We took a chance on Casa Pelican and won! We stayed eight days. The bed was comfortable. Since we had the balcony room, we slept each night with the doors wide open to enjoy the refreshing light breezes. Before bed, more than once we took advantage of the seating on the balcony to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. The bathroom was clean with an inexhaustible supply of hot water. Fresh towels whenever we requested them. It only gets better! Each morning we were greeted with a gourmet breakfast, every morning it was something special. We would leave so full, only a midday snack was necessary before dinner out. The neighborhood is quiet and full of well-kept historic homes. They were fun to admire on our short walk to the ferry boat, which has regular service that crosses the river close to the French Quarter. When we return to New Orleans there is only one place we will stay and is at the Casa Pelican. One may ask: what makes this place so special? The answer is obvious, Karen and Kelly, the owners. Karen is a top-notch chief. That is why the breakfasts are so amazing. (Her cooking school is the best in the city). Also, the two take loving care of there home. It is full of beauty, Jazz music, and good company. They also love New Orleans. They know all the best places to visit and restaurants to eat at. They can even recommend what to order. We cannot say enough good things about our our stay. Well, we add one: everyday there was always an open parking spot right in front of the house.