When you book a place to stay online you always hope that it lives up to the reviews and photos. Suzanne's home far exceeds both!
Suzanne is a charming, considerate host who has thought of every little detail from a sewing kit to toiletries. The bed was super comfortable and the shot gun house has been beautifully restored and decorated. Suzanne was instantly available, yet still respected our privacy - even texting way ahead of time to ask if a repairman could work on the stove. She even left yummy goodies for us to munch on all week!
Constance House is a short walk to Magazine St, Prytania St and St Charles. A perfect location as we prefer to walk, bus or take the streetcar everywhere (look into the public transportation RTA's jazzy pass - available online). There are many shopping, grocery and restaurants nearby and for excitement the French Quarter is is a short bus ride away. If we stayed out late, United Cab was quick, reasonable and inexpensive. (We prefer using well-vetted cabbies vs Uber).
We didn't cook, but appreciated the great snacks, milk, wine, water, coffee and teas that Suzanne left for us. Upon learning that my husband liked a specific tea, she quickly replenished the supply!
Nearby restaurants that we enjoyed: Coulis for breakfast, Parasols for divine oyster po boys, St James Cheese Co, Avo's for perfect Italian food (5500 blk Magazine?), and Shaya's really is all it's cracked up to be. Go for a late lunch and grab a seat at the bar if you don't have a reservation.
But our favorite part at Constance House by far was hanging out with Suzanne and her delightful daughter during the St Patrick's Parade just 2 blocks from the house. Too bad that it was the day before we left because we really enjoyed spending the afternoon with them.
Not only did we love staying with Suzanne, we feel like we've met a Iong lost friend.