First time to NOLA and although we were slightly skeptical at first, we had a great experience at D’s, and in the Bywater area as a whole! Parking: NOLA has limited real estate and it’s street parking everywhere. There is a small spot just outside of the townhouse and as long as you don’t block the gate to the next unit, parking isn’t a problem. We drive a MINI Countryman so we fit perfectly in that space. No issues with overnight parking and the neighbors seem to all park in their own spots so we didn’t have to compete with anyone to find a close space. Anything larger than a small crossover vehicle may not fit. Condo: this is a bottom unit and the owner lives upstairs. The AC works wonderfully, the beds are super comfy, the Roku is a great option to Netflix and chill after a long day in the Big Easy. There are a few little bugs, most of which were DOA so not a big deal. A few more shelves or counter space in the bathroom would be nice but again, not a huge deal. Clean bath towels
and basic amenities were perfect for what we required as a party of 3 adults. Bywater Area: lots of hidden gems, some highlights: Bacchanal ( wine bar-get there early), Parleaux Beer Lab, Sólo Espresso, Pizza Delicious. This area is definitely in the process of gentrification but everyone is super chill and goes about their business. Never felt unsafe or uneasy and it’s a quick 10 min trip to Frenchman St. or French Quarter and about 20 min to Magazine St. If you are ok with being “outside of the box” I recommend you check out D’s place!