'Breads on Oak' Guesthouse: Spacious, Quiet, Walk to Streetcar
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Attached to the Breads on Oak bakery is this beautiful (1800sf.) 100 year old house with 3 bedroom and 2 baths, plus a pull out loveseat, sleeping 7. The bakery is open throughout the summer on Fridays & Saturdays and full-time starting in the Fall! Bakery House is located on New Orleans' famous & fun (yet non-touristy) Oak Street, full of restaurants, music clubs, antique stores and clothing shops. And we're only six blocks from the streetcar line for easy access to the Historic French Quarter, Garden District, Universities, Audubon Zoo and Park, Convention Center and Superdome, and just 1 block from the paved river levee path for miles of walking, running or biking.
Although on Oak Street, the house is tucked away and super quiet. Bakery House has just been renovated and is fully furnished and decorated with a cool collection of vintage and modern furniture and art.
Amenities include free WiFi and Cox cable with a large screen tv, covered parking plus easy street parking as well. The first floor bedroom has a king size bed with a tv next to a private bath. Upstairs there are two adjoining rooms, one with two twin beds which can join to form a king and another room with a full size bed and a precious little nook where kids love to sleep. The shared second bath is off the room with the full bed. All beds and linens have super comfy 100% cotton linens--with mosty organic cotton--and we use no chemicals in our cleaning products.
We provide our own organic muffins or other treats upon your arrival. Also available are coffee, tea, sherry and other goodies to make your stay special and enjoyable. You have a private patio, too!
The best part of staying at Bakery House is that you'll be able to wake up to the smell of fresh baked breads from our artisan bakery, Breads on Oak, on the weekends (bakery opens full-time in Fall 2012)!
Keywords: house, cottage, Oak Street, Carrollton Ave, bakery, breads, levee, river
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Beds for 6-7
Kitchen & Dining
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo
- Music Library
- DVD Player
- Television
Communications
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Internet
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
Activities
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Laundromat
- Fitness Center
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- ATM/Bank
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Golf
- Hiking
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Services
- Fishing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Zoo
- Live Theater
- Botanical Garden
- Churches
- Library
- Walking
- Antiquing
- Shopping
- Scenic Drives
- Museums
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Boating
Other Activities
Reviews
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Another great stay at Breads on Oak
Another great stay at Breads on Oak
- Guest kenh
- Date of stay 05/09/13
- Review Submitted 05/22/13
This was our 2nd stay at this location, and once again the accommodation was great. Missed seeing Chamain this time as we were up and gone at 5:30 AM for fishing!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Great place to stay!
Great place to stay!
- Guest Robin
- Date of stay 05/02/13
- Review Submitted 05/13/13
This is the place to stay if you have a lot of people & need a quiet home base in New Orleans! The house is so much more spacious than you can imagine from the photos. Everything we tried from the bakery was outstanding, but the quiche is my favorite. Oak St has plenty of restaurants & shops nearby (Lebanon's Cafe is awesome!). We skipped Jazz fest for a day of exploring nearby Magazine St & couldn't have been happier. The streetcar is conveniently close and cabs are pretty cheap to the French Quarter. Chamain & Sean are wonderful hosts who go the extra mile to make sure that you have a great time. We had a blast!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway.
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Great Stay In Real New Orleans
Great Stay In Real New Orleans
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 04/19/13
- Review Submitted 04/24/13
What a wonderful stay, impeccable hospitality, and prime location on the vibrant Oak Street. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this spacious and accomodating residence. Only a few blocks from Jacques Imo's for a uniquely NOLA dinner, many many boutique shops, and Maple Leaf Bar for late night music...phenomonal baked goods literally out the front door. Thank you!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.
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What a birthday celebration!
What a birthday celebration!
- Guest Peggy
- Date of stay 04/11/13
- Review Submitted 04/19/13
From the time my five daughters and I arrived, everything was perfect. The house became homel very quickly and we couldn't have a better place to stay. We celebrated my 90th birthday,had a wonderful time in NOLA, just had a perfect time until our last afternoon when we learned of the bombings in Boston. After learning that all our family that were at the marathon were safe we said a prayer. A sober end to our wonderful trip. We would go back to Bread on Oak in a heartbeat if we get the chance. Thanks Charmaine and Sean. From the Boston area.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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the title says it all. It is spacious and quiet and ever so secure.
the title says it all. It is spacious and quiet and ever so secure.
- Guest Tom and Connie1
- Date of stay 03/23/13
- Review Submitted 04/10/13
This home was a great find. It is so spacious and comfortable.There was room for everyone with privacy to spare. One of the greatest features is the garage parking with the utmost security provided which is no small feat when staying in the city.It is an easy walk to restaurants, churches and some shopping. One could easily stay here without a car. We would not hesitate to stay here again. The owners were easily accessible and responsive to our needs.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Loved it!!
Loved it!!
- Guest kiki
- Date of stay 03/28/13
- Review Submitted 04/07/13
GREAT place!!! Wish we had had more time!!! Clean! Spacious!! Great restuarants within walking distance (Cowbell and Jacques-Imo's) The pastries from Breads on Oak were out of this world!! We will be back!!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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What a wonderful holiday!
