This Airbnb made our trip to New Orleans so good that, on the day we left, my husband said, "I've never not wanted to go home at the end of a trip until this this one."
If you're poking through a bunch of listings trying to decide on one, here are some important things we weren't sure about, but were happy they turned out well after staying here:
1. Very safe neighborhood. We're talking a "felt safe walking alone as a woman at night" kind of safe.
2. Lovely tree lined streets. We are glad we stayed here instead of the French Quarter. It was quiet and peaceful neighborhood with great architecture. Perfect for an evening stroll after a day in the city.
3. Easy by car, Doable without a car. If you do not balk at 2 mile walks to get places, this place is doable without a car. You're not far from the streetcar to go downtown. If you do bring a car, parking is not a problem here.
4. Kid friendly. As you can tell from the decorating in the pictures, this place is not rambunctious kid friendly, but we visited with a mostly well-behaved 3 year old and she loved it. Important points: One of the showers is a bathtub. There is an awesome playground in walking distance (zip lines!). Pool. Trundle bed. Nightlights in every room.
5. Little touches to make the stay nice: At every turn, we'd say "I wonder if there's a ____" turn around, and there it was. Fully stocked kitchen (with a gas stove!). Towels, sheets, extras, nail polish remover, shampoo, soap, great hair dryer. You will definitely get a taste for southern hospitality.
6. Location. Located in Uptown near the zoo, Tulane, and Loyola universities. Some of the best restaurants are nearby.
7. Spacious. Three large bedrooms. Two full bathrooms. Bedrooms are upstairs. Kitchen, dining room, and living room are downstairs. One bathroom upstairs and one bathroom downstairs.