DISCLAIMER - I’m a native New Orleanian who has moved away but came “home” for a brief visit to check in on an elderly parent during COVID-19. I know my way around the city very well and I’m comfortable in the shabby chic nature of much of the city. It is said that “You either really really love New Orleans or you really really don’t.” I love my hometown!
I love this studio because of it’s location which is near to, but not in the midst of, several different areas of interest for tourists (City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Fairgrounds racetrack/home of the Jazz and Heritage Festival, scenic Esplanade Avenue which leads directly to Treme’ the neighborhood which has been the breeding ground for many, many artists of color, and the French Quarter and riverfront area). All of above mentioned parts of town are very easy to get to (within 0.75 to 2.5 miles away) from this lovely little studio. It is a compact place perfect for two guests, in mild weather the table, chairs, and umbrella outside provide a nice extension of the living space. The bed and pillows are comfortable, the shower had excellent water pressure and plentiful hot water. It’s always a plus to have a clean refrigerator to keep leftovers and perishable snacks as well as a microwave. The cutlery was plentiful and of decent quality. We didn’t use the drip coffee machine but noted that coffee and powdered creamer is provided for guests’ use. Overall the space is well laid out, comfortable, and perfect for a weekend trip. I would recommend Leonore and Brandon’s studio without reservation.
If interested, there are several fabulous places to eat and drink very close by. I recommend the following: (**. = Black owned Business):
Adrian’s Bakery** - (0.2 miles/less than a 5 min walk at 4710 Paris Avenue) delicious baked goods, great service
Toast - breakfast and brunch (1.7 miles/5 min drive at 1845 Gentilly Blvd.) incredibly wonderful quality of food, very large portion sizes, and everything is homemade
Neyow’s Creole Cafe** - (3.5 miles/10 min drive at 3332 Bienville Street) Creole New Orleans cuisine and soul food. Everyone can fine something here to eat - delicious and generous portions.
1000 Figs - 2.6 miles/7 min drive at 3141 Ponde deLeon off of Esplanade Avenue near Bayou St. John) Middle Eastern Cuisine and vegetarian cuisine. EXCELLENT quality food.
Pontilly Coffee** - (2.7 miles/6 min drive located at 4000 Chef Menteur HWY) coffee, tea, and all manner of baked goods and breakfast items. Terrific customer service and great prices.