My husband grew up in New Orleans, so we know the city very well. The location of this charming home is in one of our favorite neighborhoods. It's within easy walking distance to so many restaurants, bars, & the streetcar that will take you to the Garden District or French Quarter.
Mark was an amazing host. His communication before our trip was stellar, & he was there to meet us at check-in to give us the tour & answer any questions. He even stocked our fridge with cold drinks to welcome us! He educated us on some of the newer eateries in the area & gave us exceptional advice. (Don't leave town without eating at DTB around the corner... They served some of the best food we put into our mouths that week, & that's a huge compliment considering what a fabulous foody town NOLA is! He also recommended Zots, a funky coffee shop around the corner, & seeing Rebirth Brass Band at the Maple Leaf.)
We traveled with our 6-year-old & another couple who brought their 6-year-old & two 17-year-old boys, so 8 people total. The house worked very well for our group. The older boys & each couple had private rooms on very comfortable beds, & the little kids slept on the convertible leather sofas in the rear living room. They each had their own bed back there (there are two sofas). Sheets, plenty of extra blankets, & pillows were all provided. There is a privacy door between the back room & the rest of the house so the rest of us were able to hang out & have fun in the front part of the house after the littles were in bed. One couple had to walk through the rear living room to get to the master suite, but that was never an issue. The kids never woke up.
The house has been lovingly remodeled (honestly the photos don't do it justice) & Mark paid great attention to detail in stocking it. Coffee, filters, sugar, & a full spice rack was supplied, plus Tupperware & Ziplocks for leftovers, & plenty of pots and pans. I've never had that much provided in a rental. Fantastic! In addition to that, laundry soap, dish/dishwasher soap, shampoo, & bath soap were all supplied. When we asked if he had an iron & more paper towels, he delivered them that morning! We really felt like he went above & beyond for us. In addition to all of that, it was spotlessly clean, & there are several dressers so we could truly unpack and enjoy it as if it were our own. The neighbors we met were all very friendly, & we felt safe in the area. We will definitely be back to rent from him again!