What a wonderful holiday!
- Guest anne
- Date of stay 03/16/13
- Review Submitted 03/25/13
This was a family vacation and we had a fabulous holiday. We can't thank Chamaine and her family enough for their hospitality and generosity. The property was exactly as advertised, if not better. We felt as comfortable as if it was our own home . It was immaculately kept, and it was an easy trek to the festivities of the french quarter by car or street car. We were very pleasantly surprised to learn we actually like Vegan cooking (at least the pastries made at the bakery which were excellent!). We found a few excellent restaurants in the vicinity, though we ate more in the French Quarter just because it is so much fun down there. The food in New Orleans is fabulous! We happened to be there for St Patrick's day and the atmosphere was electric. We enjoyed so many varied activities while in New Orleans, but I would definitely recommend the Jean Lafitte swamp tour, the New Orleans cooking school, and the sculpture gardens at the city park. I hope to make it back to New Orleans some day, and I would definitely recommend this property to other family vacationers. Thanks from the Quinns!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
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A Poem
Guest comment entered by ownerA Poem
- Guest Gene
- Date of stay 03/16/13
- Review Submitted 03/25/13
To Chamain The Quinns came to the town of New Orleans To see the many famous sites and scenes. We sojourned at a place called Breads on Oak We thought it really must have been a joke For back in Canada we never saw Bread growing on a tree—it’s against the law. We rode a boat way deep into a swamp Where gators, turtles, snakes are known to romp. And toured the Quarter on a cart and horse For Bourbon Street we had to see of course. A city tour by bus was very good. By morning’s end we surely understood The ups and downs of NOLA’s quite a range We saw the god, the ugly and the strange. We maneuvered Grandma’s wheelchair all around Where narrow streets and traffic do abound. And grandson Levi most enjoyed the zoo Along with all the many school kids, too. The City Park is something to enjoy We spent a lovely morning there, oh boy. The sculptures are amazing I must say Though some of them are quite a bit risqué. The City is a place of big parades Where people celebrate for days and days. And beads are given tourists by the ton And thousands hand in trees when all is done. So many thanks we offer you Chamain. We hope someday to visit you again And taste again the goodies that you bake If journey back to NOLA we can make. --Gene QuinnDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Super Bowl Weekend
Super Bowl Weekend
- Guest Ravens Won
- Date of stay 02/01/13
- Review Submitted 02/08/13
The owners were very accomodating. The house was clean and well located in a great neighborhood and the attached bakery was a welcome addition in the morning. It was convenient and worked out well for the Super Bowl weekend. ThanksRecommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
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Home away from home
Home away from home
- Guest Sandy
- Date of stay 12/04/12
- Review Submitted 12/11/12
This is my second stay at Bakery House...I have enjoyed staying there immensely! Oak Street is enjoying a revitalization - we enjoyed walking Oak to see what was happening, and the baked goodies from Breads on Oak are delicious!Recommended for: Families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway.
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Rates
Jun-Sep: $175-200/night; $1000-1200/week Oct-Jan: $220-280/night; $1200-1800/week Feb-May: $250-$350/night; $1350-$2000/week Higher rates apply to events such as Jazz Fest, Sugar Bowl, Super Bowl, Mardi Gras 3 night minimum; Non Refundable Deposit of one nights rent, $100 cleaning fee. Discounts available for longer stays and for parties of 2.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2011
About the owner: Sean & Chamain bought the building & house in December of 2011 to create a bakery for artisan breads with an attached guesthouse. Sean has been a financial systems consultant, traveling the country to universities and Fortune 100 businesses, but would rather bake bread. Chamain is an artist (paints the Creole Cat) and principal with The BOS Group, a business consulting firm, who loves healthy baking and eating vegan muffins & sweets. Chamain was born and raised in New Orleans, graduating from Tulane in chemistry with an MBA from Emory. While in Atlanta, Chamain met Sean in an Italian Restaurant where they both worked. They married and later moved home to New Orleans while Sean received his MBA from Tulane. That was almost 20 years ago. Sean & Chamain have been married 25 years and have 2 precious Siamese cats & 2 rescue kitties at their primary home. They love traveling abroad and discovering healthy, new & exotic foods. They both enjoy exercising--Sean likes running and Chamain prefers yoga--but both loves walking on the levee right outside of Bakery House!
Why the Owner Chose Uptown-Carrollton:
The bakery & guesthouse are 5 minutes from the O'Mahony home, which is right between the airport and the French Quarter--and only a block from the river for biking, running or walking the levee. Oak Street, is the coolest neighborhood in NOLA, too!
The Unique Benefits at this House:
We love walking Oak Street, with all the fun antique shops, restaurants, coffeehouses, consignment shops and the streetcar line. And the river, where you can walk, bike or run the levee (no cars allowed), is only a block away!
Contact us
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Living Room
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Upstairs (Full) Bedroom & Nook.
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Twin Bedroom
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Colorful garage entrance to Bakery House.
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Dining Room
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Part of Dining Room
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1st Floor Bathroom
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King bedroom
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Bedroom Nook
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Pullout Twin Sofa
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