Our group enjoyed the indoor and outdoor space in this home. The pool and courtyard convinced us to choose this space for our annual girls trip over similar ones that lacked such amenities. The house was well lit and felt safe and secure. The beds were comfortable. There were plenty of bath and pool towels. The artwork and overall finishes are quintessentially New Orleans. We appreciated having a washer/dryer, dishwasher & coffee maker. We loved the open layout of the open kitchen and living room where everyone could hang out together enjoying coffee and/or cocktails. The covered front porch was an amazing bonus - we loved sitting out there on a rainy afternoon with iced coffees from Mojo Coffee down the street! The location of the house was great for walking to restaurants on Magazine Street, taking the St. Charles Streetcar, and quick Uber pickups.
Things that could be addressed: We were surprised upon arriving at 4am (flight delays) that our unit was on the 2nd floor and that the unit itself was 2 floors. . . AKA two sets of steep/narrow steps. It wasn't a dealbreaker but the listing doesn't mention this at all so it feels intentionally misleading. The bedroom closest to the entry door lacks curtains which was a minor but annoying realization since we couldn't sleep in with the bright sunlight. Also, that same room sees the "glow" of the courtyard string lights at night. The main downfall was that the upstairs bathroom completely lacked hot water so this hampered our ability to shower and get ready in a timely manner. With 7 girls, we specifically choose vacation rentals based on the number of bathrooms. The A/C unit seemed to struggle to keep up with the weather. It was 72 upon our arrival and consistently climbed in temp to stay at about 76-77 upon our departure despite still being set at 72. If we'd been staying longer, we would've contacted the host about the hot water and the A/C. As other reviews mention, it seems odd to have only 4 cups in a unit that sleeps 10. We would absolutely stay here again if the hot water issue in the 2nd bathroom is fixed.