My mother and I had a great stay in Alexandra’s place. Check-in was a breeze with Alexandra’s thorough instructions and a lockbox. We were driving to New Orleans from Indiana, so it was hard to give an exact check in time, other than to say that it would be late, but that was no problem for Alexandra.
There is a large, off-street parking spot included in the price, which is a huge plus. If you are also looking at staying in a hotel, you probably have noticed how expensive the extra parking charge is at most hotels in New Orleans. Alexandra ‘s place was well-priced anyway, but when you factor in the parking, it’s an excellent deal.
The two bedrooms are clean and well-appointed; one has a very comfy queen bed and the other has two twins. The common area has ample room to spread out, and the kitchen has all the dishes, pots and utensils you would need for cooking a meal. (Although if you come to New Orleans and don’t eat out at every opportunity, you’re borderline crazy!) The washer and dryer in the bathroom was also much appreciated. The WiFi worked well.
The location is good, being within easy walking distance of the Magazine St. bus line and longer walking distance from the St. Charles streetcar line. It’s about a 10-15 minute drive from the French Quarter and the WWII Museum. Alexandra recommended some good restaurants nearby. The neighborhood felt safe and was quiet. There are tenants in the unit below, but I heard no noises from them. There were no negatives.
Alexandra was an excellent host, being very responsive and offering some nice touches in the form of a welcome message, a local brand of chips, and plenty of coffee for the coffeemaker.
When I return to New Orleans, Alexandra’s place will be my first choice of places to stay.