We had a great stay in NOLA thanks to Jonathan and Katy! They were incredibly easy to communicate with, the place was accurate to pictures online, and everything went very smoothly.
THE BEST STUFF:
- Katy provided some great suggestions for entertainment (Preservation Hall, Natchez Steamboat jazz cruise, etc.). We took almost all of the suggestions and loved ALL of it!
- There was shampoo, soap, a hair dryer, a clothes steamer, lint rollers, an iron/ironing board, stove/oven, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV, and easy to use WIFI - pretty much everything you could need!
- The place was INCREDIBLY clean
- Communication was GREAT. Responses came quickly, we had all the info we needed, and they even allowed us to check in early!
- Highlight of the trip was buffet soul food lunch at Dooky Chase's restaurant - a quick 7 min walk from the apartment! This is a can't miss if you are staying at Katy and Jonathan's place.
THE LESS THAN BEST:
- If you are planning to use the twin bed in the front room, request a darker curtain or wear a sleeping mask. It was a little too bright from the street light outside.
- We thought we could easily walk to the French Quarter from the apartment, but it turned out to be a fairly long walk in the heat and certainly not a walk we were willing to do after dark. The neighborhood directly surrounding the apartment is good and seems safe, but depending on your route, some of the areas you have to walk through to get to the FQ were not the best. (Not terrible, but I wouldn't have wanted to walk through them alone).
- The AC/air control seemed great since we had control over it, but once we actually used it, it was a little wonky. By changing it just 1 degree, the apartment went from freezing cold to stifling hot. We were never exactly able to strike the balance on this one.
Overall, this place was a great value and a good experience. It was true to photos and reviews and for the most part, everything was as we expected. The hosts are great and the apartment is lovely! Laissez les bon temps rouler!