I'd like to preface my review by saying I never write reviews, even with bad experiences, but I had such a pleasant time that I couldn't follow my usual pattern.
If you're looking for a place in New Orleans, you won't find a better host than Elizabeth. She and Todd genuinely care about their guests and went above and beyond what I expected. They live in another unit on site and are available should you need anything. I was skeptical of Airbnb prior to the trip as it was our first experience but I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. My girlfriend and I celebrated my 30th bday and upon arriving, we were welcomed with a birthday balloon and bottle of wine. They also provided snacks, coffee, milk, oj, and water. What makes Elizabeth an exceptional host is her attention to the details. She keeps a binder of places to go, restaurants, etc; miniature toiletries incase you forget them, and truly make you feel at home. The neighborhood is cozy and full of character. It's a short walk of less than ten minutes to the ferry which we used more than I expected. It was so convenient and cheaper than parking our car while we roamed the French Quarter. Make sure you have exact change on the ferry. Cash only. $2 per person each way.
Prior to our trip a friend who has made many trips to NOLA made a negative remark about the Algiers area and said she always stayed in the French Quarter. I can positively say that we never felt uneasy in the neighborhood. The people were friendly and laid back, the nights were quiet(unlike the downtown area), and you can't find a better view of the city of New Orleans and its skyline than from Algiers Point.
Must see/do:
- swamp tour on airboat (probably our favorite attraction)
- pirates alley
- beignets at Cafe Du Monde
- Haunted history tour
- Old Point Bar (two blocks from unit)
- New Orleans Power Pass saves money on multiple attractions for a flat rate
- Best Food: Baby's Bad Ass Burgers Foodtruck are an ABSOLUTE must. It may not be Cajun cuisine but you'll never have a better burger.
- Best Drink: The Hurricane at LaFitte's Blacksmith Shop Piano Bar and Lounge (Americas Longest continually running bar- they never even closed during prohibition)
We will make future trips and we won't stay anywhere else as long as Elizabeth still offers a place to rent. I plan to use Airbnb in other cities in the future but Elizabeth has set a high bar with to compare. Thanks Elizabeth and Todd!!