Staying at Adrienne and Bill's was the cherry on a very nice Cake that was the exceptional Nola! The PB Mansion is like nowhere I have come across before. Every nook n cranny had an item of interest, it was so unique while at the same time being largely astounding but warm all at the same time. Lovers of art, design, and history will love staying in this house in the beautiful Garden District.
The haunted bedroom was lovely and private, with ready access to what felt like a personal mini library now balcony. Very good hot water pressure and amenities worked great despite being a 100+ year old house (Adrienne will provide you with a very handy list of info including a synopsis of the history of the mansion). Was kind of pleased not to have had any ghostly experiences there too really :)
Location wise was perfect. We are travelers that like to experience the local life, and we got a taste of residential life in an exquisite part of new Orleans. Every house in the square mile radius was Pretty amazing, download and do a self walking tour. 6 minute walking distance to Magazine Street, filled with restaurants (try Ignatius' Bistro for traditional Creole fare - recommendation from Adrienne), bars, and boutiques and a large supermarket.
We also walked to the St Charles Street car to get to the French Quarter and downtown. Very convenient! The iconic Commander's Restaurant is literally right around the corner, came highly recommended too and it didn't disappoint. Impressive service and I can still taste the fluffy bread and butter souffle on my tongue!
Honestly have nothing but good things to say about the mansion and it's inhabitants. Adrienne and Bill are incredibly warm, friendly, and helpful people, happy chat about a bit of their life and Joe they ended up in New Orleans and yours. Their furry kids Moxie and Lobie are two very beautiful and lovable dogs that live outside and that we'll remember for a long time to come.
My only regret is that we didn't have 1 more day in Nola and the mansion. To be able to have had the time to have a dip in the pool and enjoy a beverage on the balcony in the deck chairs.
Thank you Adrienne & Bill for an amazing experience in your home and the warm hospitality!