Vacation Rentals by Owner

The BEST SPOT in New Orleans!!!

Guest: Olin Brown (Tampa Fl)
Date of Stay: 04/05/12 Review Submitted: 04/09/12

Hands Down the BEST SPOT in New Orleans!! I recently stayed there with a group of friends and we had an incredible time. BEST Views of the city. Incredible outdoor square footage. Pictures absolutely do not justify the Penthouse at JAX. See highlights below: 1. Listening to Bob Marly at the Rooftop Pool during sunset 2. French Quarter Street Music 3. Views of the City (incredible) 4. Layout - Open and great for parties. 5. Grilled out on the Pool Deck 6. Views of the Mississippi - Loved watching the Steamboats and Cruise ships pass by I have a number of friends that were born and raised in New Orleans. Everyone mentioned this is the best spot they have ever seen!

Owner response:james and friends, thanks for the great review. You guys appeared to have a blast and were great guest. And rumor has it you guys had a great time saturday night! Thanks for brining the Tampa sunshine with you!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Minnesota7

Guest: minnesota7 (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/15/12 Review Submitted: 03/23/12

We just stayed at the Penthouse for 4 nights with a group of seven family members, and 4 nights is definitely not enough time to spend in the Quarter when you stay here!! We didn’t have nearly enough time to enjoy all of the amenities this property has to offer. We have been to New Orleans many times, and this has to be by far the best place to stay in the Quarter! Even though we all saw the website before visiting, the view is absolutely breathtaking as you walk in the door. We were in awe as we were shown around the Penthouse and the beautiful deck and pool area. It’s stunning! The bedrooms are all beautiful, and the beds were very comfortable. We also opted to rent the fifth bedroom, which sits just a few steps away on the owner’s side of the deck, and we were so happy that we did. It’s a very cool room with a sunken bedroom area, great bathroom and wonderful views. The multiple bedrooms offered all of us privacy and a good night’s rest, yet we still had the ability to gather together for fun in the kitchen/living room area and expansive deck area. It was so much better than renting multiple hotel rooms. The jetted pool was larger than what we expected by the pictures. We enjoyed it during the day and well into the evening, and the large screen television in the pool area has great picture quality as you’re floating in the pool in the evening. We felt safe with the secure entrance to the property and had all the privacy we would want, yet knew the owners were close if we had a couple questions. They were very accommodating. Most of us are early risers, but we had such a hard time getting going each day because we were so comfortable just taking in the view! As I told the owner, we would really like to keep this place a secret for ourselves, but we all took business cards when we left (maybe to brag a bit) and would highly recommend the Penthouse to anyone who is looking for luxurious fun in New Orleans! We can’t wait to return…When’s the next flight back?

Owner response:roxanne and brian, thank you for the great review. it's always good to hear how much fun guest have when visiting new orleans and the penthouse. The penthouse was designed to be a fun and inviting place. Your group was a perfect fit! Come back anytime, you guys were great!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Family birthdays

Guest: Bill (Dallas)
Date of Stay: 03/09/12 Review Submitted: 03/28/12

Family and friends met in NOLA to celebrate birthdays. The accomodations were superior and the views were impressive. Security was impessive as the penthouse is really in the heart of the French Quarter and on a very busy corner. We utilized all of the entire condo and extra queen room with a total of 10 people. Almost everything you need including basic food items, hard and soft beverages as well as all of the other basics can be acquired just steps from the front door either the CVS or Walgreen pharmacies. Two young children (grand children) had a great time swimming in the pool after busy days visiting parks, zoos, museums etc. Carriages were taken to dinner as well as pedicabs. Some of the group enjoyed visits to the casino and other enjoyed walking the streets of the French Quarter with street musicians, artists and there was not shortage of fortune tellers.. Everybody enjoyed the NOLA restaurants. You can relax and watch the ships on the Mississippi, smell the beginets and watch the sunrise and sunset from a spectatular place. Train and boat whistles and music from calliope add to the charm. We enjoyed a fishing trip nearby in Bartaria and bought back an ice chest full of redfish and drum. We cooked them using the outdoor grill. We did not want to leave.

Owner response:bill and elaine, you forgot to mentioned you liked new orleans an the building so much you signed a contract to buy a condo in the building before you left! Now that's an endorsement! glad you guys had a great time. we enjoyed the champagne and redfish as well! welcome to the neighborhood!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We Miss New Orleans already!

