We had a very enjoyable time at Cailin’s place. It’s about 25 minutes from the airport (a lyft cost us around $30). Check in was easy and we dumped our bags and headed out for our first night in NOLA.
The location of the house is it’s crowning glory. A 10 minute walk down the street will find you on Charles street and the street car line. On your way you will pass French truck coffee, a real gem! We stopped there twice for breakfast, such good quality and came in real handy for early morning starts. Try the New Orleans iced coffee, it’s delicious!
I would recommend you buy a day ticket when using the street car ($3 per person) it lasts 24 hours and not only saves money but means you can use ANY street car or bus!
Cailin’s place is about a 20 minute street car ride to the main part, bourbon street etc.
Tea, coffee, washing and drying facilities are provided. We didn’t end up using them as we spent barely any time at the house but the water provided was most appreciated as it is SO hot in NOLA.
The house itself is very stylish and is designed well, the bathroom is nice and bright and everything is easy to use.
My only suggestion would be for a welcome pack to be provided as we had to message Cailin regarding the WiFi code, air con unit etc etc. A box of local take out menus was provided but a compressive welcome pack to the house and local recommendations would have been helpful.
*Places we would suggest you go*
French truck coffee - down the road from the house
Fat Tuesdays - Bourbon street (get it to takeaway and get the big one to share - add “tooters” for $1 each)
The Maison - Frenchman Street (great live music, food and drinks)
Nice Shops - Royal street (lovely, high end gifts and homeware, also a lovely boutique pet store
Ruby slippers - Magazine street (great brunch)
The carousel bar - Royal street (best hurricane)
Boil House - magazine street (best food, get the crawfish and shrimp broil, so good!)
Tours by Steve - highly recommended - we did the tour of the lafayette cemetery and garden district