What an incredible rental suite! We stayed in Ms. Paula's suite in the Maison Riche for four nights the week before Halloween, and we couldn't have asked for a better location and rental experience. We arrived late in the evening, but even so, our check-in was a breeze. The suite stayed in was well appointed and cozy- exactly as described. Ms. Paula left some yummy treats for us in our welcome bag to make us feel right at home, and additionally, we were given a complimentary coffee and pastry from the coffee shop as a special treat! During our stay, we had no problem catching the trolly right outside the house when we wanted to travel into the French Quarter, and we could easily walk to Garden District restaurants and shops when we didn't want to go outside of the area. As an avid runner, I found it easiest to run along the trolly's path rather than on area sidewalks or the street since they are incredibly uneven and broken with tree roots.
I will add only two personal comments to advise future clients with their stay at the Maison Riche: As stated by others, the two 1st floor suites share a floor with the coffee shop located inside the home. The shop only operates Wednesday-Sundays, 8 am-10 am, and for a short time in the afternoons as well. The suite we stayed in (205) has a vent above the suite's French doors that is open to the entryway/coffee shop area. Because of this and the French doors themselves, the room is not soundproof, and you can hear customers talking in the coffee shop as well as the espresso machine when it is in use. Knowing this, we brought along our white noise machine to make it easier to sleep in on those mornings. I'm letting you know this so you won't pass up the chance to stay in this lovely suite; so long as you bring earplugs or a noise machine, it isn't a problem. Secondly, when we arrived, the suite had three different air fresheners inside- 2 plug-ins and one timer-released air spray. I am highly sensitive to artificial scents, and I forgot to request that the room not have any air fresheners. If you are also susceptible to such things, make sure you let Ms. Paula know so she can be aware of your needs before you arrive.
Any time we visit New Orleans, we will most certainly stay with Ms. Paula at the Maison Riche again. There is no other place as welcoming or as charming.