I had a good stay with Constance and this location. I do have a small bit of constructive criticism as well! The thing is I rarely leave less than five stars because in most cases it’s a privilege to stay in such spaces and travel of course, and it’s only ever small things.
Pros: As charming New Orleans contemporary as it gets, it’s industrial it’s modern and well decorated and cool in its stone slab orientation. We have stayed in many such homes and airbnbs around the world and my first impression was very good. It’s a top tier place and perfect for us… Everything you need is here, we were two couples at the time. We could have liked accommodated a couch surfer if need be. It’s a bit rustic but that’s in its charm, it’s spacious enough for what we needed and has a kitchen and bar set up for meals if you really want to cheat yourself out of southern cuisine in a city known for it and waste time cooking! The host herself was interesting and unique and sociable and pleasant. We enjoyed talking and she was easy to relate to and converse with life about. The home itself as a whole is massive and absolutely beautiful, our apartment was private and no concerns there.
Cons: Really not much but we really appreciate spaces where there is a sign to remove shoes. It’s such a simple way to ensure better cleanliness. If it was mine I’d shampoo all area rugs then ask for shoes off. It perturbs me anyway to think of walking a city as gritty as New Orleans then stomp around my bedroom and bathroom in the same shoes. I brought indoor slippers… Being old there are stone walls that erode slowly so it was a little dusty BUT I know Constance just took over the place as a host and needs time to settle in and hear out clientele and do what’s best for herself and guests, it’s a balancing act and I am sympathetic as such! She specifically described that she would be addressing the stone walls and the small things before I brought them up when her and I were just chatting at leisure. Also if you’re a light sleeper like me you search reviews to find if it will be tolerable… Well I did the same for the original listing which had hundreds of reviews all positive of course and it described a quiet getaway. That’s Tye to an extent but during Mardi Gras forget it lol. You will hear cars revving and bass pounding on occasion. So I’d say it’s moderately quiet but for the average non neurotic person you’ll be fine.
I respect and appreciate Constance and know you’ll be in love with the home! Enjoy!