This is a stand-out property in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans.
Unassuming from the street, you enter the front door to a wonderfully decorated living space on two levels with an amazing outdoor area in the rear of the property, featuring a lushly framed and very private pool. The reality of Gary's place is even better than the pictures you see- among the AirBnB offerings in NOLA, this one is special because of the outstanding outdoor living space which constantly beckons you to come relax in it. This presents a conundrum, because Gary's place is also located in one of the better parts of New Orleans for exploration, eating, shopping, etc.- the great Magazine Street- which you will certainly want to get out and explore! If your only prior experiences of New Orleans are the French Quarter or Bourbon street, a stay at Gary's place will present an entirely different and fun side of the city.
The home is outfitted with everything you need for a great time in New Orleans. A Walgreens and a full service local grocery store are just steps away so that you can easily stock the house with provisions and libations for your stay, and there are several outstanding restaurants and bars a few blocks in either direction on Magazine St. There's plenty to experience on foot and if needed, the classic St Charles streetcars that can ferry you to the west edge of the French Quarter are a 10 minute walk. You really don't need a rental car here.
The house is decorated with a strong sense of Louisiana and NOLA culture & fun- this was one of my favorite things about the house in addition to the pool area and its location in the city. I found myself enjoying certain pieces of the wall art again and again. It is an older home, so do expect some quirks and certain spaces to be a bit smaller than perhaps you are used to in a modern house. Gary has thoughtfully posted instructions throughout the house so you can make the best use of it's features. There are two bedrooms upstairs with the master bedroom downstairs. The staircase to the upper level is a bit steep, so if you have older people in your party who have difficulty with stairs (as we did), it's best to have them stay on the lower level.
Gary is a friendly, flexible and responsive host. He answered texts quickly and addressed any questions we had. He was very kind to make arrangements to allow me to check in early- since I had to depart my prior accommodations in the AM and would otherwise be without a place to stay for a few hours on check in day. He was patient with me when my smartphone died and I got locked out of my AirBnb account, causing a delay to a payment I owed him for heating the awesome pool. Lastly, when we asked if he had a citrus juicer in the house, he went out and bought a brand new one and dropped it off for us!

In summary, our stay at Gary's contributed to a memorable and fun Thanksgiving holiday in NOLA for my family. I highly recommend his place and would definitely stay again. Thank you Gary!