Julia welcomed me to her Magic Cottage with a big smile and lots of info about nearby restaurants, entertainment and shopping options. The space is even better than it looks in the photos! I loved hanging out in the front parlor, using the desk for my iPad and of course enjoying the bar cart. The sofa and chair in the second parlor are both very comfy. The dining room is so cool, and its proximity to the well equipped kitchen was convenient. The bed was great and super high headboard perfect for reading and watching TV. The mattress and bed linens were perfect. Loved the soothing wall color too! I took a bath in the in newly renovated bathroom. The room is much more spacious than in looks in photos.

Julia's neighborhood in Uptown New Orleans is perfect for exploring nearby Magazine St. There are several cool boutiques as well as a spa, yoga studio, shop with beautiful stationery... all so close by. This is in addition to bunches of dining options from pizza to haute cuisine. I loved Toast, the breakfast and lunch spot, just doors away from Julia's front porch.

Both the front porch and the tropical patio in the rear are great places to sit and enjoy the lovely spring weather. The rear is a wonderful private oasis, and the front is a great place to interact with Julia and the neighbors.

I had a most positive experience staying at The Magic Cottage and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in visiting New Orleans!