Guest Testimonials

Wish it was Ours., November 13, 2008
By The Palmers (Sunshine Coast, Australia)

We would certainly recommend Lisa’s place to anyone wishing to visit Paris. The
13th Arr. is a very pleasant neighbourhood and 17 Boulevard Arago has a great
location, close to the Metro,bus, banks, shops, markets, everything you need to
make your stay nice and easy. The apartments was a cosy spot to come home to
after a hard day’s holidaying. We would visit more often if we didn’t live so far away. We appreciated having the Broadband connection, local phone and english-
speaking channels on cable. Altogether a great holiday for us.

17 Arago is a treasure!, June 2, 2008
By Janet Cathcart (Hot Springs Village, AR USA)

The apartment is a delight, beautifully decorated, clean & light-filled.
Excellent bed, light-filled & efficient kitchen, great cross ventilation. The
washer & dryer allowed lighter packing. The TV & DVD player were excellent. The
neighborhood was almost the best part of a perfect trip. Pharmacy across the
street, Franprix & Champion nearby for forgotten items. The proximity to
Mouffetard was a bonus: the fruits & vegetables, the bakery, the fromagerie, the
fish monger, the street entertainment, the flea market, the people watching! The
location is perfect, the neighborhood is quiet, yet convenient. You are living as
a Parisian. It would be hard to find a better base for exploring Paris. The prices at the neighborhood bistros were so much more reasonable than in some districts, and the food was superb. Plat du jour at Canon de Gobelins, half a block away, always amazing. My only question is, how did they get that huge, comfortable sofa into the apartment …

Live like a Parisian, April 11, 2008
By Karen Nadeau (san francisco, ca usa)

We wanted this trip to Paris to be less about tourist stuff and more about
experiencing daily life in Paris. The neighborhood markets and shops by this
apartment are wonderful. The Metro is just around the corner; but there’s
virtually no place you can’t walk from here (we walked to the Eiffel Tower one
morning). The apartment itself is wonderful. Extremly comfortable couch, bed.
Small, but very well equipped kitchen. Roomy, charming, delightful. A wonderful
trip was enhanced by a great place to stay.

Wonderful Apartment, April 5, 2008
By Sue Davis (Durham, NC)

My family of 4 loved the apartment (2 adults, 2 teenage girls). It was quiet,
bright, clean, and very comfortable for all of us. We walked to all the major sights in zones 1 and 2 and used the metro around the corner for the sights located in zones 3 and 4. My daughters loved having fresh pastries every morning from the bakery 4 doors down and I loved the convenience of the grocery store right across the street. We also found the ATM a few doors down very handy for obtaining our Euro dollars. All in all it was a fabulous trip and the apartment was a perfect place to unwind and rest after a busy day of sightseeing and fun.

just perfect!, January 26, 2008
By Julie & Molly Evans (Baltimore, Maryland)

Great time in Paris!! Much due to our terrific accommodations. Introducing my
daughter (age 12) to the wonders of Paris was something we will both remember
forever. Having all the comforts of home really made our stay a delight. We can’t
thank you enough for all your suggestions and recommendations as well as your
generosity in opening up your apartment. Again, many many thanks. Without
hesitation we will recommend your place to anyone we know looking for a safe,
warm, adorable respite in a great part of Paris!

Great Apartment, December 27, 2007
By Diane Doughty (Natchitoches, LA, USA)

We really enjoyed our stay in Lisa’s apartment. The location is just terrific! The Metro is very close, and Rue Mouffetard has very reasonable restaurants–nice
to have close by with the declining exchange rate making dining out so expensive.
Shopping for food and necessities was just steps away. We found everything in the
apt. to be convenient and useable. There were many books and useful guides to Paris, along with other books and videos. Lisa was very responsive via e-mail
with any questions we had. We had a wonderful two-week stay, and we will be happy to stay here again!

Paris Experience, November 14, 2007
By Nancy (San Francisco)

This is our second year at Lisa s apt. We love the apt and the “hood” convenient
to everything. We are already planning next year. Dont miss great market at Place
Italie and dining at Avant Gout. Working with Lisa is great. The apt is cozy with
perfect little kitchen.

Flat review, October 26, 2007
By michelle (south florida)
My husband and I found ourselves in Paris after overnight train from spain with no place to stay. Lisa had emailed me and left me a number to contact. I woke her
up in the middle of the night (she was in San Fransisco at the time). She was
amazing accomodating us night at the last minute. She was truely a life saver. We
stayed in her apartment for 8 nights. It is extremely well equipped with dishwasher, and very comfortable bed. The place was quiet from any street noise. Lots of grocers in the area. Most importantly her place is very clean and very tourist friendly with a metro station steps away. She has many many books on Paris for every imaginable activity as well as a french-english dictionary (we took that everywhere). The best is her personal notebook with suggestions as well as other guest experiences. I have rented appartments around the world and hers is by far the best with the added touches and info. You feel like a guest, not a renter.

family trip, October 24, 2007
By Marnie (Baltimore MD USA)

It was a bit smaller than the pictures suggested but we managed to fit with our
two teenage daughters. Downside was there was a lot of construction going on
across the street. Upside is that LIsa was a wonderful and responsive owner.
Location was fine and convenient walking distance to many places. The cafe was
closed most of the time we were there but local bakeries and wine shops were
good. It was a good deal and we had a great time.

perfect Paris pad, October 17, 2007
By Andrea Hollis (Newport, Rhode Island)

I feel so lucky to have found 17 rue Arago among the hundreds of rental
apartments I scanned online. This apartment is not the icy, IKEA decorated flat
that exists for tourists alone. It is warm and inviting, full of a real person’s paintings, books and photographs. We were very comfotable lounging after a long
day walking and were able to prepare meals, on occasion, in the tiny but entirely
adequate kitchen. The bed is queen-size, the bedroom quiet and peaceful at night.
The location truly is perfect for someone who would prefer being in a
neighborhood with parisians rather than tourists, but completely accessible to all that Paris has to offer. A bonus is the friendly cafe’ downstairs, whose owners are gracious and pour a generous kir.

We fell in love with Paris…, October 3, 2007
By Ryan Angell (Los Angeles, CA USA)

…and mostly due to the apartment and it’s location. Five minute walk to all the
shops, restaurants and bars you could want. Non-tourist area = non-tourist prices. Metro station close by, which is very easy to navigate. If you’re going to Paris forget the hotel, stop looking…you’ve found the ideal place!

Home from home, September 25, 2007
By Inga (Calgary, Canada)

What an excellent choice we made by staying at Lisa’s place. Walking distance to
all the historical places, Metro round the corner, no tourists, excellent restaurant steps away, market… We did fall in love with Paris, and it was part of Lisa’s fault. Even though it has been a year since our trip, we still talk about it fondly, and do recommend it to just about everybody going to Paris. One of our friends has already booked it for next spring! (i wish I was going too…) Thank you, Lisa.