Guest: The Wine Lovers! (Charleston)
Date of Stay: 03/06/12 Review Submitted: 03/28/12

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans? Now we do! We stayed at this incredible penthouse in March and had the best time. It was a family trip with my parents who are in great health and in their mid sixties. My husband and I along with my brother and his wife came to town for a mini family reunion. We felt like we hit the jackpot when we arrived and walked into the unit. We used the shopping service that is available to fill our frig and pantry so we would be ready to enjoy the city as soon as we walked in. Once we saw how nice it was, we decided to stay in and have dinner in the penthouse. We had a great time in New Orleans and loved the penthouse. Now we laugh (and cry!) when we think about the song “do you know what it means to miss New Orleans”! We highly recommend this penthouse for a family get together. We are already planning our next trip back.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Will be back!!

Guest: Midwest Allstars (Omaha)
Date of Stay: 02/23/12 Review Submitted: 03/23/12

What a place. This place is off the chart. We visit New Orleans three to four times a year. We usually stay at one of the nice hotels in and around the French Quarter. This place blew us away. The open floor plan with panoramic views. The veranda overlooking the entire Quarter and the Mississippi River are the best. The website did not over sell, this place is awesome. The owners were very hospitable and friendly. They even showed us how to peel crawfish and crabs like New Orleanians! We will be back!

Owner response:phil, your gang was a lot of fun. Glad you guys learned how to peel the local seafood. hope cheryl's cellphone dries out ok. i don't think steve job's designed them to go in swimming pools!!! Thanks for staying with us!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great view, but many hidden problems

Guest: Dave (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 02/23/12 Review Submitted: 03/16/12

The Penthouse at Jax is a beautiful setting with a fantastic view. Unfortunately it has a few secrets and is not very user friendly. Access is through a restricted key activated elevator and the owners only gave us one key - for seven people. Most often we had to get in through a bedroom door one floor below and climb a narrow spiral staircase to get to the main floor. To do THAT we had to leave the lower level door unlocked all the time, which made us very uncomfortable with construction workers all over every day of our visit. If our friends in that room were sleeping in or went to bed early we had to wake them in order to get into the unit The master bedroom has sliding screens to close it from the living room rather than a door, so it is not possible for someone to be in the kitchen or living room without hearing them clearly from the bedroom (or vice versa). There are also sliding screens from the bedroom to the bathroom which end before the toilet and shower. Anyone using the toilet or shower is in obvious sight (above 3 feet) and sound of other(s) in the bedroom, which made my wife very unhappy. There are no TV's in three of four bedrooms, and since the master bedroom is screened but not separate from the living room it is impossible to sleep while someone is watching TV. The "guest house" holding the 4th bedroom is on the roof and has a glass front door directly in front of the bed that cannot be covered. Because we had construction workers on the side of the building plastering very early every day our friends were awakened looking at eyes looking back at them from over the wall. We were told that we had a private penthouse and balcony, however on the second night of our stay there was a party held by the owners and a large group strangers on our patio, directly outside our unlocked rooms, and in full view through the glass walls. The guests were supposed to stay on one end of the building, but they did not and had to be asked multiple times to leave. This was all the more frustrating because we were told we could not invite guests over even though there is a full banquet kitchen which we never had an opportunity to use. Now it is 18 days after we checked out and I have still not received my deposit from the owners. I have contacted them several times, but it has never been applied to my credit card. I have now been forced to take action through Visa to retrieve my deposit. We would obviously never stay at this location again

Owner response:To anyone reading this review, please read all the other reviews and judge for yourself. This guest was the most miserable person we have ever encountered at the penthouse. The most accurate part of his review is where he says he will never stay here again. That's correct because we would never rent to him again. Regarding the damage deposit, we authorized Paypal to credit his account within 10 days of his departure. He received proof of this from Paypal. The Penthouse is a fun place for fun people, and obviously not a good fit for this guest. If you are reading this review and have questions or want accurate information, please feel free to contact us.

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Unbelievable!

Guest: 4 Couples (Memphis)
Date of Stay: 02/02/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12

The most pleasant vacation we have ever experienced. The penthouse is drop dead beautiful, with views to die for. When you walk in the front door you immediately see the entire river and skyline because the walls are glass! Everything about this property is great. It’s right in the middle of everything in the French Quarter. The floor plan is open and great for family and friends. We had 4 couples in our group and everybody was thrilled with the place. The owners were extremely nice and gave us good suggestions for restaurants and things to do. Our husbands even made a guided fishing trip and caught their limits! The only regret we have is that it came to an end! We will definitely be back and will definitely recommend the penthouse to all our friends.

