This charming NOLA home is a gem! Great location and stylish, comfortable home. The room was spacious, the neighborhood was friendly, quiet and safe.
The bed very comfortable and a nice desk for my laptop and to work a bit. I stayed a week and found that sharing a bathroom with other guests was easy.
Though there was no closet, I brought some hangars with me and hung items from the corner of a large fireplace mantel in the room. A small set of shelves was all I needed to fold my clothes and keep things organized. Easy. There was a refrigerator in the room, so I could make a quick breakfast before heading out for the day.
The location can't be beat. I took Lyft to the CBD (Central Business District) for a conference downtown on some of the days. Lots of cars available via Magazine or Tchoupitoulas and they zipped downtown quickly for ~$8-10 in about 8-12 minutes, depending on the time. The home is only a 5 minute walk by brightly colored NOLA homes to Magazine St, a 6 mile long street full of restaurants, boutiques, shops, amenities. I was able to fax some items from a shipping store, pick up some clothing items for the changing weather and gift shop all in one few-hour stroll.
I walked easily to a health food store (hey, I'm from Portland, OR - gotta get my organics!) and it was an easy 10-12 minute walk to St Charles & Louisiana amidst beautiful homes. In the other direction along Tchoupitoulas for 15 minute walk is a Rouse's Market, a local Louisiana grocery store chain where I stocked up on file, shrimp boil spices, Konriko Creole seasoning and a bunch of fun food to take home in my checked luggage. It took me longer to walk anywhere due to the friendly neighbors walking their dogs or just willing to chat about New Orleans and life.
Also a 10-12 minute easy walk to St Charles where I picked up the Streetcar to head downtown or to Freret, Audubon, Tulane/Lloyola, Carrollton and Oak Street areas to walk around and sight-see. I bought a 5-day pass online and it can be a hop on/hop off all day experience.
Back at Dominique's home there is a quiet backyard patio with a jacuzzi tub which came in handy after a day of walking around all over New Orleans. Dominque is super nice and was attentive to any needs I had. I brought a bottle of Washington wine and we opened it and sipped and talked about soccer (Man City!), wine, food/restaurants, mutual acquaintances, etc.
Dominique's home is a quaint home from the outside but inside is a beautifully remodeled modern home with all the creature comforts. You'll love it. Can't wait to come back. What a hidden gem and great value. Je t'en remercie beaucoup, pour tout, Dominique!