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Lower Garden District 1863 Historic Guest House

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French Doors from Back Parlor to Patio
Exterior detail
Kitchen
Exterior detail
Back Parlor

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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New Orleans, LA

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

half bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lower Garden District 1863 Historic Guest House

La Maison Carondelet is a beautifully restored mid 1800's era home located in the historic Garden District of New Orleans. Built in the Greek revival style popular in New Orleans during that era, our fully furnished guest house has two bedrooms, two and a half baths, a large gourmet kitchen, a front porch, front and side balconies, washer and dryer, alarm system, one off-street parking spot and a spacious landscaped patio with a hot tub.

Centrally located and just one block off St. Charles Avenue and the streetcar line, there is no better way to enjoy New Orleans than in the privacy and comfort of La Maison Carondelet.

La Maison Carondelet is available year round and can accommodate lodging for groups of up to four people. We can also provide a wide range of reasonably priced concierge services including: catering, cleaning and/or laundry service, pre-stocking the house with items of your choice, grocery service, ticket service, reservations, directions and advice to help make your stay in New Orleans as fulfilling as possible.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All guests are required to sign the Rental Agreement.Thank you for your reservation of my home, La Maison Carondelet, for your stay in New Orleans. Fo

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number Conrad Shelby, 23-OSTR-16499, 2245 Carondelet St, 23-NSTR-15400
Property # 195150vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

New Orleans

Central City, a neighbourhood in New Orleans, is home to this holiday home. Bourbon Street and Magazine Street are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of New Orleans and Julia Street Cruise Terminal. 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 and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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New Orleans, LA

Getting around

  • Saint Charles at Jackson Stop - 2 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 7 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Mart - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Commander's Palace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬12 min walk
  • Parasol's
  • ‪Houston's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Garden District 1863 Historic Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lower Garden District 1863 Historic Guest House?

As of 15 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lower Garden District 1863 Historic Guest House on 11 Jan, 2027 start from S$841, 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 Lower Garden District 1863 Historic Guest House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lower Garden District 1863 Historic Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lower Garden District 1863 Historic Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lower Garden District 1863 Historic Guest House located?

Located in Central City, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Magazine Street and National World War II Museum. Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Saint Charles at Jackson Stop and St Charles at 1st St Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location and great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning New Orleans home. A wonderful kitchen, comfortable beds, walkable neighborhood, and communicative hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you love the charm of a home that was built in the 1800's with modern amenities this is the right one! The host was amazing ! This was a quick anniversary get away for us. It offers all of the privacy you could ask for while being just a block from St. Charles. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul M.

La Maison Carondelet is perfect for a Nola trip

We had a great time at La Maison Carondelet. It's in a convenient location to reach St. Charles, Magazine St., CBD, and the French Quarter. We would definitely stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara Z.

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

Great location

Beautiful home in a great location in New Orleans. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Spectacular

Conrad’s place was just what my family needed for our weekend visit. Spacious and well thought out. We’ve traveled nearly every continent. Conrad & Linda were the most hospitable host we’ve met!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Gorgeous historic home great location

Fantastic older home, huge living space that is of the period. Loved the house. I read other reviews criticizing the house because of its age. It’s an old historic house, it’s what gives it its uniqueness, charm and lends to the experience. We loved our time there. Completely walkable location and I highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic New Orleans house. Clean and full of personality. Very comfortable. Excellent location! Just remember, folks: this house is more than 100 years old so it’s not like modern homes. (The shower takes a few extra minutes to get hot. The doors are creaky.) But for those who love NOLA, that’s part of the appeal.I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Authentic NOLA home

A charming & authentic New Orleans home with a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

New Orleans Uptown

Amazing property. Exactly as described and fantastic uptown location. It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

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

An Excellent place to stay!

We had an absolutely perfect experience staying here. The owner is professional, polite, and prompt. The home itself is beautiful and surely has a long history. I stayed here with a group of friends and we all had a positive experience. The location is great and it’s easy to walk places from here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marvin H.

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

Perfect location and space

We loved the location and the amount of room we had. It worked out perfectly for us. Very convenient and close to most things we wanted to see in the area. And the style and decor made it feel like an authentic New Orleans experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Beautiful historic property

This is a lovely property with a great historic New Orleans feel. One block from St Charles and the Mardi Gras parade routes. Easy access to all the New Orleans entertainment. Great hosts. A wonderful New Orleans trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Perfect house in NOLA

Everything was great. Plenty of charm and lots of atmosphere. It was exactly what we were looking for. Way parking too
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Lovin da Garden District

Great property, good equipment, nice and cool ac, loved the atmosphere. Worked out perfect for our group! I’ll be back !!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Lovelesscrew

We had such a Wonderful time! Conrad is Amazing and very hands on! He made our stay so comfortable and his Home is Beautiful! We will always cherish his hospitality! I His home had such a historical feeling and the Garden District was lovely! I would highly recommended this property for your next NOLA visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

LOVED this home

We stayed here a weekend in April. Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The house is spotless, and so nicely furnished. It was so much nicer than most vacation rentals we've stayed in before. It was perfect for 3 couples, as all 3 rooms are comparably sized with a queen or king bed. The owner was also so helpful. The fresh flowers, fresh baked goods, prosecco and orange juice were a lovely touch, and greatly appreciated upon arrival. We will definitely stay here again next time we come to New Orleans!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

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

Such a cool old house!

This place was awesome while we were in New Orleans. It’s so cute and old and we loved it! The hosts had a bottle of Prosecco, orange juice and chilled glasses for us in the fridge. They also had some pastries and stuff there for us too. We had a suburban and 20 foot trailer and there’s street parking galore which was really important for us. Would stay here again when I go back to NOLA!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much Tina! So happy that you enjoyed your stay! Would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

Home away from home

We had a great experience in this lovely home. Centrally located. Very comfortable. Had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this place if you want to get a real feel for what it’s like to live in New Orleans. We felt like locals, not tourists. The place felt clean and safe. We even weathered a tornado during our stay. We hid out in the downstairs bathroom and felt so safe. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melora L.

