very close Luxemburg Gardens) and within a comfortable walking distance to the wonderful Paris sights on the Seine via Saint Germaine de Pres. Easy to get into the Parisian way of life staying in this apartment with lots of Boulangeries, Fromageries, Restaurants and a wonderful market held three times a week right on your doorstop. The apartment is well equipped and other than not having a decent oven, it is easy to prepare meals in. The dishwasher, washing machine and dryer work very well and the apartment is easy to heat given the number of radiators. The apartment is bright, spacious, quiet and overlooks the gardens of other apartments. Pietro was amazing and very promptly responded to our small number of issues needing attention. Description is very accurate and would definitely return.

Bel appartement avec belle vue sur un parc. Il est dommage que plusieurs appareils n’aient pas fonctionné ( télévision, lave linge, sèche linge) . Le chauffage était insuffisant et là chaudière très bruyante. L’emplacement de l’appartement est cependant idéal

Our 10 day stay was great, and the property was as described. Our contact with the owner was great, and Georges helped us with questions along the way. Excellent location! Do be aware of the steep staircase - not a place for young children or the elderly. One suggestion: It would have been helpful to have a written guide to garbage/recycling procedures, heating system, laundry operation, and perhaps a few local restaurant recommendations. One concern: My husband received shocks from the ring around the cooktop - perhaps a short to be repaired.

Very spacious and plenty of sleeping areas. I gave 4 stars only because it is very open space with virtually no privacy, the kitchen is not ideal for cooking, and we did struggle a bit with door codes changing in the middle of the trip, however, it is a perfect spot for a week in Paris with our teenagers! The host was nice and accommodating, the location and price made it all worth it!

We spent just over a week here and we really enjoyed our stay. We were a bit delayed coming in but there was a person waiting there for us to walk through the whole place to make sure everything was good and we understood how to operate everything. The style of the place was perfect as well as the location. We walked to many of the main places in Paris. The place has huge windows so even during the hot summer days, it cooled down at night and we opened all windows to cool things down. A pleasant surprise for us was a couple of mini cooling units which was extremely helpful for us!!! Thx!! The only feedback I would give is we had no guidance on trash removal and check out instructions. All we were told was to leave the key on the table and shut the door. We did so and of course texted Samuel that we checked out and enjoyed our stay. Overall, we thought it was a great place and made our stay in Paris even more enjoyable.

In my 23 times of staying in Paris for the past 30 years, I would normally stay in Le Marais because the neighborhood is more intimate and friendly. But this summer’s revenge travel had everyone booking units left and right in Paris. This duplex apartment that could accommodate our group of three people for one week was the only available unit within our budget and taste; however, it was in St. Germain des Pres, which is full of excessive commerce and Americans both expats and tourists (thanks to the Lost Generation’s almost-mythological influence that radiated from the epicenter of Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore). I had never booked with VRBO and was pleasantly surprised with the ease in terms of process and payment scheme. The duplex was well-represented both in text and images; thus, there were no surprises and disappointments. While Pietro owns the place and will send the first communication, it is Giorgio who is listed as a host and the usual contact thereafter. When we arrived with a two-hour delay due to the French airport personnel strike from June 30 to July 3, Giorgio patiently waited for us and even helped my sister carry her luggage to the second floor. Inside, the very pleasant Giorgio showed us the beautiful and spacious duplex, going through each detail—from the extra sheets, duvets, and pillows to the operation of the laundry machine. The place was spotless, all the amenities we could ever need were on hand, and the water pressure was good for the bathroom upstairs and the powder room downstairs. Other tenants also left bits and pieces such as Nespresso, olive oil, and tea which we appreciated. What we marveled at the most was the two-story window’s view that overlooked the neighbor’s veranda and what would appear to be a private forest-like garden. This generous source of light (until 10:00 p.m. in the summer) and fresh air, as well as the quietude of the inner building/courtyard, were the bonus. We are very grateful to Pietro and Giorgio for being able to stay at this artsy duplex! The only suggestion I would like to make is that the check-out list be made available to the guests at least a day before checkout. I did not know there was one to begin with, and I was already at the airport flying back home when I received it via text. But because I am a considerate guest, I had done most, if not all of the things on the list, out of habit.