Thoughtful touches and immaculate design make this a top property in New Orleans.
As a frequent traveler to the Big Easy, I have stayed in hotels and B&Bs all over the city. When it comes to rentals, specifically Air BnB’s, I am very cognizant of renting from people or families who live on or next to the property I rent. Carrie and her family live right upstairs and yet, they were very respectful and careful not to infringe on my privacy as a tenant. I was here for a longer period (over a month) but I know that if you’re here for a day or a week, Carrie will not only make you feel at home, she’ll make you feel like you’re part of the neighborhood.
The property is historic and delightful. It’s part of an old (200+ years) former townhome building and the owners have retained several thoughtful touches throughout (like the old fireplace, the original floors, the original windows on the front, and some cool doors into the bedroom) that harken back to the history of the building without compromising modernity.
Carrie has outfitted the place with everything you could possibly need or want — either for the night or for the week. When I “moved in” I just loaded my things into the flat and by the time I was done, I was too tired to do much of anything beyond sleeping. Luckily, Carrie had provided coffee, creamer, and soft drinks in the fridge, along with some healthy snacks like apples, so that all I had to do the next day was wake up, make some coffee, and enjoy my new space.
The garden is a fantastic space to retire to either in the early evening or early morning (it’s deliciously cool out there in the morning) and during rainstorms, you can have the French doors and front windows open and enjoy the sound of rain running off the roof.
The bedroom and bath are also lovely — the bed is memory foam and the bedding bamboo. Soft, sustainable, and comfortable. The bath comes fully stocked with the regular items, including a huge collection of plush towels, but Carrie has gone the extra mile and provided cleansing clothes for your face, various medicines like aspirin, and even some shower staples in case you’ve forgotten anything.
The design of the whole apartment is so attentive and sweet. From the shelves loaded with relevant local books that I never even got all the way through to the long sofa perfect to spread out on at the end of the day, Carrie has thought of absolutely everything.
And don’t worry — the family noises from above are barely noticeable and I, for one, enjoyed the sound of little feet running ‘round over my head. I loved living in Carrie’s house for my time in New Orleans and you will too.