Wow, what a gem! The apt was spotless, in a great neighborhood, and had everything we needed for a perfect vacation. From the super comfy queen bed, to the plush white towels, full kitchen and back garden, it felt like the perfect blend of the best parts of a nice hotel, and your own home. We really enjoyed the back garden for coffee in the morning and late night drinks. There are geckos and frogs!
Michele was kind enough to have coffee, free range organic eggs and organic half and half waiting for us! The washer and dryer were great for our long stay. WiFi and cable TV were also appreciated.
On the end of the block, there is a great coffee shop serving some incredible food (get the crab cake benny, you will not be sad!) and a ton of house-made pastries.
There are 3 or 4 bars within 3 blocks of the apt. We loved Mimi's for it's great atmosphere and excellent tapas. Take a chance and get the "trust me" dish, we had it 3 times and it was spectacular and different every time.
Frenchmen St is an easy 10 minute walk where there are a dozen live music venues/bars along a 3 block stretch. Forget Bourbon St, this is where it's at! We loved the random pick-up street bands that would appear on Frenchmen St late in the evening. Magical! From Frenchmen St it was a 5-10 minute walk to the French Market, Cafe Du Monde for beignets and Jackson Square.
We took Uber to places a bit too far to walk and the average price was $7 to $12, very reasonable! We really could not have picked a better spot.
I know there are many places offered in NOLA, but we will definitely be coming back to Michele's! It was truly perfect!