The Good:
+ The hosts were very kind and very responsive to all my communication. This is greatly appreciated while traveling and check in was very easy.
+ Great location in the Garden District and easy to get rides anywhere. The Quarter is about 10 minute drive away.
+ So much good food and drinks are in the immediate area and the neighborhood is safe to walk. Port Orleans brewing is awesome – eat breakfast at Toast! We brought our dogs and enjoyed walking the blocks with them here.
+ They allowed our dogs, which is always appreciated – thank you!
+ The downstairs shower is indeed, amazing.
+ Off-street parking (hard to find) with room for 1 car/suv
Things to note:
> If you are sharing this place w/ friends, it's good to know that the rooms are open (i.e.; no audible privacy between rooms), sharing a balcony that overlooks dining & living. Each room has its own bathroom.
> Stayed in mid-June 2021, the backyard was not useable – I would contact the host directly to see if there will be any work being done while you are there. It didn't disrupt us too much and once their backyard is ready, it's going to be amazing and we are definitely planning on staying there again if available when we return.
> The house is "lived-in" and obvious that there are "projects" being done. Our room, the kitchen, and the living area were clean. But there were construction materials (wood) around the house and in some corners. We don't mind, in our own home we too are in the middle of projects – this place is great, comfortable, and in a good location, especially if you plan on exploring the city most of the day – something to consider if you are traveling with kids/toddlers (we were not).
> The stairs to the bedrooms are very steep, and slippery in socks. We don't have kids, if you do, consider this.
> Internet is *not good*, it's dial-up DSL and I was only able to get 6.7 Mbps Down / 0.7 Mbps up while wired in (yes, you read that correctly). The internet becomes unusable with 2 devices connected. I used my phone as a hotspot (Carrier: VZW) and I was able to get work done. // But if you need to work from where you stay, do not plan to rely on the internet here :-/
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Overall, very happy with our stay, love the lushness of their lot, the jungle vibes are palpable.