Owner response:cindy and mike, thank you for the nice comments. And special thanks for leaving the huge bag of redfish filets that you had left over! we had friends over and everyone enjoyed them immensely! you guys were great fun. can't wait to see you again and next time we might just take you up on that bungie jumping idea!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Fabulous vacation spot

Guest: J Tasev (Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/12/11 Review Submitted: 10/20/11

We had the pleasure of staying at the penthouse in October 2011 for 5 days. The accommodations are gorgeous and the location is second to none. We spent most of our time enjoying views of the French Quarter from the pool deck and enjoying views of the Mississippi River. Extremely luxurious and would highly recommend it to anyone. Huge kudos to all for a family vacation to remember!

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AMAZING!!

Guest: The California group (California)
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/21/11

AMAZING!!! that's what comes to mind when we think back on out trip to the penthouse. The online pics look fantastic but in all honesty do not do justice. From the minute we arrived and walked in the front door we were blown away by the full glass walls over looking the Mississippi River. It's like nothing we had ever seen before. The Wow factor is off the chart. The suggestions the owners made were all excellent, from restaurants to the fishing guide. We visited in August and asked about a local fishing trip. Apparently August is a great time to fish in the area we were in (Delacroix Island, about 45 minutes by car from the penthouse). My husband, my son and myself caught a limit of big redfish almost as fast as we could cast our poles in the water! It was so exciting. I would highly recommend this property to anybody. It is located in what may be the best location in the french quarter overlooking the river on one side and the french quarter and jackson square on the other. Truly AMAZING!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Location - View - Privacy all in one Penthouse

Guest: Sharon (Ridgecrest)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

We stayed here during May 2011 for the Rotary International Convention. Three couples shared the penthouse and we loved it. The rooms allowed for privacy within the unit and the LARGE roof top patio was perfect for having a glass of wine...or two...or three and watching the riverboats and the ferries. The views are the very best in town. The private pool on the rooftop with a view of the Cathedral spire - priceless. The owners were very helpful and friendly. They celebrated a major anniversary and invited us to enjoy the party! We never needed to leave but the location is perfect! You can catch the trolley, ride in a horse carriage, or just stroll. You don't need a car. I only have two negatives.......1. we had to go home ; 2. we had to go home. It is a once in a lifetime experience in one of the best cities in the world.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Spectacular views, spacious accommadation, excellent service, great for groups

Guest: WC (Los Gatos, CA., USA)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/05/11

We can't say enough about this place...have been recommending it to friends ever since we returned from our vacation. It was the perfect place for all seven of us. Location couldn't be beat...right between the mightly Mississippi River and Jackson Square. Bedrooms and kitchen facilities were incredible, not to mention the spectacular views. This is a definite return spot for us...

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Spectacular views, spacious accommadation, excellent service, great for groups

Guest: WC (Los Gatos, CA., USA)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11 Review Submitted: 03/05/11

We can't say enough about this place...have been recommending it to friends ever since we returned from our vacation. It was the perfect place for all seven of us. Location couldn't be beat...right between the mightly Mississippi River and Jackson Square. Bedrooms and kitchen facilities were incredible, not to mention the spectacular views. This is a definite return spot for us...

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fantabulous Penthouse in NOLA

Guest: Cher (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 07/29/10 Review Submitted: 08/05/10

This place was amazing! It's in the heart of the French Quarter, walking distance to Convention center, etc. My sorority sisters and I can stop talking about how we didnt want to leave. Its a 3 level penthouse, with a cabana house, rooftop pool, extra entertainment kitchen, out door 50 inch flat screen by the private pool, and views from every angle of the city. The photos do this hot spot no justice. I will never stay anywhere else when I return to NOLA. 5 stars is just what it is and more!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Family Vacation

Guest: Family Vacation (Bel Air, MD)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10 Review Submitted: 07/15/10

What a great place! It was even better than the pictures and convenient to everything. We went for a family vacation (all 8 of us) and had a wonderful time. The pentouse really made the vacation, as there was a hurricane in the gulf and we had rain on and off the whole time. Everyone told us we were staying at the "best place in the French Quarters" and I believe we were! Despite the rain, we got to do everything we had planned and loved New Orleans. One day we all stayed in most of the day due to heavy rains, but the place was big enough and very comfortable and we had a chance to all be together and enjoy each other's company. We especially enjoyed the pool - every night we would all get together when we were in for the night and float in the pool with a drink and watch a little TV - very relaxing! We would love to come back again sometime.

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Loved the Penthouse!

