About Us
Discover the Paris Perfect story and meet our dedicated and passionate team. Crafting perfect Paris vacations for more than 20 years, we are dedicated to making your stay unforgettable!
Our Story
Paris Perfect began with one special Paris apartment that Maddy transformed into a welcoming vacation rental. What started with a single property quickly grew as she saw how much guests enjoyed the chance to live like a local. From the very beginning, her vision was to create vacation apartments with beautiful décor, thoughtful amenities and the insider knowledge that makes a stay truly Parisian. She then brought this same dedication to London Perfect as she expanded her vision beyond Paris.
This inspired Maddy's sisters Lisa and Pat to start Italy Perfect, bringing their own experience and love of Italian culture into the business. Together they united their sister companies to create Vacation Perfect, built on their lifelong passion for travel and hospitality. Growing up in a large Air Force family, with frequent overseas moves, they had all learned early on how to embrace new cultures and make every place feel like home. That same spirit became the foundation of Vacation Perfect, offering guests a chance to experience three of Europe's most beautiful destinations.
Alongside our founders is an exceptional team, many of whom have been with us for over a decade. Their expertise, dedication and love for sharing Europe with travelers are at the heart of everything we do!
Vacation Perfect Leadership
Madelyn Byrne
Chief Visionary, Serial Entrepreneur, Trailblazer
Born in Antigo, Wisconsin
There is no challenge insurmountable for Madelyn, a former investment banker with an MBA from Stanford University. Whether remodeling La Place Dauphine, a centuries-old hotel on Île de la Cité or cramming an overweight carry-on bag into the overhead compartment, Madelyn is the indomitable creative force of Vacation Perfect. Having remodeled over 80 Parisian apartments and 15 London apartments, she is the leader of our real estate development team. Madelyn's guilty pleasure is browsing French auction house websites for quirky or whimsical antiques.
Travel tip: “In case of emergency, always pack a bar of chocolate.â€
Lisa Byrne
General Manager, Yin to Madelyn's Yang, Brings Order to Chaos
Born in Naples, Italy
As General Manager of Vacation Perfect, Lisa oversees Marketing, Reservations, Finance and Technology. Lisa was a Director at Apple Computer, heading up Apple Corporate Public Relations and Worldwide Employee Communications, before launching Italy Perfect in 2003. The intense experience at Apple prepared Lisa for the ever-evolving vacation rental industry. She is the youngest of the six (yes, six) Byrne sisters, so learned at an early age how to cajole her big sisters into doing things for her, which comes in handy when corraling the energy of the management team. Lisa is hopeless when navigating the backroads of Tuscany, but can remember the exact location of almost any retail store or restaurant she has visited.
Favorite restaurant: La Reggia degli Etruschi in Fiesole, Italy.
Obsession: Trying to get Madelyn to color within the lines.
Pat Byrne
Loves Guest's Unique Stories, Finds Strange & Wonderful Historical Fascinations
Born on Luzon, Philippines
With a background as a technology marketing executive, but a history geek at heart, Pat is the person setting up systems and processes to automate tasks and organize information. Pat left high tech behind in 2006 to join Italy Perfect with Lisa. Learning about guest interests and travels; going the extra step to make things work for her clients; explaining to an owner a requirement that seems very strange to Italians; chattering in her second language; and traveling around Italy on inspection adventures are just a few things Pat enjoys about her work with Vacation Perfect. With interest in topics such as Etruscans and Mithras, Pat pursues fascinating back alleys of history with zeal. She has hunted down every Caravaggio painting and obelisk in Rome.
Newest hobby: paleoanthropology
What Makes Us Unique
Experience
With over 25 years of expertise, Paris Perfect has become a recognized leader in vacation rentals and guest hospitality. Our portfolio includes hand-picked apartments across Paris, as well as opportunities for fractional co-ownership and whole-home ownership for those who dream of staying longer.
Trust
Our guests and owners know they can count on us. Every apartment is chosen with care, maintained to the highest standards and supported by a team that delivers professional, reliable service. Many guests return year after year, knowing they'll find the same trusted quality every time. Whether it's a short stay or a long-term investment, peace of mind is always part of the experience.
Attention to Detail
Our goal has never been to be the biggest, but to be the best. Each property is personally selected to ensure it meets our standards for location, comfort, design and charm. The result is a collection of homes that capture both the beauty of Paris and the welcoming feel of a home.
Your Paris Perfect Experience
Staying with Paris Perfect means more than simply having a place to stay – it's about feeling at home in the City of Light from the moment you arrive. The true luxury is in the details: a thoughtful home guide with everything you need at your fingertips, along with curated neighborhood and city guides filled with favorite cafés, markets, cultural treasures and hidden corners of Paris. And for those who wish to explore further, we can also arrange exclusive tours and experiences that bring the city to life.
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