We were all visiting for the first time for a college roommate reunion. With 7 of us, we wanted a space that had plenty of room, plus a nice kitchen to chat and drink around. This place was PERFECT. The location was a little off the beaten path, especially at night, but we always felt safe. A warning: the trolley DOES come this way, but much of the public transportation was closed due to construction of roads. Rideshares easily pick up at the house. We walked most of the city anyway, but I HIGHLY suggest comfy shoes. It is a bit of a hike to Bourbon Street or any of the main spots--walkable for sure, but MUCH farther than a quick hike.
The kitchen has everything you might need for a trip, plus a nice fridge with water filtration. We didn't have much luck with ice. Shipt quickly delivered any groceries that we needed. There is a coffee maker, hot water kettle, plus a nice stove.
Hiring Chef Will for a dinner is a MUST. We did the crab/crawfish boil the first night and it was amazing! BEST way to kick off the trip.
There are 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms, with 2 pull out chairs/couches. I loved the closets and storage spaces. The upstairs bathroom is a bit awkward with the huge rain shower if multiple people are trying to get ready. We ended up using the walk in closet for getting changed and having people shower in shifts. The tub looked fab, too.
The backyard would be great in the warmer months, we were only really in the backyard for the boil when Chef Will was cooking.
Communication was fast and easy and I really appreciated it! If you come to the city early, we checked our bags using an app called Bounce. For $5/bag it was well worth it! We used a location by the Carousel bar.
Overall, great location! One night we did feel a little nervous walking down the final street from Canal since there were so many people lingering in the street. If you are ever feeling uneasy, someone told us to walk down the middle of the street where there's better lighting.
Thanks so much for the great stay!