Vacation in Paris, LLC

What a wonderful experience staying in our little pied a terre from VIP! It is so much nicer than staying in a hotel in Paris, which I’ve done, and more cost-​effective too. Our apartment in the 7^th was close to the Rue Cler, Eiffel Tower and Metro. So lovely to waken in the morning, brew some fresh coffee and enjoy looking out over the small but lovely courtyard. Everything we needed was in the apartment — the list of amenities was extensive and accurate. Instructions were clear and obtaining keys was easy as they were mailed to us before we left. If you want to live like a true Parisian for awhile, this is the best way. We will definitely be renting from VIP in the future, and would go back to Paris often as they made it so easy. Salut!

This is the first review I’ve ever written. I am the father leading the family of 5 on all of our trips. I research and scour the internet constantly for the best advice and deals. Thank God I found Vacation in Paris. First of all it is an American company so there are no issues with language and currency. They are a great company to deal with and everything went super smooth.
We went with an apartment on Saint Germain Blvd. As advertised it was clean, slept 5 comfortably, and was right in the thick of things. To all families of five out there this was so much cheaper and easier than getting 2 rooms in Paris. The Metro stop was right across the street even! I hated to bother the apartment manager but the airline lost a piece of our luggage so i gave them her number. She stayed up until midnight, when it arrived, to ensure we received it.
I could go on and on but anyone who doesn’t utlize VIP is a fool…
Lee W

I have rented 4 apartments from Vacation In Paris since 2007.
I can honestly say that every one of them were superb!
I rented 2 in the Montmartre district, which is my favourite area of Paris, and both were unforgettable experiences.
My very first apartment rental was with my 2 daughters, aged 19 and 28 at the time. We had 10 days in July and when we first arrived, the owner was there with a plumber as the last tenant had plugged up the toilet. He was so apologetic and went above and beyond to make us happy. We had just arrived by train from Lyon, and really needed to freshen up… he introduced us to his friend in the bldg and she graciously allowed us to use her bathroom for bathing. She was amazing! A couple of days later, he came by and took us on a personal tour of Paris by night! And then brought us to one of his favourite restaurants where the owner treated us royally.
Our whole Montmartre experience was so good, I brought my husband back and rented a different apartment. Another amazing experience.
The other two were in the 10^th and 7^th, both super apartments.
The staff at VIP are excellent and have not let me down!
I highly recommend this agency.

We chose to use VIP for a stay in Paris July 2010. They suggested an apartment in the 1^st. Which does not fit our preferences. For my guy this was his second trip to Paris. What a bust. The apartment was filthy. The floors had not been cleaned in ages. Thankfully there was a mop in the room. So I got the spend the first few hours cleaning our apartment.
I called the offices in New Jersey and yes was very angry at the time. I was hung up on, but during the call was told there were no other apartments available for us to be moved to. Yes, the apartment was in that bad of condition. If I am reviewing this four years after the fact of how bad it was. Draw your own conclusion.
We were promised wifi … None. No alarm clock… Trivial to some, but our departing flights were quite early. Had to purchase a alarm clock.
All the stars lined up on this one for a very bad experience. You would have thought VIP would have been more helpful. No! They did not return our deposit.
The apartment was in better condition when we left because I cleaned everything.
Yeah after all this time I get upset. Big waste of money.
09-​04-​2014:
I was recently contacted by Vacation in Paris. This gave me hope of getting my deposit back. Every email seemed to look for blame rather than owning their mistake. Still no refund.
It’s not about the money at this point. What I had to lose was lost four years ago.
My review remains in place.

Called for help in finding an apartment to rent for our family over Easter weekend this year. They were so helpful finding something that would work for us. They answered all my questions about the neighborhood and the woman I spoke to had even been inside the apartment. The apartment was perfect and much more comfortable than a hotel, especially when traveling with kids. The owner was very nice and helpful when we met her in Paris. I would use this company again on our next vacation.

I have rented from VIP six times in the past 5 years. At first we didn’t know what to expect, but the apartment was great, even if really small. Americans are spoiled. For every trip since, we have chosen a bigger property in our favorite areas. We have loved them all. We would stay in any of them again, but we like to have a different experience each time.
VIP doesn’t represent bad apartments, although while some could do with an update, they specialize in newly remodeled properties. Just mark off the square footage before you book. All pictures are taken with wide angle lenses so rooms look more spacious in pictures. Also furniture looks longer. This is common to all sites.
VIP is fabulous to work with. I love that they are based in the states and that all fees are included up front. The site first attracted me because it was so easy to use and properties were listed by arrondisement, price, and number of persons. The site map keeps track of your ‘already viewed’ list. If would be nice to know the floor right up front, because I have an ankle issue, but everyone has different ‘deal breakers” and descriptions are summarized for easy scanning.
I’ve searched many sites and I always come back to vacationinparis. I trust them. I’m sorry someone had a bad experience. My only negative is that not all the agents know Paris as well as I would like, but they are honest about the reviews they get and they will give you email addresses of recent renters to help you decide. This really helped me in asking about such things as street noise, neighborhood ambiance, etc. I just love vacationinparis.

