We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Heather’s. The house is beautifully decorated and was spotless when we got there—it smelled AMAZING, which is a big deal to me. My husband and I were there for spring break with my parents and young brother and we all slept comfortably. The hot water stayed hot for all of us even showering on the same night, the house was furnished with light snacks/tea/coffee, and all of the linens felt clean and comfy. The house has everything you could need for an extended stay, but we were only around for three days.
A note about the area: it feels like the neighborhood is making a hipster-ish comeback. Lots of young families, funky shops and restaurants, and adorable dogs. :) The lot beside/behind the house is under construction (we woke up our first day to a pile-driver banging posts in for the foundation, which shook the whole house—I doubt anyone else will have that experience). Parking is open on the street, but sometimes hard to find, especially when the school across the street lets out.
In terms of sightseeing, we were a short (15-min) drive from the river walk and the French Quarter, and around the corner from the Garden District. We highly recommend the Free Tours By Foot Garden District tour, if you’re into history and great cemeteries. Our favorite meal was at a tiny Vietnamese restaurant within walking distance of the house (Les Baguettes et Bahn Mi?) where we had some incredible Phō and chatted with the owner, who is lovely. The High Hat Cafe also ranked high on our list—get the cheese grits. Finish it of with some gelato from the gelateria on Freret; you’ll thank yourself.
All-in-all we had a wonderful time! Thanks to Heather for her great hospitality.