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Octavia Street Cottage

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A living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a chandelier.
A screened-in porch with a ceiling fan, wooden fence, and green plants.
A house with a purple door, wooden shutters, and a large green plant in the foreground.
A narrow hallway with a white door, a small window, and a tiled floor.
A wicker chair with a cushion and a small table with a potted plant in between.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Peace of mind included
    Guests rate the location highly for safety.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Magazine Street
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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New Orleans, LA
  • Place, Magazine Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Audubon Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tulane University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Art Deco Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Octavia Street Cottage

The cottage is sunny, classic New Orleans shotgun cottage with modern updates in a wonderful, walkable and friendly neighborhood ten blocks from Audubon Park and the Zoo and River.

Hardwood floors and high ceilings hold ceiling fans and a comfortable couch and chair lends to lounging. The open full kitchen with new appliances and a large oak dining table is a comfortable place to share a meal, play a game, or decorate your Mardi Gras throws. Lovely light and eleven foot ceilings and ceiling fans will make you feel at home.

The bedroom has simple Art Deco furniture and high thread count sheets and bedding. The bedroom leads to the bathroom with claw foot tub for soaking your dancing feet and dreaming as well as a shower.

The back door opens to the screened porch, my favorite room in the house, perfect for sipping your cocktail under the swirling ceiling fan. The brick patio could be your next crawfish boil site with a comfy table and chairs for those beautiful languid evenings. The small house in the back has a full-sized washer/dryer.

Sauter around uptown New Orleans with fabulous food within walking distance in all directions, including the best poboys in town. St. Charles Avenue, Audubon Park and the Mississippi River all within ten blocks of the cottage.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please lock door and slide keys though mail slot.
Please wash all dishes and clean out fridge
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Tub: Please only use soft bubbles which are at the cottage. Please don't put any nonslip mat in the tub, the suction cups damage the finish.
Please don't put any food directly down the drain. The vintage pipes don't handle food well. Please put all food in trash can.
Please don't flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet. Please use only Scott single ply toilet paper located in the cottage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 440263vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

New Orleans

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Uptown Historic District, a neighbourhood in New Orleans. Port of New Orleans and Julia Street Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Jackson Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

  • Magazine Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Audubon Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Audubon Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tulane University - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Loyola University New Orleans - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • St. Charles at Jefferson Stop - 16 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 17 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hansen's Sno-Bliz - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Grit's Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Congregation Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Boulangerie - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Octavia Street Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Octavia Street Cottage ?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Octavia Street Cottage on 26 Jan 2027 start from £2,353, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Octavia Street Cottage ?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Octavia Street Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Octavia Street Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Octavia Street Cottage located?

Located in Uptown Historic District, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Magazine Street and Mississippi River. Tulane University is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away. St. Charles at Jefferson Stop is 16 minutes by foot and St. Charles at Joseph Stop is 17 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Amy Thigpen

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Amy is a New Orleanian and Jeff is from California. They are happy to share their sweet shotgun cottage and their favorite restaurants and music clubs with you. There's never enough time in New Orleans, no matter how much time you spend, you'll be coming back soon, hopefully to the Octavia Street Cottage in the heart of Uptown.

Why they chose this property

Amy's grandfather was born just across Magazine on Arabella, and she went to Lusher, and later Tulane for graduate school. She finds new things to savor every times she comes home and loves the way this neighborhood keeps getting better without losing it's sense of slow-paced charm.

What makes this property unique

I've always loved the shotgun cottage, simple with nice lines and no extraneous spaces, just enough room. Octavia street has all the things I love in a house including the ceiling fans and the screened porch for lounging and reading the Lagnaippe section of the paper to find out where to go for hot music or the Gambit for the best new restaurants in town. I love the old brick of the stoop and the fireplace and of course the claw foot tub, big enough for soaking those tired Jazz Fest feet.

We fell in love with the neighborhood when we stayed here years ago, on Annunciation and discovered the pleasures of biking in Audubon Park under the live oak trees and riding or walking the bike path on the levee along the river and within walking distance of fabulous restaurants and bars.

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