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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Magazine Street
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Orleans, LA
  • Place, Magazine Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Audubon Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Audubon Zoo
    ‪2 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
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

About the area

New Orleans

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Uptown Historic District, a neighbourhood in New Orleans. Magazine Street and Bourbon Street are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Canal Street and Royal Street. 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
  • Loyola University New Orleans - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tulane University - 5 min drive - 3.6 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
  • ‪Clancy's Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Domilise's Po-Boys - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Congregation Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Espresso Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Octavia Street Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Octavia Street Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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. Audubon Park and Audubon Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km). St. Charles at Jefferson Stop is 16 minutes by foot and St. Charles at Joseph Stop is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super-helpful host! Very reliably responsive to all our queries and requests. Excellent local recommendations. Very, very nice place, with everything we needed for our month-long stay. Great location. We definitely hope to stay again!
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophie U.

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

nice spot in great neighborhood

This was a cute, comfortable spot in my favorite neighborhood, perfect for a one month stay. Walk to the best stretch of Magazine Street and explore the city from a clean, cozy home base.
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen B.

Great location!

Amy and her husband addressed the few small issues we had as best they could from far away. Great location, comfy bed, very clean, lots of linens, and fully stocked kitchen. Great place to stay in a neighborhood and pretend we still live in our favorite city!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Dear Ellen, We are so glad y’all enjoyed the cottage and neighborhood and we hope y’all return soon. My best, Amy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Wonderful Uptown home

Amy's place was truly wonderful--quiet and cozy and in a nice neighborhood. The location was ideal--just a few blocks from Tulane and Audubon Park, as well as the bus and the streetcar. Getting into the Quarter was a breeze! Amy was a communicative and gracious host. Highly recommended--would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

Great location and very comfortable !

My husband and I stayed at the Octavia cottage for the weekend of Tulane graduation. The location was wonderful, because we were able to walk to several restaurants and shops as well as two different grocery stores. When we weren't busy with graduation activities, we were able to relax on the screen porch and patio in back which was lovely. The price is great and it is wonderful to know there are options like this in New Orleans. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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

Snow bird stsy

I came for two months to visit my children. The wee cottage was just right in every way - lovely neighborhood, totally responsive host, fabulous little courtyard and living space. If she will have me, I’d come back any time!
Stayed 55 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2025
Thanks so much for being such a wonderful guest. You are so welcome anytime. My best, Amy
Archival

8/10 Good

Kim B.

A darling house in a great neighborhood

We really enjoyed this lovely one bedroom home. It was clean and well equipped. Had a sweet backyard. Short walk to great restaurants and shopping. I would have given it a five except the bed was very soft and the shower set up was cramped. Overall loved the stay. And would recommend this house and the host
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much Kim for staying with us and being such wonderful guests. I'm sorry the bed was too soft for y'all- some people love the softness others I know, prefer firmer. The claw foot tub also presents its challenges. ( I love bathing there.). We do plan to modernize the bathroom when we are able. We are so glad y'all loved the backyard and neighborhood and trust you loved the crawfish at the festival. My best, Amy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

So happy we decided to stay here!

The photos don't do justice to this cute, shotgun style house. This was the perfect place for our first visit to NOLA, close enough to the streetcar to get to everything but a quiet and safe retreat to relax. My husband and I walked to Magazine street to eat at local restaurants a couple of times and shopped at the Whole Foods so that we could cook some of our meals in the kitchen of the cottage. This is close to Audobon Park which is just beautiful. I loved the zoo! Thanks so much to our hosts. Don't hesitate to book this haven on Octavia St!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
I'm so glad ya'll enjoyed your stay. Please do come back and visit the cottage. All Best, Amy and Jeff
Archival

8/10 Good

tgreenbishop D.

Lovely cottage, excellent location

My husband, mother-in-law and I stayed in this lovely little cottage for the Thansgiving break. We really enjoyed the neighborhood which is within walking distance of Magazine Street and Whole Foods. It is a shotgun cottage with access of bathroom through the bedroom, so more suited to a couple of family with small kids. The patio at the back is lovely, as is the simple decor. If you arrive late at night, bring a flashlight as the lockbox is in a dark corner. The bath tub was a little tricky for my elderly mother-in-law, but otherwise everything was perfect at a decent rate. Would recommend for other visitors.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
We have moved the lock box to a more accessible and lit location. Thanks so much Trudi for your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

A great uptown choice.

A charming well decorated cottage in a friendly and safe uptown neighbourhood. Well equipped and cool with two air conditioners. Shops and restaurants nearby and one does not really need a car, though walking is difficult in the summer months. All in all a nice choice and communication with the owner was easy and pleasant. No real complaints. You should note that to access the bathroom it is necessary for users of the sofa bed to go through the main bedroom. Recommended.
Stayed 46 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Perfect way to experience New Orleans!

Can't say enough good things about this little shotgun house - located in a neat established neighborhood with great amenities (grocery, restaurants, and more!) and in easy proximity to the Convention Center, French Quarter, and more without having to stay right in the hullabaloo or pay ridiculous hotel prices, parking, and wifi fees. The house itself is ADORABLE, furnished comfortably, and had everything we needed - comfy bed and sofa bed with plenty of quality cotton linens, fully equipped kitchen with a large dining table for working in the evening (we stayed for a conference at the convention center), an adorable bathroom and closet setup with thought to needed space for toiletries and such, plenty of good towels, an adorable screened porch and private backyard for relaxing after a long day. Felt safe in this neighborhood, and periodically left the car and Ubered to other parts of the city where parking or safety were a concern. Would DEFINITELY want to stay here again when traveling to NOLA. Amy is fantastic - communicative, responsive, and made sure we had everything we needed, as well as suggestions of things to do/see, places to eat, etc! Highly recommend!!1
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much Pat for staying at the cottage and for taking the time to write such a sweet review. We hope you come back soon. My best, Amy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah S.

