I stayed at Margaret’s house for a family reunion. We had two couples and two singles at the house. The house is beautiful and spacious and I would definitely stay again if I had a large group. I am going to write an in-depth review because no one else has reviewed the house in the last year due to the pandemic.
First, here are my husband’s comments: Great big older house in a location that’s very good for exploring Nola. Big enough for a big party which was great, comfortable beds and good air-conditioning too. On the other hand they were lots of little issues that I’m sure the owner will take care of eventually. Curtains not closing correctly, several TV’s not working correctly, stuff like that. And no written instructions on anything (the owner’s son, Keating, did meet one of our party upon arrival and walked through the house with her). Lots of street noise at one end of the house, but I guess there’s lots of noise in New Orleans. Keating was very nice, and did his best, but in the end we could not get the cable to work on most of the TVs.
My comments: If you are a person who expects perfection, this house may not be for you. As my husband noted, there are minor issue that need to be fixed, which is probably due to the house being shut down for a year. However, if you are a person who focuses on the important things, there are so many positive aspects about the house that made me happy that I chose it. By important things I mean: great location with a streetcar stop a half block away and lots of shops and food options nearby; quality beds with soft linens; 3 full bathrooms with modern fixtures; plenty of hot water; quality appliances and supplies in the kitchen; very good internet; great air conditioning; lots of light in every room; and easy texting with Margaret and Keating. They gave us our space, but were quick to respond if we had issues. Be aware that the layout of the house is not what most people would be used to, and it’s important to read Margaret’s description in the listing, which is honest and accurate. The master bedroom is lovely but it is on the street and can be noisy at night and early in the morning. The couple who stayed in that room used ear plugs and that worked well for them. One of the third floor bedrooms has an air conditioning unit that is fairly noisy, but one person in our party who likes “white noise” at night slept very well in that room with the air conditioning on. No one used the other bedroom on the third floor which is quite small but does have a comfortable queen bed. The two bedrooms at the back of the house were quiet and very comfortable, with two queen beds in each. Overall, the house was abundantly charming and I really enjoyed our stay. Thank you Margaret for allowing us to live like New Orleans locals.