Located close enough to everything to be easy, but far enough away from the bustle to feel like a retreat, this Airbnb was everything we hoped it could be and more!
The purpose of our trip was to build on my 15-year-old daughter's culinary skills, and introduce her to the area where her ancestors came to this country.
Hosts: fabulous! Knowing why we were coming, they provided excellent suggestions for cooking classes and made sure we were aware of the Food and Beverage Museum and other relevant points of interest. They also have a wonderful welcome sheet with detailed information on groceries, transportation, entertainment, food, everything really. They were communicative and available without being intrusive, responsive (no issues, just questions,) friendly, and helpful.
Neighborhood: quiet but active. Lots of dog walkers, two green spaces within a 5 min walk, and the most comprehensive small grocery I have ever seen. It manages to be peaceful and serene without feeling empty or abandoned.
Unit: perfect for two. The furniture is sized appropriately, so that everything fit us and the space impeccably. They did not crowd the rooms, but were still full sized.
The space included a bedroom with bed, desk, lounge, TV, nightstands, and nicely sized closet. Bedroom has a door separating it from the rest of the space. There are even a few games and books in the room (one of which I have to buy to finish, but was a wonderful insight into post-Katrina Louisiana.)
Bathroom was bigger than expected, with plenty of room to get ready in. Tub/shower combo has good water pressure (washing my long hair was easy) and the water gets legitimately hot. Plenty of extra towels and toilet paper under the sink. Lighting was good for make-up, but so bright as to be overwhelming.
Kitchenette was epic for its size. Hot plate, microwave, toaster oven, fridge, freezer, pots, pans, knives, spatulas, there was even a muddle for goodness sakes! My daughter was able to prepare full blown, multi-course meals with no issues. ❤️ Just know if the fridge is set to 4, your produce will freeze. 🤪
The kitchen table has drop-leaves, so you can make it smaller if you want. The space was organized well, so we didn't need to, but the option was nice. There is a loveseat as well, so chatting with my daughter while she cooked was comfortable and kept me out of her way.
Two air conditioning units, one in the bedroom and one in the kitchenette, allowed us maintain comfort appropriate for each space. Lighting options were varied, which is VERY much appreciated. I am light sensitive, so being able to use smaller lights, while my daughter had access to brighter light as needed was a gift.
The back yard is nicely decorated and well appointed without being cluttered. Table and chairs for food and conversation, two lounges for tanning, and a perfectly sized pool for cooling off.
I will point out that this is an older house. It is well cared for, and modifications were made to create a great Airbnb space, but it isn't a new construction hotel. You can hear the owners moving around upstairs sometimes (especially when they are entertaining). If it bothers you, light music is sufficient to cover the sound.
Parking: in 7 days, we never had trouble finding parking within a few of our door.
The Airbnb fees made this pricier than I would have liked, but the rates for the actual rental and cleaning fees were completely reasonable.