Great apartment in the Bywater near many lovely restaurants and just a 18 minute walk to Frenchmen Street (another couple to the Vieux Carré). The NOLA Blue Bikes were only a couple blocks away and we used them to get around a lot. Jonny was great to deal with and very responsive. Apartment is clean and cute and the beds are enormous and super comfortable. We love to visit New Orleans and appreciated the art in the apartment in particular, which showcased the rich and diverse culture and history of the city. Jonny let us know some tips about getting into the drag brunch at the Country Club nextdoor, and also tipped us off to seeing the Treme Brass Band for free at Vaughn's nearby, where we were honored to meet Big Chief Alfred Dousette of the Flaming Arrows (mardi gras indians). Whoa!
One note, this beautiful shotgun house (you will be in the rear upper unit) is near the rail yards which run along the south end of the Bywater. That means you are only a hop over a ped bridge to Crescent City Park and the river (you can literally see the tops of laden barges passing from your window over the levee wall), but it also means you will hear occasional train whistles throughout the day and night. It's kind of cool and romantic, but if you're a light sleeper like me, you might want your ear plugs (I always travel with mine).
Two new places we fell hard for are right nearby: 1) Alma (a newish Honduran place open for only breakfast and lunch), which had my favorite new cocktail (with hibiscus and mezcal) and amazing food--eat the Pollo Chucco!
Also 2) the Bywater American Bistro, a super expensive, chef-driven foodie joint. Sit at the bar and watch the incomparable Nina Compton (2018 James Beard Awards “Best Chef: South”) and her team pour their heart and soul with precision into astonishing food!