The Bywater Parlor greatly exceeded our expectations. The listings photographs are enough to peak your interest but they are nothing compared to being there in person. To say there is a calming atmosphere would be an understatement. It’s the perfect place for a couple or a couple of friends looking for a unique stay. My wife kept flipping through the coffee table books, attempted tarot reading (it’s not one of her gifts) and pointing out cool little things everywhere. We came for a much needed weekend getaway but didn’t want to waste our time with the over crowded tourist spots. My wife had almost written New Orleans off completely because of previous visits, she isn’t a fan of the crowds and she has never been a fan of the party life but loves art, history and unexpected surprises. That’s exactly what The Bywater Parlor gave us was an unexpected surprise and a whole new experience. We ate at small local restaurants, found an adorable coffee shop and had fun just exploring. We are already talking about planning another trip in the near future, with this being our ideal place to stay.