We loved staying at the Creole Cottage during our last stay in New Orleans. When we first booked it, although we were excited to get to know the neighborhood (Bayou St John), we did wonder if we would regret not staying in the French Quarter and not being in the heart of the action and energy. We ended up really loving this gorgeous historic neighborhood, gaping at all the eye-catching houses and architecture, getting to know the local watering hole and nearby coffee shop, being so close to City Park (wow! be sure to check it out while you are staying so close), getting a po' boy at the Parkway Bakery and gumbo at Luisa's and grits and griade at Cafe Degas, all within walking distance (and a whole lot more).

Because we really like to take advantage of the nightlife in NOLA, we do not rent a car whenever we visit. During our stay at the Creole Cottage, we used Uber, flagged cabs and called the local car companies when we wanted to go to the Quarter or other farther afield neighborhoods. Although the Bayou St John is comparatively sleepy, we did not having any problems getting around without a car.

The home was lovely, cozy, welcoming and comfortable. We would definitely stay again and will be recommending this home to our friends.