We stayed Friday and Saturday night and were very satisfied with Jeremy’s place; the experience at this home/in this price range was above average .
Pros:
•I was super impressed with how quiet and peaceful the environment was despite the number of guests under one roof.
•There are two full bathrooms and they are more than adequate for the guests. We never had to wait and the bathrooms and they were clean with all the really hot water you could ask for.
•Both the host and resident fur baby were pleasant and kind. While we were aware of their presence (and that of at least 3 other guests) it felt like we had the place to ourselves.
•The space is thoughtfully appointed with some recent renovations and uncluttered; there is plenty of room for your belongings and to move about freely even when there is a “full house.”
I guess I’d say we were able to enjoy an “illusion of privacy” at most times, as if we were the only ones there.
•The free street parking was very convenient and easy to access. We parked our car on Friday afternoon and didn’t worry about it again until we left on Sunday.
•There is a small but perfectly comfortable outdoor area for those that want to sit in the sun, read or have a smoke. It was quite peaceful out there and the sound of the breeze through the palm leaves was very relaxing.
•If you are interested in going to the quarter, it’s only about a mile away. (Side note: I strongly urge visitors to our state to check out things in New Orleans beyond the quarter...please.)
•The check in process was slick and simple .
Kind of/Sort Of “Cons”:
•The distance between this house and many popular destinations is just far enough that most people will want to call a Lyft to get around. (We plan on incorporating bikes into our next stay)
•For those going to the quarter or Frenchman or Canal and such, your journey on foot (going southeast) includes a short stretch that takes you under the interstate. In my opinion the safety of walking at night through this one particular spot is pretty questionable. Unless you know the area well enough to make an informed opinion on this, I wouldn’t go casually wandering around under the overpass in the middle of the night.
About the location...Treme has long been an underrated and misunderstood neighborhood. There seems to be a lot of people who (mistakenly) believe the area is dangerous, neglected and/or undesirable. But I urge anyone who has reservations about the neighborhood to give Treme and Jeremy’s house a try. I really think they will leave with a new understanding and appreciation for the community - on the whole it’s perfectly safe, a charming, diverse place inhabited by good people. Stay at Jeremy’s place because its a unique and authentic way to experience New Orleans for a reasonable price.