What a PERFECT choice for us! The location was ideal!!! The accommodations were wonderful, and exceeded our expectations! Carmel did a great job with communication, and even had 2 (much appreciated) cold beers waiting for us... and a personalized 'Welcome' message for us! She made a point of greeting us in person and conveyed some fascinating history of the location. I must say how impressed I was with how quickly we felt 'at home' in our new surroundings... this is a true testament to the host's talents. Upon walking up to the outside, it seems a bit humble...but DO NOT BE FOOLED... Carmel has made the interior so luxe and inviting, with everything you could want or need to make your stay optimal. And can I say one more time... LOCATION! Just walk a few blocks in any direction to find restaurants, stores, pharmacies, Whole Foods, Winn Dixie etc... Almost on the front doorstep of the building you can grab a bus to anywhere. I never heard noise from the bar next door... ever. Carmel and her husband are a wonderful information resource if you have ANY questions about anything to do with NOLA!
Several things that any visitor UNfamiliar with NOLA must know:
New Orleans is an old city.... that is below sea level and still recovering from Katrina. There is NO parking and there is no such thing as 'flat' or 'level'....ANYWHERE.
So you will be doing a LOT of walking... on VERY uneven surfaces. There is dust everywhere...all the time. If you have an issue with that...then NOLA is not your destination right now. If you understand and accept the realities of this exciting, grand old city, then I HIGHLY recommend this location for NOLA visitors! We will DEFINITELY be repeat visitors to THIS property. Thank you again Carmel!