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katiem210 Dec 12th, 2008 06:26 AM

NeoPatrick- Thank you sooo much!! That apartment is wonderful!!! Thank you to everyone who has replied!! This is a great website, I cant believe I didnt know about it sooner!!

NeoPatrick Dec 12th, 2008 07:04 AM

katiem210, did you look at the list at the bottom for when it is available? If it is and you have any questions, let me know.


sf7307 Dec 12th, 2008 07:20 AM

Patrick, that apartment looks sensational! I've bookmarked it. I know you love to eat out, but did you use the kitchen while there? Was it adequate at least for breakfast and maybe a dinner or two?

NeoPatrick Dec 12th, 2008 07:24 AM

Yes. All we did was eat breakfast in every day. It has a small refrigerator, a small range, and a clothes washer (no dryer) in the kitchen. It's just big enough to turn around in. Oddly there are enough pots, pans, utensils, and dishes to serve a couple of major banquets, but I can't imagine doing any major cooking and prep work in there.

sf7307 Dec 12th, 2008 07:37 AM

Thanks! Although I can't imagine cooking dinner in in Paris if I go for a week, I can imagine doing so if I go for a month!

katiem210 Dec 12th, 2008 08:43 AM

NeoPatrick-
I notice the agency fee for Paris Attitude seems rather high...is this a normal rate, is it negotiable? Is the deposit negotiable? Let me know when you can. Thanks =)

NeoPatrick Dec 12th, 2008 09:31 AM

Interesting. I've only rented there by the week (actually I think 10 days each time). Since the agency fee is included in shorter rentals I never thought about it, but yes it does sound high on a monthly rental, even though you'd be saving that amount compared to four weeks individual rental. And the deposit does sound high for a month (equal to the rent). In the past, they accepted a check for the deposit, which they never cashed but returned to me at the end. In fact, the second time I rented it I bypassed the agency and only dealt with the owners (a French couple who live in Cannes) and keep this for their own Paris getaway. I got a substantially reduced rate.

If you are really interested, let me know how I can send you the email for the owners if you want to deal with them directly.

katiem210 Dec 12th, 2008 11:08 AM

NeoPatrick-
I would love to deal directly with the owners. My email is [email protected] you can email me the info on that if you dont want to post it publicly. Thanks =)


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