Magical Marigny

The perfect stay, in a great local neighborhood!
My sis and I wanted to be out of the fray ofthe French Quarter, and yet be near enough to walk to it, if/when we felt like it. I was in NOLA years ago (pre-Katrina) in 2 days of blinding rain. I had always
wanted to come back. My sis happened to have a week to join me.
So here are the things we loved about Mary’s place, which, once-upon-a-time was a local corner grocery store called “Virgils.” we were told:
1) Just a really nice clean well-stocked, renovated place where we felt right at home. Mary’s artistic touches are everywhere! Some truly eclectic pieces grace the home, and being an artist myself, I really enjoyed that.
2) All of the conveniences of home, including great snacks in the fridge, a coffeemaker and bottled water (which we replenished for the next guests).
3) I love to cook and it is located right across the street from an organic market!
4) And sometimes I hate to cook and it is right down the street from the incredible Roch Market—a historic renovated venue of high-end food vendors. Shrimp gumbo? No problem. Red beans and rice—yep! Fresh Thai Spring rolls—got ‘em!
We could have eaten every meal there because of the great variety., I won’t go on about food, because every guidebook suggests wonderful places to eat and drink.
This is a city of friendly people, excellent food and great music!
5) Felt like we lived right in the neighborhood—friendly people said hello as we went on local walks, ducked in local specialty shops (some really interesting places), and even hung out at the Café Istanbul the last night to catch some local entertainment. It is within easy walking distance to: Frenchman Street,
The French Quarter, the new St. Claude Street Car line, etc. I like to consider myself urban smart, and felt very safe walking around during the day. I’d suggest buddy system at night, although both of us traversed out alone at night at times.
6) Mary’s son Ryan was a perfect host—next door if we had a question or needed advice, but not hovering or intrusive…
7) When you don’t feel like walking, this is truly a Uber-friendly city! Every single
ride we took showed up at our door within 8 minutes. We rated all of them 5 stars. It’s an efficient way to get around town, or to the airport, and every driver had a story (if you’re up for that, otherwise, don’t ask!)
So Thanks Mary! I definitely hope your place is available next time I’m in town!

Lin