Y'all. This place was like something out of a dream. I came in with high expectations and they were blown out of the water. The space has been meticulously renovated, beautifully updated and immaculately cleaned. Not to mention, expertly decorated. The living room is very cozy - a great place to kick your feet up after a long day of sight seeing, the kitchen is lovely for an evening cocktail, the beds are SO COMFORTABLE and the bath area is really nicely set up. I was surprised by how roomy everything was! And can I just tell y'all what really set this place over the top? The patio and courtyard! There is an amazing fountain in the courtyard that sounds like heaven and just sets the mood for your whole visit. And the patio is so dreamy that it enticed me to give up an evening out on the town to sit by the pool with a good book. This property is truly a treasure.
As for location - it's just shy of a mile to the french quarter which makes for a lovely walk and also very close by is St. Roch market - not to be missed! (but give them a minute to open properly - it doesn't get interesting until about 10am.) We walked a lot and felt very safe in the neighborhood without sacrificing local color and flavor.
Cheryl and Donnie are WONDERFUL! Super responsive and so knowledgeable! They are both natives and Cheryl is a tour guide so you know they know where all the good stuff is. Our flights were delayed by a few hours and Donnie was so kind to hold our bags and come pick us up from shopping to take us to the airport so that we didn't have to drag them around with us or worry about a cab. PRO TIP - see if you can take them up on their airport pick up offer as the airport taxis are very expensive.
Long story short, if you can get it, don't miss this gem. Staying here with Cheryl and Donnie was unforgettable! We will certainly return and we couldn't imagine staying anywhere but here.