I’ve never been to New Orleans before this trip and I was very excited to be coming to this city but the accommodations of a “roof over my head” where very unsatisfactory. In the listing on the website it clearly states that it can sleep up to 6 people but it cannot. I can assure you that this apartment is not in the least bit as spacious as the owner claims it to be. Don’t get me wrong though, it is very close to a lot of restaurants but I’d rather trade location for personal space any day of the week.
While this apartment is filled with the proper amount of lighting, it takes a few seconds to turn on at all so it leads you to think that the owner has not paid the electricity bill on time. The floor, while it is hardwood, is very creaky and makes a ton unnecessary noise which can be bothersome if you need to make a trip to the restroom in the middle of the night.
This kitchen is so small that even the roach we found in it and myself would have a hard time cooking a meal. The A/C unit is a Nest and while that’s all fine and dandy I would’ve honestly preferred something a little more easier to understand.
The beds are both queens, but they are both very noisy and even the slightest arm movement will make anyone else and yourself wake up. There is no extra seating in these rooms, excluding the living room, for you to sit and get dressed or if you’re a woman for you to apply makeup.
The kitchen is difficult to navigate, but tell me why we found a roach on our second day..?
While the living area is lit well with the lights provided, it’s not satisfactory. There are some nice art pieces on the walls in this and every room but the additional seating in this particular room is where I have my highest level of discomfort. There is a leather couch across the back wall of the living room and it’s not comfortable for sitting or sleeping. The additional seating in this room include a rickety table that was not put together properly alongside two very uncomfortable bar stools and also this cushioned midget size chair. There is a stool in this room that was made crooked and my friend’s inner thigh was pinched and left her with a very painful abrasion. When the TV is turned on, the picture is less than satisfactory as it appears grainy and almost outdated.
When you look on your phone or laptop to find the wifi and you finally log in, you will only then come to understand how bad the connection is.
This restroom is very small. We did not use the washer, as luckily we did not need to but it would not have mattered if we did or if we did not because the dryer was not working. Leaving all our 3 towels still wet after being in the dryer for about 40 minutes. I noticed the gas smell coming from the dryer and did not open the door to the restroom until absolutely necessary. I tried communicating with the host but, no response. If you’re going to show a listing that will support up to 6 people, please put more toiletries.
The A/C and heater, as stated before, work well until you realize that you have a half inch gap working against you from the windows that lead to the balcony that then let out all the warm air and replaces it again with cold air. Now you’re thinking “I’ll grab a blanket” well plot twist there are no extra blankets to help in this situation at all.
Another thing about the A/C is that it tries to work so hard that the pictures on the walls shake and make a lot of noise when you’re trying to sleep or even have a peaceful afternoon.
This entry to the balcony is very difficult to appreciate because you have to lift up a window and crawl under it from both entrees. At least with the one that leads to the bedroom, add a door. Also, watch your feet on the balcony because there is a loose plank of wood that is uncultured and would cause horrible damage.
We came back from several adventures of our own on this trip and we had to park in the street which was not promised in the communications from the host.
The locks are electronic which is a nice touch if you’re into the times but they need to be overlooked by a professional because a lot of times they won’t lock behind you and it makes you feel unsafe.
While here, we found an excessive amount of fur everywhere. I have a strong belief that is was cat fur because I’m allergic to cats and I currently have a swollen throat and a very stuffy nose. My friends are also experiencing the same feeling and we didn’t bring any medication that would help with this because we simply didn’t expect it.
Above everything else though, there is something in the air that just makes your nose go crazy trying to figure out what it is. One of my friends said it was just dry air but I personally believe it to be the gas smell that I experienced early on into our stay.
Communications with the owner were pretty much nonexistent, before or during the trip the owner would not answer my calls or messages that I had left him about concerns or worries.
10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND!
This apartment needs a lot of work done to it and for it to be a success. Unfortunately the owner has this kind of lazy attitude when it comes down to putting in the work that is needed for this to be an enjoyable stay for the guests who happen to rent it