This place was a total treat! The apartment is very large and clean with lots of amenities. Not a lot of sunlight comes in but that really helps with getting a good night’s sleep. I used the lovely tub every night which was great for relaxing after a long day. I was traveling with my mom who has been sick recently and Russell was a great help with finding a wheelchair rental place although in the end, the bikes they offer was perfect for helping with her mobility. Communication with Russell/Penelope was very good.
Crossing the Mississippi on the ferry each morning was a great way to start each day and it was such a relief to come ‘home’ at the end of a long day to such a peaceful neighborhood and apartment. The tree lined street is remarkable for the beautiful homes and the canopy that has formed overhead. You really have to experience it. The market is close by and they sell a really nice cold coffee.
A note on New Orleans: My mom and I love New Orleans so much we want to take it behind a middle school and get it pregnant. This was my second trip to New Orleans. The first time (feb 2017) was with a friend and we did a mix of sightseeing and partying on bourbon street. This time, I was traveling with a sick(ish) parent.....we did mostly low key sightseeing (very different kind of trip) and we both had an amazing time. The city/people is/are incredible. I’m Canadian and we have a reputation for being nice....Canadians are all a bunch of jerks compared to New Orleanians. Everyone should visit New Orleans at least once and staying at Russell and Penelope’s apartment is a really good start :)