Street Car Line, Private Patio, Gated Parking!

• Jewel in the Big Easy

  Jewel in the Big Easy

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/20/13
  • Review Submitted 06/15/13
  This was by far, the absolute best VRBO experience I have ever had! We were looking for something reasonably priced that we could just sleep and shower near the French Quarter. This is a homey little apartment in the backyard of a Historical home. It is perfect for a couple or a family with 2 kids. My kids are 14 & 8 and they slept comfortably on the futon in the living room. It was walking distance to the streetcar. We only used our own car when we went across the river to visit family. The property is gated and we felt perfectly safe leaving our car there when we were gone. The property itself was good. It is not ritzy, but it has been remodeled and it's more than comfortable. I think that it is perfect for the vibe of the area. The property manager, Misty, is around to answer questions and help you with any needs you might have. The greatest experience from this rental was the hospitality. Misty called us while we were driving down from the North to make sure that we were safe and answer any questions. She even stayed up to help us into the property when we arrived in the middle of the night. While we were there she checked with us to make sure we had everything and gave lots of great tips for visiting the city. She and the property manager were helpful and present, but not overbearing. They were there as needed, without "bugging" us. They even left special touches in the apartment for us and the kids. Bottom line is you can't go wrong with this rental and I will recommend it to anyone visiting the New Orleans area.

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

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• Hidden Gem in One of the Best Areas of New Orleans!

  Hidden Gem in One of the Best Areas of New Orleans!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 05/18/13
  • Review Submitted 05/30/13
  Let me start off by saying that my wife and I were looking for a home or condo to stay in while in New Orleans for an 8 day vacation. We have a two year old and a hotel room without the simple conveniences like a kitchen and a washer and dryer would have been less than ideal. We were discouraged in our initial search, as we were on a fairly strict budget and most of the vacation rentals (even the cheapest ones) were out of our desired budget. Then we came across this property. The pictures looked great, the location was ideal, and the price seemed too good to be true. Despite our slight apprehension committing to a place that seemed too good to be true, we booked this place for all 8 days. Upon arriving, we were very pleasantly surprised. We parked in our own private, gated parking spot, walked through a small gate, across a charming and well-kept private courtyard and into a cozy guest house totally private and separate from the main home. While this place was probably only 500 (only an estimation) total square feet, it seemed extremely roomy, even for a family of three. It would be a ton of room for one or two people and was perfect for a couple with a young child. The furnishings were nice, it had hardwood and tile floors, a queen size bed that was super comfortable, and a futon that could have accommodated another adult. The flat screen TV with DVD collection and free wifi Internet were invaluable, but the part that really made us feel welcome was that Sandra and Misty had stocked the fridge with eggs, sodas, bottle water, and beer/malt beverages, there was a bottle of wine and two wine glasses sitting out, and they had gone shopping and bought our son a pile of new toys. This was way above and beyond and was a nice touch! Misty was great with checking in on us via text messages and Sandra (the owner who lived in the main house) have us privacy throughout our stay. On top of all of this, termites had swarmed the entire city of New Orleans (this happens every year at this time of year in Nola) and a few had gotten into the rental. This was expected and nothing that Misty and Sandra could have prevented, but gave us our last night's stay free of charge "for our inconvenience". Needless to say, we were blown away. When we had reached our last day, Misty texted to make sure we were happy and followed up a little later to personally thank us. Book this rental ASAP before the secret gets out on how incredible this rental is! We are customers for life

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

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• Loved it!

  Loved it!

  • Guest Laura B (Atlanta, GA)
  • Date of stay 04/19/13
  • Review Submitted 04/24/13
  I rented this cottage for a long weekend with my best friend to celebrate my 30th birthday. The property manager made sure that I had everything I needed, both before and during our stay. The cottage itself is quaint and comfy. There are plenty of little shops and restaurants in the surrounding neighborhood that you could spend a whole day wandering around, but it's close enough to the French Quarter to not feel like you're missing out on anything. Can't wait to bring my husband back for a romantic getaway!!

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

  Owner response: Laura! We would love to have y'all back anytime. Keep in touch. Thank you for your review. Yes we agree the neighborhood offers so very much. The Owner has come to treasure the shops, art and food within walking distance. We have also noticed that tenants appreciate that the French Quarter is just far away for a good night's sleep. We are happy you were happy and hope your birthday was a blast! Cya next time!!

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• Great NOLA home base

  Great NOLA home base

  • Guest lockesj (Berkeley, CA)
  • Date of stay 04/13/13
  • Review Submitted 04/24/13
  A great apartment! Close to wonderful restaurants and a budding shopping area. The street car wasn't working during our stay, but it was so easy to catch a bus. We were visiting Tulane and it was easy to walk there. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed - there were even a few extras that made the stay better than expected (water, fruit, and other drinks!). Misty was helpful and available for every question and even after we stayed there was kind enough to mail me a small item I forgot. I would definitely stay here again.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Locke! It is great learning that the location met your needs and the apartment provided comfort. This means a lot as I know the owner loves, adores and believes in New Orleans as a vital place to visit for a variety of culture, grassroots music, noteworthy artists and the finest foods the South offers. She always wishes for the guests to have a pleasant stay. Thank you for your time and consideration in writing this review and we hope to see y'all back soon. Keep in touch.

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• Perfect Home Away from Home !!

  Perfect Home Away from Home !!

  • Guest Rob Wecker (Baltimore, MD)
  • Date of stay 02/01/13
  • Review Submitted 02/17/13
  What's not to love? This charming little cottage was the perfect place for us in New Orleans. Quaint, well apportioned, clean and thoughtfully laid out, it was the perfect foil for the craziness that was the Super Bowl. It's in a beautiful part of town that has great shops & restaurants. Access to the street car line is right across the street and will take you all the way to the French Quarter for $1.25. The trip is well worth it and takes you past beautiful homes and landmarks like Tulane University & through the Garden District. The cottage was very safe and secure and had all the comforts of home: washer & dryer, full fridge & freezer, coffee maker (woo hoo!) and comfy bed and couch. The courtyard was lovely for enjoying our morning coffee. The owners provided great communication but also gave us our privacy. We can't wait to go back to New Orleans and stay here again!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks, you guys!!! You were fantastic tenants! Your feedback is helping us improve on the existing property and we appreciate you so much. Stay tuned!!!

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Fees:

• Use of Trek Bike: $50
• Pet Fee: $25
• Refundable Damage Deposit: $300
• Pantry Stocking with Choice: $100
• Use of Kayak, Canoe: $50
• Housecleaning per day: $50
• Taxes Not included

Cancellation policy:

You can cancel, but you will not receive a refund.