Cleanliness:
Dre’s place was spotless. The interior looks to be recently remodeled, and everything from the shower to the bed linens were fresh and clean.
Location:
Excellent walkability in a safe area. Magazine Street is around the corner, as described. We could walk to restaurants in 2 minutes, and Audubon Park/Zoo is an easy walk about a mile down the road. The French Quarter is a quick Uber/Lyft away, or you can take the St Charles streetcar (less than a 5-minute walk). We enjoyed walking to Creole Creamery and Hansen’s Snow Bliz in the evenings.
Amenities/Extra touches:
Dre and Scott may be the most thoughtful hosts I have ever encountered in my AirBnb ventures worldwide. They included so many thoughtful extras (snacks, beer, wine, cold water) upon arrival. Their guest suite includes many things that are useful for travelers (fridge, microwave, iron, scissors, plush towels!), including essentials that are often forgotten (toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner).
Local tips:
Dre and Scott have left a painstakingly-thorough binder of organized tips and information for their guests. It is well-organized and includes lots of useful information about the guest suite, the surrounding neighborhood, and NOLA in general. Ask Dre for ideas or advice if you need to - she will respond quickly and ask around if she doesn’t have an answer for you!
Communication:
Dre greeted us with a welcome message and all necessary information for an easy check-in prior to our arrival in New Orleans. She responded promptly to all of my messages throughout our time in New Orleans. She went above and beyond by asking friends for information if she did not have an answer to one of my questions herself (I was looking for King Cakes out-of-season). We had only a couple brief encounters with Dre and Scott in-person, and they were friendly and welcoming.
BOTTOM LINE:
BOOK THIS AIRBNB, QUICKLY!!! We can’t wait to go back!!