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

Charming NOLA home in beautiful, quiet neighborhood

We spent 4 nights at this historic home in the Garden district. It has a lot of old world charm but was also comfortable and clean. The kitchen is well stocked and we were greeted with Prosecco and orange juice - an appreciated touch. Check-in was very easy and Carlton, the owner, very accommodating and helpful. The beds are comfortable, many towels are provided and the A/C works well (except for one bathroom - but there were plenty of fans provided). The location is delightful - close to shops and restaurants on Magazine St. and close to the trolley. I recommend this home to anyone who wants to experience NOLA as a "local".
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2022
Hi Melora, thank you for the wonderful review! So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lauren H.

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

Nice place but in need of repair, owner super responsive

The house was nice, classic. It was in need of repair. The paint was chipping everywhere. It felt a bit like a ruin. The beds were okay except one, which was so compressed on one side, it created a constant struggle not to roll off. When we ran one of the upstairs tubs, water dripped down (rapidly) through the floor and into the front hall. So effectively only one functional shower. The location was okay, in a bit of a mixed neighborhood but well located in terms of proximity to sites and services. There was construction on the lot next door into the evening, which was very loud. The owner handled it quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane R.

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

Nice space with an old New Orleans feel

Check-in was a breeze. The property’s three spacious bedrooms provided great accommodations for my husband and I, our daughter and son-in-law, and their two boys, ages 3 and 7 months. The home has been lovingly restored, but still shows a few signs of former age-related damage (water spots, some peeling paint). These little flaws did not interfere with our enjoyment of the property! The beds were comfortable; bathrooms were modernized but with a vintage vibe; water pressure good; air conditioning was more than adequate for daytime temperatures in the upper 80s while we were there (early October). There is an off-street parking spot that we didn’t use because it is for a compact car, but we never had a problem parking right in front of the house. The ONLY negative was that the hot water is EXTREMELY hot. Parents should monitor bath and shower water temperatures for children. Also, the pipes make it take a little while and several adjustments to get the water temperature set to a comfortable temperature. We appreciated the baked goods and other goodies provided—very nice touch. We will definitely keep this property in mind for future visits.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

So much potential

This house was pleasent but in need of repair. The interior decorating was fitting to New Orleans but the seating wasn't very comfortabel as it was old and without much stuffing. The bedrooms were well appointed and the beds were comfy. The en suite shower was barely big enough to fit me as a small woman so I imagine it would be uncomfortable if you were larger or taller. The listing discusses a hot tub but it was not working and we were provided with a portable one for our stay. Based on older comments it seems the hot tub has not been working for years. There was a driveway but you would need to rent a compact car to be able to use it easily. As a mother on vacation with her two daughters I found the neighborhood concerning. While there are plenty of renovated homes with very expensive cars in their driveways there are also many homeless individuals that you need to navigate to get to St Charles Street and the neighboring property is a hostel. We were only approached one time outside the house by a woman looking for food and the property does come with a security system which gave me some piece of mind. The owners were response and very gracious.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cherise R.

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

Authentic New Orleans Experience

I cannot say enough about our stay at Fauxburg Livaudais. It met every single one of our expectations and more! This historic home made us feel like we were truly a part of this magical city. The location, just one block away from the St. Charles streetcar got us almost everywhere we needed to go affordably and enjoyably. The house itself is exactly as advertised. It was pristine, extremely comfortable (great beds!) and just absolutely beautiful. The sections of peeling paint didn't bother us at all; it actually added to the experience of staying in an original Garden District homes. The beautiful gas lamps, vintage yet comfortable furniture, grand floor to ceiling windows, coupled with the modern comforts of home (modern appliances, temperature control, hot tub - which we used every night) made it the perfect place to decompress after busy days and nights spent in the French Quarter, Garden District, and points beyond. Conrad was responsive, friendly, and accommodating at every turn. Our last day rental car plans were delayed and he allowed us to leave our luggage at the house past our check out time until our car was ready. His welcome gift of champagne, orange juice, chilled glasses, and local bakery fare were such a special and appreciated touch. The neighborhood is quiet and pleasant; not as opulent as the heart of the Garden District, but beautiful nonetheless, making this home an incredible value for all it offers. We're still on cloud nine and dream of coming back to NOLA and staying here. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2022
Thank you for such a glowing review, Cherise! We thank you for how detailed it is as well! So happy to hear that you had a nice stay! We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cody H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Place needs some attention

I’m going to try and stay as positive as I can be, however I will be honest with this review. This house needs attention BADLY. The first thing you notice as soon as you walk in the door is the dampness smell. You can just tell that there is a bad leak somewhere and the whole house smelled this way. The paint is chipping and pealing off of nearly every wall in the house…again moisture. The furniture is outdated and not in the best of shape. If I’m being honest it looks like most everything was bought at a flea market or auction as cheaply as possible. Sorry but that’s the truth. I will say the house was clean. There was no trash or anything like that. As it typically does in NOLA it rained on the 2nd day we were there and noticed water coming down the wall by the kitchen sink. After further inspection I noticed that the roof was covered in tarps. Really???? I had read other reviews about the property and possible water issues but chose to ignore them. Apparently so has the property owner. This is an issue that has been there for awhile and has not been addressed. I will say that the property was in a good location for our stay. Close by to the trolley and less than 15 min drive to just about every restaurant you could want. This is a very neat old house that is in some bad bad need of repairs. I hope the property owner addresses these sooner than later.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

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