Joann’s place was as advertised. Very clean, very spacious and perfectly located.
Throughout our stay Joann constantly kept in touch with us to make sure our stay was going well and to see if we needed anything. Which we were not expecting but provided us a lot of comfort knowing we had someone we could talk to if there was anything we needed.
As far as the space is concerned, it was better than I expected, the living space (kitchen, dining and living room) was quite large and made the stay more comfortable as we didn’t feel like we were on top of each other.
The one bedroom is small, but the bed and the bedding was all very comfortable. The extra bed (foldout couch) was surprisingly very comfortable. There was nary a complaint about a bar being lodged in someone’s back all night or the mattress being too thin. In fact, both nights we were there my kids woke up saying they slept great.
The bathroom was very clean and looks to have been recently redone.
The location was perfect if you are hanging out in the mid-city area or if you are in town to visit the French Quarter. City Park is within walking distance but we used our car to get there. If staying for a festival at city park it’s a very doable walk(10-15 minutes probably).
Street car is nearby, maybe a 10 minute walk. But it would be a very cheap Uber ride down to the Quarter or garden district and I would advise that after the nostalgia of riding a street car wears off.
Ultimately, I can’t recommend this place enough. I have been to New Orleans more times than I can count and usually always stay in downtown or French quarter. But I think from now on, it’s mid-city or bust for me(in particular JoAnns place). It checks all the boxes, the most important box it checks is getting that true New Orleans experience. In Mid-city, You still feel like you are experiencing New Orleans even though you are not in the Quarter. It’s not like you are staying in Kenner by the airport where you feel like you could be in anywhere USA. The Mid-city area is awesome and unique with tons of character. I write this for the newcomers to New Orleans....consider mid-city over the higher priced and congestion of downtown and if you do you can’t go wrong staying at JoAnn’s place. You will fall in love with this area and the true New Orleans charm.
JoAnn your place was awesome and the experience was even better, there is a reason you are a super host!!