We had a great time staying at Joe’s place! It is in an amazing location just outside the French Quarter, and it is just a short 10-15 minute leisurely stroll to Frenchman Street, Decatur Street, and the craziness of Bourbon Street! The area may appear a bit sketchy at first, but we quickly realized it is a beautiful, up-and-coming neighborhood (Marigny) that is being revitalized!
We loved the old-world charm of this home, and although it was furnished with several pieces of antique furniture and decor that looked to fit perfectly with the history of the home, the couch and bed were extremely comfortable and modern.
Joe was very quick to respond via text the few times we reached out, and he even stopped by to check on the electronic lock when we thought the battery was dying (it turned out to be totally fine)!
Things to note:
1. The home is on the second and third floors of a historic home that is divided into several condos. The stairs leading up to the condo and the stairs inside the condo leading to the bedroom and full bathroom are a bit tricky with luggage, so make sure you can handle lots of stairs ok!
2. There are several wooden beams that are quite low on the top floor of the condo (including in the shower). They look very cool, but anyone over 6’ tall may need to duck at times!
3. There is a busy bar directly across the street, so if you are a light sleeper, the noise may disturb you! We had no trouble, though!
4. There is a convenient half bath behind what looks like a “secret” door in the living room. Unfortunately, there isn’t much of a handle, and opening the door is a bit tricky.