Guest: Arizonans (Kingman, AZ)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/30/10

Awesome location! "Best Views in the Entire City" is an understatement! We rented this penthouse with 2 other couples to vacation in New Orleans. We never needed a rental car - as it is within walking distance to everything we wanted to do & see. The French Quarter is literally just steps outside your door. Plus, you feel rather exclusive using your elevator key to access the penthouse (very secure)- where you have a private pool overlooking the Jackson Square area in which to relax. The penthouse itself is very comfortable - each couple had their "own space" with a private bedroom/bathroom; with a beautiful glassed living/kitchen gathering area in which to enjoy the views & make our plans for the day. With so many restaurants nearby, we didn't use the kitchen very much - but it was certainly well-equipped to do so. In addition, there is a complete separate outdoor kitchen area near the pool under the cabana suite. We all had a wonderful week in this awesome location ~ and look forward to returning some time in the future!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Murtaza (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/10/10 Review Submitted: 03/10/10

I recently stayed at this amazing penthouse. Words alone cannot describe how luxurious this condo is. There were 8 of us and we've never been to New Orleans. This place is right in the middle of the heart of the city. Walking distance from all the places you want to explore. We actually ended up spending more time at the penthouse then in the city! The heated rooftop pool with jets is AMAZING! So is the master bath with the jacuzzi hot tub. Lots of space and amazing views of the river and the entire city. We're definitely coming back just to stay here. A much better deal than any hotel in New Orleans if you have 8 people or 4 couples. I'm glad I found this place online. The owners are really easy to deal with as well. They give you complete privacy but are also easily available. Thank you.

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Guest: Diane (Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 11/09/09 Review Submitted: 11/09/09

I had a mini-reunion with 6 of my high school friends in New Orleans in October. We chose to splurge a bit on this Penthouse, and it was ABSOLUTELY worth it! Most of us had never been to this wonderful city, and this was the perfect location to take it all in. The penthouse was immaculate, with incredible views - we almost didn't want to leave. But the city was calling us - right outside our door! We had the best time! This Penthouse was perfect for a large group (but I'm sure it would be perfect for a smaller group as well). And the owners were very helpful with advice on the city, and very gracious. Thank you!!

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Guest: Jamie and Group (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 09/28/09 Review Submitted: 09/28/09

Fabulous!! i thought by the photos on VRBO it would be a great place, but i never expected it could beat my expectations, which it did pleasantly. pictures cannot do it justice. best views in the city is not an exaggeration...just staying here alone becomes a reason to go to New Orleans...

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Guest: Brandon Ale (Pebble Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/21/09 Review Submitted: 09/21/09

The Penthouse blew us away. The place exceeds the pictures posted on the web site. The views are spectacular. When you walk into the front door of the penthouse you are immediatly blown away by the view thru the glass walls overlooking the Mississippi river. What a spectacular home in a great location. We spent 4 days here and hated to leave. Everything is in easy walking distance. We will definately book the penthouse again on our next visit to New Orleans. And as a side note, the owners provides us with a list of restaurants and things to do that gave us an "insiders" view of the city.

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Guest: Donald4 (Baton Rouge, LA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 07/30/09

Firstly - I am not accustomed to paying these sorts of rates to stay anywhere, but this penthouse seemed a singular opportunity to assure that our New Orleans visit would be as special as possible for the French exchange student staying with us, as well as actually be thrilling for my children, who have visited New Orleans a number of times. Well, that plan worked perfectly, as this place far exceeded anything we could have expected. The location and views are far better than anyone is going to manage to convey in these guestbook comments, but I will say there are none better to be had in the city! Breathtaking on initial viewing and just keep getting richer and richer as details emerge throughout your stay! The place? The master is huge (walk-in closet / built-ins / etc.), with a perfectly appointed bath (jetted tub / dual shower / steam / etc.)... there is a wonderful glass bedroom that is like a secondary bungalow, separate from the main body of the apartment, with full bath, refrigerator, etc... there is a downstairs bedroom that is a wonderfully quiet escape, again with full bath... there is a completely glass upstairs bedroom that looks out over the river and surrounding area like you were in the crow's nest of a ship! Every room is dressed out with the best of materials and finishes... a joy just to look at and a true honor to live in... Private 6th floor balcony swimming pool, where you look down on Jackson Square while enjoying a swim... or (as we did!), watch a soccer game on the outdoor 60" plasma TV mounted for perfect viewing from the pool! So, I went into this feeling a bit at odds with the costs, but left arranging a return stay! Because, like one of my daughters said, "we have to come back; we haven't done all we need to do here... ...I haven't slept in each of the bedrooms"... we will be returning as often as possible! So, thanks Earl and we will see you again!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/08/09

living within 1/2 hour of the french quarter,we stayed at this fabulous property as a "guest in our own city"; i can attest to the fact that the 360* views of the city are second to none; the jax brewery is indeed a secure bldg. we felt very safe and our privacy was guaranteed; the location is primo! restaurants,jazz clubs,bars,casinos, river cruises,buggy rides, and more are all within easy reach; literally steps from your door! it was a very luxurious penthouse and i would highly recommend it to anyone who is planning to visit this exciting and entertaining city

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