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

Wonderful

A very positive experience in all ways one would hope for
Stayed 89 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Location and property all perfect

This place completely hit all marks on what i was looking for. I was looking for a 30 day rental while visiting that was in a safe area close to my mom's place near Napoleon. Amy's house is excellent for one person or a couple. There's generous space for living and even having company over. The kitchen and living room combo was great. She had all of the amenities you'd need for cooking and you can still host or watch tv. The bedroom had a very comfortable queen bed with a dresser for storage in addition to an open closet storage area right in front of the bathroom. The storage closet also had an extra set of linens for guests or if you'd like to wash the ones on the bed. The bathroom is a great space with a precious clawfoot tub. There is a washer, dryer and dish washer kindly all available for your use. Amy's property is located 4 blocks from an excellent spot on magazine where you can go to shop, get coffee, get lunch and even get groceries. Winn Dixie is three blocks in the other direction if you're looking you shop local. I really lucked out with this rental. Thanks again, Amy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia S.

Local stay

Wonderful, easy, adorable, convenient place to stay!!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

Garden District shotgun

We loved staying in the cottage. It was convenient to shopping and St Charles street car, also felt very safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melonie f.

Best cottage

This property had everything I needed. Loved the layout, the kitchen accessories, and the location. Will return !!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much Melonie, I’m so happy that you loved the cottage and location and that you had everything you needed. We look forward to your return! My Best, Amy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Coventry B.

Great little house. Very clean, well appointed, convenient location!

We had a very nice stay. Quiet neighborhood but only three blocks from Whole Foods and District Coffee on Magazine St. Even closer to Octavia Books and breakfast/brunch at Toast one block from house. Easy walk to Audubon Park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Terrific - well appointed shotgun cottage in a great location

We really enjoyed our stay in this clean, quiet, well-appointed shotgun cottage in a great Uptown location. Walking distance to great food and shopping. Amy was great to work with. We'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thanks Jim, I'm so glad y'all enjoyed yourselves at the cottage. We do hope you come back and stay. My best, Amy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shaindel K.

Adorable home in a perfect location!

The house is just as charming as it looks in the pictures, if not more so. The location is ideal and walking distance to plenty of restaurants and beautiful residential streets for a little house and garden envy. I would happily stay here again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nell T.

Loved staying in this sweet house!

My husband and I stayed here for over a week. The location is great (we did not have a car)... the neighborhood is very nice and safe... the people friendly. The house is very well-equippped, especially the kitchen. We shopped at nearby Whole Foods and cooked. The tall ceilings are wonderful, the space feels very big and roomy, a very nice home-away-from-home. The bed is extremely comfortable. We also loved the screened in back porch, and simply sitting and listening to birds... or sitting at night. I would love to go back to this house, it was extremely comfortable and clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

Wonderful

My wife an I spent four nights in this lovely house and it was excellent. To begin, the owners were terrific with their response time and the booking process was very smooth. The house is perfect for a couple looking to have a great time in New Orleans while staying away from the hectic scene of Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, though the house is within 2-3 blocks of two different bus lines and about 7-9 blocks from the St. Charles Streetcar, so getting around the city is fairly easy, I recommend purchasing a "Jazzy Pass" from NORTA to get access to the public transportation which we found to be reliable. The house is much more spacious than it appears from the outside and the back patio area was like a private little courtyard. The neighborhood is nice, safe, and clean. And there was ample on street parking. I would highly recommended this rental property and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

AWESOME stay!

This is our fifth stay at the Octavia Cottage and it continues to get better and better. Amy and Jeff really do a great job at keeping everything well appointed, and are very cordial and concerned about everything going well. The house is so comfortable and convenient, and the new windows are great! This is an absolutely charming piece of New Orleans, and yes, we'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Danette J.

Perfect! And with an 8 year old :)

My husband and I stayed for 7 nights with our 8 year old son. I grew up in New Orleans and we usually stay with friends but since we were going to be there such a long time we decided to get a rental. Our son used the pull-out sofa and we stayed in the bedroom. The house has everything although I must admit we didn't cook much since we had to hit all of our favorite restaurants! It was still nice to have a place for leftovers. It was great to have a washer dryer and the bikes, which we rode over to Audubon park (only a mile away - an easy ride). We did rent a car but also walked to the zoo, grocery (both Whole Foods and Winn-Dixie are blocks away) and restaurants. Frankie & Johnny's, Domilise's and Toast (excellent breakfast) all great with a kid but it's New Orleans, so even the "fancy" places are tolerant (and actually NICE) with kids in tow, just be polite and go early :). If you have a kid you will anyway. Also great for kids, and a short car ride away, Jacques Imo's and Camillia Grill, Of course. The cottage is in a great location and it will give you a taste of the real New Orleans - enjoy!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

This was the perfect place for us.

We were only here for three nights, but it was a delightful and lovely place to stay while we were in New Orleans. It was clean and comfortable and we will definitely stay here again when we visit the city.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

shelley j.

Octavia Street Cottage

I came with my daughter to visit Tulane. The set-up was perfect, a very comfortable bed and separate bedroom for me and pull-out sofa for her. We enjoyed having breakfast in the back patio and loved the location. Quiet residential street in walking distance to everything,including great restaurants and shops, Tulane and public transportation. New Orleans is a great city and we hope to return soon!

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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