Our 2 BR apt. was practically at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, close to Rue Cler for eating, and Rue St. Dominique for shopping. Every night we sat under the Eiffel Tower to watch the dazzling light show. The apartment is clean, compact but well furnished and well stocked with everything you might need. David, the apartment manager is a wealth of information and was very responsive to our needs. The only glitch we had was trying to get in the building when we arrived. Apparently building security had changed the pass code recently. Also the phone number of the apartment given to us by VIP did not match the actual phone number. Plus we had problems using the public pay phones at the airport even though we carried a lot of change. But it was all a wonderful experience and we would return and stay in this apartment again!

I just used Vacation in Paris in May. It was really last minute and what a great apartment/​condo we got. It was right near Rue Mouffetard, a great shopping area for foods. The condo was on the first floor with entry from the courtyard and it was HUGE. The two bedroom condo was cheaper than some hotels i’ve stayed at before. The organization was easy and quick to deal with. All instructions from the folks at VIP were right on and made my vacation a wonderful experienced :)

I’ve just returned from Paris, and my experience with Vacation in Paris could not have been better. The entire process was easy, from booking to getting the keys. The apartment itself was perfect. It looked just like the photos and had a location that was even better than I’d imagined. We definitely intend to go back to Paris, and will stay at a Vacation in Paris apartment when we do.

I first used Vacation in Paris a year and a half ago when I wanted to rent an apartment instead of a hotel. I chose them because they had an easy to use website, prices were in $US (exchange rate much better than Can vs Euro) and they clearly laid out what to expect.
The first time I booked with them, I emailed them in May looking for a place for late September, I listed my price range, size, and the dates of my trip and within a day they had emailed me back a list of available rentals. Surprisingly, because Sept is a popular time, there were only about 10 or so apts that fit the bill. Once I choose my apt, I emailed them, and everything payment wise was layed out and easy to follow. We ended up staying in a lovely 1 bedroom on Rue du Bac which was literally steps from the metro and Blvd. St. Germain De Pres. The apartment was exactly as is looked in the photos, and we had a great time.
Now, I am headed back to Paris again in Sept and contacted VIP again. Because I booked in March instead of May, I had many more options available. I’ve put a deposit on a 1 bedroom with elevator and balcony and the per night cost is the same price as the Best Western across the street.
I will follow up in September to see if my 2^nd experience has lived up to the 1^st.

My husband and I rented a one bedroom apartment for three days in June 2011. Though the apartment looked lovely in the website photo, in reality it was in sad condition. From the filthy floors to the stained towels to the stench in the building, we couldn’t have been more disappointed. We checked into a hotel after one night in the apartment. When we returned home and contacted Vacation In Paris we received an email stating that no one had ever complained about this apartment before. They certainly did not offer to return any of our money. We will NEVER rent from them again and suggest others avoid this company.

They make renting a vacation apartment as easy as it gets. Fantastic customer service and communication. I found them through a web search for vacation apartments in Paris. They had such a great list of apartments and I found one in a perfect location with a modern design. The first time we were supposed to stay in the apartment our trip was canceled by the Iceland volcano. I was a little freaked out because I had pre-​paid, had the keys in hand but could not make it to Paris, I thought I was going to have to eat all the costs on the rental. THEY CALLED ME, to see if we were able to make it at all, I can’t imagine the nightmare that they had to deal with but they were hustling. Turns out that we could not make it to Paris, but someone in the apartment couldn’t make it out. Ah to be stuck in Paris, the lucky so and so. They contacted the owner and within hours got back to me and we rescheduled for New Years. I just got back and can’t wait to go again and visit the amazing city and apartment.

Avoid like the plague

The staff at Vacation in Paris is incredibly helpful in assisting clients in renting an apartment that meets their needs. The prices are fair and our apartment was perfect. If you have any familiarity with Paris I would strongly recommend this as an alternative to a hotel. The price compares favorably and it is very nice to have a kitchen.