We had a fantastic stay with Adrienne and Bill! This was my husband's and my first experience using Airbnb and this set the bar very high for future travels. They were perfect hosts to accompany an outstanding house and location. When we first arrived, we were greeted by their 2 very kind dogs which kept us company while Adrienne came down to unlock the gate. We then got a quick tour of the house as well as a bit of it's history. Adrienne and Bill have many interesting art pieces from their travels around the world. Their home is definitely unique, yet still retains all the charm and spirit of the Garden District.
The room in which we stayed was very spacious especially compared to the hotel room we had spent the previous nights in the French Quarter. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean with the same interesting mix of artwork that is in the rest of the home. There was a small private bathroom with a shower as well as a laundry area and fridge.
As far as the hosts go, we couldn't have been in any better hands as we were with Adrienne and Bill. My only regret about this stay is that we didn't have more time to talk to them. They are very knowledgeable about the history of the house, the Garden District, and New Orleans in general. They are also a great source of information about restaurants, activities, and music in New Orleans. They always had coffee going in the morning which is helpful after spending a late night on Frenchmen Street!
The location of the home was right in the heart of the Garden District being only several blocks away from all the shops and restaurants off of Magazine St., as well as only several blocks to the St. Charles streetcar line. It was only a 5-10 minute taxi ride (or a 15-20 minute streetcar ride) to the French Quarter.
When (not if) we travel back to New Orleans, we definitely plan on staying here again. It is such a good value for the Garden District and gave us a much more unique and personalized experience than any hotel would have.