Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 5-7)
***** STILL AVAILABLE FOR SECOND WEEKEND OF JAZZ FEST ******
Come enjoy New Orleans like a local in MidCity, a favorite NOLA neighborhood located in what was known in the 19th century as the “back of town.” Two blocks from the streetcars on Canal Street and Carrollton, this home is just ten minutes from the French Quarter, the Fairgrounds, Bayou St. John, City Park, the famous cemeteries of New Orleans, and more.
This beautiful house was flooded during Katrina, but has been lovingly restored by its owners, who wanted to help make New Orleans whole again after the devastation of the storm. Outfitted for comfort and serenity, it is a welcome respite after wild abandon at Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest, French Quarter Festival, the VooDoo Experience or Essence Festival, and just exploring all the magical wonders this unique city has to offer.
NEW HOT TUB JUST ADDED! Clothing is optional as you enjoy the brand-new hot tub in our totally private courtyard. Whip up a delicious cocktail and have a bubbly soak, surrounded by lush tropical greenery gracing our new large deck in the back yard. You can go from watching the "river of life" flow by from the front porch that overlooks the lively streets of New Orleans, to enjoying complete outdoor privacy in our tropical paradise in the back yard. And as you move from the front porch to the back yard you'll walk through the graceful rooms of this lovely 100-year-old house decorated in a colorful, eclectic style that lets you know you are in the fabulous and funky city of New Orleans. Nothing generic, suburban, or run-of-the-mill in this house, that's for sure!
When you're ready for some socializin', step around the corner to Finn McCool’s and have a beer, talk to the locals, meet some new people ... New Orleans folks are friendly! In the cool of the evening stroll over to Angelo Brocato’s on Carrollton Ave and delight in their wondrous pastries and Italian ice or gelato. Host a Sugar Bowl party in front of our 52" large flat screen home theater, then dance the night away to the Zydeco music at the Rock-N-Bowl, truly a NOLA experience. Or catch the streetcar on Canal and step right out onto Bourbon, Decatur or Frenchman Street for a night of festivities. For those in the know, Frenchman Street (in the Marigny) is the place to be for great live music. But MidCity has its share of live music going on every weekend too ... Banks St Bar & Grill, Chickie Wah Wah's (on Canal), and others.
Restaurants abound in MidCity and many are within an easy walk of three or four blocks. The Ruby Slipper (delicious breakfast and lunch), Mandina's (time-honored NOLA tradition), Mona's (Mediterranan fare and fabulous homemade pita bread), Juan's Flying Burrito (mmmm-mmmmm), Venezia (rumored to have been a Mafia hangout long ago), Wit's End (said to have hosted Brangelina once), Dosan's Noodle House, Five Happiness, and more. Rouse's grocery store is close by on Carrollton, and it is a New Orleans institution (great fried chicken, homemade Cajun sausage and boiled crawfish). So even if you're sans automobile, you'll be well-fed!
This house has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 14’ ceilings, original heart pine floors, a 6’ long claw foot bathtub in the master bath, new kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, king-size four-poster bed, queen bed, antique wrought iron single bed, and sleeper sofa. It also features a large private deck/courtyard with a five-person hot tub. It’s perfect for a family getaway, a romantic honeymoon, a bachelor party, a reunion of old friends, a Festival experience … somehow magic happens in New Orleans and you will make memories to last a lifetime.
So come on down and experience The City That Care Forgot!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central heat and air
- Washer: Full size
- Dryer: Full size
- Linens Provided: High thread count linens on all beds
- Beds
- King Bed: Beautiful four-poster canopy bed with netting, lofted mattress -- very old South and romantic!
- Queen Bed: Comfortable queen bed with handmade verdigris iron headboard.
- Twin/Single Bed: Antique iron bed with lofted twin mattress - very comfortable.
