On the positive side:
The apartment is located the Marigny area of New Orleans and is only three blocks away from Frenchman street and only a few additional blocks away from the French Market. The neighborhood is quiet, so earplugs are NOT necessary; and a cozy coffee shop across the street was well appreciated by the entire family. Easy access to the interstate system makes getting to the house very easy.
The apartment provided the right amount of space for a family of four adults. One bedroom has a queen bed (and access to a narrow second floor patio), while the other bedroom contains a queen bed and a twin bed. Neither the couch or futon downstairs would make for a comfortable night of sleep for an adult. The kitchen is small and lacks a table, but up to three people could eat on the small counter/island. Off-street parking is a BIG plus, but you’ll need a small car and a spotter or two to back out. The air conditioner did a great job keeping the apartment cool, even in hot, muggy July/August. Note: The apartment is in the middle of the building, not the front (as the picture on Airbnb might lead you to believe) – BUT that’s OK, as it’s far more functional (and quiet) than the front apartment would be.
On the negative side:
The refrigerator/freezer in the apartment did not work. Thankfully, the apartment next door was vacant, and Krekel provided us access to it, so we could its fridge. That meant going outside every time we needed something. We bought a Styrofoam cooler to minimize trips – it’s on the fridge if you need it 😊). There is no internet in the apartment, so be prepared to use your phone as a ‘Hot Spot’ or head over to the aforementioned coffee shop to get on-line. Our biggest issue was with the mattress in the bedroom with the patio. When we stripped the bed before we left, we discovered a large stain in the corner – which explained an odd smell that bothered my wife all week. Krekel is responsive, and I’m sure he’ll replace/fix the fridge and mattress, but you should check with him prior to booking.
All-in-all, we’d stay at the apartment again, assuming the mattress and fridge are replaced/repaired.