READ REVIEWS IN DEPTH BEFORE BOOKING: this is a good value for the money given the location. However, we had several issues arise while staying that dampened our experiences and others had issues like our in the reviews.
1. All the amenities listed were not present. There was no body wash/soap, no shampoo, and no conditioner. I packed none of my own specifically because the listing said it was there.
2. The amenities that were listed as included were SUPER limited. We ran out of toilet paper on the last night and asked for more. We were told they provide start up supplies only and to go buy some. No where in the listing does it say this and we had been clear we had a larger group of us. I’ve never had an Airbnb not provide enough essentials like toilet paper. Especially when it says all amenities are included in the listing.
3. The beds are NOT comfortable. Be aware the pull out couch can really only be slept on by kids. The mattress on it is super flimsy and you can very obviously feel the metal frame underneath. It was super uncomfortable and hurt my back. The master and closet bed were okay though.
4. Check in is not super smooth. The listing says that storage space for your luggage is provided if you arrive early but it’s not included in the day-of instructions. I understood that the doorman wasn’t associated with the Airbnb but chatted with him about it just in case since he was super nice before I messaged the host. The host was bordering on rude when they responded implying I didn’t read the listing (which I did several times before even asking). And then they didn’t even answer my question so we had to sit in the lobby with all of our luggage for a while waiting for check in.
5. The “does not open window” was wide open when we got there and there was rain all over the floor in the master bedroom. Which we had to clean up and deal with getting the stuck window closed.
6. The floorboards were coming up in places or had gaps and a cockroach ran out from one of the gaps. We were super high up; how did a cockroach get all the way up there?! Maybe through the window that wasn’t supposed to be open? I don’t know but it was gross.
For pros: 1. Location is awesome!!
2. The door guys who run the building are super super nice
3. The building has cool rooftop views and although the pool is VERY tiny, it was a fun little addition.
4. The gym room with extra bathrooms on the 4th floor come in handy when you run out of toilet paper because the Airbnb host didn’t give you enough
5. The hosts are usually fast to respond
I might have still booked for the price point and location honestly (although the cockroach thing was gross) but I would have brought soap and shampoo and toilet paper rather than having to buy any. And we would have changed the sleeping arrangements because no one should be sleeping on the pull out couch. The Airbnb was the most frustrating part of our time in New Orleans which is really not how it’s supposed to be.