- Convertible Bed: Full-size sleeper sofa in living room with TV.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: 52" TV in den area, televisions in every sleeping area.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully outfitted with glasses, dishes, pots and pans, flatware, etc. - fabulous French farm sink!
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Toaster, coffeemaker, teakettle and blender are provided for your enjoyment.
- Refrigerator: Stainless steel side by side refrigerator with bottom-mount freezer.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Large gas grill with propane provided.
- Deck/Patio: Large deck in totally private tropical courtyard with hot tub and tin roof surrounded by lush tropical foliage, citrus trees and banana palms. Large covered front porch with bench seating overlooking charming landscaped front yard.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Bring your laptop to help you explore this wonderful and diverse city!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renters must be 25+ years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Please, no smoking inside the house. Ashtrays are provided for smoking on the front or back porches.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Biking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Guests will enjoy the five-person hot tub in the private tropical courtyard, and the 72" clawfoot bathtub in the Master Bath for soaking away their post-party aches and pains!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$350/night and up ... weekly and monthy rates available
Mardi Gras 2010 $425/night, 5 night minimum
Jazz Fest 2010 $425/night, 5 night minimum
$600 refundable security deposit
Cleaning fee: $150
Special Events such as Mardi Gras, New Years, Jazz Fest, etc.
have special rates and minimum nights
Corporate Rental ... please call for rates and availability
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
The House of Mirth Sleeps 5-7 Near French Quarter...Hot Tub!
Year Purchased: 2006
The Unique Benefits at this House
MidCity is a centrally located neighborhood in New Orleans that is on the move! Restaurants abound, public transportation is convenient and close by, and the people are great! Spending your vacation there is truly "living like a local."
The House of Mirth is large and comfortable, funky and eclectic, and outfitted with all the comforts of home. A spacious, modern kitchen, cable TV in every room, and a very private courtyard with 5-person spa make this the place to be when you visit the Crescent City.
Come on down, y'all ... New Orleans is back in a big way!
Owner's Map of New Orleans
My husband and I purchased The House of Mirth in 2006, soon after Hurricane Katrina made her terrible mark on this historic and graceful old city. As a native of the Gulf Coast with many memories of New Orleans going back to my childhood, my heart was broken when I saw the complete devastation that the entire area suffered. We lived in Atlanta and from that far-away place I longed to help and be a part of the rebuilding of the city I love so much. When the opportunity came, we took the plunge and bought the gutted and damaged house. But her grace shone through the dulled and peeling paint, her foundation was strong, and all the beautiful cypress woodwork survived the rising waters.
It took us two solid years to bring the house to its present state, working in hot humid conditions with no electricity, no water at first, and no stores or restaurants open. It was a happy day when the Home Depot on Carrollton opened, and once the nearby grocery store got up and running, things felt a little more normal. With every trip down from Atlanta we saw New Orleans slowly come back, debris disappearing, houses being repaired, red lights working again, electricity back on.
We parked a small RV out front and that's where we stayed when we were down from Atlanta working. Many loving hands helped repair and renovate the house, including family and friends. When we got running water it was a joyous day, and when the electricity was restored, oh boy did we celebrate! That meant lights and fans and radios and electric tools to make our work a little easier.
So The House of Mirth is a labor of love and we hope you will enjoy her lovely amenities and imagine the many people who have lived within her walls over the past 100 years. I think they would approve of how she looks today and welcome visitors who come to discover the quirky, mysterious and delightful place that is New Orleans.
Property Photos
- The House of Mirth - New Orleans Vacation House near the French Quarter.
- New hot tub seats seats five - New Orleans Vacation House near the French Quarter.
- Original cypress woodwork - New Orleans Vacation House near the French Quarter.
- Front Room
- Living Room
- Kitchen
- Kitchen and den
- Den
- Master Bedroom
- Master Bath
- Guest Room #1
- Guest Room #2
- Morning sun on the new deck!
- Deck with tin roof for rainy day
- Charming front yard
- Canal Street Streetcar
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