Me and my father-in-law stayed in Mary's studio for 12 nights during the 50th Jazz Fest, 2019.
It's perfectly located to walk to the Fair Grounds (15 min) or the Frenchman Street (28 min). There is a supermarket in walking distance (Dollar General Market, 5 min), a cozy neighbourhood cafe (Pagoda Café, 9 min), and a local bar (Bullet's Sports Bar, 12 min). For everything else Uber was our go to transportation.
Regarding the studio itself – this is an Airbnb dream coming true. From the outside it looks like a tiny house/former garage in the backyard. From the inside it's a very spacious, clean, functional, good looking 1 1/2 level home, equipped with everything you can think of: air condition, ceiling fan, kitchen with large microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, coffee, a basket of sugar and condiments, toaster, large TV with all the streaming services preinstalled, bluetooth sound bar, working WIFI, foldable couch with a lot of pillows, a large bed, more pillows, nice glass shower, iron, ironing board, hangers, hairdryer, soap, shampoo, lotion, towels, bed sheets, a first aid kit, a gallery / small second level with a additional mattress, ... The list is endless. We were able to feel how much love for all the little details went into this. We couldn't have asked for more. It's simply amazing.
And Mary is just the perfect match to it – a SUPERB HOST. We loved the easy, super fast communication. All the great recommendations (Bullet's Sports Bar with the Original Pinettes, every Friday, were a very unique experience!). The personal welcome letter. Mary was always there to proactively offer help. She definitely deserves 6 of 5 stars.
There is nothing to improve, nothing to change. If Mary just keeps doing what she does, she will always have super happy guests from all over the world in her backyard. If you read this and look for a great place to stay in New Orleans – look no further. Book today. But… of course ... not during Jazz Fest, in case we come back ;)