As a frequent visitor to New Orleans, I wanted to have a new experience and get out of hotels by staying in a rental home away from the hub bub of the Quarter for a change. I was not at all disappointed! Jenna's lovely house is a short, walkable distance away from the French Quarter as well as Frenchmen Street, on a quiet street just on the other side of Armstrong Park. The house is clean and brightly decorated with little touches that my friends and I found very welcoming. There were 2 different varieties of coffee made available, a sound system with connection cords available to attach our mobile devices, and extra toiletries in the bathroom. I was very impressed that there were even offerings for traveling pets (even without having one with us). There was a dog crate tucked under the bed for use and Jenna had even put out high quality bison treats for visiting pups. I work in a high end pet boutique, so I know the good stuff when I see it!
During our stay, Jenna was always just a text away when we needed help finding items in the house and was very accommodating with our arrival and departure. She had things ready early when we landed and offered to store our bags after check out if we flew out late. She included some thoughtful recommendations in her email for places to eat in the neighborhood and some tips for other places to check out throughout the city. The house is secure with a locking side gate and brightly lit front entrance. The coffee shop next door was a godsend that first morning when we needed breakfast to be easy as we got our bearings. I stayed here with 4 other women, and we were very comfortable with the sleeping arrangements and had enough hot water for all of us while sharing one bathroom. We had lucked out by staying just after Jenna had installed a new murphy bed in the living room and had no problem making ourselves at home. It was also nice to be in a residential area where parking was easy for my family that live in the area and would stop by to join us for a night out. In the past, parking has been a major factor in my decision to drive or rely on walking and cabs, so plentiful street parking is a big bonus for me. The other thing about being in a residential area, a second-line parade went right past the house... TWICE! First time seeing one in all my visits to NOLA :)
As a first time Airbnb-er, I fumbled with figuring out how it works, Jenna had to give me a little friendly direction, but I would definitely consider it my go-to after this great experience. I visit New Orleans often to visit family and I will be happy to stay here again if it is available for my next trip!