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A Beautiful Jewel Box... This House Is Painted Black !

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Exterior detail
Interior
Living area
The kitchen is spacious. the table folds out for dining.
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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New Orleans, LA
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Canal Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

The palmetto room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A Beautiful Jewel Box... This House Is Painted Black !

Come chill in the sitting pool!! This private house has one private bedroom and a living room. There is a nice size kitchen , with a cozy gas fireplace. the living room has a couch but it is not a fold-out. The bedroom opens on to a gorgeous courtyard with a sitting pool. All new renovation , but old world charm remains. It is in a great location .. Within walking distance to the Marigny, Bywater and the French Quarter. There are a variety of bars, restaurants and coffee shops near by. Best of all, the St. Roch Market is just steps away!

Licensed by City of New Orleans, #20-CSTR-20496

Property manager

Tom Schwab

Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed in courtyard

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 22-CSTR-10867, 24-OSTR-07280

About the area

New Orleans

Saint Roch, a neighbourhood in New Orleans, is home to this cottage. National World War II Museum and Saenger Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street. Check out an event or a game at Caesars Superdome, and consider making time for Audubon Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jackson Square - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Canal Street - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop - 7 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 12 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Phoenix Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Morrow's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baby’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Elysian Bar - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Beautiful Jewel Box... This House Is Painted Black ! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A Beautiful Jewel Box... This House Is Painted Black ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful Jewel Box... This House Is Painted Black ! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful Jewel Box... This House Is Painted Black ! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful Jewel Box... This House Is Painted Black ! located?

Located in Saint Roch, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Frenchmen Street and Mississippi River. Bourbon Street and Café du Monde are also within 1 mile (2 km). Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Saint Claude at Pauger Stop is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 127 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justine K.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jess W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant experience

Tim is very nice and responsive. The place could use some cleaning and upgrades, but it was an overall pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

It wasn't quite what we expected.

Overall our stay was fine.. however it doesn't say in the listing that this is a guest house, nor does it say that th courtyard is shared by 4 properties. The sitting pool wasn't available for use either. The overall cleanliness of the house could use some work.. it was surface clean but there was a thick layer of dust on all the windows, the fan and the AC units were caked on it. Could be why the AC was so incredibly loud in the bedroom that we had to buy ear plugs. We did kill one huge cockroach in the kitchen, but didn't spot anymore outside. However you could see them crawling in th courtyard Overall if you're not looking for fancy or privacy, it'll work.. we still enjoyed our time in Nola and the host was very pleasant at least.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Misrepresented in VRBO listing

This stay was not up to par in terms of cleanliness. While I dont expect a VRBO rental to be hotel level clean, there are expectations which should always be met. Bathtub was dirty, pulled up the sheets on the bed and the mattress cover was covered in hair and what appeared to be rat droppings. Celing fan cocered in dust, had i turned it on dust would have flown everywhere. .. pillows were stained like they had never been washed before. . Microwave was dirty and had a sticky residue on the outside. We were not able to stay here due to the subpar level of cleanlinesa and had to find another option at the last minute in the area. . Host did not offer to fix issue or provide a refund. Dont atay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We felt safe and comfortable the whole time. The home was as advertised and was adorable! Made for a fun short trip in Nola!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quirky

This home was the best part of our stay in New Orleans! It was comfortable and cute, and the neighbor hood and shops were our favorites. We loved sitting in the courtyard and relaxing. Roch market was our favorite, and the salty pearl was our favorite dining experience! We got oysters and the seafood gumbo and both were phenomenal. The bloody Mary from the bar next to the oyster place was the best I've ever had. We also loved viewing the art at the spiritual center across the street. Beautiful, amazing, and inspirational!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tom and Anne were great!

Great place to stay! Not the greatest neighborhood but I don't come to new Orleans for quite - lol - everything was well planned, well prepared and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This location was very convenient for us with places like St. Roch Market, Honey’s and the Food Co-Op within easy walking distance. The only downside for us was crowd noise from the St. Roch Tavern, which kept us up at night a bit later than we would have preferred.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Kind Owner

Loved this place! The owner was very attentive and super helpful when our travel plans were disrupted by bad weather. The house was neat and comfortable. We loved staying here and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

constance a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy New Orleans style home

