How do I begin? I knew from the pictures that Adrienne's beautiful abode would be a great place to call home during our first visit to New Orleans. The pictures just don't do this amazing place justice! As soon as my husband and I walked in this gorgeous place, we were greeted by a lovely and smiling Adrienne. We felt immediately welcome and as we took in the details of the eclectic decor and rich architecture, we knew we had chosen exactly the right place to spend our week in NOLA. We were of course starving when we arrived and Adrienne was immediately helpful to offer suggestions and directions to some of the many excellent choices in the area. (We especially loved Juan's Flying Burrito and District Donuts & Sliders--both on Magazine and walkable from the P-B Mansion).
Our room was absolutely wonderful. Our own bathroom and easy access to the balcony overlooking the city--yes, ma'am! Light and airy, clean and comfortable. Calm and quiet except for the footsteps on the stairs that my sweet and cynical husband swears he heard the first night! It is known as the haunted bedroom, right? No rustling of the taffeta dress of a little girl, but we'll take our haunting experience and roll with it! We slept great otherwise and were even fortunate enough to fit in an afternoon nap following one of our later nights out on the town. Also, if you need a quiet spot for reflecting on how incredible your trip is, check out the sweet little pool in the backyard.
If you're looking for a true New Orleans experience including a gorgeous mansion built in the 1800's, a vibrant and safe neighborhood full of cool shops, cafes and restaurants, and a helpful, friendly and charming hostess--you've found the right place! We feel so fortunate that we found Adrienne and her home. We had such an amazing week and having a comfy home base from which to walk and catch the nearby streetcar made our week even better. We're already talking about our next trip and we'll definitely be staying at the Parks-Bowman mansion. Wish we were there right now!
Thanks again, Adrienne! You made our experience even more wonderful. We'll be back!