Bywater Home • Parking + Pet-Friendly Mardi Gras

Welcome to a Historic Bywater Cottage, your charming 2BR retreat with parking, pet-friendly comfort, and 1892 Victorian character. Enjoy original hardwood floors, high ceilings, a bayou-style porch, lush gardens, and peaceful work-friendly outdoor spaces. Steps from Bywater & Marigny and minutes to the French Quarter, perfect for Mardi Gras trips, festival weekends, long stays, and creative escapes.


You’ll have complete privacy during your stay, but I’m always available if you need anything recommendations. Your hosts are lifelong New Orleans goodwill ambassadors who love sharing their city. Enjoy insider recommendations and concierge-style guidance to help you experience the real New Orleans beyond the tourist paths.


Known for its colorful street murals, the Bywater neighborhood has a bohemian vibe, with plenty of outdoor cafes, boisterous dive bars and hip restaurants. Quirky boutiques selling handmade goods dot the area, while buzzy St. Roch Market offers southern gourmet specialities in a stylishly updated Victorian food hall. Trails, picnic spots and sweeping city views are the draw at riverside Crescent Park.

A vibrant art scene - with local artisans' galleries, funky live music venues, and art markets, embodies the essence of these adjacent neighborhoods. The food scene here is mixed with trendy spots and locally founded, casual digs - take your pick. Explore the St. Claude Arts District, Crescent Park on the riverfront, and more.

You’ll have full, private access to:
• Entire private cottage
• Bayou-style porch & rocking chairs
• Garden courtyards + pavilion seating
• Private entrance
• Off-street parking/driveway parking available


This lovingly restored Victorian cottage sits on the historic H.H. Slawson estate and offers a peaceful escape filled with New Orleans soul and garden serenity.
• 2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom
• Sleeps 4 comfortably
• 2 Queen beds
• Built in 1892 – true Victorian charm
• Original hardwood floors & soaring ceilings
• Bayou-style front porch w/ rocking chairs
• Private courtyard, gardens & pavilion seating
• Dedicated work / study space
• Full kitchen + dining area
• Washer & dryer
• Off-street parking
• Pet-friendly

⚠️ No parties, no unregistered guests, and no smoking. Any attempt to host a party of any kind will result in immediate termination of the stay with no refund.
Ideal for Mardi Gras visitors, festival-goers, couples, remote workers, traveling creatives, and long-term stays.


French Quarter: 1.6 miles | 30 min walk | 5 min drive | $7 Uber
Jackson Square: 1.7 miles | 35 min walk | 6 min drive | $8 Uber
St. Louis Cathedral: 1.8 miles | 40 min walk | 6 min drive | $8 Uber
Bourbon Street: 1.9 miles | 40 min walk | 7 min drive | $8 Uber
French Market: 2.1 miles | 45 min walk | 8 min drive | $8 Uber
The National WWII Museum: 2.9 miles | 8 min drive | 20 min transit ride | $9 Uber
New Orleans Museum of Art: 3.5 miles | 10 min drive | 25 min transit ride | $10 Uber
Nearest Streetcar Stop: 1.5 miles
Airport Transportation: We have partnered with a local transportation company to offer black car service to/from the Airport!

• Historic home, some original features preserved
• Quiet residential setting
• Suitable for short stays or 28+ night extended stays
• Near Bywater, Marigny, French Quarter & Crescent Park
• Walkable to BABS, JAMNOLA, The Spotted Cat, riverfront paths
• Approx. 17 miles to MSY Airport
• Check-in: 4 PM
• Early check-in (1–4 PM): $50
• Before 1 PM requires booking the previous night at a discounted rate
• Pack-’n-play/high chair available on request
• While pets are allowed at this listing, they are limited to 1 pet under 35lbs unless authorised before booking. Unfortunately, we do not allow Pitt bulls, Dobermans, and Mastiffs breeds as per insurance
• Rental Agreement + Virtual Check-In required (For Non-Airbnb Only)
• Live like a local, walkable to French Quarter, City Park, Bayou St. John & neighborhood cafés
Perfect for Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Essence Fest, French Quarter Fest, Sugar Bowl, NYE, and romantic weekend escapes.