This was my second time staying at this property. It is clean, comfortable and well equipped. This is not your sterile bland new hotel style home. There is a beautiful courtyard full of tropical plants and 2 fountains. I came to escape winter in iowa, and brought my bike to get some exercise. The owners kindly let me keep it in a little shed. The house is an easy walk to spotted cat jazz bar, a great food market and right next door to Roch market,, with many dining options. Tom immediately helps out if something is missing or doesn’t work. Last time my husband was with me. This time I stayed by myself and felt perfectly comfortable walking around the neighborhood
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Quaint but in need of attention

Home was as described, however it needed some cleaning and could use some upgrades. Owners were pleasant to deal with. Located in a bit of a rough looking neighborhood. Bar across the street means loud at night and train tracks near by mean noise in the morning! Bed was comfortable, but noise level meant not much sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Becky L.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Not a great experience

We were not impressed with this property. It was dirty! The towels smelled like they had been left out wet. The sheets felt dirty. We had one roll of toilet paper and one roll of napkins for a four day stay. The bathtub was nasty. The tv in the room didn’t work and the WiFi never worked. It also had old style space heater and a fireplace with a pilot that smelt of gas and kept turning out. I would not stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

We absolutely loved this beautiful home! It was perfect for our weekend getaway! If this home is available don’t wait, book it now! Tom was a great host and replied back asap when we needed him for anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawn F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute house but needs love

Tom was great as a host. House needs some love & a good cleaning. It had what we needed and a great location. Parking was easy. We felt safe. But the house is definitely old and smells that way. Could be amazing with some elbow grease and updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very convenient

We were close enough to the French quarter to easily walk everywhere yet far enough to get a comfy and quiet sleep! Plus grocery store around the corner! Awesome stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black house

Cute little cottage close to great food at St. Roche Market & City Market. Close to blue bike station. Bus stop (1.25 blocks) & Streetcar (4 blocks) are close. Place needs a deep cleaning, but general areas are clean & linens were clean & it was fine for me. Would stay here again. ay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in NOLA

Good communication from Tom, check-in and check-out were easy. Definitely got the feel of authentic New Orleans. Wouldn't stay here again but overall a good trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice neighborhood

Owner was very nice. A couple cool places walking distance. Very cozy home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in a convenient location

Perfect for a weekend getaway for 2! Easy walking distance to everything & convenient to restaurants, coffee, etc. vibrant neighborhood. I really enjoyed the garden common area! Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stella L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

cute but not clean or friendly

As someone who has also hosted vacation rentals, I was a bit off put by my female hostess at this property. There were a few times I was in the pool (which is in the communal back yard) the female host came out and sat on her porch. I said Hi and was ignored. I figured maybe she was deaf, however a neighbor walked past and said hi at the same volume I did and he sure got a response. I tried to say hi to her about 3 other times during my stay. Once I saw her in front of Maries bar, I said hi and got nothing back. I heard from a local that she hates punks, now I wouldn't classify myself as a punk however I am covered in ink with bright hair. Also the cleanliness of this place defiantly needed some work. The rug in the living room was covered with dead termites. There was popcorn under the bed, I don't eat popcorn so it had to have been left from the last guest. And while I totally appreciate the snacks they left behind, I'd of liked it a lot better if they were not all expired food items. I can say, if the female host of this house would have been hospitable, I would have left a stellar review. I would have had my family book it for their trips. Kindness goes the distance and this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashaan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our first time in New Orleans

Great location close enough to the tourist area. It was great have a kitchen. Tom is very hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jewel box

Wonderful owners and perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black pearl

Excellent place to stay. Good day with her, good amenities, good communication. Highly recommended for anyone who knows who wants or is just discovering yet.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon S.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Mixed review

We had a 4 day stay starting last Thursday ending on Monday. Upon arrival we were indeed greeted by the ower who showed us around the house and garden area. When we first walked in we felt it was quaint and pleasant. Once we unpacked and settled in, we began to notice deficiencies. Although the description of the property says renovated, this must have been done many many years ago. The baseboards and wainscotting borders were black with dirt/dust. The taps in both the kitchen and bathrooms were so well worn you could turn them on and off in both directions. The furniture was well past its good for use date. The chairs and couch were very uncomfortable and well well worn out. The doors all had black streaks from many many fingerprints. The bathroom walls had water stains coming down from all walls as well as the shower walls. These items are so easily repaired/remedied and would make the house so so much more comfortable. The neighbourhood was convenient and close to everything one needs/wants. The bar on the corner is very loud on Friday and Saturday nights, but that is to be expected. The hosts were quick to reply to any e-mail we sent and we really didn't see them for the most part. The courtyard was not usable for our stay as it was a bit chilly, which is too bad. We are hopeful that our suggestions are taken as constructive points only. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

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