While I think the phrase “hidden gem” is cliché and overused, it’s hard for me a o think of a more apt description for Lianna’s place. The neighborhood is, as a previous review noted, a little off the beaten path, but inside - wow. It felt like it had been renovated the week before we arrived: all modern appliances, new countertops and bathroom fixtures, impeccably clean, and tastefully decorated.
In order to not sound like a shill, I’m going to mention something negative now to balance things out - the door on the bathroom in the hallway is a bit too big for its frame, and it can take a bit of effort to close.
Now that I’ve gotten the hard-hitting critiques out of the way, I’ll go back to talking about the good parts. The en suite bathroom was flooded with natural light and the (again, seemingly brand new) glassed-in shower was something I literally looked forward to every morning.
While the neighborhood was indeed in a bit of a quiet area, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, and we could easily drive to Magazine Street, the Garden District, or even downtown in under 15 minutes. There were multiple restaurants and shopping areas a close drive from us, too, which is vital during a long-term stay. We happened to be in town during Mardi Gras, and Lianna’s location was a nice balance - we could easily drive and park near the parade route, get hit in the head with beads and nerf footballs thrown at us from floats, and then retreat to a quieter neighborhood and not deal with the aftermath and cleanup. I plan on making regular trips back to New Orleans and from now on, availability at Lianna’s place will be the first thing I check before I go, because I would happily stay again.