This apartment is beautiful! It is very small but a well-used space and bursting with character. The kitchenette consists of a microwave and minifridge and small sink with a coffeemaker and good coffee provided, as well as a full set of dishes. The towels and blankets provided were all very soft and new. The loft bedroom upstairs could be hot in the summer, but there is a ceiling fan AND an A/C unit upstairs as well as down even though it's a very small space and the owner probably could have gotten away with just one. The bed is very comfortable and there are french doors opening onto a false balcony that overlooks the little courtyard with a gold fish pond, where it is fun to watch the cat try to bat at the fish through their protective fencing. It is a quick walk to the French Quarter, but the neighborhood it is located in is quiet and great for getting a good night's rest when you're done with the nightlife. My husband and I felt safe walking to and from the French Quarter even at night. The parking is on the street and our truck wasn't disturbed by anything during our stay. The apartment is accessed by a secure gate, locked from the street. The neighborhood seemed safe and looked very well-maintained with classy restaurants and bars nearby. WiFi was provided and worked well. There is a washer and dryer in a tucked away building in the courtyard. Rita responded promptly to all messages and was friendly but we had plenty of privacy during our stay. Her cat is charming but not intrusive and I didn't notice any cat hair at all in the apartment, which was impressively neat and clean and stylishly furnished.

I will say, the place is small enough that there isn't much of a place to relax and hang out other than the bed. In good weather, you could relax in the courtyard but it was raining while we were there, so it wasn't an option. But then I suppose when you're visiting New Orleans you're mostly out seeing the sights anyway!

Overall, I will remember this apartment as being a beautiful space and a lovely stay, just as quirky and full of character as New Orleans itself!