Apartment Information & Amenities
Apartment
Verfied™, Vacation Rental, Sleeps 3, 323ft2/30m2, floor 5 (6 American)
Rooms
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living/dining, 1 kitchen
Amenities
Air Conditioning, Outdoor space, Satellite/Cable TV, Elevator/Ground Floor, Unlimited Hot Water/Heating, Internet, Phone, Washer
Living Room Amenities
Air Conditioning, Bookshelves, Chimney, Desk, Phone, Table & Chairs
Bedroom Amenities
Air Conditioning, Armchair, Bedside Tables, Bookshelves, Chest of Drawers, Double Bed, DVD, Futon Bed, Queen Size Bed, Table & Chairs, TV, Wardrobe
Kitchen Amenities
Air Conditioning, Electric Stove, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Table & Chairs, Washer
Bathroom
Bathtub
Other Information
Pets Allowed
Children Allowed
Sunshine: Sunny
Noise Level: Lively Area
Eco Footprint: A
Detailed Description (Please Read)
APARTMENT PARIS- OPERA- Rue de Douai- #179
Nice renovated apartment set between Opera and Montmartre, close to shops and restaurants, transports and Velib bike station.
30m2 apartment set on the 5th floor with elevator is composed of :
DINING ROOM
With table and chairs, walk-through double windows, AC, kitchen corner ;
KITCHEN CORNER
With electric stove, fridge and freezer, microwave, ventilation system, cupboards and utensils;
BEDROOM
With two walk-through double windows, double futon bed, cable TV, phone, bedside tables, desk and chair, armchair, wardrobe, fire place, AC, window. Spare single futon for special guest / kid.
BATHROOM
With Bathtub/shower, wc, sink, washing machine;
Independent heating, AC, washing machine, Cable TV, Phone, microwave, balcony, elevator, WiFi
PLEASE NOTE : Balcony forbidden for children under 7 years old
A damage deposit is requested upon arrival and returned upon check out as follow :
-150 euros in cash for reservation up to 7 days
-250 euros in cash fro reservation from 8 to 21days
-500 euros in cash for reservation over 21 days
Apartment Owner's Notes and Description
Entirely renovated, 5th floor (elevator), sunny, one-bedroom appartment located in the heart of Paris, between Opera and Montmartre. The apartment includes an entrance, bathroom (with a clawfoot bathtub), open kitchen / dining room, a bedroom with a fireplace, and a large balcony with three large walk-in windows. Original hard-wood parquet floor from early 19th century, except in the bathroom where the floor is made of painted cement tiles.
The apartment was renovated and furnished with eco-friendly material to the extent possible (noise and cold isolation panels fabricated with natural material, organic-cotton linen, ceramic saucepan, etc.).
The apartement is located in a commercial area, which can boast not only local shops (eg, fashion, design, music instruments) but also a large supermarket (100 meters away), French and foreign cuisine restaurants, and trendy bars. A French "Velib" bike station is locate just in front of the building while the tube/subway (Metro Blanche) is about 250 meters away.
Tatami + futon for extra guest!
September 2011 / United Kingdom
The apartment was ideal for our stay in Paris. It was very comfortable, light and airy, had a pleasing ambiance, was well located for transport and had everything we needed and more (we didn’t use the washing machine or the TV). The wi-fi was always available and worked well with our net book.
The patisserie next door was a bonus and within a few minutes walk were shops and good inexpensive restaurants.
We felt secure at all times in the apartment and in the surrounding area so returning in the dark was not a problem, even though the nearby café was lively until well past midnight. Noise from outside was quite prominent and as we are used to sleeping in complete silence, we were glad we had taken our earplugs with us.
Our only criticisms are minor: there was no high level mounting for the shower so we had to hold it and there was no shower curtain. The bathroom basin was very high (to accommodate the washing machine below) therefore awkward to use and the built-in plug didn’t work very well. Frosted glass or a blind in the bathroom window would have given some privacy while using the facilities. And in the kitchen area a dish drainer would have helped! It would seem that previous occupants had not reported breakages as there was only one useable cup but we had our camping mug so used that.
Being five floors up the lift was a definite plus, as was the balcony, and all in all we would recommend this apartment for couples of all ages.
August 2011 / Canada
The apartment was everything that we expected and more. It really made our stay perfect.
The location is great...easy walk to Montmartre, shops and restaurants. The metro is one block away and most highlights in the city can be reached within 15 minutes. The bakery at the foot of the building was a plus as was the Velib station across the street. We felt safe walking at any time of the day.
The apartment itself, was a perfect blend of old and new. The original details such as the wood beams and the fireplace have been maintained during a recent renovation that added a good kitchen, bathroom and AC. The terrace was spectacular; we enjoyed breakfast outside most days. All in all, it was very comfortable, charming and tastefully outfitted.
The owner was very easy and professional to deal with. I would not hesitate to recommend this apartment to any of my friends and family.
July 2011 / United States
We had a terrific stay at this apartment.
The apartment was quiet with the windows closed (despite the lively street below), scenic (the balcony is a major plus), well stocked (iron, washing machine, TV, internet, towel-drying rack), and complete with the amenities we were looking for (bathtub, lift, coded front entry doors). It's a block away from the Blanche metro stop (a relatively simple stop) and the Moulin Rouge, and an easy walk to Montmartre (and its excellent restaurants, cafes, bakeries, shops, and clubs). The apartment has been recently revovated and it shows - new bath/kitchen fixtures and appliances, A/C in each rooom, double-armored door, nice futon bed with down comforter, and new safe electical switches and outlets.
Very minor complaints: the bathtub/shower, amazingly large, could use a shower curtain or other means of keeping water off the walls, floors, ceiling, and cabinet; the wireless seemed to want to connect with only one device at a time - we brought two computers and two iPhones - and the connection was very spotty if more than one was connected (but was strong and solid otherwise); the washing machine's cycle was very long (90 minutes?) for even a very small load... all of which simply meant planning ahead and adjusting.
This place was a great value and a great place to base our first Paris visit. The owners were accommodating and spoke excellent English.
Owner Replies: Thank you so much for your kind feedback! With regard to the comment on the lengthy 90-minute washing machine cycle, please note that there are also two short cycles. The shortest one actually lasts 32 minutes and is sufficient for normal laundry (i.e. with no particular stains). You can access it by moving the arrow on "32". For more details, please review the notice of use.
June 2011 / Germany
This is a charming, well-decorated and well-equipped apartment with everything one needs for a comfortable short stay in Paris. The location is close to many metro stations as well as regular buses, and an easy walk to Montmartre. Our stay was a pleasure, we loved the big balcony and the cute bathtub.
The hosts were very professional, trustworthy and friendly, making everything exceedingly clear and easy for us. I highly recommend this apartment.
April 2011 / Spain
Excellent apartment and location! We didn't wanted to move from the flat! very cousy and everything new and in very good conditions.
The owners are woderfull also! I highly recomend this place!