The Irish Channel apartment was a great base for exploring New Orleans LA (NOLA). We were greeted by an associate's of Mia's and introduced to the apartment and its operation. Besides walking us through the use of the the apartment and the environment of the neighborhood, various recommendations were made for local restaurants and taverns.
My wife and I stayed a month with our two dogs - one 90 lbs and one 20 lbs. The neighborhood offered a eclectic mix of NOLA housing styles from large Garden District homes to renovated shotguns. The area is certainly being gentrified. The unit has three bedrooms of which we used two. Rest was quiet and peaceful with adequate heat and cooling. The kitchen and bathroom facilities met our needs. My wife and I enjoyed morning and evening dog walks through the neighborhood. The openness and friendliness of the area's residents was great - we soon became acquainted and comfortable.
The apartment is close to Magazine - a restaurant-tavern-shop street - offering some of NOLA's better eateries. Groceries, pharmaceuticals, convenient, woman's and other shops line the street. The apartment is a short run to St Charles street where one can catch the trolley to the Quarter. Actually, we found two good driving routes to the Quarter where parking was available on the outskirts.
For Mardi Gras, the apartment is a perfect location. The St Charles street parade routes are close and watching there is watching with locals. We were able to fit in on the front line of spectators as well as be in good position to catch parade throws. The neighborhood nature of the crowds made it more real and they gave us good advice on restaurants and places to go as well.
All in all, the Irish Channel Loft was a good deal and we are pleased with our experience and stay.